Digital Managing Editor, Townsquare Media Grand Rapids
Rick Martinez
Michigan State Protests Focus on Columnist George Will’s Rape Stance, Women’s Dignity
An honorary doctorate being awarded by Michigan State University to Washington Post columnist George Will at MSU's fall commencement ceremonies is the focal point of protests in East Lansing today.
More than 800 people had RSVP'd and were expected this morning for protests that were also held earlier this week, according to organizers.
The ignitor is that the protests organizers say Will, who taug
Mona Shores Football’s Tyree Jackson Named High School Athlete of the Week [Video]
Tyree Jackson, who led Mona Shores High School's football team to a 12-2 season and an MHSAA Division 2 state runner-up finish, is this week's Meijer-97.9 WGRD High School Athlete of the Week.
NCAA FBS’ First College Football Playoffs Announced: Alabama, Oregon, Florida State, Ohio State In
The College Football Playoff Selection Committee this afternoon announced the inaugural College Football Playoffs field.
Selection Sunday put Alabama versus Ohio State and Oregon versus Florida State, with the winners vying for the national championship.
East Grand Rapids High School Girls’ Swimming’s Emily Converse and Gabby Higgins Named Athletes of the Week
East Grand Rapids girls' swimming and diving's Emily Converse and Gabby Higgins, who each captured two MHSAA Lower Peninsula Division 3 individual state titles in addition to being on two winning relays in leading the Pioneers to a repeat state championship in Oakland, are this week's Meijer-97.9 WGRD High School Athlete of the Week co-honorees.
Christmas Shopping Primer/Countdown
Thanksgiving and Black Friday have come and gone. So have Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday.
After all, you've only got until Christmas Eve to do your shopping for Christmas.
Here's a list of some stores and restaurants to visit as you continue your Christmas shopping.
Patti LaBelle and Ne-Yo to Perform at 92nd Annual National Christmas Tree Lighting
Grammy Award-winning singers Patti LaBelle and Ne-Yo, vocal groups Fifth Harmony and The Tenors, artist Steve Miller, pop duo Nico & Vinz and country singer Chely Wright will all perform at the 2014 National Christmas Tree Lighting.
Holland High School Girls’ Swimming’s Taylor Garcia Named Athlete of the Week
Holland High School girls' swimming and diving's Taylor Garcia, who captured two MHSAA Lower Peninsula Division 2 girls' swimming and diving individual state titles last week, is this week's Meijer-97.9 WGRD High School Athlete of the Week honoree.
Cher Cancels Dressed to Kill Tour, Including Grand Rapids Concert, Because of Illness
Cher has announced cancellation of all remaining dates on her Dressed To Kill (D2K) concert tour, including her Jan. 11, 2015, concert in Grand Rapids.
She made the announcement Wednesday night, having been hobbled by a viral infection affecting her kidneys since September, according to AEG Live.
Stevie Wonder’s On Tour, Working On New Albums
Stevie Wonder just kicked off his Songs in the Key of Life tour, which features him performing his classic album of that name in its entirety.
But he's also got two new albums in the works.
BaCon: A Bacon & Beer Celebration Is Saturday; Five Epic Meal Time Bacony Delicious Dishes [Sponsored]
This is the weekend that BaCon: A Bacon & Beer Celebration returns.
The bacon-infused celebration is Saturday at The DeltaPlex Arena & Conference Center.
BaCon features all things bacon: dishes, drinks and, of course, desserts. Tickets are still available.
Rockford High School Boys’ Cross Country Runs to Shared Honor as Athlete of the Week
Rockford High School's boys' cross country team, which captured the Michigan School Athletic Association Division 1 Lower Peninsula state title, is this week's Meijer-97.9 WGRD High School Athlete of the Week honoree.
2014 Michigan General Election Primer
President Barack Obama, former Massachusetts governor and presidential candidate Mitt Romney, former Florida governor and presidential candidate Jeb Bush and former U.S. Secretary of State and presidential candidate Hillary Clinton have all campaigned this fall in Michigan, but not in their election bids.
They were supporting Michigan candidates for governor and U.S. Senate.
Michigan's general ele