I grew up in South Haven. Gotta love the Lake Michigan shore! I still feel a yearning for the beach, pretty much daily. I moved to Grand Rapids to go to Calvin College and study theater. Eventually I changed my major to another passion of mine- media. I was lucky enough to nab a position as an intern at Townsquare Media. About 10 years later I’ve had the pleasure of working in many positions, and I love that I get to spend every week day 10-3 talking with you on GRD! The Liquid Lunch is one of my favorite parts of the day! I just got married in September. My husband (that's still a little weird to say, haha!) Charlie and I laugh together every single day, and he puts up with all of my nonsense—which is not a small amount of nonsense… I may have a slight problem with watching too much TV: Anything on Investigation Discovery, Chopped, Real Housewives, documentaries on Netflix… I could go on. Other things I love: The beach (you may have thought I covered that already, but I really, really love it, OK?), reading, ‘90s alternative rock, people watching, drinking on patios, and most of all -- my dear, dear family.
Janna
True Crime Podcast and TV Show Coming About Whitmer Kidnapping Plot
The bumbling plot to kidnap Michigan's Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is going to be featured in a new podcast and television show.
You Can Get White Castle’s New Beer ‘It Hits Different’ in Michigan
It's only available in six states... and Michigan is one of them!
UPDATE: See Which Hand-Painted ‘Design and Drive’ Car Won at ArtPrize
Six finalists have hand-painted cars that are on display downtown Grand Rapids and now its up to a public vote.
3 Michigan Bars Ranked Among ‘Best Brew Pubs in America’
When it comes to craft beer, Michigan knows what's up. Often ranked among the "best beer states" in the U.S., there are three Mitten State breweries getting national recognition in a new poll.
LOOK: Founding Member of Allegan’s Mansion on Market for $600K
A piece of Allegan, Michigan, history is on the market.
UPDATE: All 25 Beagles Rescued from Testing Facility Find Loving Homes in West MI
All 25 rescued from deplorable living conditions at a Virginia research facility have found loving homes in West Michigan.
Want to Take a ‘Little’ Getaway? A New Tiny House Resort is Opening in West Michigan
If you've dreamed of downsizing and want to give small-scale living a try - there's a new tiny house resort opening in West Michigan.
Want to Own Your Own Dome Home? Spaceship House Built for Psychic Up For Sale
Well, if you're looking for "unique", this dome home definitely falls into that category...
Want to Live Like Royalty in Michigan Castle For Sale With Drawbridge, Secret Passages, Pub?
Talk about room for activities! Shoot, you could have your own renaissance festival here... The five-bedroom, seven-bathroom, 6,106 square-foot castle sits on six acres.
UPDATE: Illness Killing Dogs in Northern Michigan Identified as Canine Parvovirus
Results from the additional testing facilitated by the MDARD and completed by the Michigan State University Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory (MSU VDL) have revealed the illness impacting dogs in Michigan’s northern Lower Peninsula to be canine parvovirus.
UPDATE: 45 Sick in Michigan, 10 in Kent County, in E. Coli Outbreak Linked to Wendy’s Lettuce
The CDC is investigating an E. coli outbreak in four states - including Michigan - potentially linked to Wendy's lettuce. As of Monday, August 23, 2022, the number of E. coli cases in Michigan is 45.
LOOK: West Michigan Concert Venue, Historic Building Up For Sale
A unique West Michigan music venue is permanently closing after 11 years in operation. The historic, beautiful 1919 building is now on the market.