Hey, I’m the “new guy” here at 100.5 The River. We’ll get to hang out for part of your workday and the drive home while you’re listening to Today’s Best Mix without the rap. Some people asked “why would you move HERE?” when I started. I answer that question with disbelief and realize that people in GR simply don’t realize what a great city they have. Grand Rapids is just a fantastic city. The people, the downtown, the festivals, the philanthropy of our ‘famous families’ … the list goes on and on. The VIBE of this city is just incredible. Those who say “why would you move HERE?” clearly don’t realize how crappy most other similar sized cities are compared to GR. We moved here from the vibrant and clean city (#sarcasm) of Toledo, OH where I was the Operations Manager for six radio stations. Before that, I was on-air or programming stations in Philadelphia, New York City, Milwaukee, Madison, Cedar Rapids (Iowa) and Waterloo (Iowa). My wife and I met in Madison and were married four days after 9/11. We have two “furry kids” named Ollie (yellow lab/bassett/corgi) and Chester (bassett). I’m also the Program Director for Channel 95-7 and 100.5 The River, so if you have any comments, suggestions or complaints (I welcome compliments, too), just email or call me!
Tom Cook
GVSU and MSU GR Campus Closed Monday + GRPS Update
GRAND VALLEY
All campuses of GVSU will be closed Monday, January 6 due to extreme weather. Only essential employees should report. If you are a student or have a student at GVSU, the Fresh Food Company and Kleiner Commons are open Sunday and Monday to serve food...
Baby Rides A Roomba! [Video]
You've heard of the Roomba automatic vacuum cleaner, right?
Have you ever seen one and thought: "Hey, it'd be funny to put our baby on one and take a video?"
Probably not.
Let's put aside safety concerns and not think about the bad things that could happen...
Artist Spotlight: Gavin DeGraw [Video]
It’s been a long 10 years since Gavin DeGraw entered the public eye with his hit song, “Chariot.”
Since then, Gavin has not been in the public eye as much as with his previous hits, including “I Don’t Want To Be,” which was picked up by The WB television show “One Tree Hill.”
Channel 95.7 Playlist – January 2014 Top Songs
Check out the 40 songs in Channel 957‘s rotation for the month of November
Nite Lites Discount Coupon
If you're headed to see the CHRISTMAS LITE SHOW at Fifth Third Ballpark in Comstock Park, enjoy!
The display is open 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. every night through Jan. 4, 2014, except on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
Winter is Officially Here [Video]
Winter officially arrived today.
This is the day of the winter solstice, when the sun is lowest in the sky and the night is longest.
‘Anchorman 2′ Features West Michigan Whitecaps
The West Michigan Whitecaps have a part in the new Will Ferrell movie "Anchorman 2," which is in theaters now.
We saw the story on FOX17 on Thursday night.
Apparently, a company shot video at Fifth Third Ballpark a few years ago, getting b-roll footage to sell for use in TV shows and movies...
Saturday Snowstorm Over; Lake Effect Begins Overnight
Don't get too comfortable with the idea of snow not falling from the sky.
The storm that dropped snow on Saturday is moving out of Michigan, but winds will be shifting overnight and will give us lake effect snow all day Sunday.
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RECALL: Coby Flat-Screen Televisions
Another recall to tell you about: Coby brand TVs.
The recall is for Coby 32-inch flat screens in black. Model number is TFTV3229 and the serial numbers start with LG and have M07 or M10 in them.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission has gotten reports where the TVs overheat, smoke or catch fire...
It’s Hard to Be a Cat at Christmas [Video]
So, I'm not exactly a cat lover.
I'm more into the wagging tails, pointless excitement, unending dedication and relentless pursuit of treats that a dog brings to the party.
But even I have to admit this is a pretty cute video. And if you're a "cat person" you'll LOVE it...
A Little Girl ‘Signs’ To Her Parents During Christmas Concert
OMG. This video has been floating around online today and it's so stinkin' adorable!
It's video from a school Christmas concert. It features a little girl who is the child of deaf adults.
She's singing along with all the other kids, but is also translating the songs into American Sign Language for her parents...
Army Dad Surprises Daughter at Rivertown Crossings
You're gonna love this story. It will definitely make you smile and may even bring a tear to your eye. Love stories like this.
An Army dad is home in West Michigan for the holidays and surprised his 4-year old daughter at Rivertown Crossings...