I'm equally as likely to compliment your cute shoes as I am to invite you out to drink beer and watch a baseball game. I love my dog (Smudge), New Kids On The Block, live blogging my life, and eating out (aka not having to cook). My hobbies include Facebook, reading, and pinning crafts on Pinterest that I'll never make.
Wendy Reed
Remembering Connie Kellie, Beloved West Michigan Radio Personality
We're sad to share the news that our friend and coworker Connie Kellie passed away on Monday, January 4, 2021 after a short battle with liver cancer.
WATCH: West Michigan Family Escapes After Nashville RV Explosion
A West Michigan family was caught on police body camera footage escaping to their car following the explosion of an RV in downtown Nashville, Tenn. on Christmas morning.
Who’s Coaching the Detroit Lions This Saturday?
Interim head coach Darrell Bevell, defensive coordinator Cory Undlin, defensive line coach Bo Davis, defensive backs coach Steve Gregory and linebackers coach Ty McKenzie will not be able to coach Saturday due to COVID-19 protocols.
Lions’ Center Frank Ragnow Played Most of Sunday’s Game With a Broken Throat
Today we learned that you can break your throat. AND that Detroit Lions' center Frank Ragnow did just that in the first quarter of Sunday's matchup against this Green Bay Packers.
Michigan’s ‘Pause’ Extended Through December 20
Governor Gretchen Whitmer along with the Michigan Department of Health and Humane Services announced Monday that Michigan's "Pause to Save Lives" has been extended through Sunday, December 20.
Win a Copy of Pantera’s 20th Anniversary Edition of Reinventing the Steel
97.9 GRD is wrapping up 2020 by reinventing the steel one more time with Pantera.
West Michigan’s Favorite Tattoo Artist For 2020 Is…
The votes are in, West Michigan, and now we know once and for all which tattoo artist is your favorite.
Grand Rapids’ Michigan International Auto Show Canceled for 2021
COVID-19 has caused another cancellation. WOOD-TV8 reports that ShowSpan has canceled the 2021 Michigan International Auto Show along with the Camper, Travel & RV Show, and the Remodeling & New Homes Show.
Detroit Lions Fire Coach Matt Patricia, GM Bob Quinn
Detroit Lions’ fans have been speculating all season that this could be the final year for head coach Matt Patricia, and they were correct.
Win Access to the Evanescence Livestream
Evanescence are back with a brand new pay-per-view livestream event and 97.9 GRD has TWO ways for you to win tickets.
Nominate a Deserving Family For the Free Beer & Hot Wings Holiday Break-Ins 2020
With the holidays approaching, many people will simply not be able to provide for their families. We have a solution for this - families in need can be nominated by you, our listeners. We will then go through those nominations and select the deserving recipients.
Gov. Whitmer, State Health Officials Issue New COVID-19 Orders to Help Slow the Spread
On Sunday, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services spoke to Michiganders, and issued new orders to help stop the spread of COVID-19 within the state of Michigan.