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
Academy Awards: And the Winners for the 86th Oscars Are …
The stars come out tonight for the 86th Oscars, also known as the Academy Awards.
Recognizing the outstanding film achievements for 2013, the awards by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences are being presented at Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Calif., and are being broadcast by ABC starting at 8:30 p.m. EST. Ellen DeGeneres is the host.
The red-carpet pre-show on ABC starts at 7 p.m. EST.
Winter Olympics: Nearly Golden for U.S. Women’s Bobsled, But Still Historic
By Ryan Howe | BSU at the Games
Elana Meyers had hoped to be in the Summer Olympics playing softball.
Instead, the former Mid Michigan Ice softball player from Douglasville, Ga., was at the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, seeking a slide toward greatness. She nabbed it, too.
Meyers and Lauryn Williams, of Miami, slid to a silver medal finish in the two-women bobsled competition, just ahead of U
Cop Stops To Throw A Football Around With A Kid
Lots of times, the "dashcam video" we see from cops involves a high speed chase, a suspect trying to get away or a drunk person trying to stand up.
So it was nice to see a different take on it this time. The video comes from the Rosenberg, Texas, Police Department...
Dachshund and Paralyzed Cat Are Best Friends [Video]
If you're an animal lover and you haven't seen this video floating around online, it will be well worth two minutes of your day to watch.
Meet "Ruth" the cat and "Idgie" the dog. Ruth is paralyzed and Idgie has taken on the role of protector - and best friend...
RECALL: GM 2013 Pickups
GM is recalling over 300,000 Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra pickups in the United States..
The recall is to reprogram software that may cause exhaust components to overheat and catch fire. Eight fires have been caused by the problem, but no one has been injured...
Greater Grand Rapids: Top 5 Weather Events of 2013 [Video]
It was a year for the record books in 2013 in West Michigan.
At least so says the National Weather Service's Grand Rapids Office, which issued its annual climate summary report this week.
There was the April flooding that swamped locales along the Grand River and other area tributaries...
You Gotta Get the Bread and Milk!
Did you see the pictures of the lines and empty shelves at supermarkets on Saturday afternoons? Worse yet, were you IN one of the stores or lines on Saturday afternoon?
Amazing to see so many shelves completely wiped out.
Whether you saw the pictures or were part of cleaning out the store, this video will speak to you...
GVSU and MSU GR Campus Closed Monday + GRPS Update
GRAND VALLEY
All campuses of GVSU will be closed Monday, January 6 due to extreme weather. Only essential employees should report. If you are a student or have a student at GVSU, the Fresh Food Company and Kleiner Commons are open Sunday and Monday to serve food
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Baby Rides A Roomba! [Video]
You've heard of the Roomba automatic vacuum cleaner, right?
Have you ever seen one and thought: "Hey, it'd be funny to put our baby on one and take a video?"
Probably not.
Let's put aside safety concerns and not think about the bad things that could happen...
Nite Lites Discount Coupon
If you're headed to see the CHRISTMAS LITE SHOW at Fifth Third Ballpark in Comstock Park, enjoy!
The display is open 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. every night through Jan. 4, 2014, except on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
Winter is Officially Here [Video]
Winter officially arrived today.
This is the day of the winter solstice, when the sun is lowest in the sky and the night is longest.
‘Anchorman 2′ Features West Michigan Whitecaps
The West Michigan Whitecaps have a part in the new Will Ferrell movie "Anchorman 2," which is in theaters now.
We saw the story on FOX17 on Thursday night.
Apparently, a company shot video at Fifth Third Ballpark a few years ago, getting b-roll footage to sell for use in TV shows and movies...