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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These 5 Michigan Bugs Are Crawling on You in Your Sleep
None of us wants bugs crawling on us in our sleep - but they do. Here are 5 of the most common bugs in our Michigan beds, and what to do about them.
Is Michigan Getting A New Interstate?
Whatever happened to those plans to connect Michigan to the Carolinas via Interstate 73? Parts of I-73 are being built today, but not in the Mitten State.
5 Reasons You Shouldn’t Shovel Your Snow This Winter
Are you aware of the risks of shoveling snow? Find out why it can be dangerous for some individuals.
Friday Snow in Michigan: Disagreement Among Forecasters
Winter Weather Advisories have been issued across much of Mid-Michigan, but forecasters are in disagreement as to how much snow will actually fall.
UPDATED Town-by-Town Mid-Michigan Snowfall Predictions for March 22
An early spring snow is in the forecast for much of Mid-Michigan this Friday. Here's how much snow you can expect in your town.
Huge Lansing Power Outage Tuesday – Here’s What Happened
Approximately 20,000 customers in Lansing spent much of their lunch hour without power Tuesday. Here's what officials say caused the outage.
Wanna Water That Lawn? Why It’s a Good Thing to Be in Michigan
A new survey reveals Flint, Michigan, is among the 10 most affordable cities in America to water your lawn, and several other Michigan cities aren't far behind.
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.