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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This is Your Outdoor Dining Bucket List for Lansing

1 week 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

1 week 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

1 week 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.
Don't Miss These Top 10 Michigan Shows This June

1 week ago | witl.com | Jonathan Ruppel

Whether you're into country, rock, easy listening, or rap - there's something for you at a Michigan concert venue in June 2025. Today's biggest stars and some all-time favorites who may be visiting the Mitten State for the very last time are scheduled for shows throughout the month. Here are our picks for the 10 best concerts coming to Michigan this June:Russell Dickerson.
Win Big for Dad This Father’s Day with 100.7 WITL!

1 week ago | witl.com | Jonathan Ruppel

Here at 100.7 WITL, we know every dad is different. Some dads like to grill. Others like to have the best lawn in the neighborhood. Some are into all the latest tech... they're always watching sports... or they're always fixing or building something. That's why we want to know - who's your daddy?
Get Your Muumuu Ready: Roper Romp Returns to Lansing!

1 week ago | witl.com | Jonathan Ruppel

If you randomly happen to be in Lansing's Old Town on Saturday, June 7, don't be surprised to see a bunch of people dressed in muumuus and curly red wigs walking around. For the second year in a row, Old Town Lansing is holding its Old Town Roper Romp, a nod to the iconic "Helen Roper" character from TV's Three's Company (and later The Ropers) that aired on ABC from the late 1970s to early 1980s. Helen was typically clad in a floral muumuu (or "caftan"), and wore lots of costume jewelry.
Flint and Detroit: America's Top Affordable Cities for Homebuyers

2 weeks ago | witl.com | Jonathan Ruppel

If you're in the market for a new place to live, a new study has revealed that Michigan has two of the best places in America to get the most bang for your buck. The personal finance website WalletHub recently put together its list of the "Most Affordable Cities to Buy a Home", and Flint and Detroit topped the chart at #1 and #2, respectively. Flint, Michigan, is the nation's most affordable place to buy a home.
Are You Guilty of These Restroom Offenses?

2 weeks ago | witl.com | Jonathan Ruppel

Guys, we need to have a talk. It's about public restroom etiquette. I recently went to a concert at Ford Field in Detroit, and it became painfully obvious that some dudes need this primer on appropriate bathroom behavior. READ MORE: Weirdest Places People Have Broken Out the 'Jared Goff' ChantThere are mainly three things that need to be addressed. First off, wash your dang hands after taking care of your business.
Tornado Hits Beloved Charlotte Venue—Family Refuses to Quit

2 weeks ago | witl.com | Jonathan Ruppel

The EF-1 tornado that struck Eaton County last week may have taken out some buildings at Hidden Creek Farms in Charlotte, but it did nothing to hamper the owners' spirits. An EF-1 tornado destroyed this barn at Hidden Creek Farms in Charlotte, Michigan, on May 16, 2025. (Photo via Facebook - Marz Anderson WILX)Adam Auvenshine grew up on this 100-acre farm in Charlotte.
Michigan's Best Healthcare Employer Might Surprise You

2 weeks ago | witl.com | Jonathan Ruppel

A leading hospital review site says there's exactly one health care company in Michigan on its 2025 list of the "150 Best Places to Work in Healthcare" - and it may not be who you think. Becker's Hospital Review based its unranked list on editorial research as well as nominations from health care workers themselves. The website stresses that "organizations do not pay and cannot pay for inclusion on this list", but also points out that its list is not necessarily an all-inclusive one.