97.9 WGRD

Michigan pawpaws are ripe late summer. Here’s how to spot this tropical-tasting fruit in the wild and the best places to search in Southwest Michigan.

These fantastic covers of classic rock songs prove that black metal artists do things sexier, naughtier and perhaps even better!

A Grand Rapids man is recovering from a severe brain injury after a brutal attack and robbery by a group of teens. His family is now seeking help with medical expenses via GoFundMe.

A lucky Powerball player in Grosse Pointe, Michigan, matched five white balls to win a $1 million prize from Monday's drawing. The winning ticket was sold at a local CVS.

Construction alert: Michigan Avenue and Clippert Street in Lansing will see lane closures and detours starting early September.

The PSL has become a fall tradition, but this beloved drink might not be what it seems.

The 'Tree of Heaven' sounds like a wonderful name, but don't be fooled by this fast growing invasive plant.

Michigan has one of the largest Arabic-speaking populations in the country. One city has done a U.S. first by adding Arabic to their police force patch.

The sport of snowboarding traces back to a Muskegon dad who invented the "Snurfboard" to entertain his kids one snowy, Christmas day.

Michigan got an early taste of winter when an Upper Peninsula town saw snow on September 4. The flakes didn’t stick but with temps dropping fast, the Farmers Almanac says fall could end up cooler than usual.

With ticket prices soaring, attending a Lions game is becoming a luxury. Let’s break down what fans are facing this season.

The Apparatus Room in Detroit has been named Michigan’s top hotel restaurant by Chowhound, offering locally sourced dishes, innovative twists, and a calm, classy atmosphere for any meal of the day.

With a +289 run differential and 21 double-digit scoring games, this Whitecaps squad is playing at a historic level.

This vintage 1987 Oldsmobile Woody Wagon is on the market in Michigan. Eight seats, old-school charm, and a way-back bench made for road trip memories.

It's almost like stumbling across a ghost town in the wintertime.....but it's the grounds of the Michigan Renaissance Festival, lying dormant until the next season...

Abandoned, it's the only fire tower left, sitting in the Manistee National Forest. Here are some details and photos...

Explore West Michigan’s top metaphysical shops for crystals, tarot, and spooky season rituals this fall.

Hot 'N Now sign from a former Michigan location hits Facebook Marketplace as the beloved burger chain plans a comeback.