In the 1970s, Michigan lowered its drinking age to 18—only to see an influx of teens from neighboring states and a spike in accidents. Here’s how it backfired.
April 18, 2020: Morning Show Reunion
On Saturday, April 18th, 2020, several of the former WKLQ and WGRD Morning Show cast members gathered on Zoom for a reunion. (READ MORE)
I Slept in a Tee Pee (And It Was Way Cooler Than You Think)
Stay at Wigwam Village #2 in Cave City, Kentucky — a unique teepee-style motel along the historic Dixie Highway and a true piece of roadside Americana.
April 12, 2006: Bruce Grant Interview
On April 12th, 2006, WOOD Radio’s “The Rick & Scott Show” got radio legend Bruce Grant out of retirement and “on the air” in West Michigan one final time. (READ MORE)
I Helped Paint the World’s Largest Ball of Paint (Yes, Really)
Yes, I helped paint the World’s Largest Ball of Paint. Here’s what it’s like to add coat #30,504 to this 6-ton attraction.
What I Did on Spring Break (Or: How I Tried to Bring Warm Weather Home and Failed)
From painting the world’s largest ball to seeing a rocket launch—this spring break road trip was anything but ordinary.
April 7, 1978: Zooella Died
On April 7th, 1978, John Ball Zoo’s only elephant, an Indian elephant named “Zoella”, passed away. (READ MORE)