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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August 3, 2026 6 mins

Senator McCann visited with us to give an update on legislative news from Lansing and updates on Michigan Department of Treasury tax delays.

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Corn will be plentiful, green beans will likely make an appearance at the market in Texas Corners, according to Market Manager Val Glasscock.

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Jase Bolger, President and CEO of the West Michigan Policy Forum, talked with us about the rankings and what newly-elected State officials will need to do to turn it around.

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Pat Whalen, Plainwell District Supervisor for the Department of Natural Resources, shared information on beach safety, air quality, improvement projects and more going on in area parks to wrap up Parks and Recreation Month in July.

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McKenna Dole from Discover Kalamazoo with a rundown of this week's events, including the annual Sunflower Days at Gull Meadows Farms.

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This week, Jessica reviews the recent Rib Fest success and shares recipes for Summer Spritzers!

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Suprotik Stotz-Ghosh. Foundation Officer for Kalamazoo Valley Community College's Foundation talked with us about the upcoming event to support scholarships that help students pursue their educational goals.

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Aaron Hovestadt, CEO of the Home Builders Association of Western Michigan joined us for a preview of this year's Parade of Home event.

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Kristen Chesak from the Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo with this week's events calendar.

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July 29, 2026 5 mins

Portage Public Information Officer Mary Beth Block shares information about primary election voting, an update on road construction and upcoming interviews for a new City Manager.

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This week, the Sheriffs shares details of his recent meeting with the Director of the FBI, safe storage of firearms, be aware of health issues as the hot month of August approaches and Dr. Kevin Catlin's departure from Kalamazoo County.

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July 28, 2026 4 mins

Dr. Amy Milewski, associate chief medical officer at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, talked with us about the warning steps people can take right now to protect their skin. 

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Fifth Third's Regional Market President for Michigan Steve Davis, talks with us about the upcoming merger with Comerica Bank, what it means for customers and what the merger will mean for the banks.

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Luke Ragotzy and Byron Willis from the cast of the Barn Theatre production of "Rent" joined us in studio to talk about the production, running thru August 2.

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Morgan Poole of Visit Southwest Michigan, talked with us about Southwest Michigan beaches honored by a USA Today Readers Poll and upcoming Summer events along the Lakeshore.

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Val Glasscock, Market Manger, tells us they're expecting lots of corn at the Market and much more this Saturday.

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Sarissa Montague from the local firm of Markou, Montague and Levine Defense talked with us about a community book drive benefitting individuals at the Kalamazoo County Jail.

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Jennifer McGowan from Discover Kalamazoo shares details of upcoming events such as Downtown Summer Sidewalk Sales and more.

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Kalamazoo Valley's Director of Recruitment and Outreach, Charles Heidelberg, talks with us about the upcoming events for new students to address the tasks they'll need to complete to begin College in the Fall.

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This week, the Sheriff discusses details of a pair of violent incidents his department has dealt with recently, one involving the shooting and wounding of a Deputy.

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