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
Gov. Whitmer Urges All K-12 Schools to Begin Offering In-Person Learning by March 1
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer held a briefing Friday in which she strongly encouraged all K-12 schools in the state offer the option for in-person learning by March 1 and earlier than that if possible.
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.
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.
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.
MSU’s Tom Izzo Tests Positive for COVID-19
Michigan State University basketball coach Tom Izzo has tested positive for COVID-19.
You Snow It’s Coming – First Snow Contest
WGRD wants to make winter a little more bearable for you. We can't stop the snow, but we can make it a little easier for you to get it out of your driveway. So, this year we are asking you to tell us when the first significant snowfall will hit and how much you think it will be.
Christmas Music is Playing NOW on 100.5 The River
We've been reading all of your messages over the past few months (and especially over the past week), and we're happy to report that the time has finally come - it's officially Christmas time on The River!