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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Michigan’s ‘No Touch’ Law: What Drivers Are Getting Wrong

1 week ago | wcrz.com | George McIntyre

Despite a flurry of recent social media posts and rumors, Michigan did not just become a “no-touch” state. The truth is, our state banned texting while driving back in 2010 and passed a more comprehensive hands-free law in June 2023 that prohibits using handheld devices behind the wheel. So, does Michigan have a “no-touch” law? Technically, that’s not what it’s called — but that’s the spirit of Michigan’s distracted driving legislation.
Detroit TV Reporter on Leave After Police Search His Home

1 week ago | wcrz.com | George McIntyre

A longtime Detroit TV reporter is on administrative leave after police executed a search warrant at his home. Hank Winchester, an investigative consumer reporter with WDIV-TV (Local 4), is known for his “Help Me Hank” segment, which focuses on cases of consumer fraud. Before joining WDIV 24 years ago, Winchester worked at CBS affiliate WNEM-TV 5 in the Flint/Saginaw market, as well as at stations in Lansing and Marquette.
Caught on Video: Possible Tornado Spins Up in Macomb County

1 week ago | wcrz.com | George McIntyre

Southeast Michigan was hit by several rounds of severe storms Tuesday, bringing torrential rain, powerful wind gusts and reports of a funnel cloud that may have briefly touched down in the Detroit area. Marilyn Majors was near 13 Mile and Gratiot and captured YouTube video of the storm. She shared the clip, embedded below, with CBS Detroit. The video shows a funnel cloud forming and briefly appearing to make contact with the ground during an intense storm.
Free Food Giveaway Coming to Flushing on June 25

1 week ago | wcrz.com | George McIntyre

Families facing tough times can pick up free groceries later this month thanks to a local ambulance company that’s stepping up to help. Patriot Ambulance Service is teaming up with Companies Feeding Families for its annual Community Food Giveaway, happening Wednesday, June 25 at 7:30 a.m. at Flushing Church of the Nazarene. More than 1.2 million people in Michigan face food insecurity, according to Feeding America, and that includes one in every seven children.
Wild US-23 Chase Leaves One Hurt, Suspect in Custody

1 week ago | wcrz.com | Jeremy Fenech

A recent high-speed police chase began in Fenton but led officers down the well-traveled U.S. 23 into Livingston County. Police began pursuing a vehicle reported stolen last Thursday. The Fenton Police Department noticed the stolen vehicle and attempted to have the driver pull over. READ MORE: Teens Led High-Speed Police Chase Spans Two Michigan Counties However, 42-year-old Ypsilanti resident Jeremy Nelson chose to flee police and took off down southbound U.S. 23.
Toxic Leak at Michigan Kroger Leads to Massive Payout

1 week ago | wcrz.com | Jeremy Fenech

A major grocery store chain with 120 locations across 82 Michigan cities, and many more across the country, has been ordered to pay $75 million in damages. A jury in Oakland County awarded an HVAC tech and pipefitter with the largest liability verdict in Michigan history. In 2020, 37-year-old Brian Mierendorf was working on a refrigeration system at a grocery store in Bloomfield Township when his world was changed forever.
Torrid Closing Stores: 180 Could be Gone by End of 2025

1 week ago | wcrz.com | George McIntyre

Another major clothing retailer is quietly shrinking its footprint, but this time it's not because of bankruptcy. Torrid, the women’s fashion chain with stores across Michigan and the U.S., plans to close up to 180 locations as leases expire through 2025. The company says it’s part of a strategy to focus on e-commerce and phase out underperforming stores. Torrid stores are commonly found in malls and specialize in plus-size women's fashion.
Heron Saved from Fishing Line in Dramatic Michigan Lake Rescue

1 week ago | wcrz.com | Jeremy Fenech

Search and rescue crews across the country often face unusual challenges in their efforts to save lives. However, on Sunday night, the Oakland County Search and Rescue Team received a different kind of report on Lake Louise in Brandon Township. Calls came in from residents on Glass Road near the lake with reports of what they thought was a crane in some sort of distress. Deputies responded and search boats were launched.
The Deadliest Tornado in Michigan History Remembered

1 week ago | wcrz.com | Jeremy Fenech

It was 72 years ago this month that one of the most devastating weather events in Michigan history injured or killed close to 1,000, and continues to affect the lives of thousands right here in Mid-Michigan. For witnesses and survivors, it doesn't seem like this cataclysmic event took place more than half a century ago. It feels like yesterday, as one survivor says. When storm sirens go off today, it takes them right back to that horrific day.
Say Arrivederci to Two Beloved Italian Restaurants in Detroit

1 week ago | wcrz.com | George McIntyre

Two longtime Italian eateries in the Detroit area are saying their goodbyes. One has already closed. The other is set to shut its doors by the end of June. There’s no shortage of Italian food in metro Detroit, from upscale pasta houses to casual pizza joints. But this month, two of the area’s favorites are vanishing from the map. Moro’s Dining was a local favorite for 45 years, known for its upscale experience and classic Italian fare. But the elegant dining at Moro’s came to a sudden halt on June 8.