Tommy Carroll

Grand Rapids

Program Director and Host at WGRD-FM (Grand Rapids, MI)

Program Director/Afternoon Drive/Concert Promoter @ WGRD. Loves Rock, Hunting, Fishing, Riding my Harley and most importantly...spending time with my son!

Articles

Michigan Man Builds His Own Terminator

1 day ago | wgrd.com | Tommy Carroll

Fox 17 WXMI YouTube ChannelShare on FacebookShare on TwitterAI is bringing things to life that we only saw before in movies like "The Terminator." A Grand Rapids man has built a 'Terminator-style' robot. The Terminator MovieJason Merritt/Getty ImagesThe original "The Terminator" movie was released in 1984 and starred Arnold Schwarzenegger.
Wrestling Legend Mick Foley Live at The Pyramid Scheme

1 day ago | wgrd.com | Tommy Carroll

Legendary Wrestler to Make Stop in Grand Rapids!Legendary Wrestler to Make Stop in Grand Rapids!Paul Kane/Getty ImagesShare on FacebookShare on TwitterWrestlers have come and gone in pro wrestling, but some have become legends. One of those legends is coming to Grand Rapids. Legends of Pro WrestlingPaul Kane/Getty ImagesThere are many legends in professional wrestling, but only one is considered the godfather: Hulk Hogan.
Top Witches & Fortune Tellers in Michigan’s U.P.

2 days ago | wgrd.com | Tommy Carroll

Looking for witches or fortune tellers in Michigan’s U.P.? Yoopers on Reddit have shared their favorite local picks, with some colorful characters and even stranger advice. Fortune Tellers and WitchesFortune telling has been around for thousands of years. and is part of cultures throughout the world. Egyptians studied animal droppings to predict the future. In Turkish culture, people used coffee grounds to predict the future. The Chinese used astrology to predict the future.
Michigan's Bats Are Vanishing—Here’s How You Can Help

2 days ago | wgrd.com | Tommy Carroll

Know Where Bats Roost? The DNR Wants Your HelpKnow Where Bats Roost? The DNR Wants Your Helpcanva.comShare on FacebookShare on TwitterMichigan’s bat population is in sharp decline due to disease. The DNR urges residents to report bat roosts to help conservation efforts. Types of Bats Found in Michigancanva.comMichigan has nine different types of bat species.
Is That a Panther in Michigan? The Truth Behind the Post

3 days ago | wgrd.com | Tommy Carroll

Big Cat Sighting In Michigan Sparks Panther SpeculationBig Cat Sighting In Michigan Sparks Panther Speculationcanva.comShare on FacebookShare on TwitterRecently, someone posted on Reddit about seeing a black panther in Michigan, then others chimed in with possible sightings. Black Panthercanva.comA black panther is not a distinct animal species. A black panther is typically a melanistic colour variant of a leopard or a jaguar found in Africa, Asia, and Central and South America.
Chinese Nationals Charged in Agroterrorism Scheme

3 days ago | wgrd.com | Tommy Carroll

The FBI May Have Saved Michigan From An AgroterroristThe FBI May Have Saved Michigan From An Agroterroristcanva.comShare on FacebookShare on TwitterChinese nationals with ties to the University of Michigan research laboratory allegedly were involved in smuggling a pathogen that could poison farm crops and humans. What is Agroterrorism? canva.comBioterrorism that specifically targets the agricultural industry and food supply is agroterrorism.
Top Movies That Capture Michigan Life

4 days ago | wgrd.com | Tommy Carroll

What Movie(s) Best Depict Michigan? What Movie(s) Best Depict Michigan? canva.comShare on FacebookShare on TwitterMany movies have been made in or about Michigan, but which movie(s) best depict the Mitten State? Movies and Michigancanva.comMany movies have been filmed in Michigan or made about the Great Lakes State. The one movie that comes to mind is Beverly Hills Cop, starring Eddie Murphy as Detroit cop Axel Foley.
Michigan’s Best 6 Craft Beers, According to Locals

4 days ago | wgrd.com | Tommy Carroll

Build the Ultimate Michigan 6-Pack, According to RedditBuild the Ultimate Michigan 6-Pack, According to Redditcanva.comShare on FacebookShare on TwitterReddit users debate the perfect Michigan 6-pack, highlighting some of the state’s most beloved craft beers from Grand Rapids and beyond. Beer City USAcanva.comLiving in Grand Rapids (Beer City USA) is a beer drinker's paradise. The city is constantly voted the best in the country for its local breweries.
Grand Rapids Furniture History and Where to Shop Now

5 days ago | wgrd.com | Tommy Carroll

From Factories to Facebook: How Grand Rapids Buys Furniture NowFrom Factories to Facebook: How Grand Rapids Buys Furniture Nowcanva.comShare on FacebookShare on TwitterGrand Rapids once led the world in furniture production, but as factories closed, locals turned to new sources for their home furnishings. Grand Rapids: Former Furniture Capital of the Worldcanva.comGrand Rapids was once defined as the furniture capital of the world, but those factories have since left West Michigan.
The Moose Comeback That’s Taking Too Long

5 days ago | wgrd.com | Tommy Carroll

canva.comShare on FacebookShare on TwitterThe Michigan Department of Natural Resources is trying to increase the number of moose in the U.P., but the population growth has been much slower than expected. Michigan Moosecanva.comcanva.comI have been visiting Michigan's Upper Peninsula for 30 years, and every time I cross the Mighty Mac, I begin looking to spot a moose. I have only seen one moose and her calf standing in the water feeding in a marsh on U.S. 2.