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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This Off-the-Beaten-Path Lansing Restaurant Is Off the Chain!
This food at this delicious Lansing restaurant may be one of the city's best-kept secrets. Get to know Gregory's Soul Food.
Michigan Is Home to One of the Least Pet-Friendly Cities in the Nation
A new nationwide study reveals that Michigan has one of the ten worst cities in America for pets and pet-owners.
A Look at Michigan’s Eloise Asylum as a Concert Venue
Nope, not creepy at all. The site of the former Eloise Asylum in Westland, Michigan, is now being utilized as a concert venue. Take a look at one of the most unusual places to catch a show.
Okemos High Grad Crowned Miss USA 2024; Look at Her Back Then!
Miss Michigan 2024 Alma Cooper of Okemos has been crowned Miss USA! Take a look back at when she was a student at Okemos High School.
21 Non-Chain Lansing Restaurants That Are Actually Open on Mondays
Looking for a non-chain restaurant around Lansing that isn't closed on Mondays? Here's a quick look at several Lansing restaurants that are open on Mondays.
Michigan Smokes the Rest of the Country in Marijuana Sales
Revealing new data showing where legal cannabis sales in America are most robust shows that Michigan is highest in the nation. Literally.
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.