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Rick Martinez
Rockford-Sparta Gymnast Morgan Korf Named High School Athlete of the Week
Morgan Korf, a junior who led the Rockford-Sparta high school gymnastics team to the MHSAA Division 1 state championship before capturing an all-around individual state title last week, has been named Meijer-97.9 WGRD High School Athlete of the Week.
Lowell Wrestlers Josh Colegrove, Lucas Hall and Zeth Dean Named Co-High School Athletes of the Week
Lowell High School wrestlers Josh Colegrove, Zeth Dean and Lucas Hall, who led the Red Arrows to their second consecutive MHSAA Division 2 state title in addition to capturing individual state titles, are co-winners of the Meijer-97.9 WGRD High School Athlete of the Week honor.
On This Episode of ‘Jeopardy!,’ Only One Contestant Made Final Jeopardy [Video]
This is something that just doesn't happen very often on "Jeopardy!"
For the first time since 2011, only one contestant made it to the Final Jeopardy round on a recent episode of the TV game show.
Lavell Crawford Cancels Gilda’s LaughFest Appearance Because of Movie Production
Lavell Crawford has canceled his Gilda's LaughFest appearance for Wednesday night because of a movie he's currently filming, festival officials announced this morning.
The cancellation of his appearance at Fountain Street Church is because of a change in the production schedule for the film "Meet the Blacks."
Spirit Crowns Gilda’s LaughFest Community Kickoff, Even If World Record Doesn’t [Videos]
A paper crown-capped world record was part of the agenda at the Gilda's LaughFest Community Kickoff.
While the world mark set last July didn't tumble, the throngs at Fountain Street Church in Grand Rapids more than made up for it in spirit, energy, effusiveness and antics Thursday night.
Union Girls’ Basketball’s Tyra Williams Named High School Athlete of the Week
Tyra Williams, who captains Union High School's girls' basketball team, is this week's Meijer-97.9 WGRD High School Athlete of the Week.
FCC Approves Net Neutrality Rules For Open Internet
The Federal Communications Commission voted 3-2 Thursday to adopt net neutrality rules for an open internet.
The FCC's decision makes for regulating internet service providers like public utilities, prohibiting companies from charging for faster lanes on the internet.
Lowell Gymnastics’ Lauren DeHaan Named High School Athlete of the Week
Lauren DeHaan, who captains Lowell High School's gymnastics team, is this week's Meijer-97.9 WGRD High School Athlete of the Week.
A Look Inside Dumber Than Zane Trivia on ‘Free Beer & Hot Wings’
Each week on "The Free Beer & Hot Wings Morning Show," we play Dumber Than Zane Trivia for a $500 cash prize.
It's done Thursdays on our show.
Boxing Champ Floyd Mayweather, Jr., Agrees to Fight Manny Pacquaio for World Welterweight Title in May
Undefeated professional boxing champion Floyd Mayweather, Jr., is returning to the ring in May.
The 37-year-old Grand Rapids native, now of Las Vegas, has agreed to box Manny Pacquaio in a welterweight world championship unification bout on May 2 to be broadcast live on pay-per-view.
The fight is to be at the MGM Grand Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas.
East Kentwood Basketball’s Brent Kimbrel Named High School Athlete of the Week
Brent Kimbrel, who captains the unbeaten East Kentwood High School boys' basketball team, is this week's Meijer-97.9 WGRD High School Athlete of the Week.