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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7 Pure Michigan Things You Need to Do This August
Get out and enjoy summer in Michigan before it's too late! Here are seven cool things you can plug into across the state before Labor Day.
Jelly Roll Was NOT Mistaken for Homeless at Michigan Burger King
There's a story circulating on social media that Jelly Roll was mistaken for a homeless man at a Michigan Burger King. Did it really happen?
17 Michigan Athletes to Root for in the 2024 Summer Olympics
A total of 17 Michigan athletes are on Team USA for the 2024 Summer Olympics. Get to know more about the Michiganders who could be bringing home medals.
Michigan’s Country Music Scene: Who Is Madison Olivia?
Get to know up-and-coming Michigan country artist Madison Olivia.
Get Ready for ‘A WITL Night Out’ With Kassi Ashton!
Nashville up-and-comer Kassi Ashton comes to Lansing for a "WITL Night Out" on August 20! It's a free show at Lansing Brewing Company.
Take a Look at These Pictures From Faster Horses 2024
Part of the fun of Faster Horses is the people-watching! Here are some of our favorite moments from 2024.
Money Tight? No State’s Worse For That Than Michigan
Michigan tops the list for financial distress in the U.S. with a staggering 70% increase in accounts in trouble.
This Michigan City Has the Lowest Cost-of-Living in America
A new survey has determined that the city with the lowest cost of living in the entire United States is right here in Michigan.
Ingrid Andress’ National Anthem: Why We Should Give Her a Break
Country singer Ingrid Andress' version of the National Anthem was rough, but here's why we should cut her some slack.
5 Songs George Strait Shouldn’t Have Sung in Detroit
Country legend George Strait put on an amazing show at Ford Field in Detroit, but we wish he would have traded out these 5 songs.