Kalamazoo Mornings With Ken Lanphear

Kalamazoo Mornings With Ken Lanphear

Join Ken weekday mornings on WKZO for News, Storm Team 8 Weather, Traffic, Sports, Birthdays and conversation with the interesting people in Kalamazoo.

Episodes

March 9, 2026 4 mins

Rep. Rogers updates her bills on death certificates and business grants for road construction and reacts to the Governor's State of the State address.

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In his weekly update, James White from Alpha Taurus Consulting shares thoughts on how businesses need to have a plan in place for dealing with natural disasters as many are after recent weather events.

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Tanya Blehm, Coordinator of the event in Lansing March 13th which recognizes Michigan "Rosies" in manufacturing, farming and aviation.

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Sonya Hollins, Founder and Executive Director of Merze Tate Explorers talks about an exhibition of photos of Black women and girls and vintage cars that will be on display this Spring.

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This week, Jessica shifts to whiskey ahead of St. Patrick's Day, with a rundown of different types of whiskey and the "rules" to follow to produce them.

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Lisa Panich from the Kalamazoo Nature Center talked with us about the annual event, a traditional near the start of Spring around Kalamazoo for many years.

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Tammy Mills, Director of Marketing and Communications for United Way of South Central Michigan, talked with us about the cereal sale offering 10,000 boxes of cereal to benefit United Way of South
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McKenna Dole gives us a rundown of this week's events, including the Maple Sugar Festival and RAD Fest.

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The Sheriff's topics this week include patrols at the Kalamazoo Battle Creek International Airport, distracted driving, a court case that took an unusual twist and thoughts on the turbulent times we're experiencing these days.

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Kristen Chesak from the Arts Council previews this week's events including the first Art Hop of 2026.

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This week, the City Manager's topics include a new Fire Dog mascot for the Fire Department, upcoming Angling Road construction, the addition of a columbarium to the South Westnedge Cemetery and the work of the Youth Advisory Council.

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March 4, 2026 4 mins

Sara Bower from Miller Auditorium highlights the final night of the Tina Turner musical, "The Cat In The Hat" and "Stomp" coming to the Miller stage.

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Dr. Angela Seabright, D.O., care management physician at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan,  discusses how social media is shaping kids’ skincare choices and what parents should do. 

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Dr. Randy Mudge, Radiation Oncologist at Bronson Cancer Center in Battle Creek as well as Physician-in-Chief of Oncology Services at Bronson Healthcare, talks with us about the accreditation of the Battle Creek Center as a Program for Excellence.

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March 3, 2026 4 mins

Carrie Drake, Race Director for the Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon joined us for an update on events and registration,.

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Michael Smith, City of Kalamazoo Communications Manager, reviews action at the Kalamazoo City Commission meeting.

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March 3, 2026 2 mins

Seth Welton, Marketing & Communications Manager, talks about Air Zoo Movie Night on March 14. 

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Dr. Micole Dyson, Assistant Superintendent for Elementary Education joined us to share details on the Great Start Readiness Program orientation. 

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The students will lobby legislators to adopt fair policies regarding their coursework and exam scores. Guests are Program Leader Rick Searing and Senior program student Omar Elghawy.

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Sen. McCann reacts to the Governor's State of the State address, updates budget discussions and reviews issues to be discussed by the Energy and Environment Committee.

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