Canva.comLet's face it, our schedules are weird and it makes it hard for us to make new friends. So, we're not above bribing people to like us.That's the inspiration behind Making Friends Friday! Every Friday at 9:45 a.m., we want to make as many friends as possible.If you're chosen as one of our friends, you could win tickets from the Michigan Lottery, concert tickets, event passes, restaurant gift cards, the possibilities are endless, really. We just raid the prize closet and give away whatever we're able to snag!Want to be our new friend? Just fill out the form below and you could be...…Canva.comLet's face it, our schedules are weird and it makes it hard for us to make new friends. So, we're not above bribing people to like us.That's the inspiration behind Making Friends Friday! Every Friday at 9:45 a.m., we want to make as many friends as possible.If you're chosen as one of our friends, you could win tickets from the Michigan Lottery, concert tickets, event passes, restaurant gift cards, the possibilities are endless, really. We just raid the prize closet and give away whatever we're able to snag!Want to be our new friend? Just fill out the form below and you could be...WW…

CanvaI love getting surprise mail, especially if it's a package or present I didn't order for myself.However if you'll get something that seems off, or like it wasn't intended for you you may want to be wary. There are some not so nice people out there trying to use these fun surprises against you.If you find yourself opening a random package only to find a diamond ring and thinking "wow, I'm lucky" turns out, It's a part of a new mail scam intended to trick others using your likeness.According to the United States Postal Inspection Service, with these scams there is often not a return...…CanvaI love getting surprise mail, especially if it's a package or present I didn't order for myself.However if you'll get something that seems off, or like it wasn't intended for you you may want to be wary. There are some not so nice people out there trying to use these fun surprises against you.If you find yourself opening a random package only to find a diamond ring and thinking "wow, I'm lucky" turns out, It's a part of a new mail scam intended to trick others using your likeness.According to the United States Postal Inspection Service, with these scams there is often not a return...WW…

Credit: Canva.com/ Getty / Capital City BBQ Via Facebook / The Cosmos via FacebookI've always been a huge fan of Guy Fieri and his popular Food Network TV show, "Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives."I figured he might have been to one or two places in Michigan, but when I did a little searching I found these 16 places.Below are the places Guy Fieri and his popular Food Network TV show, "Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives." have visited. I also shared some pictures of the food they serve, which looks amazing, and any episodes I could find at those locations.Krazy Jim's Blimpy Burgerlocated...…Credit: Canva.com/ Getty / Capital City BBQ Via Facebook / The Cosmos via FacebookI've always been a huge fan of Guy Fieri and his popular Food Network TV show, "Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives."I figured he might have been to one or two places in Michigan, but when I did a little searching I found these 16 places.Below are the places Guy Fieri and his popular Food Network TV show, "Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives." have visited. I also shared some pictures of the food they serve, which looks amazing, and any episodes I could find at those locations.Krazy Jim's Blimpy Burgerlocated...WW…

CanvaSome people wait until they travel out of town or out of state before they enjoy a good tourist destination.But we here in West Michigan have the luxury of having one of America's best tours right in our own back yard. So if you're looking for something fun to get into the next time you're itching to get out of the house, you don't have to drain your bank account on plane tickets or tons of gas to have some fun.According to The Discoverer, one of the top 10 tours in the country, and West Michigan's best ranked tours is... The Grand Rapids Beer ToursWhile this one isn't family...…CanvaSome people wait until they travel out of town or out of state before they enjoy a good tourist destination.But we here in West Michigan have the luxury of having one of America's best tours right in our own back yard. So if you're looking for something fun to get into the next time you're itching to get out of the house, you don't have to drain your bank account on plane tickets or tons of gas to have some fun.According to The Discoverer, one of the top 10 tours in the country, and West Michigan's best ranked tours is... The Grand Rapids Beer ToursWhile this one isn't family...WW…

