91.3 WCSG

Hundreds to don shades in record-setting attempt

Mar 6th, 2014 - Local News

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) — If it's March, it must be time to try to set another world record in Grand Rapids.

Gilda's LaughFest organizers in the past three years have overseen record-setting att...

40 Days for Life March 5 - April 13

Mar 5th, 2014 - Local News

Beginning today through April 13, Grand Rapids will be joining 253 communitities in its 11th 40 Days For Life vigil in front of the Heritage Clinic, 320 East Fulton, in Grand Rapids.

As of this we...

Corps spending $25 million on Great Lakes projects

Mar 6th, 2014 - State News

RAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will spend $25 million on navigation projects in the Great Lakes, including dredging of harbors choked with silt because of low water leve...

It's colorectal cancer awareness month in Michigan

Mar 5th, 2014 - State News

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Gov. Rick Snyder has declared March as colorectal cancer awareness month in Michigan.

In a statement, the governor says the observance will help highlight the prevalence and...

House members condemn persecution of Christians abroad

Mar 6th, 2014 - National News

WASHINGTON (AP) — Two Republican congressmen have delivered Ash Wednesday speeches condemning widespread persecution of the world's Christians.

Alabama Rep. Bradley Byrne said that in the weeks l...

Colorado avalanche kills backcountry skier

Mar 5th, 2014 - National News

CONEJOS, Colo. (AP) — The Colorado Avalanche Information Center says a backcountry skier has been killed in a snow slide in southern Colorado.

The center says the death occurred Tuesday. The aval...

Crimea sets referendum on whether to join Russia

Mar 6th, 2014 - International News

Ukraine (AP) — Lawmakers in the embattled Crimean region of Ukraine have decided to hold a referendum March 16 on whether Crimea should become part of Russia.

One lawmaker says, "This is our res...

Meetings on Ukraine crisis

Mar 5th, 2014 - International News

— Top diplomats from the West and Russia are trying to find an end to the crisis in Ukraine. The envoys from Russia, Ukraine, the U.S., Britain and France were originally planning to discuss Syria's...

Augustin, Noah lead Bulls past Pistons 105-94

Mar 6th, 2014 - Sports News

UBURN HILLS, Mich. (AP) — D.J. Augustin scored 26 points off the bench and Joakim Noah had a triple-double as the Chicago Bulls beat the Detroit Pistons 105-94 on Wednesday night.

Noah finished w...

MI wins Big Ten title

Mar 5th, 2014 - Sports News

— No. 12 Michigan wrapped up its first outright Big Ten title in 28 years as Nik Stauskas dropped in 24 points to lead the Wolverines' 84-53 rout of Illinois. The Wolverines hit five straight 3-poin...

Updating Nutrition Labels

Jan 24th, 2014 - Health News

WASHINGTON (AP) — The nutrition facts label on the back of food packages is getting a makeover.

The Food and Drug Administration says knowledge about nutrition has evolved since the early 19...

Most booster seats do well in new safety rankings

Nov 7th, 2013 - Health News

DETROIT (AP) — More than half of child booster seats that went on sale this year earned a top rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.

The institute, which is funded by insurers, r...