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

July 29, 2025 3 mins

Aaron Hovestadt, CEO of the Home Builders Association of Western Michigan shares a preview of this years Parade.

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Denise Crawford, FHC President and CEO, talks about The Back To School Bash is set for Friday, Aug. 8, noon to 6 p.m., at FHC’s Paterson Street campus.

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July 28, 2025 5 mins

Shanthi Appelö, registered dietitian and health and wellness spokesperson at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, discusses the physical and mental health benefits of eating outdoors

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Nick Nerbonne from Travel Michigan joined us to talk about Grand Haven's Coast Guard Festival, Saugatuck's Venetian Festival and other weekend happenings.

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Val Glasscock, Market Manager, shared a preview of Saturday's vendors and at Saturday's market in Texas Corners.

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This week, Jessica talks about her feature Hampton Water Rose and this weekend's Wine Sale.

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Julie Bunke, Manager of Exhibits and Interactive Experiences at the Kalamazoo Valley Museum updates current and upcoming exhibits.

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This week, the City Manager addresses the contentious City Council Meeting regarding waste collection, reminds about the Milham Road construction detour and talks about weekend events in Portage.

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July 23, 2025 2 mins

Kristen Chesak from the Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo with a rundown of this weeks events.

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This week the Sheriff talks about new recruits headed for training academy and suture Sergeants going through an assessment.  Also, National Night Out and safety is this week hot weather.

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Scott Adlund, Director of Instruction at Kalamazoo Country Club, previews this year's annual amateur best ball championship event.

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July 22, 2025 2 mins

Michael Smith, Communications Manager for the City of Kalamazoo, recaps the Commission's Monday business meeting.

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Seth Welton, Marketing and Communications Manager for the Air Zoo updates plans for this weekend's Adult Space Camp.

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Cindy Thompson was our guest to talk about the 150th reunion of her family members coming up this weekend in Tekonsha, thought to be the oldest family reunion in Michigan.

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Jenna Phillips, Director of Sales at the Inn, talks about summer events at the retreat on Mackinac Island.

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Brendan Ragotzy, who directs the Shakespeare-themed comedy opening July 22 at the Barn Theatre, gives us a preview of the production.

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Val Glasscock, Market Manager, with a rundown of Saturday's vendors and Kid's Day events.

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Valerie Bustillos, Director of Financial Aid at Kalamazoo Valley Community College spoke with us about options for financial aid and scholarships and the "Get It Done" events to prepare for college in August.

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With measles cases hitting it's highest total since 1992, Dr. James Grant, Senior Vice President and Chief Medical Officer at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan joined us to talk about the outbreak and what should be done to address it.

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