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: My own rude and feisty orange cat (Money Bags! Yes, that's his real name!), 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
Big Waves on Lake Michigan During ‘Mid-Latitude Cyclone’ [VIDEO]
Something called a "mid-latitude cyclone" swept through Michigan over the weekend. Up to ten foot waves were recorded along West Michigan's Lakeshore. Here's video of the big waves on the big lake Sunday afternoon.
Driver Dies After High Speed Crash into GR Home, Vehicle Fire
Authorities are investigating after a driver died following a crash into a home and a vehicle fire in Eastown early Sunday morning.
Michigan State Police Launch New App
Want to keep up with Michigan State Police info and activity? There's an app for that.
BBB Warns of Puppy Scams in West Michigan
The Better Business Burea says puppy scams, where a person gets tricked into buying a puppy online that doesn't exist, are common in West Michigan.
Only Four Michigan Brews Placed at ‘The Great American Beer Festival’
Just four Michigan beers ranked among at one of the biggest beer festivals in the country-- and they aren't from Founders or Bell's.
Meijer, Walmart, CVS Stop Selling Zantac Due to Possible Contamination
Meijer is the latest retailer to stop selling Zantac and other over-the-counter heartburn medications containing ranitidine, due to contamination concerns.
Gun Lake Pizza Place Could Go Out of Business Due to Massive Electric Bill
Mitten Pizza of Gun Lake received an electric bill so high, it might just shut them down.
Sexual Assault Reported at Western Michigan University
The assault is reported to have occurred between and 3p.m. and 5p.m. Saturday near Lawson Ice Arena.
Want to be a Conservation Officer? Michigan DNR is Hiring
Want to protect Michigan's natural resources and serve the public? The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is hiring conservation officers.
Child Approached by Stranger Near a Jenison Elementary School
A child playing near Roseswood Elementary School in Jenison was approached by a stranger Sunday night who attempted to get the child to leave with him.