97.9 WGRD

97.9 WGRD 97.9 GRD, The Rock Station You know who we are and you know what we do. We're 97.9 GRD, a Townsquare Media station, and we do what we do best...ROCK!

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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

I had no idea this was even allowed. Turns out you can head into a Michigan national forest and cut down your own Christ...
11/30/2025

I had no idea this was even allowed. Turns out you can head into a Michigan national forest and cut down your own Christmas tree with a simple permit. Here’s how it works.

Avoid the dreaded holiday traffic jam
11/30/2025

Avoid the dreaded holiday traffic jam

Cloaked Treasure is spicing up summer in Michigan with a treasure hunt, promising excitement and cash prizes as particip...
11/30/2025

Cloaked Treasure is spicing up summer in Michigan with a treasure hunt, promising excitement and cash prizes as participants explore the state's hidden gems and compete for a grand prize of $20,000.

Prime members in Michigan may have paid more than what they bargained for, and could see a refund soon.
11/29/2025

Prime members in Michigan may have paid more than what they bargained for, and could see a refund soon.

This Michigan bridge started out in 1875 made of wood. Now it has morphed into the only one of its kind in the world. Se...
11/29/2025

This Michigan bridge started out in 1875 made of wood. Now it has morphed into the only one of its kind in the world. See for yourself...

Michigan malls are losing big-name stores like Forever 21, Claire’s, and Macy’s — and replacing them with go-karts, barc...
11/29/2025

Michigan malls are losing big-name stores like Forever 21, Claire’s, and Macy’s — and replacing them with go-karts, barcades, trampolines, and more.

Unfortunately, they are now under recall in Michigan due to a software error that could cause unexpected loss of power.
11/28/2025

Unfortunately, they are now under recall in Michigan due to a software error that could cause unexpected loss of power.

11/28/2025
Michigan Prime members who signed up and barely used their benefits could get automatic refunds of up to $51. Keep an ey...
11/28/2025

Michigan Prime members who signed up and barely used their benefits could get automatic refunds of up to $51. Keep an eye on your email before you delete that next message from Amazon.

Winter's here, and Michigan's snowmobile trails are ready for families. But before hitting the snow, parents should know...
11/28/2025

Winter's here, and Michigan's snowmobile trails are ready for families. But before hitting the snow, parents should know the rules for young riders to stay safe and legal.

A Kent County judge said it felt like a real life horror movie when a Marine broke into a Rockford home and stabbed an 1...
11/28/2025

A Kent County judge said it felt like a real life horror movie when a Marine broke into a Rockford home and stabbed an 11-year-old girl. Learn what happened inside that house and in court.

Michigan travelers are urged to cancel travel plans immediately to places that are now too dangerous to visit.
11/28/2025

Michigan travelers are urged to cancel travel plans immediately to places that are now too dangerous to visit.

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