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Grand Rapids Fire Department on Scene of ‘Hazardous Materials Incident’ in Wyoming
The Grand Rapids Fire Department is asking residents to avoid the area of 32nd St. between Buchanan Ave. and Clyde Park Ave. as they work to clean up a "hazardous materials incident".
Grand Rapids Public Schools Will Require Masks for Students and Staff
Grand Rapids Public Schools has announced that they will be requiring masks for students, faculty and staff.
Thanks to a West Michigan Woman, We Now Know The Rock’s Bathing Habits
Recently, a bunch of celebrities have been discussing their bathing habits and well... some of them are NOT the cleanest. And thanks to a tweet from a West Michigan woman, we now know what Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson's bathing habits are.
Win Tickets to See 3 Doors Down at the Allegan County Fair
97.9 GRD has your chance to see 3 Doors Down on the Better Life 20th Anniversary Tour at the Allegan County Fair.
GVSU Will Mandate COVID Vaccines for Students/Staff This Fall
Anyone attending classes, teaching or working on campus will need to be fully vaccinated no later than September 30, 2021.
Street in Michigan to Be Renamed ‘Dave Coulier Way’
St. Clair Shores, Michigan announced that they will be renaming a section of Lange St. Well, sort of. "Dave Coulier Way" will be the honorary name of the street in the town along Lake St. Clair.
Grand Rapids Police Chief Eric Payne Set to Retire in 2022
The City of Grand Rapids announced Tuesday that current Grand Rapids Police Chief Eric Payne is planning to retire in early 2022. Payne publicly announced his plans after informing City Manager Mark Washington.
Grand Rapids to Celebrate National Night Out August 3
Grand Rapids will be joining cities and towns across the country on Tuesday, August 3, 2021 to support National Night Out.
Win Tickets to See the Rolling Stones at Ford Field
97.9 GRD and the Free Beer and Hot Wings show want to make sure that you have a shot to see the biggest band in the world, The Rolling Stones.
Win Tickets to See Guns N’ Roses at Comerica Park
97.9 GRD has YOUR chance to win tickets to see Guns N' Roses with special guest Mammoth WVH at Detroit's Comerica Park on Sunday, August 8.
Win a New Harley With The Return of GRD’s Hog Days of Summer
97.9 GRD presents the Return of the Hog Days of Summer with your chance to win a brand new Harley Davidson Softail Standard.
Tornado Watch Issued For West Michigan
The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch for all of West Michigan until 8 p.m. Saturday.