WGRD-FM (Grand Rapids, MI)

WGRD-FM, broadcasting at 97.9 FM, is a dynamic rock radio station located in Grand Rapids, Michigan. It is operated by Townsquare Media.

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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.
Guns N' Roses Add 13 New 2025 Tour Dates

1 day ago | wgrd.com | Lauryn Schaffner

Guns N’ Roses Add 13 New 2025 Tour DatesGuns N’ Roses Add 13 New 2025 Tour DatesGuns N' RosesSHARETWEETGuns N' Roses have added 13 new dates to their 2025 tour schedule. The band is currently on tour in Europe and have 20 shows of the leg remaining. The newly-announced concerts will take place in Latin America starting in October, kicking off with an Oct. 1 performance in San Jose, Costa Rica. See all 13 new dates below.
Fans Slam Suicide Silence + Dying Fetus for Touring With Slaughter to Prevail, Alex Terrible Responds

2 days ago | wgrd.com | Lauryn Schaffner

Fans Slam Suicide Silence + Dying Fetus for Touring With Slaughter to Prevail, Alex Terrible RespondsFans Slam Suicide Silence + Dying Fetus for Touring With Slaughter to Prevail, Alex Terrible RespondsDevilman, Danny Wimmer Presents / Hristo Shindov / Tracey BrownSHARETWEETAlex Terrible has addressed backlash that Suicide Silence and Dying Fetus have received over their 2026 tour plans with Slaughter to Prevail in a statement on social media.
Health Dept. Issues 'No Contact' Order at West Michigan Beach

2 days ago | wgrd.com | Lauren Gordon

Health Department Issues ‘No Contact’ Order at West Michigan BeachHealth Department Issues ‘No Contact’ Order at West Michigan BeachCanvaShare on FacebookShare on TwitterOne of our favorite go-to beaches is closed until further notice! This is not how I wanted to start my summer season. Before I've even had a chance to make it over to the lakeshore one of my favorite destinations has closed due to poor water quality.
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.
Hatebreed's Wayne Lozinak Plays His Favorite Riffs

3 days ago | wgrd.com | Lauryn Schaffner

Hatebreed’s Wayne Lozinak Plays His Favorite RiffsHatebreed’s Wayne Lozinak Plays His Favorite RiffsYouTube - LoudwireSHARETWEETIn this week's brand new episode of Gear Factor, Hatebreed's Wayne Lozinak plays his favorite riffs. Loudwire had the opportunity to attend Ohio's Sonic Temple festival last month, and while we were there, we captured a whole season's worth of new Gear Factor episodes. We're launching this next batch with Lozinak.
The 7 Wildest Catfish Scandals in Rock + Metal

3 days ago | wgrd.com | Lauryn Schaffner

The 7 Wildest Catfish Scandals in Rock + MetalThe 7 Wildest Catfish Scandals in Rock + MetalMatt Winkelmeyer, Getty Images / Rodin Eckenroth, Getty Images / Ethan Miller, Getty ImagesSHARETWEETIn light of recent news, let's take a look at some of the wildest catfish scandals in rock and metal.