John Ball Zoo / CanvaMany people may think of the mischievous Hannah Barbara cartoon bear anytime they hear the name YogiBut for many in West Michigan, it was synonymous with the large brown bear who has been living at Grand Rapids' John Ball Zoo since 1994.And earlier this week, Zookeepers had to say goodbye to a friend of the zoo after 31 years of life when his arthritis became too much for him to handle due to his advanced age. While he lived well past his life expectancy thanks to the care he received at the West Michigan zoo.Jaime Racalla, zookeeper supervisor at John Ball Zoo,...…John Ball Zoo / CanvaMany people may think of the mischievous Hannah Barbara cartoon bear anytime they hear the name YogiBut for many in West Michigan, it was synonymous with the large brown bear who has been living at Grand Rapids' John Ball Zoo since 1994.And earlier this week, Zookeepers had to say goodbye to a friend of the zoo after 31 years of life when his arthritis became too much for him to handle due to his advanced age. While he lived well past his life expectancy thanks to the care he received at the West Michigan zoo.Jaime Racalla, zookeeper supervisor at John Ball Zoo,...WW…

Moms are some of the most important people in our lives and deserve to be celebrated. That's why we want to hook moms up this Mother's Day! All you have to do is go to our station app and send us a voice message celebrating a special mother in your life. (Just go to the app and click the "Send Voice Memo" button.) One lucky mom will win $100 to spend at RedWater and $50 in instant tickets from the Michigan Lottery! Looking to enjoy a yummy brunch buffet with mom this Mother's Day? Here's where you can do that in West Michigan. Gallery Credit: Janna    …Moms are some of the most important people in our lives and deserve to be celebrated. That's why we want to hook moms up this Mother's Day! All you have to do is go to our station app and send us a voice message celebrating a special mother in your life. (Just go to the app and click the "Send Voice Memo" button.) One lucky mom will win $100 to spend at RedWater and $50 in instant tickets from the Michigan Lottery! Looking to enjoy a yummy brunch buffet with mom this Mother's Day? Here's where you can do that in West Michigan. Gallery Credit: Janna    WW…

Mix 95.7 and the Big Joe and Laura Show have your chance to win $1000 from Qdoba to satisfy your taste buds with a Flavor Fiesta this spring. There are two ways to win so dig in below before you dig in to your favorites at your nearest Qdoba. With 11 Qdoba locations in West Michigan and the Lakeshore, there's a recently remodeled Qdoba near you. Listen weekday mornings between Monday April 8 and Friday May 3 for the Big Joe and Laura Show. Each morning we'll play Joe's Jukebox between 6-10am. Everyone who plays wins from Qdoba. Plus play below for the grand prize $1000...…Mix 95.7 and the Big Joe and Laura Show have your chance to win $1000 from Qdoba to satisfy your taste buds with a Flavor Fiesta this spring. There are two ways to win so dig in below before you dig in to your favorites at your nearest Qdoba. With 11 Qdoba locations in West Michigan and the Lakeshore, there's a recently remodeled Qdoba near you. Listen weekday mornings between Monday April 8 and Friday May 3 for the Big Joe and Laura Show. Each morning we'll play Joe's Jukebox between 6-10am. Everyone who plays wins from Qdoba. Plus play below for the grand prize $1000...WW…

Rue21, the teen apparel retailer, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy for the third time and plans to close all of its 541 stores nationwide within the next two months. The company, headquartered in Warrendale, Pennsylvania, said several factors leading to its decision, including the negative impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, a shift in shopping patterns from brick-and-mortar to online, underperforming retail locations, increased industry competition, and rising inflation. Rue21 has previously filing for bankruptcy in 2003 and 2017, when it closed 400 stores and cut about $700 million in...…Rue21, the teen apparel retailer, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy for the third time and plans to close all of its 541 stores nationwide within the next two months. The company, headquartered in Warrendale, Pennsylvania, said several factors leading to its decision, including the negative impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, a shift in shopping patterns from brick-and-mortar to online, underperforming retail locations, increased industry competition, and rising inflation. Rue21 has previously filing for bankruptcy in 2003 and 2017, when it closed 400 stores and cut about $700 million in...WW…