News
Becky & Joel are working to keep you informed mornings, afternoons, and weekends on 91.3 WCSG.
Send tips to news@wcsg.org or call 616-942-1500.
World
-
3/14/23 - More Oil Will Soon Be Available For The U.S.
The Biden administration said it is approving the huge Willow oil-drilling project in NW Alaska.
-
8/26/21 Update - Pentagon Releases Statement on Situation in Afghanistan
The Pentagon has released more information on Thursday's attacks.
-
What a Taliban takeover in Afghanistan means for Christians
Afghanistan (MNN) — The Taliban blitz in Afghanistan has Western leaders and Christian advocates on edge.
Local
-
3/16/23 - Working To Restore Power Quicker
State utility companies went before a State House Committee to discuss wide-spread power outages and restoration efforts.
-
3/10/23 - IRS - Taxpayer Assistance Centers To Offer Help
Saturday, March 11, the IRS is offering walk-in, face-to-face assistance for those needing help with their tax questions.
-
3/10/23 - GM Offering Buyouts To Many Salaried Workers
GM is offering buyouts to many salaried workers as they prepare for the transition to electric vehicles.
-
3/8/23 - Small Towns Encouraged To Submit Ideas To Help Their Communities Grow
The Consumers Energy Foundation announced today it is calling for entries in the annual Put Your Town on the Map pitch competition.
-
3/7/23 - Conference Encourages Students To Consider Higher Education and Career Options
Some 800 8th graders from West Michigan schools will attend a special Latinx Youth conference today.
-
3/6/23 - LaughFest G.R. Kicks Off This Week
LaughFest brings together people to honor laughter as an essential part of emotional health and wellbeing.
State
-
3/16/23 - Working To Restore Power Quicker
State utility companies went before a State House Committee to discuss wide-spread power outages and restoration efforts.
-
3/15/23 - Seatbelt Problems Result In Recall From Honda
Honda is recalling a half-million vehicles because the front seat belts may not latch properly.
-
3/10/23 - IRS - Taxpayer Assistance Centers To Offer Help
Saturday, March 11, the IRS is offering walk-in, face-to-face assistance for those needing help with their tax questions.
-
3/10/23 - GM Offering Buyouts To Many Salaried Workers
GM is offering buyouts to many salaried workers as they prepare for the transition to electric vehicles.
-
3/8/23 - Small Towns Encouraged To Submit Ideas To Help Their Communities Grow
The Consumers Energy Foundation announced today it is calling for entries in the annual Put Your Town on the Map pitch competition.
-
3/7/23 - Conference Encourages Students To Consider Higher Education and Career Options
Some 800 8th graders from West Michigan schools will attend a special Latinx Youth conference today.
National
-
3/15/23 - Seatbelt Problems Result In Recall From Honda
Honda is recalling a half-million vehicles because the front seat belts may not latch properly.
-
3/14/23 - More Oil Will Soon Be Available For The U.S.
The Biden administration said it is approving the huge Willow oil-drilling project in NW Alaska.
-
3/10/23 - IRS - Taxpayer Assistance Centers To Offer Help
Saturday, March 11, the IRS is offering walk-in, face-to-face assistance for those needing help with their tax questions.
-
3/10/23 - GM Offering Buyouts To Many Salaried Workers
GM is offering buyouts to many salaried workers as they prepare for the transition to electric vehicles.
-
1/31/23 - Pres. Biden Will End COVID-19 Emergency Declarations On May 11
It might be harder for some to get a COVID-19 vaccine after May 11.
-
10/18/21 - Colin Powell, dead at 84
Former Secretary of State Colin Powell, died early this morning. Family says it was from complications due to COVID.
Your Health
-
7/6/21 - Evacuation Order After Ammonia Leak in Wyoming (WITH UPDATES)
The Wyoming Department of Public is currently responding to an anhydrous ammonia leak in the 500 block of 32nd St SE.
-
6/14/21 - Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine
Vaccine maker Novavax says its COVID-19 shot is highly effective against the coronavirus and also protects against variants.
-
6/8/21 - Fisher-Price recalls baby soothers after 4 infants die, including 2-month old from Michigan
Fisher-Price announced it is recalling approximately 227,000 baby soothers in the U.S. and Canada after four infant deaths have been connected to the soothers.
