Proposed law would allow colleges to sell alcohol at sporting events

This feels long overdue. 13 On Your Side is reporting that a new Legislation introduced would allow colleges and universities in the state of Michigan to sell alcohol on campus during athletic events. Before anyone gets upset, understand one thing. College athletics, specifically football and men’s basketball, draw in billions of dollars a year in…MORE

Gas under $5 a gallon in parts of West Michigan

Here’s a little good news ahead of the big holiday weekend. FOX 17 is reporting that gas prices have dropped below $5 a gallon in some spots of West Michigan. The average price per gallon in Kent County right now is $4.99, which is below the $5.20 average across the state of Michigan. Find out…MORE

DeltaPlex Arena closing permanently this summer

It’s a sad day. 13 On Your Side is reporting the DeltaPlex Arena will be closing permanently on July 31. This was Grand Rapids’ main concert venue before Van Andel was built in the mid 90’s. The venue was home to a number of semi-professional sports teams along with the Golden Gloves boxing championship. What’s…MORE

NFL Legend John Madden Dies at 85

The world of football, broadcasting, and gaming lost a titan—as we’ve learned NFL legend John Madden has passed away at the age of 85. Madden, perhaps most known for his eponymous video game, was also a Hall of Fame coach—and was widely considered to be one of the best broadcasters on television. Madden coached the…MORE

New Tom Petty Video Released

A new Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers video has just been released. The clip is for the song “Angel Dream: No 2,” from the album “Angel Dream,” a re-imagined record of songs from the soundtrack to the 1996 Ed Burns-directed movie “She’s The One.” The clip is an animated video from director Gabriel Tick, producer Zanita Whittington, and animator Luke Maroldi. Check…MORE

Minor League To Replace Extra Innings With Home Run Derby

One of baseball’s minor leagues is experimenting with a new way to end games – replacing extra innings with a home run derby. The eight-team Pioneer League has announced that tie games will be decided with a ‘sudden death home run duel’. The Pioneer League will experiment with a home run derby to replace extra…MORE