Bacon is a meat of the gods — a perfectly greasy man-snack that's acceptable in any and all situations. For starters, there's bacon shaving cream, bacon maple ale and a meaty, bacon coffin. You name it, we're on board. Of cou
The holidays might be over, but there are still tons of reasons to be happy. For starters, dogs with eyebrows are now a thing, and we couldn't be more stoked. Plus, there's really nothing fun about sporting a scowl, so we like to keep things positive and fun.
Holy cow, it's a dog that can drive! Sort of. Granted, we've seen dogs driving actual cars before, but this one is an enormous dog in a tiny Power Wheels. Plus he has no idea how to steer. The technical skill may not be as impressive as those w
Chicago's may be known as "The Windy City," but who cares about wind, besides oscillating fan enthusiasts, and who cares about them besides their moms? Chicago is also touted as the most haunted city in America, and that's way more awesome. You know what else is awesome? Gangsters, red light districts and serial killers.
January 11, 2013 If you are like me, you love a good BBQ. And some of the best in town was at Sandmann's in the Baxter neighborhood, before it was forced to close last summer. But I ahve some good news for you, the Sandmann's fan! The fantastic BBQ is back!
January 10, 2013 Bob Seger is coming back to West Michigan! March 5th at Van Andel Arena! Bob is heading abck out on the road to tour during the “ROCK AND ROLL NEVER FORGETS TOUR” Bob starts the tour in Toledo February 27th!
WFGR welcomes Bob Seger back to the area! Tickets are on sale January 19...and of course WFGR will have some for you to win!
The 2013 Oscar nominations were announced this morning by Oscar host and 'Family Guy' creator Seth MacFarlane and 'Gangster Squad' star Emma Stone at the Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills. MacFarlane is the first Oscar host to actually announce the nominees since Charlton Heston's turn in 1972. So who are the 2013 Oscar nominees? Who were the big surprises and the big snubs? Find out!
January 9, 2013 Again, Grand Rapids makes another top 10 list! Grand Rapids joins Dayton Ohio and Knoxville Tennessee as some of the happiest places in the USA to work! We scored high on the list with an "overall rating of employee happiness for each respondent, and then they were sorted by geographic location to find the happiest and unhappiest cities for employees."
Hot on the heels of yesterday's announcement that Joseph Gordon-Levitt joined the cast of Frank Miller and Robert Rodriguez's 'Sin City 2' comes breaking news that Josh Brolin has signed on too and will star as the film's lead.
January 7, 2013 You can talk and ask questions to Grand Rapids Mayor George Heartwell on the first Monday of every month on his GRTV show City Connection! The Mayor has really upped his online presence in the past couple of years. First by joining Facebook, then Twitter, now with his TV show he's really stepped it up melding all the social and traditional media. Way to go Mr. Mayor!
January 7, 2013 WZZM is reporting a potential standoff near Breton between Boston and Maplewood in East Grand Rapids. "Police crews are on the scene of a standoff in East Grand Rapids. Dispatch tells WZZM that a suicidal man has barricaded himself inside the home on Breton Avenue between Burton and Hall Street SE. Breton Downs Elementary is near the scene and is now closed for the day.
Grocery shopping with a child can be a very daunting task. The younger the child, the more difficult the shopping trip can be. But even if the trip to the grocery store ends up with your child throwing a tantrum, burying him or her under a pile of groceries is never the answer. The parents that did this to their child (in public, none the less) should be ashamed of themselves.
