Jonathan Ruppel

Content Director, Lansing at Townsquare Media

Program Director at WITL-FM (Lansing, MI)

Program Director at WMMQ-FM (Lansing, MI)

Program Director at WJIM-AM (Lansing, MI)

Program Director at WVFN-AM (Lansing, MI)

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Score Tickets to the Great Lakes Cigar Fest

1 week ago | wmmq.com | Jonathan Ruppel

Wild Bill’s Tobacco presents the first-ever Great Lakes Cigar Fest — July 26th at M1 Concourse in Pontiac, Michigan!Enjoy premium cigars, live music, spirit tastings, and a grand fireworks finale. Meet industry legends, shop exclusive deals from over 30 premium cigar vendors,and immerse yourself in an unforgettable cigar experience. Tickets are selling fast — get yours now at GreatLakesCigarFest.com, or register to win a pair below! Good luck, from 94.9 MMQ!Warning: This product contains nicotine.
This Gorgeous Day Trip Is Just Over an Hour From Lansing

2 weeks ago | witl.com | Jonathan Ruppel

If you're on the hunt for a fun Michigan day trip, one of the state's best under-the-radar destinations to visit specifically in early summer is just over an hour from Lansing. READ MORE: Awesome Places to Visit Within 2 Hours of LansingNichols Arboretum in Ann Arbor is known for its world-class peony gardens, which are typically in peak bloom every June. Peak peony bloom happens in June at Nichols Arboretum in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Colonoscopy Chronicles: The Broth, the Bathroom, the Betrayal

2 weeks ago | witl.com | Jonathan Ruppel

Ever had to undergo a colonoscopy? It's been a few days since I had one, and I'm still feeling some sort of way about it. [Fair warning. This post gets a little graphic as you scroll further down - but in the most important and meaningful way.]Full disclosure: there's a family history of colon cancer on my father's side, which heightens my concern about my own health. Makes me want to make sure everything's okay down there, right?
A Tornado Hit This Michigan Farm—Now the Music's Back

2 weeks ago | witl.com | Jonathan Ruppel

Less than three weeks after much of the venue was destroyed by an EF-1 tornado, public events have resumed at Hidden Creek Farms in Charlotte, Michigan. Admittedly, the place looks a little different, but its spirit shines as bright as ever. Michigan country artist Cooper Johnson plays at the first "Sunset & Chill" show of the 2025 summer season at Hidden Creek Farms in Charlotte, Michigan.
DeWitt Township's 'UFO House' Lands on HGTV's 'Ugliest House in America'

2 weeks ago | witl.com | Jonathan Ruppel

Have you seen the show Ugliest House in America on HGTV? Each season, homes from different regions of the United States that are odd, unusual or downright ugly compete to be named the "Ugliest House in America". Each season's overall winner gets a $150,000 home makeover, courtesy of the show's producers. READ MORE: See Inside Hudsonville's Unique 'Hobbit House'Season 6 just debuted, featuring the "Great Lakes Region" on Episode 2.
94.9 MMQ's got your shot at half a million bucks!

2 weeks ago | wmmq.com | Jonathan Ruppel

This giveaway is reason for a fiesta!94.9 MMQ and the Michigan Lottery have teamed up to give you the chance to win a 5-pack of "$500,000 Loteria" scratchers, where each ticket could win up to - you guessed it - $500,000!Enter to win below, and good luck from 94.9 MMQ!
Northern Lights Could Be Visible Over Michigan Tonight

2 weeks ago | witl.com | Jonathan Ruppel

The Northern Lights - or Aurora Borealis - could make an appearance over much of Michigan overnight Sunday night into Monday morning. The state is mostly cloud-free, but smoke from Canadian wildfires could hamper chances of seeing any display of lights. The greatest chances of spotting the aurora's vivid colors in the Michigan night sky are north of a line from Traverse City to Alpena, including all of the Upper Peninsula.
This is Your Outdoor Dining Bucket List for Lansing

3 weeks ago | witl.com | Jonathan Ruppel

You don't want to cook, and the weather's too nice to stay cooped up inside. What do you do? You find a local restaurant that's got an amazing patio for outdoor dining!Doesn't this patio just make you feel like summer? Blue Gill Grill is located on Lake Lansing Road in Haslett, just a few feet away from Lake Lansing itself.
Hotter Summer Expected Across Michigan in 2025

3 weeks ago | witl.com | Jonathan Ruppel

Forecasters believe that the summer of 2025 will likely be hotter than usual in Michigan. According to the National Weather Service Climate Prediction Center, all of the contiguous United States should expect hotter than normal temperatures during June, July and August. There's greater confidence this will be the case in much of the western U.S., the Northeast, and the Florida peninsula, but reasonable certainty Michigan will be warmer too.
US-127 in Lansing: Where Road Signs Are Just Suggestions

3 weeks ago | witl.com | Jonathan Ruppel

It's amazing that there aren't more wrecks in the construction zone along U.S. 127 in Lansing than there already are. A reasonable person should be able to navigate the freeway without incident; however, every day proves again that not all Lansing drivers are reasonable. READ MORE: 'Big Penny' Might Claim Fewer Victims If Lansing Did ThisTake the two-lane stretch of northbound U.S. 127 past the exit for Jolly and Dunckel Roads, for example.

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