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Five Guys Burgers Coming To West Michigan

Wendy Reed — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 20:05:51 +0000

The popular burger chain Five Guys will soon have a few restaurants right here in West Michigan. It was already announced that a Five Guys would be opening up in Grandville, but the Grand Rapids Business Journal has reported that there will be two more West Michigan locations popping up in the next few months.

Win Tickets to See Monsters University at Celebration Cinema!

Andy + Dave — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 18:30:13 +0000

Summer is here and it might be time to take the rug rats to a movie at Celebration Cinema. Andy and Dave will have your chance at tickets to see Monsters University all this week! The tickets are good any time Monsters University is playing at a Celebration Cinema location. If you would like to [...]

John Ball Zoo To Offer Two-For-One-Admission & Extended Hours

Wendy Reed — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 15:34:34 +0000

John Ball Zoo is planning three special days this summer where they will not only stay open two hours later than normal, but will offer two-for-one-admission. Two For Tuesdays will take place once a month this summer, with the first date being Tuesday, June 18, followed by Tuesday, July 16, and Tuesday, August 20. All [...]

June 17, 1994 — The Most Famous Low Speed Car Chase In History

Craig Russell — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 11:00:39 +0000

19 years ago today, the most famous low speed car chase in history happened. If for some reason you weren't one of the 95 million or so people watched it while it happened, here's a recap. OJ Simpson and Al Cowling took off in OJ's white Ford Bronco leading the police on a chase through the streets and freeways of Los Angeles. OJ finally surrendered, not before he was close to killing himself.

What's the Coast West Music Festival You Ask?

Andy + Dave — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 10:39:45 +0000

Well, the Coast West Music festival is a brand new way to experience music in West Michigan happening on the shore of Muskegon Lake July 1st-6th. Simply put, 6 nights, 3 stages and 38 bands for only $99! You can see different live acts from just about every type of music. Some of the [...]

Parking Meter Costs Could Increase Soon In Grand Rapids

Connie and Curtis — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 20:15:59 +0000

Uh-oh! Looks like you might have to bring extra change with you very soon. Both meters downtown and throughout the city will be seeing an increase in parking rates. The meters around town will be DOUBLING from 25 cents an hour to 50 cents an hour. Street parking downtown will also cost you dearly, raising [...]

Weekend Box Office Report: 'Man of Steel' Soars to Number One

Jacob Hall — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 17:40:14 +0000

After months of feverish anticipation and a marketing campaign that left everyone at ScreenCrush practically speechless, 'Man of Steel' has arrived (amidst a flurry of mixed reviews) and taken its place at the top of the box office chart. Although the latest Superman film broke June box office records, it's yet to be seen whether or not the film is truly prepared for the long road ahead.

Game 4 Of The Calder Cup Finals Is Sold Out — No Worries It's On TV!

Craig Russell — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 16:37:38 +0000

Yes Grand Rapids has gotten Griffins Fever! After struggling to get 5,000 fans for the first 2 rounds of the playoffs, The Van is the hottest ticket in town! Game 3 was 400 short of a sellout, and now Friday's game is SOLD OUT. WFGR gave away the last 4 tickets in the city yesterday, and we have a 4 pack of tickets to Saturday's game...if there is one!

International Trumpet Guild Comes to Grand Rapids

Andy + Dave — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 12:58:48 +0000

Andy and Dave welcome Paul Andrews and trumpet player Jeff Uban to the studio. The International Trumpet Guild is a world wide showcase of trumpet players who compete in a friendly fashion and enjoy the fellowship of other players. They travel the world playing. There are approximately 1000 trumpet players in Grand Rapids this weekend [...]

Channel 8 Going Too Far? [OPINION]

Craig Russell — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 13:02:19 +0000

Note: This is an opinion blog. It does not reflect the views of WFGR, Or Townsquare Media. If at some point the video associated with this story goes away, you will know why.

