Hey, I’m the “new guy” here at 100.5 The River. We’ll get to hang out for part of your workday and the drive home while you’re listening to Today’s Best Mix without the rap. Some people asked “why would you move HERE?” when I started. I answer that question with disbelief and realize that people in GR simply don’t realize what a great city they have. Grand Rapids is just a fantastic city. The people, the downtown, the festivals, the philanthropy of our ‘famous families’ … the list goes on and on. The VIBE of this city is just incredible. Those who say “why would you move HERE?” clearly don’t realize how crappy most other similar sized cities are compared to GR. We moved here from the vibrant and clean city (#sarcasm) of Toledo, OH where I was the Operations Manager for six radio stations. Before that, I was on-air or programming stations in Philadelphia, New York City, Milwaukee, Madison, Cedar Rapids (Iowa) and Waterloo (Iowa). My wife and I met in Madison and were married four days after 9/11. We have two “furry kids” named Ollie (yellow lab/bassett/corgi) and Chester (bassett). I’m also the Program Director for Channel 95-7 and 100.5 The River, so if you have any comments, suggestions or complaints (I welcome compliments, too), just email or call me!
Tom Cook
Wednesday Morning’s Lunar Eclipse Will Create ‘Blood Moon’
The second (and last) total lunar eclipse of 2014 will be happening early Wednesday morning, just before sunrise here in the Eastern Time Zone. During the eclipse, the moon will appear a coppery red color, which is referred to as a "blood moon". The moon will appear red because of all the sunsets and sunrises from the Earth that will reflect onto the moon's surface.
Voting Deadline for November’s General Elections Is Today
There are a ton of things to be voted on this November and today is the last day you can register to vote.
RECALL ALERT — GM Recalls 117,000 More Vehicles
General Motors is recalling 117,000 vehicles for a problem that could in the vehicle stalling or not starting. GM said that it is not aware of any crashes, injuries, or fatalities connected to this issue.
The issue only actually affects a small number of the 117,000 cars and trucks being recalled, according to GM.
Officials Warn Michigan Drivers: ‘Don’t Veer for Deer’
With the start of bow hunting season Wednesday, deer are on the move here in West Michigan. October and November are the riskiest months for deer-related vehicle accidents in Michigan.
Because of this, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and other organizations are coming up with new ways to bring the number of deer-related accidents down.
The Traffic Safety Coalition is trying to increas
Grand Rapids’ Founders Brewing Co. Announces Another Expansion
Founders Brewing Co. announced Tuesday that they plan to expand their brewery production facility at their current site, 235 Grandville Ave SW. Pending approvals, Founders expects to break ground on this expansion in late October.
West Michigan Teen Killed In Early Morning Hit-And-Run Identified
Police are investigating a hit-and-run crash that killed a West Michigan teen Tuesday morning.
Investigators have identified the victim as 15-year-old Jonathan Bracamontes of Holland. He was hit by a car while walking around 6:15 a.m. near the intersection of U.S. 31 and Riley Street.
Bill Gates Tops Forbes 400 For 21st Year, While Meijer Brothers Doug and Hank, Richard DeVos Make Top 100
Forbes magazine today released its listing of the 400 richest Americans, with Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates remaining in the top spot for the 21st straight year.
In addition, Meijer co-chairmen, brothers Hank Meijer and Doug Meijer, and Amway co-founder Richard DeVos both making the top 100.
Body Found In Macatawa River in Holland
Police are investigating after the discovery of a body Friday morning in the Macatawa River in Holland.
WZZM-13: Haz-Mat Situation Unfolds at Haviland in Grand Rapids
Several emergency crews are being dispatched to a hazardous-materials situation on Grand Rapids' west side.
Public safety scanner traffic indicates a chlorine spill or leak at Haviland in the 400 block of Ann Street NW.
Shopped At Home Depot? Check Your Bank Account and Credit Cards
Seems like there have a lot of what they call a "data breach" lately, doesn't it? First it was the high-profile breach at Target stores, then another one at smaller retailers. Now? It's Home Depot!
Banks are reporting that Home Depot experiences a credit card breach that could be BIGGER than the Target problem last year...
RECALL: HP and Compaq Laptop Cords
There's another recall to tell you about. This one applies if you own an HP or Compaq laptop/notebook computer.
HP is recalling over 5 million power cords because of a risk of overheating and melting or charring. The power cord is the LS-15 AC model...
Labor Fest 2014 Today in Grand Rapids’ Ah-Nab-Awen Park
Hard to believe September is here, isn't it? Seems like the summer went awfully fast.
But here it is, Labor Day. And if you're looking for something to do today, I'd like to point you toward Ah-Nab-Awen Park in Grand Rapids for Labor Fest 2014...