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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
The Orbit Room’s Future Uncertain As Longtime Manager Ted Smith Departs for HopCat Detroit
By John Sinkevics | Local Spins
Less than a year after the death of The Orbit Room owner Don Dorshimer, the future of the longtime Grand Rapids concert venue is up in the air now that manager Ted Smith is leaving to head up booking at the new HopCat in Detroit.
Jenison High School Boys’ Soccer’s Luke VanderVeen Named Athlete of the Week
Jenison High School boys' soccer player Luke VanderVeen is this week's Meijer-97.9 WGRD Athlete of the Week.
VanderVeen's last-minute goal in Jenison's 1-0 win over Zeeland East last week is indicative of the type of competitor he is, Wildcats Coach Brian Selk said.
Forest Hills High School Field Hockey’s Hannah Gavle Named Athlete of the Week
Forest Hills field hockey player Hannah Gavle is the inaugural Meijer-97.9 WGRD Athlete of the Week.
Nominate Someone for Honor as High School Athlete of the Week
Meijer and 97.9 WGRD are saluting greater Grand Rapids' and West Michigan's outstanding student-athletes and their achievements by feting them as Meijer-97.9 WGRD High School Athlete of the Week during the 2014-2015 academic year.
However, we need your help to help us identify these outstanding student-athletes.
2014 Rockstar Energy Drink Uproar Festival: Godsmack, Seether, Pop Evil Headline Tour Starting Friday in Clarkston
The lineup for the 2014 Rockstar Energy Drink Uproar Festival tour has been announced and it features Godsmack, Seether, Skillet, Buckcherry and more.
#RIPMotleyCrue: Grand Rapids Concert Pics, Tweets for Motley Crue’s Final Tour Kickoff!
Mötley Crüe is kicking off The Final Tour TONIGHT with Alice Cooper at Van Andel Arena!
Share your pics from The Crue's concert with 97.9 WGRD.
Just use the hashtag #RIPMotleyCrue to get your photos in our 97.9 'GRD Rocks gallery!
Motley Crue’s Music Kick-Starts U.S. Navy-Inspired Clip, Just in Time for 4th of July! [Video]
Tonight, Mötley Crüe opens its The Final Tour -- its farewell tour -- with Alice Cooper at Van Andel Arena!
A YouTube user has mixed some U.S. Navy heritage with some Mötley Crüe.
The results just "Kickstart My Heart," and in the nick of time for the Fourth of July.
‘Super Duper:’ Alice Cooper Rockin’ with Motley Crue Tonight at Van Andel Arena!
Alice Cooper has a radio show and a documentary about him was just released.
But Cooper, who was born in Detroit, continues to rock after more than four decades performing!
From his first solo album, 1975′s "Welcome to My Nightmare" through releases such as 1994′s "The Last Temptation" and 2000′s "Brutal Planet," themed releases have been Cooper's specialty. Drawing f
Get Cued Up for Motley Crue Tonight at Van Andel Arena!
You know all about these guys, right? Mötley Crüe.
The Los Angeles heavy metal band was founded in 1981 by bass guitarist Nikki Sixx and drummer Tommy Lee, and were later joined by lead guitarist Mick Mars and lead singer Vince Neil.
Tonight, The Crüe opens its The Final Tour -- its farewell tour -- with Alice Cooper at Van Andel Arena, The Van!
Here's some Mötley music and highlights to get you c
Free Beer & Hot Wings Bid Farewell to WZZM-13’s Derek Francis [Video]
After 19 years in the local news business, including the last eleven at WZZM-13, Morning Anchor Derek Francis is leaving to join a well-known public relations firm in Grand Rapids.
His last day was today.
Among those wishing him well were Free Beer, Hot Wings and Eric Zane of "The Free Beer & Hot Wings Morning Show," which broadcasts from the studios of 97.9 WGRD.