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The 105.3 HOT Summer of FUN is Here!!

The 105.3 HOT Summer of FUN is Here!!

Summer in West Michigan is here and it’s time to have FUN! After all, we only get a few months to enjoy the weather truly, so we’re making the most of it! All summer long we’re giving you a chance to win FUN weekly prizes like: PLUS, You’ll have a chance to win the ultimate…MORE

Grand Rapids named ‘Beer City’ for fourth consecutive year

Grand Rapids named ‘Beer City’ for fourth consecutive year

According to a report from 13 On Your Side, USA Today has named Grand Rapids the best beer city in America once again as part of their “10 Best Readers’ Choice” of 2024. Make it four in a row now for the city home to countless breweries. USA Today cited both Founders Brewing Company and…MORE

Can “Dry January” Improve Your Health?

For those participating, welcome to “Dry January.” It started in 2013 and encourages people to take the entire month off from drinking alcohol in any form. Initially, 4,300 people took the no-booze pledge. That number grew to over five million in 2017. Those who participate, claim to experience a variety of health benefits by the…MORE

Study: Most Americans Believe Money CAN Buy Happiness

Study: Most Americans Believe Money CAN Buy Happiness

In spite of what you may have heard, money can buy happiness. At least that’s the opinion of more than 60 percent of Americans, according to a new poll conducted by the financial services firm Empower. What’s more is the respondents shared the exact amount one would need to make to achieve true happiness: about…MORE

HUNKS The Show is coming to Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort

HUNKS The Show is coming to Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort

Perfect for a Girls’ Night Out!  HUNKS The Show Friday, November 17th at Soaring Eagle Casino and Resort at 8 PM The #1 Bachelorette Destination showcases interactive, choreographed routines to thumping beats and dazzling light shows. The on-stage seats put you front and center for the best view in the house, and the hot seat, in…MORE

Holland man’s attempt to swim across Lake Michigan called off

Holland man’s attempt to swim across Lake Michigan called off

You probably heard about it earlier this year. A man from Holland was going to attempt to swim across Lake Michigan, from Wisconsin to Michigan. Well, that is no longer happening. According to a report from 13 On Your Side, Bryan Huffman, 50, was in the water for about 13 hours, swimming about 12 of…MORE

Grand Rapids Nonprofit Getting Ready for Annual Back-to-School Shoe Give-away

Grand Rapids Nonprofit Getting Ready for Annual Back-to-School Shoe Give-away

Grand Rapids’ nonprofit, In The Image, is preparing to help get West Michigan kids ready for the new school year with their 27th annual Shoes Help Our Elementary Students (S.H.O.E.S.) giveaway. This year the nonprofit organization is hoping to help 4,000 Kent County Elementary students with their annual giveaway happening August 9th at their free…MORE