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Jeff ‘The Animal Guy’ Musial Entertains, Informs in East Grand Rapids Shows [Photos]
Jeff "The Animal Guy" Musial visited East Grand Rapids on Sunday.
Big Game Winner Revealed
Congratulations to Mark Elenbaas, of Lowell.
Channel 95.7, an affiliated station of 97.9 WGRD, is sending Mark and a guest to any professional football game of their choice this season.
Producer Joe Takes Aim at Barracks 616 [Video/Sponsored]
Producer Joe is a member of "The Free Beer & Hot Wings Morning Show" crew.
Known for his witty repartee, signature laugh and no-holds-barred stunts, he's been trying something new.
He's been getting firearms instruction from Barracks 616.
Chicks In Yoga Pants
Do the pants make the girls, or do the girls make the pants? No one knows and in the end who really cares? Yoga can be a win-win for everybody now. Gotta give a nod to our friends at E Baums World for this sweet gallery.
Kenowa Hills High School Boys’ Soccer’s Peter Brown Named Athlete of the Week
Kenowa Hills High School boys' soccer player Peter Brown is this week's Meijer-97.9 WGRD High School Athlete of the Week.
Second-year Knights Coach Frank Andrade almost sounds like he doesn't have enough superlatives to describe Brown.
"He excels," Andrade said of Kenowa Hills' leading scorer. "He's a great player and he's become a great leader."
Bethany Hamilton — Babe of the Day
Bethany Hamilton is a professional surfer, an actress and a competitive cutie.
Her story was made famous in the 2011 film "Soul Surfer." While surfing in 2003, Hamilton was attacked by a 14-foot tiger shark, which bit off her left arm. But she refused to give up on becoming a surfing star and persevered, clinging to her dream and her faith.
Jennifer Love-Hewitt’s on CBS’ ‘Criminal Minds;’ Something Else to Watch, Too [Video]
Jennifer Love Hewitt is an addition to the cast of "Criminal Minds" this fall as series regular.
Her character, Kate Callahan, was introduced in the series’ 10th season premiere last Wednesday on CBS-TV.
Grand Rapids Christian High School Boys’ Soccer’s Jacob Witte Named Athlete of the Week
Grand Rapids Christian High School boys' soccer player Jacob Witte is this week's Meijer-97.9 WGRD High School Athlete of the Week.
The senior forward's leadership as captain and contributor is one of the primary reasons why Grand Rapids Christian is 14-1-1 and is ranked No. 3 in Division 2 by the Michigan High School Soccer Coaches' Association.
"I could tell on my first day that he'd stand
Alina Artts — Babe of the Day
You probably don't know her yet, but you soon will.
As one of Russia's hottest pop stars, Alina Artts has dominated the charts, raked in millions of views on YouTube and Vimeo, graced the cover of Russia's largest magazines and, most recently, performed for millions at the 2014 Winter Olympic Games in Sochi.
Now the smokin' hot pop import is gearing up to conquer America. That's why she's our Bab
Ottawa Hills High School Volleyball’s Ladaysia Alexander Named Athlete of the Week
Ottawa Hills High School volleyball player Ladaysia Alexander is this week's Meijer-97.9 WGRD Athlete of the Week.
Consider Alexander's selection for the honor one as much for her perseverance in addition to her being a stellar student-athlete.
"Ladaysia Alexander has had to overcome more obstacles in 17 years than most individuals would in their entire life," Ottawa Hills Coach Sara She
Michigan Hosts Toyota Bassmaster Angler of the Year Championship in Escanaba [Video]
Bass fishing takes center stage as many of the world’s best anglers battle it out on Lake Michigan in Escanaba for the Toyota Bassmaster Angler of the Year Championship today through Sunday.
The championship is being held on Bays de Noc as part of a partnership between Pure Michigan and Bassmaster to promote the state as a top destination for anglers.
Rockford High School Boys’ Water Polo’s David Newberger Named Athlete of the Week
Rockford High School boys' water polo player David Newberger is this week's Meijer-97.9 WGRD Athlete of the Week.
Newberger excels athletically and academically, standing out on a team currently ranked No. 1 by the Michigan Water Polo Association with a 17-1 record after a 15-7 win Wednesday night over East Kentwood.
"David Newberger epitomizes the (term) student-athlete," Rockford Coach