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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The Very First McDonald's in Michigan Just Happened to Pop Up in Lansing: 1957

2 days ago | wgrd.com | John Robinson

McDonald’s restaurants have been in Michigan since 1957. And where do you think the very first Michigan McDonald’s was? In Lansing. It popped up at 2120 North Larch Street in Lansing thanks to Ed MacLuckie. Ed was the son-in-law of a golfing buddy of McDonald’s franchiser Ray Kroc. He heard from pop-in-law about Kroc’s first McDonald’s in Des Plaines, Illinois and thought this would be a good franchise venture.
Major US Steel Manufacturer In Michigan Lays Off Hundreds

2 days ago | wgrd.com | Da'Jzon Hughes

Major US Steel Manufacturer In Michigan Lays Off HundredsMajor US Steel Manufacturer In Michigan Lays Off HundredsCanvaShare on FacebookShare on TwitterOver the last couple of months, the automotive industry has been under siege due to the imposing tariffs that President Donald Trump has imposed on foreign countries, especially our neighbors Canada and Mexico. This has made it more difficult and expensive for necessary materials to make their way into the country.
Coolest Things People Have Won in Grand Rapids

3 days ago | wgrd.com | Tommy Carroll

Coolest Things People Have Won in Grand RapidsCoolest Things People Have Won in Grand Rapidscanva.comShare on FacebookShare on TwitterI am not a very lucky person when it comes to winning prizes, but there are plenty who are. Here are some of the coolest things people have won in the Grand Rapids area. Contests and Prizescanva.comWho doesn't like to enter a contest and win a prize? I have entered plenty and never won anything.
Was Lake St. Clair or Canada on Fire?

3 days ago | wgrd.com | Tommy Carroll

Why Did a Michigan Lake Look Like It Was Burning? Why Did a Michigan Lake Look Like It Was Burning? canva.comShare on FacebookShare on TwitterOne of Michigan's largest lakes looked to be on fire, and some residents thought Canada was burning. Find out what was on fire here. Water Doesn't Burn or Does it? canva.comIt takes a lot to catch water on fire.
13 Best Deathcore Albums of the 2000s (Ranked)

5 days ago | wgrd.com | Brian Hauntly

13 Best Deathcore Albums of the 2000s (Ranked)13 Best Deathcore Albums of the 2000s (Ranked)Nuclear Blast / Metal BladeSHARETWEETWhat are the best deathcore albums of the 2000s? The early aughts gave birth to deathcore. While staple elements of the genre had been present in metal before the turn of the century, it was the post-Y2K scene that laid the foundation for what it would become.
Missing in Michigan: Have You Seen Any of These 9 People?

6 days ago | wgrd.com | Scott Clow

Missing in Michigan: Have You Seen Any of These 9 People? Missing in Michigan: Have You Seen Any of These 9 People? CanvaShare on FacebookShare on TwitterI'm not sure how, in today's hyper-connected world, someone can simply disappear in Michigan. Yet, it happens, and there are at least nine families with empty spaces at the dinner table and an unimaginable burden of unanswered questions to wrestle with each and every day.
MSU's First Dormitory: 1857-1876

6 days ago | wgrd.com | John Robinson

Uncovering MSU’s First Dormitory: 1857-1876Uncovering MSU’s First Dormitory: 1857-1876Michigan State University, YOUTUBEShare on FacebookShare on TwitterEver hear of Saints Rest on the MSU campus? It just happened to be MSU's very first dormitory. When the campus opened in 1857, there were only three buildings, which included Saints Rest. Nineteen years later – 1876 - while the students were enjoying their winter break, Saints Rest burned down.
Is Bird Flu a Problem in Michigan's Wild Turkey Population?

6 days ago | wgrd.com | Tommy Carroll

Is Bird Flu a Problem in Michigan’s Wild Turkey Population? Is Bird Flu a Problem in Michigan’s Wild Turkey Population? canva.comShare on FacebookShare on TwitterMichigan's turkey hunting season begins on Saturday, April 19. Should hunters be concerned with wild turkeys having bird flu? Bird Flucanva.comBird flu has been a problem in Michigan since 2022. It has ravaged chicken farms and continues to spread among Michigan's wild birds and mammals.
West Michigan Sees First Outbreak of Measles Cases

6 days ago | wgrd.com | Tommy Carroll

The Measles Outbreak in Michigan is Real and GrowingThe Measles Outbreak in Michigan is Real and Growingcanva.comShare on FacebookShare on TwitterTexas is no longer the only state with a measles outbreak. Michigan is now among 23 states with measles cases, and the numbers continue to grow. How Contagious is the Measles Virus? canva.comThat is a simple question to answer because measles is highly contagious. The measles virus is one of the most infectious diseases known to mankind.
'It's Definitely Going to Have You In Your Feels' — Cullen Moore Is Ready For Sleep Theory's Debut Full-Length Album

6 days ago | wgrd.com | Chuck Armstrong

Cullen Moore Is Ready For Sleep Theory’s Debut Full-Length Album – ‘It’s Definitely Going to Have You In Your Feels’Cullen Moore Is Ready For Sleep Theory’s Debut Full-Length Album – ‘It’s Definitely Going to Have You In Your Feels’Jonathan WeinerSHARETWEETCullen Moore joined Loudwire Nights on Thursday (April 17) and opened up about the upcoming release of Sleep Theory's debut full-length album, Afterglow, out on May 16.