97.9 WGRD

Wyandotte Police debut the Grappler, a bumper-mounted net device that stops fleeing cars safely and ends dangerous Michigan police pursuits instantly.

Michigan’s sidewalk chalk debate heats up: Find out if drawing political messages in public is protected free speech or crossing the legal line.

Nothing says fall like apple orchards, pumpkin patches, and a cup of hot cider in hand—here’s where to go.

This Halloween, show off your Michigan pride with clever costume ideas inspired by state icons, foods, and legends—from Better Made chips to the Dog Man.

Michigan’s 2025 archery deer season kicked off strong: 6,045 deer down in week one. Southern counties lead the tally while the U.P. trails. Antlered deer outpace antlerless nearly 2:1, raising management questions.

At Home avoids bankruptcy closures after a last-minute deal, keeping most Michigan stores open despite the recent Ypsilanti closure.

As the Lions charge into this matchup, their winning streak has fans buzzing. Can they maintain that spark against the Chiefs' storied history?

Residents are warned to check for pasta products recalled in Michigan that have led to dozens of confirmed cases of a fatal infection.

Junk? Nouveaux art? Or just neighborhood entertainment? Whatever it is, people travel down this narrow alley just to see it...

There are way too many TV shows that take place in California. We're Michigan - we could care less about California. Here are some top TV shows whose concepts actually took place in Michigan...

Yungblud's recent tribute to Ozzy Osbourne sparked mixed reactions, but his comeback to critics shines a light on a deeper issue in rock music.

Free Beer’s childhood Pistons idol Rick Mahorn called in to The Free Beer and Hot Wings Show and roasted him like an old teammate.

Think loading zones are just for delivery trucks? Michigan drivers can legally use them too.

For those of us who grew up in the '70s and '80s, the line between reality and fiction was as blurry as the static on late-night TV—let's dive into the movies, shows, and moments that kept us up at night (and maybe still do).

Experience Michigan's spectacular fall colors with a scenic train tour.

Field & Fire, known for wood-fired artisan breads and slow fermentation, opens a new bakehouse at 2055 Oak Industrial Dr. NE. in Grand Rapids, serving fresh, local, and healthful baked goods daily.

From the early days of logging to decades of industrial pollution, Muskegon Lake has long been a source of concern. The community's restoration effort hits a major milestone.

Hunters may want to hang up their bows and relax in a hammock. See video of a buck tangled up in a hammock hanging in a Michigan backyard.