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.

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June 23, 2026 4 mins

Michael Martin, Director of Experience and Education, discusses the Michigan Aviation Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremony Saturday, June 27 at the Air Zoo.

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Phil Tanis joined us to talk about his late entry into the Congressional primary in West Michigan in a campaign he says is an "act of protest" against the current state of affairs.

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Dave Morin, co-owner of the family owned and operated Sister Lakes Brewing Company talks about the brewery history and plans for June 20th, Grateful Dead-themed celebration.

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Val Glasscock, the Manager of the Market in Texas Corners gives us a preview of what's available Saturday and highlights some of this week's vendors.

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Jessica from Harding's Woodbridge talks about the "Ribfest" event in the parking lot Friday the 19th, plus a Wine Sale this weekend, a chance to register for Fourth of July celebration prizes and a new line of steaks in the meat department.

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Kevin Williams has been writing about the Amish since he was a teen and shares stories in "Not So Simple: My Adventures Among the Amish, Mennonites, Shakers and Plain People".

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Stephanie Willoughby, Program Coordinator at the Kalamazoo Valley Museum, talks with us about the Dinosaur exhibit and other things planned for the summer

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McKenna Dole shares details of upcoming events including those that are part of Juneteenth commemorations.

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Portage Public Information Officer Mary Beth Block previews n upcoming City Council ordinance hearing, the City's Fireworks policy, plus Juneteenth and early Summer activities.

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June 17, 2026 2 mins

Kristen Chesak from the Arts Council gives us a rundown of the events calendar.

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This week, the Sheriff discusses opioid death number down, a Michigan Sheriff's Association recruiting letter circulating, an upcoming public forum on Data Centers and his staff's efforts on the Department's budget.

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City of Kalamazoo Communications Manager Michael Smith with a rundown of actions of the Kalamazoo City Commission at it's Monday, June 15 meetings.

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West Michigan Policy Forum President and CEO Jace Bolger on the topic of reading retention for third grade students in Michigan.

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Texas Township Farmers Market Manager Val Glasscock previews the array of foods, followers and entertainment at this week's market in Texas Corners.

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Nick Nerbonne from Travel Michigan takes us around the State for some of the top events coming up in June.

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The Ultimate 90's Party, The Millennium Tour with Fool House in concert is June 12 at Warner Vineyards.  Lead singer Gary Hochstetter gave us a preview.

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Discover Kalamazoo's McKenna Dole with details on events in Kalamazoo's biggest Arts weekend of the Summer.

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Jessica, Wine Consultant at Harding's Woodbridge, talks about her expanded selection of Pina Noir and the upcoming Father's Day weekend Rib Best and Wine Sale.

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June 4, 2026 3 mins

Kalamazoo Valley Community College Alumni Relations manager Sonya Hollins talks about the 15th annual Alumni Art Show at the Center for New Media and Arcus Gallery.

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June 4, 2026 7 mins

Dr. Namita Yende, senior medical director and associate chief medical officer at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, talks about navigating cognitive health concerns with a loved one. 

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