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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#405950

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#87472

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#1073

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Juneteenth Holiday: What’s Closed in Michigan on June 19

4 days ago | wcrz.com | George McIntyre

The US Post Office will suspend mail delivery in Michigan and close post office locations nationwide for one day, on Thursday, June 19, 2025. Some - but not all - package deliveries will be suspended that day as well. Post offices will be closed, and regular mail delivery will be paused in honor of Juneteenth, which became a federal holiday four years ago. President Joe Biden signed the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act into law on June 17, 2021.
New Law Could Punish Parent After Child’s Tragedy

4 days ago | wcrz.com | Jeremy Fenech

There are some things you could be arrested and prosecuted for in Michigan that you may not be aware of. Some are astoundingly ridiculous, like a new policy in Bangor, Michigan, that allows the city to sue residents. But one thing you could be prosecuted for is a law that went into effect last year and is a pretty logical policy aimed at protecting minors. Late last week, a 9-year-old Michigan boy got a hold of an unsecured gun and accidentally shot himself in the head.
This Monthly Flint Festival is the Summer Vibe You Need

5 days ago | wcrz.com | Jeremy Fenech

Most Americans don't celebrate the first day of summer as June 20th or 21st, depending on the year. Generally we all attend a parade or a ceremony then fire up the grill and maybe light a bonfire while playing backyard games with family and friends. But a less-known tradition is in fact well-known to many Mid-Michiganders who love food, music and art. And they love that party trifecta when it's local DJs, artists and chefs.
One of Flint’s Biggest TV Stations May Be Changing Hands

5 days ago | wcrz.com | George McIntyre

A billionaire media mogul is putting his broadcast empire on the market—and that includes one TV station right here in Mid-Michigan. Allen Media Group, owned by Byron Allen, is reportedly exploring the sale of its portfolio of local television stations, raising questions about what’s next for one of the region’s largest ABC affiliates.
Michigan Power Bills Rise With New Summer Peak Rates

5 days ago | wcrz.com | George McIntyre

If you're a Consumers Energy customer, you might be in for a surprise when your next electricity bill arrives. A quiet change in how power is priced during summer months could lead to noticeably higher costs, especially if you're using energy at the wrong time of day. In Michigan, June means warmer weather, summer vacation for the kids, and higher energy rates. Beginning June 1, Consumers Energy deploys its 'Peak Pricing' program. Here's how it breaks down.
Cigarette Machines Are Back—but Not How You Think

1 week ago | wcrz.com | Jeremy Fenech

This month marks 15 years since smoking was outlawed at bars, restaurants and businesses here in Michigan. The Michigan Smoke Free Law DHD2 was implemented on May 1, 2010. Prior to that, food service establishments and workplaces offered smoking sections and designated smoking areas. You would also see a lot of ashtrays, electrical smoke-eaters and cigarette vending machines. Cigarette vending machines were the almost 100 years ago back in 1926.
36 Strange and Ridiculous Things Found in Michigan Gas Tanks

1 week ago | wcrz.com | Jeremy Fenech

Regular vehicle maintenance is the key to a vehicle that will last. But when something is wrong with your gas tank, your vehicle can come to a sudden and complete stop. It could be a fuel line, it might be a gas pump. Or perhaps someone put something in your gas tank. It wouldn't be the first time it's happened, and unfortunately it won't be the last. Luckily there is a company in Swartz Creek, Michigan that can repair or replace all things related to the gas tank.
Meijer Rolls Out Big Summer Discounts—Here’s What’s Cheaper

1 week ago | wcrz.com | George McIntyre

With prices still high and budgets feeling tight, a Michigan-based grocery chain is cutting the cost of summer staples, just in time for cookouts, road trips and everything in between. Basically, it's a good summer for s'mores and hot dogs. Meijer announced earlier this month that it is dropping prices on more than 70 Meijer brand grocery essentials in order to help customers who are feeling pinched by high prices and inflation. Don Sanderson is Meijer's Chief Merchandising and Marketing Officer.
Detroit Grounds Crew Member's Gesture Goes Viral

1 week ago | wcrz.com | George McIntyre

A Detroit Tigers groundskeeper made an unexpected impression during Wednesday’s game, expressing his displeasure with the situation via a middle finger. After suffering an apparent injury on the field, the staffer was caught on live TV flipping the bird while being tended to by medical personnel. The incident occurred during the seventh-inning stretch Wednesday night (5/28) at Comerica Park, as the San Francisco Giants were in town for a three-game series. There’s good news—and there’s bad news.
Coast Guard urges caution as armed flares surface after failed Air Force drill.

1 week ago | wcrz.com | Jeremy Fenech

When you think of things washing up on a beach, something that is still armed and was lost during a military exercise probably doesn't come to mind. But that is exactly what the United States Coast Guard is warning Lake Michigan beachgoers about this week. During a recent military exercise conducted by the United States Air Force, four canisters of phosphorus pyrotechnics that had been activated went missing after the cylinders failed to detonate as planned.