WRIF-FM (Detroit, MI)

RIF (101.1 FM), known as 101 WRIF: The RIFF, is a commercial active rock radio station licensed by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to broadcast in Detroit, Michigan, and the nearby Metro Detroit area. The station is owned by Greater Boston Radio, Inc. WRIF holds a special status as a "Superpower" Class B station, boasting a powerful signal equivalent to 92,000 watts at a height of 500 feet. In comparison, current FCC regulations for Class B stations would permit WRIF to operate at a maximum effective radiated power (ERP) of 16,000 watts with an antenna reaching 268 meters. This strong signal allows WRIF to be heard as far North as Lexington, MI, and extends to Jackson, Chatham-Kent, and Lambton County in Ontario, as well as North Baltimore, Ohio, and occasionally to Delaware, Ohio in the south. The station's transmitter is situated in Southfield, a suburb of Detroit, near the intersection of 10 Mile Road and Northwestern Highway, sharing a tower with WXYZ-TV. The studios of WRIF are located in Ferndale.

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U2's The Edge Finally Gets Irish Citizenship After 62 Years in Country

2 days ago | wrif.com | Laura Adkins

After six decades in Ireland, U2 guitarist David Howell Evans, known worldwide as The Edge, became an Irish citizen on Monday. The ceremony took place in Killarney's Gleneagle Arena. Afterward, he spoke to reporters, "I'm a little tardy with the paperwork. I've been living in Ireland now since I was one. But the time is right. And I couldn't be more proud of my country for all that it represents and all that it is doing," according to RTE.
Mick Ralphs, Guitarist for Bad Company & Mott the Hoople, Dies at 81

4 days ago | wrif.com | Erica Banas

English guitarist and songwriter Mick Ralphs, co-founder of supergroup Bad Company, UK, 12th November 1974. (Photo by Victor Blackman/Daily Express/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)Mick Ralphs, the acclaimed guitarist best known for his work with Bad Company and Mott the Hoople, has died. He was 81. Ralphs' death was confirmed via Bad Company's Facebook page. Bad Company singer Paul Rodgers said in a statement, "Our Mick has passed, my heart just hit the ground.
Oasis Warns Fans About Social Media Ticket Sellers

1 week ago | wrif.com | Erica Banas

Oasis is once again reminding their fans about buying tickets on the secondary market for their massive reunion tour, which kicks off on July 4. In a post via Instagram, they say in the caption, "Spare tickets? @twickets are the official ticket resale partner for Oasis Live ‘25. Wanting to buy?
Muse Releases 'Unravelling,' Their First New Music Four Years

1 week ago | wrif.com | Erica Banas

Muse is back with their first piece of new music since 2022. Out now is the band's latest single, "Unravelling." This marks their first new release since their ninth studio album, Will of the People. Muse premiered this song live during their current batch of European performance dates.
Prices Fluctuate Like The Stock Market At China's Beer Exchange Bar

1 week ago | wrif.com | Cort Freeman

NEW YORK, NY – OCTOBER 09: A bud light beer is poured from the tap at a bar on October 9, 2015 in New York City. Budweiser’s parent company AB InBev is attempting to buy SABMiller. (Photo by Andrew Burton/Getty Images)Have you heard about the famous Beer Exchange Bar in China? Prices fluctuate like the stock market!That's an interesting gimmick for a bar. It could go your way or you could end up paying more than you did an hour ago for the same beer.
Oklahoma Great-Grandmother Tries Trampoline For The First Time

1 week ago | wrif.com | Cort Freeman

390947 01: Sam, Anne and Kyndra Hendrick have some fun jumping on a trampoline while the sun sets in the background June 21, 2001 in Lower Marlboro, Maryland. (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)An Oklahoma great-grandmother tried a trampoline for the first time...and she loved it. The video's now going viral online. Usually, it's children who spend their time having fun jumping on a trampoline. It's something new and exciting and they can take all their energy out on it.
White Wine With Jalapenos Is The Hot Drink Of Summer

1 week ago | wrif.com | Cort Freeman

CHICAGO – JULY 22: Jalapeno peppers sit on a cutting block July 22, 2008 in Chicago, Illinois. Mexican-grown Jalapeno peppers are now suspected to be responsible for a nationwide salmonella outbreak once thought to be caused from tomatoes that has sickened thousands and killed two people since April. (Photo Illustration by Scott Olson/Getty Images)White wine with jalapenos is looking like the hot drink of Summer! Have you tried it?
Calm And Relaxed Florida Woman Stops Walk To Pet An Alligator

1 week ago | wrif.com | Cort Freeman

A Florida alligator watches the action from the ninth fairway during third-round play at the PGA Tour’s Players Championship March 27, 2004. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/WireImage) *** Local Caption ***A very calm and relaxed Florida woman stopped to pet an alligator on her walk. You don't want to do that!Don't stop your walk to pet an alligator. Never do that! This woman is insanely lucky to have come out of that with her limbs and her life.
Breast Implants Reportedly Prevent Fatal Injuries In Stabbing Attack

1 week ago | wrif.com | Cort Freeman

NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 21: Dr. Brad Jacobs holds up a silicone implant gel (L) and a saline implant gel (R) inside of his office November 21, 2006 in New York City. The federal government approved silicone implants last week after they were banned by the government for 14 years following concerns that the implants were not safe. Averages of 300,000 women in the United States have their breasts surgically enlarged each year. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)Breast implants can have their benefits.
Hundreds Participate in 33rd Annual Stroll for Epilepsy at Detroit Zoo

1 week ago | wrif.com | Michael Vyskocil

Hundreds of supporters assembled at the Detroit Zoo on Saturday, June 14, for the 33rd annual Stroll for Epilepsy. Organized by the Epilepsy Foundation of Michigan, the event aimed to raise $198,000 to fund community outreach initiatives, educational programs, and services. Organizers reported receiving approximately $150,000 in donations before the event.