Category Archives: HOMEPAGE

Mackinac Island named best weekend getaway in the Midwest
Michigan just scored another travel bragging right. Mackinac Island has been named the No. 1 Weekend Getaway in the Midwest by U.S. News & World Report, topping destinations across Ohio, Wisconsin...
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Workforce Triple Play Weekend
This Labor Day weekend, it's all about you. In the office, on the job site, in the warehouse, or wherever you call the workplace. It's the Workforce Triple Play Weekend on LAV. Three in a row from you...
Travis Gibbs Aug 31, 2026

General Mills says goodbye to artificial colors in U.S. cereals
Your bowl of Trix just got a little more natural. General Mills announced it has officially removed artificial colors from all of its U.S. cereal products and plans to eliminate them from its entire U...
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Grand Valley State football returns to Lubbers Stadium for home opener against West Texas A&M
Head coach Scott Wooster and the Grand Valley State Lakers football team returns to Allendale this week for their 2026 home opener. They take on West Texas A&M Thursday at 7 p.m. at Lubbers Stadiu...
Travis Gibbs Aug 31, 2026

Win stay & play passes to Shanty Creek Resort!
Travis Gibbs has officially taken over afternoons on WLAV and he's celebrating with a big giveaway. Listen all week for your chance to win stay & play passes to Shanty Creek Resort in Bellaire, Mi...
Travis Gibbs Aug 31, 2026

Win tickets with Kim St. James to see Triumph at Van Andel Arena
Do you want to go see Triumph at Van Andel Arena this fall? We have your chance to win tickets! Listen to Kim St. James all week for keywords to text in and win. Listen on the free Classic Rock 97 LAV...
Rob Sparks Aug 31, 2026

Tim Curry, Beloved Star of Rocky Horror, It, and Clue, Dies at 80
The entertainment world is mourning the loss of Tim Curry, the legendary actor known for unforgettable roles in The Rocky Horror Picture Show, It, Clue, and Home Alone 2. Curry died Tuesday at the age...
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GVSU football returns to WLAV this week
The Grand Valley State Lakers are back again this fall on WLAV! The No. 8 ranked team in D-II college football starts their regular season on the road this year against Charleston. Pre-game coverage s...
Travis Gibbs Aug 26, 2026

Dolly Parton proved she could also be a rocker
While Dolly Parton will always be known as a country music legend, she showed off her rock-and-roll side in 2023 with the release of"Rockstar," a massive album featuring covers and collaborations with...
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Grand Rapids reviewing use of Flock license plate cameras
Grand Rapids leaders are taking a closer look at the city's use of Flock Safety automated license plate reader cameras. The topic was discussed Tuesday during a Public Safety Committee meeting, where ...
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This Week In Rock History

Rock History (NOV 1-7)
Historic events this week from Paul McCartney, U2, Eagles, The Cure, CCR and Tom PettyNOVEMBER 1, 1994: TOM PETTY RELEASES WILDFLOWERS Wildflowers, To...
Nov 1, 2026

Rock History (OCT 25-31)
Historic events this week from John Mellencamp, Neil Young, Prince, Elton John and U2OCTOBER 25, 1985: JOHN MELLENCAMP'S UH-HUH Uh-Huh, John Mellencam...
Oct 25, 2026

Rock History (OCT 18-24)
Historic events this week from Rod Stewart, Tom Petty, Bob Dylan, AC/DC and Meat LoafOCTOBER 18, 1969: ROD STEWART JOINS FACES After the Small Faces d...
Oct 18, 2026

Rock History (OCT 11-17)
Historic events this week from INXS, Bob Dylan, David Bowie, Neil Young and Tom PettyOCTOBER 12, 1987: INXS RELEASES KICK Working again with producer ...
Oct 11, 2026

Rock History (OCT 4-10)
Historic events this week from Pink Floyd, R.E.M., Soul Asylum, Talking Heads and Soundgarden.OCTOBER 4, 1975: PINK FLOYD'S WISH YOU WERE HERE IS #1 P...
Oct 4, 2026



