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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Finally! A GOOD Story About the Water in Flint
A new survey reveals Flint, Michigan, is among the 10 most affordable cities in America to water your lawn.
Legendary John Mellencamp to Perform in East Lansing Tuesday
Legendary rocker John Mellencamp is slated to perform the first of his two 2024 Michigan shows at MSU's Wharton Center on Tuesday, March 19.
Michigan Restaurant Sells $1 Mil Lotto Ticket, Closes Days Later
This Michigan restaurant sold a Powerball ticket worth $1 million on March 2, and permanently closed just four days later. Why?
11 Places That Have Made Michigan Lottery Millionaires in 2024
What Michigan stores have sold the biggest winning lottery tickets so far in 2024? Here are 11 places that have sold tickets worth $1 million or more.
Michigan’s Total Eclipse Roulette: Will Clouds Block Your View?
Will clouds block Michiganders from seeing the total eclipse on April 8? Here's an early look at what AccuWeather thinks will happen.
These 22 Towns Have the Worst-Rated Public Schools in Michigan
Which towns have the worst schools in Michigan? Here are 22 Michigan towns that the school ratings website Niche gives its lowest marks.
Win Tickets to the Lansing Home & Garden Show!
The Lansing Home & Garden Show returns to MSU Pavilion March 14th through the 17th. Want to go for free? Register to win a pair of tickets here.
$1 Million Winning MegaMillions Ticket Sold in Michigan
Someone in Michigan is $1 million richer after matching all five white balls in the latest Mega Millions drawing.
PICS: Randy Houser – Live in Lansing
Country star Randy Houser played a free show for WITL listeners at Green Dot Stables in Lansing on March 5, 2024. Here are some pics from the night!
FAIL! Michigan Among Top 3 States With the Most Power Outages
Find out how Michigan's power grid vulnerabilities compare to other states like Texas, California, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania.