Laura Hardy

Grand Rapids

Co-Host, The Big Joe Show at WLHT-FM (Grand Rapids, MI)

The weirder half of Big Joe & Laura on @mix957gr // formerly @1077theEagle @z92omaha @t95rocks @revolution917 // annoyingly nerdy // mom // 💍 @jamesshotwell_

Articles

Grand Rapids’ Smallest Park Is Hiding in Plain Sight—Have You Seen It?

1 week ago | wgrd.com | Laura Hardy

Grand Rapids Parks and Rec on InstagramShare on FacebookShare on TwitterIf you live in Grand Rapids, you should consider yourself lucky because we have a beautiful city full of amazing green space. From Meijer Gardens to our dozens of scenic parks, there is always something to see no matter what time of year it is. However, while walking in my neighborhood I came across what I thought might be the smallest park in the city.
K-Wings GM Toni Will Goes Viral With Her Story About Overcoming Gender Barriers in Sports

1 week ago | wgrd.com | Laura Hardy

Michigan Hockey GM Inspires with TEDx Speech on Women Leading in SportsMichigan Hockey GM Inspires with TEDx Speech on Women Leading in SportsThe Kalamazoo Wings / TEDx Talks on YoutubeShare on FacebookShare on TwitterIn a world where sports leadership is still largely dominated by men, Kalamazoo Wings GM Toni Will is proving that the game is changing, and her viral TEDx talk is inspiring thousands along the way.
You Won’t Believe How Many Rock 'n Roll Hall Inductees Come from Michigan

1 week ago | wgrd.com | Laura Hardy

20 Legendary Michigan Artists Who Are in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame20 Legendary Michigan Artists Who Are in the Rock & Roll Hall of FameGetty Images / CanvaShare on FacebookShare on TwitterWhen people think of classic rock ‘n’ roll, they might picture the British Invasion or the California surf scene, but Michigan has carved out a place in rock history that’s impossible to ignore. Many of the traditional guitar-driven rock bands weren’t born here in large numbers.
Believe It or Not, Michigan Is Paying People Back for Pothole Damage

1 week ago | mix957gr.com | Laura Hardy

If you’ve uttered a string of curse words over a crater-sized pothole while swerving across a Michigan road, you’re not the only one. A contest from our state government offers Michiganders a chance to win up to $758 to cover some of our pothole-related car repairs.
How One App Helped Firefighters Save a Stranded Climber in Michigan

1 week ago | wgrd.com | Laura Hardy

Laura Hardy / CanvaShare on FacebookShare on TwitterThis quick thinking and incredibly simple rescue sounds like something out of a movie, except it really happened right here in Kent County. A young adult found themselves stuck in a tree about 1,800 feet off a main road, in a wooded area with no idea how to direct rescuers to their exact location.
Eric Church Might Not Have a Michigan Address, But His Heart Sure Does

1 week ago | wgrd.com | Laura Hardy

Eric Church Might Not Have a Michigan Address, But His Heart Sure DoesEric Church Might Not Have a Michigan Address, But His Heart Sure DoesLaura Hardy / Getty Images / CanvaShare on FacebookShare on TwitterEric Church is a proud North Carolina native, no doubt about it. But if you look a little closer at things around him like his music, his bar, and even what he chose to showcase in the Country Music Hall of Fame you may notice a subtle truth:Eric Church low-key wishes he was from Michigan.
What The Duck?! West Michigan Fighters Are Working Overtime to Save Ducklings

1 week ago | wgrd.com | Laura Hardy

Duck Drama in Michigan as Two Fire Departments Respond to RescuesDuck Drama in Michigan as Two Fire Departments Respond to RescuesGR Fire Department on Facebook / Battle Creek Fire Department on Facebook / CanvaShare on FacebookShare on TwitterThe Fire Department is known for charging into burning buildings, rescuing crash victims, and responding to every kind of emergency imaginable. But sometimes, their heroic duties take a duck turn.
Michigan’s Electric Forest Festival Opens Contest for Emerging DJ

1 week ago | wgrd.com | Laura Hardy

Laura Hardy / CanvaShare on FacebookShare on TwitterThere is something magical about going to the forest. The Electric Forest, that is. Laura HardyLaura HardyWest Michigan is home to one of the biggest dance music festivals in America, and if you haven’t been before I cannot recommend it enough. The lights and art installations alone are worth going to experience.
Big Joe & Laura Want to hook up your mom for Mother's Day!

1 week ago | mix957gr.com | Laura Hardy

We all know Moms run the world, and that's why Big Joe and Laura want to celebrate them with some special presents from around West Michigan. Starting Monday May 5th, Big Joe & Laura will be giving away a daily codeword at 6:10, 7:10, and 8:10a. Collect that codeword and send it as a DM inside the Mix 95.7 app to us to get your mom entered to win our daily Mother's day prize package, which includes:$50 Gilmore Group restaurant gift card$25 JW Greenhouses gift card.
K-Wings GM Toni Will Goes Viral With Her Story About Overcoming Gender Barriers in Sports

2 weeks ago | mix957gr.com | Laura Hardy

In a world where sports leadership is still largely dominated by men, Kalamazoo Wings GM Toni Will is proving that the game is changing, and her viral TEDx talk is inspiring thousands along the way. The video, which recently passed 100,000 views on YouTube, features Toni speaking candidly about her experience as a woman rising through the ranks in professional hockey.