Wendy Reed

Grand Rapids

Regional Digital Managing Editor at WGRD-FM (Grand Rapids, MI)

Regional Digital Managing Editor at WLHT-FM (Grand Rapids, MI)

Regional Digital Managing Editor at WFGR-FM (Grand Rapids, MI)

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Articles

850+ Tickets Later, MI Police Are Serious About Tint Violations

1 week ago | wkfr.com | Tommy McNeill |Wendy Reed

Have you ever been at a stoplight and someone with the darkest windows known to man pulls up next to you and you can't help but stare? Not at the driver, because you can see the driver, but rather at the car itself because you can't believe they can drive with windows that tinted. Nighttime during the day type of tinting. If you have tint on your windows, you may want to consider removing it, as police are cracking down hard on it, considering Dearborn has issued 850+ tickets in the last 2 months.
Popular Michigan Camping Destination Set to Close for Over a Year

1 week ago | wgrd.com | Wendy Reed

One of the most popular state campgrounds in the state of Michigan is set to close for more than a year. The spot, popular for Michiganders and out-of-staters, will close after the 4th of July weekend and remain closed for the entire 2026 camping season. If you and your family camp in Northern Michigan every year, you're going to want to take note. Traverse City State Park, nestled along Grand Traverse Bay in Traverse City, is a popular destination for campers every season.
'No Bad Days EVER in Kalamazoo' - Western Michigan Wins First Ever National Hockey Championship

1 week ago | wgrd.com | Wendy Reed

‘No Bad Days EVER in Kalamazoo’ – WMU Brings Home First Ever National Hockey Championship ‘No Bad Days EVER in Kalamazoo’ – WMU Brings Home First Ever National Hockey Championship Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images Share on Facebook Share on Twitter As the announcer put in on Saturday night as the Western Michigan University Broncos clinched the championship game in the Frozen Four, There are no bad days EVER in Kalamazoo! ⬇️These Celebrities All Attended Western Michigan University⬇️ Western...
Skibidi and 9 Other Annoying Words Are Banned in Michigan in 2025

1 week ago | wjimam.com | Wendy Reed

The 2025 list of annoying words that should be banned from Michiganders' vocabulary has been released and it's cringe. When I think of words and phrases that need to be put in a microwave until they explode, they usually fall under three categories. 1. This year's big teen slang. For example: Remember a few years ago when people said "On fleek?" Don't get me started on the term "Cap."2. A word or phrase that has been overused by the media like National News outlets.
Did You Know That Shredded Pickles Are Only Made in Michigan?

1 week ago | wgrd.com | Wendy Reed

Are Shredded Pickles a Condiment Only Available in Michigan? Are Shredded Pickles a Condiment Only Available in Michigan? Wendy Reed/Townsquare Media, Yesterdog via FacebookShare on FacebookShare on TwitterHere in Michigan, we're very specific about our food. We like our pizza Detroit-style, we like our hot dogs Coney-style, and we like our pickles... shredded, apparently?
Michigan Woman Hopes to Bring Drive-In Theater to the U.P.'s Cinematic Desert

1 week ago | wgrd.com | Wendy Reed

Sault Ste. Marie, in Michigan's Eastern Upper Peninsula, lost its last remaining movie theater back in 2015. Now, one woman is hoping to bring the theater experience back to the EUP, but a little differently. On a personal note, I'm happy to see this happening, and it's bringing me back to my childhood. For many years, 'The Sault' had a theater - two actually. But, the largest one, the Carmike Varsity Cinema (pictured above from a 2008 Google Street View grab), closed its doors in 2015.
Orange Barrels And Detours: Navigating Grand Rapids’ Construction Chaos

2 weeks ago | wgrd.com | Wendy Reed

Winter is over, flowers are blooming, and the true sign of spring in Michigan is upon us - construction season. Along with the flowers popping up throughout the state are the orange barrels. And another major road closure headache is coming for drivers in West Michigan. Michiganders aren't strangers to road construction, but this one is going to be a nightmare to maneuver around.
Michigan's Oldest Continuously Operating Golf Course Isn't the One You Think

2 weeks ago | wgrd.com | Wendy Reed

Even though you can't play golf in Michigan for a large chunk of the year, it's still a golf-lover's paradise. In fact, the Mitten State is home to over 850 golf courses - but which one is the oldest? Here's the thing, the answer to this question isn't exactly cut and dry. Harbor Point Golf Club via FacebookTechnically speaking, the oldest golf course in the state is Harbor Point Golf Club in Harbor Springs which was built in 1896. Harbor Point is a "semi-private" club.
Skibidi and 9 Other Annoying Words Are Banned in Michigan in 2025

2 weeks ago | witl.com | Wendy Reed

The 2025 list of annoying words that should be banned from Michiganders' vocabulary has been released and it's cringe. When I think of words and phrases that need to be put in a microwave until they explode, they usually fall under three categories. 1. This year's big teen slang. For example: Remember a few years ago when people said "On fleek?" Don't get me started on the term "Cap."2. A word or phrase that has been overused by the media like National News outlets.
WATCH: Quick-Thinking Michigan First Responders Rescue Residents During Apartment Fire

2 weeks ago | wgrd.com | Wendy Reed

Mason County MI Sheriffs Office via Facebook/Canva.comShare on FacebookShare on TwitterAfter a fire broke out at a Mason County, Michigan, apartment complex, quick-thinking first responders had to use an unconventional method to rescue residents from their second-story balconies. ⬇️See The Tiny Michigan Counties Have Less Than 10,000 Residents⬇️The fire happened Monday, April 7, 2025, at the Glendale Apartments in Scottville, Michigan.