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Win Tickets: Lainey Wilson is coming to the Van Andel Arena on September 27th!

Win Tickets: Lainey Wilson is coming to the Van Andel Arena on September 27th!

JUST ANNOUNCED: Lainey Wilson is bringing her tour to The Van Andel Arena on September 27th with Specials gues Muscadine Bloodline and Lauren Watkins! Listen to Rachael and Blaine on Friday and Monday for your chance to win a pair of tickets to the show BEFORE ANYONE ELSE! Register below for a bonus entry to…MORE

Jason Aldean is coming to the Van Andel this Fall!

Jason Aldean is coming to the Van Andel this Fall!

Jason Aldean brings his Full Throttle Tour to Van Andel Arena on September 4, 2025 at 7:30PM. With special guests Nate Smith, RaeLynn & DeeJay Silver. Register below & Listen to win for your chance to win tickets to the show! Purchase Tickets: HEREMORE

Billy Strings is Coming to the Van Andel Arena in May for TWO SHOWS!!

Billy Strings is Coming to the Van Andel Arena in May for TWO SHOWS!!

Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter and musician Billy Strings will continue his headline tour through this spring with newly confirmed stops at Grand Rapids’ Van Andel Arena (two nights, May 30 & May 31 Van Andel Arena). Tickets will go on-sale this Friday, January 10 at 10:00AM local time. Full details can be found atwww.billystrings.com/tour.  Ticket Link:…MORE

Stuff The Semi’s

Stuff The Semi’s

Thunder 1073 and SpartanNash are always ready to help our communities throughout the year, and with the damage caused by Hurricane Helene, we knew we needed to move quickly to help support those in need. Many people are seeing the destruction and devastation on the news and looking for a way to help – so…MORE

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

Lenten fish fries start Friday in West Michigan

Organizations around West Michigan are hosting Lenten fish fries leading up to Easter, offering a variety of options for people staying away from meat on Fridays. Numerous churches and community centers are participating, with dates, times, and prices varying. From all-you-can-eat buffets to takeout options, there are plenty of opportunities to enjoy a fish fry…MORE