WCRZ-FM (Burton, MI)

WCRZ, known as "Cars 108," is a radio station located in Flint, Michigan, transmitting on 107.9 FM. It features an adult contemporary music format and is recognized as the leading heritage station in the area. The station's studios and transmitter are situated in Burton, which is to the east of Flint.

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English

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#405950

United States

#87472

Arts and Entertainment/Music

#1073

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Michigan Cat Lost In 2022 Reunited With Owner After Three Years

6 days ago | wcrz.com | Jeremy Fenech

When a pet runs off you always hope it will just come back. But in many cases that doesn't happen. Luckily for Ella Bennett, this story has an incredibly awesome twist of fate. So how long would you hold out hope when you have a missing pet? One Michigan woman was scrolling through social media, and after three years she was convinced that she was looking at her missing cat.
Why Some Chromebooks Are Suddenly Going Up in Smoke

1 week ago | wcrz.com | George McIntyre

It’s a bizarre new trend that’s already making waves in schools on the East Coast, and it could be heading for Michigan next. Reports are emerging of Chromebooks suddenly smoking and sparking in classrooms, and the surprising cause has some parents and teachers on high alert. Thanks in part to social media (looking at you, TikTok), dangerous challenges seem to spread like wildfire, especially among kids and teens.
Michigan Becomes The Midwest's Biggest ICE Detention Center

1 week ago | wcrz.com | Jeremy Fenech

It's generally a quiet serene setting. Some old abandoned houses and some dirt roads encompassed by a forest with birds and wildlife all around. Except for an abandoned prison that will now be the largest ICE detention center in not just Michigan, but the entire Midwest. Baldwin, Michigan is in one of the poorest counties in the state, Lake County. Which is why locals are somewhat skeptical of the new plan.
The Viral Grand Haven Pothole That Became a Local Legend

1 week ago | wcrz.com | George McIntyre

Here’s a bit of Michigan history you won’t find in a museum – and it probably won’t make any textbooks either. Back in late 2023, a massive pothole in Grand Haven became a local legend when frustrated residents started decorating it with everything from recliners and rubber duckies to a full-blown Christmas tree. If you’re a true Michigander, you know how frustrating potholes can be – especially this time of year.
Someone in Burton is going out of their way to grind their neighbors' gears.

1 week ago | wcrz.com | Jeremy Fenech

How far would you go to self-manage traffic on your road or street? We've all seen those fake home-made speed limit signs that are painted, usually faded, and clearly posted by residents and not local officials. Someone in a Michigan community is trying to take matters into their own hands, resulting in furious residents and damaged vehicles. It was a fairly quiet morning on the roadways of Genesee County.
Little Caesars Just Dropped a New Flavor – and It's Not Pizza

1 week ago | wcrz.com | George McIntyre

Michigan is known for cars, lakes, and, yes, pizza. But one Michigan-based chain just found a way to one-up the other national brands – and it has nothing to do with cheese or stuffed crust. Of course the pizza chain we're talking about is Little Caesars. The Michigan original just introduced a new flavor that has customers talking, and it's not a new pizza creation. Instead, this new offering pairs perfectly with 'pizza pizza.'It's a new creation that's exclusive to this Michigan-based chain.
Ditching Your Landline? Don't Overlook This Critical 911 Step

1 week ago | wcrz.com | George McIntyre

I finally did it. I cut the cord. I know, I know – welcome to 2008, right? But as someone who only recently parted ways with my trusty landline, I’ve discovered something that I think a lot of fellow cord-cutters might be missing. Only about 36% of Michigan homes still have landline phones in 2024. And for us, the only calls - and I do mean ONLY calls - coming in were spam calls.
Derek Jeter’s Inspiring Advice to Michigan Grads: 'You Will Fail'

1 week ago | wcrz.com | George McIntyre

Today, Derek Jeter is one of the most respected players in Major League Baseball. But it wasn't always that way. As Jeter addressed the University of Michigan's 2025 graduating class, he emphasized that failure is an essential part of the journey to success. As the Yankees legend stepped up to the lectern at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, May 3, he wasted no time cutting through the usual graduation fluff.
Important Recall Alert: Salmonella Risk in Michigan Produce

1 week ago | wcrz.com | George McIntyre

A produce recall tied to salmonella is hitting Michigan, and if you shop at Gordon Food Service, you might want to check your fridge. Shoppers are urged to check their kitchens after the Food and Drug Administration issued a multi-state recall of vine ripe tomatoes due to possible salmonella contamination.
Mid-Michigan TV Studio Among Five Allen Media Properties Up for Sale

1 week ago | wcrz.com | George McIntyre

A major media company is putting five of its TV properties on the market — and one of them is right here in Mid-Michigan. While the sale involves studio buildings, not the stations themselves, it raises questions about what operational changes could be in store for a local TV station. The global real estate and investment management company JLL indicates that five of Allen Media Group's broadcast facilities are up for sale.