Choose your location
98.7 WFGR
10 Places in Michigan AI Tells Us To Avoid
As Michiganders, we have a pretty good handle on where the "good" spots are, and some of the "less than desirable" locations around the state. We know where the tourist traps are, and where most of the rough neighborhoods are too. But what about AI? Would an AI service know...
Michigan, Illinois and Ohio Among 10 States with Most Serial Killer Victims
Breaking down serial killer stats showed alarming results in 2024 for Illinois, Michigan, and Ohio. Using data from FBI reports, World Population Review broke down the number of serial murder victims by state. It's important to understand the difference between murder, mass murder, and serial murder. WorldPopulationReview.com uses the FBI definition,
The Ghost Town of Kiddville: Ionia County, Michigan
Many times when we read the histories of many of Michigan's small towns, it seems most of the early settlers came from New York...and there is a good reason for that. Before Michigan became a state in 1837, it was in desperate need of settlers. Without a certain number of inhabitants, the Michigan territory could not become a state. So, plenty of advertisements were sent to the country's New England states to entice people to move to Michigan “where the land is fertile and perfect for farming.”
Michigan’s Adventure, Cedar Point Now Operate as Six Flags Parks
On Monday, regional theme park giants Six Flags and Cedar Fair completed their merger, creating the newly minted Six Flags Entertainment Corporation. This union solidifies Six Flags' position as the largest amusement park operator in North America, boasting a lineup of 42 parks across the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
24 Places That Have Made Michigan Lottery Millionaires in 2024
We're halfway through 2024, and the Michigan Lottery has made two dozen new millionaires so far this year. That compares to 15 millionaires by this point in 2023, and 28 millionaires by the mid-point of 2022. Ten of this year's winners have come from either the Powerball or Mega Millions...
MSP Need Help Finding Woman Suspected of Money Scam
The Michigan State Police (MSP) are seeking public assistance in locating a woman suspected of passing counterfeit bills at businesses in Calhoun County and surrounding areas. The incidents have been occurring over the past month, with the suspect entering different stores and using fake cash to put money onto online cards.
98.7 WFGR
22K+
Posts
50M+
Views
98.7 WFGR plays the greatest hits music and delivers the latest local news, information and features for Grand Rapids, Michigan. Live and local on-air, online and through our free mobile app.
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.