Jonathan "JR" Ruppel is the Director of Content for Townsquare Media Lansing, including radio stations WITL, WFMK, WMMQ, WJIM-FM, WJIM-AM and WVFN. A native of Flint, Michigan, JR's career in radio spans more than three decades and has taken him to several states over the years including Tennessee, Texas, Virginia and Maine. JR now makes his home in Lansing, Michigan. If he's not at a concert or a weekend getaway, somewhere, he's more than likely down an internet rabbit hole learning some interesting bits of Michigan trivia he can't wait to share.
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Fieri Approved? Lansing ‘DD&D’ Fave Switches Up Its Menu
A Lansing restaurant featured on Food Network's "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives" has introduced some new menu items. Take a sneak peek at the new offerings at Meat BBQ!
WITL Picks the 2024 ACM Award Winners
The Academy of Country Music Awards will be handed out Thursday night. Who's going to win? Here are the predictions from WITL's JR, Kristen and Scott.
This Michigan High School Ranks Among the Top 10 in the Nation
U.S. News and World Reports says this Michigan high school is the 8th best one in the entire country. Is it?
PICS: Dramatic Duckling Rescue in Eaton Rapids
Three tiny ducklings were stuck in muck and unable to swim until a group of onlookers stepped in to free them near the Grand River in Eaton Rapids, Michigan.
How ‘Pure Michigan’ Are You? Take Our Quiz and Find Out!
Michiganders are a special breed. We all share a special bond. How "Pure Michigan" are you? Take our quiz and prove it!
What’s the Difference Between Flint-Style & Detroit-Style Coneys?
All coney dogs are not created equal. Do you know the difference between Detroit-style and Flint-style coneys?
Surprise Late-Season Snowstorm Blankets Michigan: May 1923
Michigan can definitely still get accumulating snow late in the spring. Parts of Michigan saw nearly a foot of snow fall this week in 1923.
10 Places With The Best Onion Rings in Lansing
Who serves up the best onion rings in Lansing? Here's what locals have to say.
Stockbridge FFA Students Launch Satellite During Eclipse
Stockbridge High School students make history by launching satellite during total solar eclipse, exploring eclipse effects on agriculture and gaining valuable insights into space exploration.
5 Times That Comedians Delivered Scathing Michigan Roasts
Stephen Colbert actually referred to one Detroit-area city as "earth's rectum". Get the backstory on several comic jabs that have been made at Michigan's expense.