100.5 The River

There's a grocery revolution happening, and Aldi is leading the charge with ambitious plans that are shaking up the aisles across the country.

Grand Rapids’ John Ball Zoo welcomes its first pygmy hippo calf. Both mom and baby are thriving—vote now to name him!

A recall warns parents about Hoovy infant cooling pads sold in Michigan Walmart stores and online after reports of burns to children.

If alligators are non-native to Michigan, then a crocodile certainly isn’t, but that didn't stop police from finding one sunbathing in a front yard.

Michigan winters can be brutal. Here are 20 signs, according to the Farmers’ Almanac, that may mean the state is in for a rough one.

A Saginaw woman faces up to 10 years in prison after allegedly using her Bridge Card to buy ingredients for baked goods sold on Facebook. Social media commenters say the penalty seems excessive.

Stranded on Isle Royale, this man starved to death one winter; now visitors claim to see his 'ghastly' apparition searching for food...

Imagine a world where the familiar Blue Jay mingles with its tropical cousin, the Green Jay. A new bird is taking flight in our changing climate.

Michigan native and Jeopardy! champion Ben Scripps has died at 52 after a short battle with cancer. Known for his humor and love of trivia, he won two games on the iconic show in 2020.

Michigan’s 2025 duck hunt isn’t just about the cold — bird flu is active in wild birds. Hunters, stay safe: don’t touch dead birds, glove up, keep dogs away, and wash your gear.

Eight unlicensed casinos were ordered to cease operations in Michigan. Officials warn residents that offshore gambling sites lack consumer protections.

Although, with that being said, I believe many people are getting into the holiday spirits a little too early.

General George Armstrong Custer: The Favorite son of Monroe, Michigan. Rumor says he was smothered by a 300-pound woman.....but only part of that is true...

Catching one while fishing is one thing...having it grab your favorite pet is another. Here are some places in Michigan considered to be the best for catfishing...

Michigan’s iconic Bottle Bill is nearly 50 years old, but redemption rates are falling and water bottles remain uncovered.

From the fruity smells of Lip Smackers before that awkward first kiss to the school supplies that made us a little dizzy, let’s take a nostalgic whiff down memory lane.

Touring Acrisure Amphitheater reveals riverfront views, VIP perks, and an unmatched fan experience. Concerts arrive in Grand Rapids next spring.

Skelletones, the all-ages venue that shaped Grand Rapids’ music scene, is closing again after its 2021 comeback. Final shows are scheduled through the end of 2025.