97.9 WGRD

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97.9 WGRD covers everything from local news stories to weather updates to business openings and closings to entertainment features to unique and interesting things you never even knew existed in and around Michigan. Our content is available for free on our websites and our free mobile app. These are just some of the communities that we are proud to inform

Be listening Monday at 10AM for a big announcement with Free Beer and Hot Wings 🤘 Any guesses? 👀
01/10/2026

Be listening Monday at 10AM for a big announcement with Free Beer and Hot Wings 🤘 Any guesses? 👀

Collin Biondo, 38, hasn’t been seen since October. If this name or face looks familiar, police want to hear from you 👇 D...
01/09/2026

Collin Biondo, 38, hasn’t been seen since October. If this name or face looks familiar, police want to hear from you 👇 Details in the comments

01/09/2026
As the mall works toward revitalization, the loss of one of its biggest anchor stores joins a list of the many major cha...
01/09/2026

As the mall works toward revitalization, the loss of one of its biggest anchor stores joins a list of the many major changes happening at Rivertown Crossings.
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Could modern technology finally solve a 1977 aviation mystery?
01/09/2026

Could modern technology finally solve a 1977 aviation mystery?

West Michigan is getting its first Shake Shack 👇Location details, what we know so far in comments
01/09/2026

West Michigan is getting its first Shake Shack 👇Location details, what we know so far in comments

One Michigan ski hill has shaped Olympic champions for a century.
01/09/2026

One Michigan ski hill has shaped Olympic champions for a century.

The 2025 NFL Draft alone featured three Wolverines taken in the top 15, showing just how loaded the program has become.
01/09/2026

The 2025 NFL Draft alone featured three Wolverines taken in the top 15, showing just how loaded the program has become.

March and May's intense tornado systems added to a record-setting year for Michigan's severe weather.🔗: http://wgrd.com/...
01/08/2026

March and May's intense tornado systems added to a record-setting year for Michigan's severe weather.
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That old mattress doesn’t have to live in your garage forever. Grand Rapids has a free recycling day coming up 👇 Details...
01/08/2026

That old mattress doesn’t have to live in your garage forever. Grand Rapids has a free recycling day coming up 👇 Details in comments

From a recent winner to the first medically evacuated contestant, meet all 9 Michiganders who have competed on Survivor....
01/08/2026

From a recent winner to the first medically evacuated contestant, meet all 9 Michiganders who have competed on Survivor.
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