Janna is the midday host on WGRD. She's worked in radio as a promotions director, production director, and content creator for more than 15 years. Born and raised in West Michigan, she loves hitting up the beach and checking out all the great restaurants and bars in the area.
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Can Grand Rapids Defend Its Title of ‘Beer City USA’?
Your vote can help keep Grand Rapids "Beer City USA"!
This Has Been Named the Best Local Chain Restaurant in Michigan
Michigan has a lot of great, one-off independent eateries, but what about the spots that are so good they end up expanding past the first restaurant?
Urgent Alert Issued for 15-Year-Old Missing From Grand Rapids for One Month
The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) has issued an urgent alert and is asking for help locating a 15-year-old from Grand Rapids who went missing on New Year's Eve.
Lantern Festival Returns to Grand Rapids This Spring – Tickets On Sale Soon
A popular festival is returning this year! Grand Rapids is the only place in Michigan you can see these incredible works of art.
This Michigan Town Was Just Named Best Romantic Weekend Getaway
There's plenty to see and do in Michigan - but what if you're looking for something extra special for you and your sweetie?
Iconic and Beloved Grand Rapids Diner is Up For Sale
When talk of legendary restaurants in Grand Rapids comes up, this beloved joint gets mentioned all the time. Hopefully it will stay open!
Want to Work at John Ball Zoo? Attend an Upcoming Hiring Event
Want to work outside and around animals? Looking to fill multiple positions for the upcoming season, John Ball Zoo is holding multiple hiring events soon.
Massive Michigan Recall: Get Rid of Potentially Toxic Medicine Now
Check your medicine cabinet! There is a massive recall on a popular medicine that has been tainted with microbial contamination.
Microbial contamination can lead to fungemia or disseminated fungal infection, which can be fatal.
Robitussin Recall Due to Microbial Contamination
Haleon is voluntarily recalling eight lots of Robitussin Honey CF Max Day Adult and Robitussin Honey CF Max Nighttime Adult
Grand Rapids John Ball Zoo Lions Are Ready For the Lions Game – Are You?
The Detroit Lions are about to take on the San Fransico 49ers in the NFC championship game! Lions fans are preparing in their own way - and so are ACTUAL lions.
Viral Emotional Lions Fan Visits Grand Rapids Restaurant
A man who went viral for his emotional response to the Detroit Lions first playoff win in decades recently stopped in to a Grand Rapids restaurant.
Millions of Dollars in Upgrades Coming to Grand Rapids Park
A Grand Rapids park is getting a major makeover!
Are All Bagger Dave’s Restaurants in Michigan Closing?
We've seen quite a few Bagger Dave's restaurants shut down in Michigan in the past few years. Now it appears the chain's run may be coming to an end.