Wildlife rangers in Colorado unleashed the power of heavy metal to lure a sleeping bear out of a tree. Officials with Colorado Parks and Wildlife Northeast Region were staking out a bear that had been terrorizing trash cans in the town of Golden, about 15 miles outside of Denver. After a few hours, they decided…… MORE
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Rapids could be coming back to the Grand River
A new plan is underway to restore the whitewater rapids to the Grand River, one year after a previous effort was rejected by regulators. WOOD TV is reporting the city of Grand Rapids is moving forward with a plan to bring back the rapids by removing dams and adding rocks and boulders to create fast-moving…… MORE
New uniforms for the Detroit Lions get leaked
Detroit Lions President Rod Wood announced earlier this year that the team would be rolling out new uniforms ahead of the 2024 draft. Apparently a third-party corporate partner leaked the new threads before the team could even do it. The Lions were set to release the new look today, which is exactly a week before…… MORE
OJ Simpson dead at age 76
Multiple outlets are reporting that former NFL star OJ Simpson has passed away. According to his X account, he was battling cancer. Simpson was an icon known for his days playing football as well as the famous murder trial from 1995.… MORE
Bruce Springsteen helps out young fan by signing absent note
Bruce Springsteen made a young fan’s day during a concert in San Francisco by signing an absentee note so the fan could skip school the next day. The musician also performed ‘Light Of Day’ for the first time on his current tour. Springsteen recently resumed his world tour after health concerns forced him to postpone…… MORE
Roger Daltrey Says He’s On His Way Out
The Who frontman Roger Daltrey is addressing his mortality, weeks after his 80th birthday. In a new interview, the rocker discussed his decision to step down as the curator of the annual Teenage Cancer Trust charity concerts. He explained, “I have to be realistic. I’m on my way out. The average life expectancy is 83…… MORE
Join us for a Steven Tyler birthday celebration
This weekend, we salute one of the biggest icons in classic rock. Join Classic Rock 97 LAV as we celebrate the birthday of Aerosmith frontman, Steven Tyler. We’ll be doing double shots of Aerosmith to kick off every hour, all weekend long. While you’re listening this weekend, be sure to register to win an Aerosmith…… MORE
Grand Rapids named ‘Beer City’ for fourth consecutive year
According to a report from 13 On Your Side, USA Today has named Grand Rapids the best beer city in America once again as part of their “10 Best Readers’ Choice” of 2024. Make it four in a row now for the city home to countless breweries. USA Today cited both Founders Brewing Company and…… MORE
Join us for Chilly, Blues & Brews at The B.O.B. on March 23
WLAV FM and The B.O.B. welcome you to Chilly, Blues & Brews (East) on Saturday, March 23 at The B.O.B. The day’s events will include a chili cook-off, hot pepper eating contest, live blues, michigan craft beer, and more. This is a family friendly and free event. Public chili tasting begins at 12pm. Winner announced…… MORE
Kansas Drummer Recovering From Heart Attack
Kansas drummer Phil Ehart is recovering from a major heart attack. The band shared the news on social media on Friday, announcing that “there is no timetable for his return to the road.” Ehart was already splitting time on stage with drum tech Eric Holmquist, who will take over full-time drum duties when the band’s…… MORE
