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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How Dare They? Michigan Snubbed From ‘Best Coastal Towns’ List
Michigan was conspicuously absent from USA Today's list of America's "10 Best Coastal Towns" in 2023. A brand new version of their list rights that wrong.
Big Year Shaping Up for Ticks and Lyme Disease in Michigan
This year's shaping up to be one of the worst in memory for the potential spread of Lyme Disease in Michigan. Here are the worst places for it in the state, and what's to blame.
The Chicks, The Sting & 9 Other Michigan Teams You Forgot Existed
Everyone knows the Lions, Tigers, Pistons and Red Wings, but Michigan's had tons of other sports teams over the years as well. Here are some you've forgotten.
100.7 WITL’s Country Concert Calendar
100.7 WITL is proud to be your Country Concert Connection! Where are your favorite artists playing in Michigan next? Find out here!
Beerfest at the Ballpark Returns to Lansing This Weekend
Lansing's Beerfest at the Ballpark is back April 20, with more than 5 dozen breweries/cideries expected to be on-site.
Michigan Has Two of the Top 10 Small Towns in the Midwest
USA Today has released its list of the Top 10 Small Towns in the Midwest, and two of them are right here in Michigan. That's great, but they missed these.
Michigan: This Trendy Burger Topping Could Make You Sick
Olive burgers are one thing, but Michigan's inexplicably falling in love with this other nasty burger topping. It might actually make you physically sick.
UPDATE: Lansing Officers Were Shot With Detective’s Gun
Lansing Police say two of their own were shot by a suspect who had wrestled a firearm away from an investigating detective on Wednesday.
These Are the 18 Best-Rated Public Golf Courses in Michigan
Looking to play golf, but without the hassle of a private club? These are the 18 best-rated public golf courses in Michigan.
This City Is The Traffic Accident Capital of Michigan
The numbers don't lie. You're more likely to get into a car accident in this Michigan city than you are anywhere else in the state.