Digital Managing Editor, Townsquare Media Grand Rapids
Rick Martinez
The White House Brings Big Block of Cheese Day Back January 21, with ‘The West Wing’ Helping Out [Video]
The White House claims it's dedicated to making President Barack Obama's administration the most open and accessible in history.
So, it's bringing back the publicly-accessible Big Block of Cheese Day on Wednesday, Jan. 21.
North American International Auto Show 2015 Opens to Public [Video]
From big, bad super cars to luxury vehicles you dream about, the North American International Auto Show 2015 is capturing the attention of the automotive world with 51 product introductions at its press previews.
There have been big pickups, high-performance muscle cars, hybrids, plug-ins and even driver-less entries. All tallied, there have been 48 worldwide and three North American reveals this
Grandville Bowling’s Josh Kukla Named High School Athlete of the Week
Josh Kukla, who leads Grandville High School boys' bowling squad and is the defending MHSAA Division I singles champion, is this week's Meijer-97.9 WGRD High School Athlete of the Week.
TVGN Goes Pop on Wednesday
TVGN -- also known as TV Guide Network -- is rebranding as Pop across its distribution of 80 million U.S. homes starting Wednesday, including in greater Grand Rapids.
The CBS-Lionsgate venture is unveiling a new on-air look and creative design to celebrate the fun of being a fan.
Ohio State Defeats Oregon 42-20 for College Football National Championship [Video]
Even with a third-string quarterback, Ohio State was better than an Oregon team led by a Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback.
Backup quarterback Cardale Jones completed 16-of-23 passes for 242 yards and a touchdown with an interception and ran for another touchdown and sophomore tailback Ezekiel "Zeke" Elliott ran for 246 yards and four touchdowns as the fourth-seeded Buckeyes defeated th
Snowstorm’s Snowfall Piles Up Over a Foot in Parts of West Michigan [Infographic]
Welcome back to winter, with snowfall totals from the snowstorm plowing into greater Grand Rapids and West Michigan piling up more than a foot of the white, fluffy stuff, according to the National Weather Service's Grand Rapids Office.
Plus, more -- 2 to four inches is being forecast -- is coming along with wind chills below zero degrees, gusting winds up to 30 miles per hour and blowing and drift
Channel 95.7 Playlist — January 2015 Top Songs
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Jim Harbaugh On Leading Michigan Football: ‘We’re Going to Hit the Ground Running’ [Video]
Former University of Michigan quarterback and San Francisco 49ers Coach Jim Harbaugh is now back at his alma mater leading the Wolverines' football team.
That was made official with his unveiling at a noon news conference today at Junge Family Champions Center in Ann Arbor today, with U-M Interim Athletic Director Jim Hackett officially announcing the 51-year-old Harbaugh's hiring.
"I didn't
University of Michigan Announcing Jim Harbaugh As New Head Football Coach [Video]
The University of Michigan announced Monday night it is making a major football announcement at noon today.
While Michigan has not confirmed it, it has been widely reported U-M Interim Athletic Director Jim Hackett plans to introduce former San Francisco 49ers Coach Jim Harbaugh as the Wolverines' next head coach in Ann Arbor.
Last-Minute Christmas Shopping Primer/Countdown
Crunch time is here for Christmas because it's Christmas week.
You've only got until Christmas Eve to do your shopping for Christmas.
Here's a list of some stores and restaurants to help you finish up your Christmas shopping.
Michigan State Protests Focus on Columnist George Will’s Rape Stance, Women’s Dignity
An honorary doctorate being awarded by Michigan State University to Washington Post columnist George Will at MSU's fall commencement ceremonies is the focal point of protests in East Lansing today.
More than 800 people had RSVP'd and were expected this morning for protests that were also held earlier this week, according to organizers.
The ignitor is that the protests organizers say Will, who taug
Mona Shores Football’s Tyree Jackson Named High School Athlete of the Week [Video]
Tyree Jackson, who led Mona Shores High School's football team to a 12-2 season and an MHSAA Division 2 state runner-up finish, is this week's Meijer-97.9 WGRD High School Athlete of the Week.