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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4 Of America's 10 Best Gas Station Brands Are In Michigan

20 hours ago | wgrd.com | Da'Jzon Hughes

CanvaShare on FacebookShare on TwitterThere are a handful of people who have decided to purchase electric vehicles and are no longer using gas to power their vehicles. This means they don't have to worry about stopping at a gas station unless they need to go to the bathroom or purchase some snacks. For the rest of us, gas stations are something that we have to visit at least once a week if not more.
Recording In Muscle Shoals, Cracking Jokes With Ozzy

1 day ago | wgrd.com | Chuck Armstrong

John Corabi: Recording In Muscle Shoals, Cracking Jokes With Ozzy – ‘This Is So Surreal’John Corabi: Recording In Muscle Shoals, Cracking Jokes With Ozzy – ‘This Is So Surreal’David PearSHARETWEET"There's all these places and legendary venues and studios all around the world that just still give me goose pimples, you know what I mean?"John Corabi joined Loudwire Nights on Tuesday (May 13) and dove into the new album from The Dead Daisies, Lookin' For Trouble, out on May 30.
Inside the Historic Ransom E. Olds Mansion: 1904-1966

1 day ago | wgrd.com | John Robinson

Inside the Historic Ransom E. Olds Mansion: 1904-1966Inside the Historic Ransom E. Olds Mansion: 1904-1966oldphotobank-ebayShare on FacebookShare on TwitterHow could the Lansing powers-that-be back in 1966 let this happen? I mean, c’mon...really. 1966 was the year they demolished the classic, historic mansion once owned by automobile mogul Ransom E. Olds at 720 S. Washington Avenue. The location is at the head of REO Town and there is a new apartment complex in the area.
Best Places (and How) To Hunt For Yooperlites

1 day ago | wgrd.com | John Robinson

When it comes to Michigan’s natural treasures – unless you find gold somewhere – arguably one of the best are Yooperlites...those stones that glow orange and yellow under a blacklight. Yooperlites are actually gray rocks made from old lava rock that contains fluorescent sodalite; the nickname ‘Yooperlite’ was coined by Erick Rintamaki who discovered the rocks in 2017. Best place to hunt for Yooperlites are anywhere along the shoreline of Lake Superior.
Remains of Charles Manson Are in This Michigan Location

1 day ago | wgrd.com | John Robinson

Google MapsShare on FacebookShare on TwitterYou don’t have to wait for Halloween to get scared out of your pants. The Michigan Museum of Horror will do that for you all year ‘round. Located in the Michigan town of Monroe, the museum opened in 2022 and features tons of creepy stuff from all corners of the earth.
Avoid These Peak Travel Hours for Memorial Day Traffic in Michigan

1 day ago | wgrd.com | Lauren Gordon

Michigan Drivers Urged to Avoid Peak Memorial Day Travel HoursMichigan Drivers Urged to Avoid Peak Memorial Day Travel HoursCanvaShare on FacebookShare on TwitterThe unofficial kickoff to summer is almost here! Don't let travel and traffic delay the start of your summer fun. The American Automobile Association (AAA) is expecting to see a record breaking number of vehicles on the road this holiday.
The Shocking Reason Why Michigan Residents Are Seeing More Deer

1 day ago | wgrd.com | Da'Jzon Hughes

The Shocking Reason Why Michigan Residents Are Seeing More DeerThe Shocking Reason Why Michigan Residents Are Seeing More DeerCanvaShare on FacebookShare on TwitterWe have all been driving down the road, especially at night, and have had to slam on our brakes or swear to avoid smacking into an animal. It's the worst when you're on the highway and all of a sudden there's 4 deer running across the road and you're doing your best to avoid hitting them.
You Get a Lei in Hawaii-What’s Michigan’s Welcome Gift?

1 day ago | wgrd.com | Tommy Carroll

Share on FacebookShare on TwitterWhen you get off a plane in Hawaii, you are presented with a Lei. What should people traveling to Michigan get when they arrive? Arrive in Hawaii and Get a Leicanva.comcanva.comI’ve never been to Hawaii, but as a kid watching reruns of Hawaii Five-O, I remember seeing people welcomed with a lei when they got off the plane. I know it's true because my sister and I were able to send my parents to Hawaii, and both received a lei when they arrived at the airport.
Is Tailgating on US 131 Becoming a Dangerous Problem?

1 day ago | wgrd.com | Tommy Carroll

Is Tailgating on US 131 Getting Out of Hand? Is Tailgating on US 131 Getting Out of Hand? canva.comShare on FacebookShare on TwitterHave you noticed on your commute, no matter what road you drive, that tailgating is a growing problem in Michigan? TailgatingLeon Halip/Getty ImagesMichiganders can all agree on one kind of tailgating, which happens on Saturdays and Sundays before football games.
Female Inmates Sue MDOC: Claim Body Cams Filmed Showers and Strip Searches

2 days ago | wgrd.com | Scott Clow

Lawsuit Alleges MDOC Body Cams Filmed Nude InmatesLawsuit Alleges MDOC Body Cams Filmed Nude InmatesCBS Detroit via YouTubeShare on FacebookShare on TwitterThings just got ugly for the Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC). According to WLNS, a $500 million lawsuit filed in Washtenaw County Circuit Court is calling out what attorneys are calling "state-sponsored voyeurism" inside the Women's Huron Valley Correction Facility (WHV) in Ypsilanti.