-
3/10/21 – Mackinac Center Sues State for Data on Nursing Home Deaths
The Mackinac Center Legal Foundation filed a lawsuit against the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services...
-
2/23/21 – COVID-19 vaccine appointment phone scam
(Mlive) – Someone is trying to use the COVID-19 vaccine to try and scam unsuspecting people on the phone. The scam is related to vaccine appointments.
Your Wallet
-
7/12/21 - Stimulus update: Here’s who will get $3,600 in payments starting soon
(Mlive) - The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) will be sending the first installment in a series of advance payments between $250 and $300 per month per eligible family starting on July 15.
-
6/7/21 – Gas prices drop a bit
Gas prices in Michigan decreased 3 cents compared to last week.
Religion
-
“Back to school” doesn’t mean back to normal
Grand Rapids (MNN) - Ongoing uncertainty is taking a toll on the mental health of children and families.
-
What a Taliban takeover in Afghanistan means for Christians
Afghanistan (MNN) — The Taliban blitz in Afghanistan has Western leaders and Christian advocates on edge.
-
What Christian parents can learn from the Tokyo Olympics
Intl. (MNN) - No matter the sport, an athlete’s journey to the Olympics is arduous and expensive. Greg Yoder, Executive Director of Keys for Kids Ministries, says the Olympic Games hold a lesson for Christian parents.
Sports
-
7/13/21 - Federer Withdrawls from Olympics Cites Injury
20 Time Grand Slam winner says knee injury will prevent him from competing in Japan.
Trends & Tech
-
Wycliffe USA uses satellites to aid Bible translation
Intl. (MNN) - SpaceX satellites promise to deliver high-speed internet. Wycliffe USA's Andrew Fleming says the project benefits Gospel work, too.
-
New resource hub offers practical solutions
USA (MNN) — It’s one thing to know you have a problem to solve. Figuring out how to solve it is another issue entirely. Set Free Ministries’ latest development offers help.
Series - Travelin' Together
-
3/16/23 - WCSG Travelin' Together Series - March At The Mountain
A spring festival is taking place during the month of March at Crystal Mountain. There are plenty of snow related activities that will continue each weekend.
-
3/09/23 - WCSG's Travelin' Together - Coldwater Children's Museum
Having recently moved, the Coldwater Children's Museum now offers more space and activities for kids to explore.
-
3/2/23 - WCSG Travelin' Together Series: Maple Sugaring At Sleeping Bear Dunes
Maple Sugaring Days is being held the first weekend of March at two farms within the sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.
-
2/23/23 - WCSG Travelin' Together Series - Boyne City Area & "Smeltania"
The Boyne City area features a number of attractions, including the Smeltania winter festival.
-
2/9/23 - WCSG Travelin Together Series - Pentwater WinterFest
Winterfest in Pentwater – 2nd & 3rd Weekends of February
-
1/26/23 - WCSG Travelin' Together Series: Detach Primitive
Just outside Rockford is an outdoor retreat and camping facility called "Detach Primitive."
Series - 9/11
-
9/11 - Our Daily Bread Reflects on Remembering 9/11: Facing Tragedy & Finding Hope
Shock. Grief. Fear. People around the world experienced these emotions following the events of September 11, 2001.
-
9/7/21 - 9/11 Remembers : "Day of Service"
Saturday marks the 20th anniversary of 9/11. Communities have planned special events including a "Day of Service" in the Grand Rapids area.
Featured
-
3/16/23 - Working To Restore Power Quicker
State utility companies went before a State House Committee to discuss wide-spread power outages and restoration efforts.
-
3/15/23 - Seatbelt Problems Result In Recall From Honda
Honda is recalling a half-million vehicles because the front seat belts may not latch properly.
-
3/14/23 - More Oil Will Soon Be Available For The U.S.
The Biden administration said it is approving the huge Willow oil-drilling project in NW Alaska.
See! The winter is past; the rains are over and gone. Flowers appear on the earth; the season of singing has come, the cooing of doves is heard in our land.
Song of Solomon 2:11-12 I NIV