It's possible Channel 8 might have crossed the line this time. And I'm torn about it. The station that's famous for "BREAKING NEWS" and strange story telling has produced a piece about Jessica Heeringa, the Muskegon woman who has been missing since late April. She was last seen at the gas station in Norton Shores where she works. Most in West Michigan know the story.

Chick-fil-A Launching a New Restaurant in West Michigan

Connie and Curtis — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 12:47:06 +0000

Chick-fil-A is coming to West Michigan! They’re expecting to open the store late 2014/early 2015.The first ever Chic-fil-A was in Hapeville, GA and they now have over 1700 locations, in 39 states. “We are excited about growing in the Midwest,” a spokesperson for the store told 24 Hour News 8. Currently, the closest store to [...]

FINALLY! Relief At The Pump For West Michigan

Connie and Curtis — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 09:08:48 +0000

Analysts are saying that relief is just ahead at the gas pump for West Michiganders. We’ve all seen the gas prices very slowly coming down. Anywhere from 4 to 10 cents where you live in the area in the past week. However, gas prices are expected to fall further soon. One of the refineries in [...]

13 Unfortunately Placed Price Tags

Emerald Catron — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 20:04:42 +0000

Having done our fair share of time in retail, we’re willing to bet these price tag placements were all intentional — probably done by some poor soul about 10 days away from quitting their job. Doesn’t make them not funny. How could feeding your cat something called “anal fantasy” not be funny? It’s like you [...]

Michigan Gas Prices Out Of Control — Grand Rapids Hit Worst

Steven Bohner — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 18:00:15 +0000

Michigan’s gas prices are among the highest in the nation peaking at $4.70 in Clinton Township. Michigan currently has the 3rd highest average gas price in the United States; only Hawaii and Illinois have higher averages. In general, the Midwest has above average fuel prices with Michigan, Illinois, and Indiana being hit the hardest. Midwest [...]

Governor Rick Snyder: Detroit's Art Museum is One of the City's "Assets"

Connie and Curtis — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 13:08:05 +0000

In an effort to save the Detroit Institute of Arts’ (DIA), hopes were high that the Michigan Legislature would pass a bill to prevent the potential sale of the collection. Unfortunately, the Governor, and the House of Representatives put the kibosh on that one.The bill, put forth by Republican Senator Randy Richardville, had moved quickly, [...]

The "Saturday Slip and Slide"

Andy + Dave — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 12:45:10 +0000

Meet Shelly and Larissa who dropped in to talk about the Saturday Slip and Slide coming up this weekend to benefit Kids Hope USA. A program that places at risk kids with mentors for one hour a week. There will be lot’s of fun for $1 on the slip and slides as well as a [...]

72,000 Michigan Borrowers To Receive Over $1,400 From National Mortgage Settlement

Matt Milhouse — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 22:24:35 +0000

72,000 Michigan residents will be receiving large checks in the mail this week. The National Mortgage Settlement is bringing checks of over $1,400 to 72,000 Michigan borrowers. Find out if you are one of them. Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette announced today that checks of about $1,480 will be going out to about 72,000 Michigan [...]

14 Creative Yearbook Quotes

Cameron Simcik — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 12:00:27 +0000

If you’re a recent graduate, you might’ve thought for a moment or two about the legacy you’ve left behind. Pranks are always a good go-to in our books, but a safer, less offensive way to leave an impression on your school is through creative yearbook quotes. Those few lines on senior yearbook pages basically sum [...]

12 Hilarious Breakup Texts

Cameron Simcik — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 23:00:53 +0000

It doesn’t matter which way we spin it; breaking up stinks. (Unless, of course, you’re the breaker-upper, in which case it’s like a cause for celebration.) Either way, cutting the relationship cord has gotten a bit easier ever since text messaging hit the scene. As it turns out, break up texts can be hilarious. Saying [...]

$150,000 For The Grand Rapids Home For Veterans From Home Depot

Andy + Dave — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 20:07:58 +0000

Not so long ago, we came on the air at WFGR wondering if we would be able to occasionally point out something that really needed to get done and maybe have a small role in helping you know what it was, how you could act on it and asked you if you could maybe tell some friends along the way.