Hi. I'm Casey. Stuff about me... Until I was 16, I lived in Centerville, OH. They cheer for The Ohio State University. Hi Brutus! O-H...I went to high school with Kirk Herbstreit from ESPN. They misspelled his name in the yearbook. Centerville Elk Pride! When my dad was transferred because of his job, I moved to Farmington Hills, MI. They root for the University of Michigan. Go Blue! I've seen a football game in the Big House...except the football game I witnessed was an English Premiere League Soccer Game. Still amazing! Michigan fans are so passionate even for soccer, the other football. After graduating from Ferris State University (Go Bulldogs!) & The Specs Howard School of Broadcast Arts, the radio world sent me to Lansing. They cheer for Michigan State University. Hello Sparty! When I lived there, Nick Saban was the head coach. Roll Tide? From Lansing, my radio career took me to South Bend, IN. They really like the University of Notre Dame. Let's just say I had a lot of access at ND. I've had the opportunity to meet every living Notre Dame Head Football coach. Go Irish! It was in South Bend that my daughter was raised. She is in college now and with all these wonderful influences which school do you imagine she attends? Purdue University! Boiler Up! For a brief insane moment, I worked in Tallahassee, FL. However, The Florida State University Seminoles didn't know what to make of this northern Big 10 fan. "God bless their hearts." I'm thrilled to be back in the Midwest and living in West Michigan! Let's be honest...What goes better with College Football then a beer? What better place to enjoy a cold one then in Beer City? I look forward to serving the WFGR listeners and Grand Rapids! Thanks for listening.
Casey Daniels
Oprah Says This Is The Most Scenic Drive In Michigan
From flatlands to mountains, from lakes to rivers, and from sea to shining sea, Oprah has come out with her list of the most scenic drives in every state.
Great Lakes Warmer Than Normal But Still Chilly
With the holiday weekend upon us, 51% of people said they wanted to drive to the nearest body of water which is easy to do while living in Michigan. The lakes are warmer than normal but still chilly!
Michigan Inventors To Appear On “Shark Tank”
Next time you're floating down the Muskegon River and you think to yourself, "I'd like a burger right now", now you can have it. The inventors of the "Float 'N' Grill" will appear on Shark Tank this Friday.
Outdoor Masks No Longer Required At MSU
Michigan State University has lifted the outdoor mask requirement on campus. Officials made the announcement after the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services ordered that masks are no longer required outside unless at a gathering of 100 or more people.
Changes At Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island
Spring is an exciting time on Mackinac Island. There has been a lot of hustle and bustle in the island’s downtown business district. Hotels and shops have all been putting the finishing touches on off-season renovations and construction projects.
Bill Introduced To Prohibit Vaccine Passports In Michigan
Michigan,’’ Rep. Sue Allor wrote on her Facebook page. "My bill is simple: NO vaccine passports should be issued by state or local government in Michigan." Fourteen lawmakers have signed their name to House Bill No. 4667.
Volunteers Needed To Check On Birds
200 Osprey nests have been identified throughout Michigan. DNR and the Audubon Society are asking for volunteers to check on the nests to ensure their safety.
100,000 Fraudulent Unemployment Claims Filed In Michigan
Michigan's Unemployment Insurance Agency says that 100,000 fraudulent claims have been filed most likely by criminals. Since April 2, 100,000 claims have been flagged.
Legislation Introduced To Eliminate “Tampon Tax”
In Michigan, a 6% tax is included on the purchase of tampons and sanitary pads, however, one Grand Rapids woman is lobbying to end that. Bills to end the tax have been introduced before but have stalled out in the past.
It’s Been One Year Of Coronavirus In Michigan
It was a year ago today that the first confirmed cases of Covid-19 were confimred in Michigan. In the last year, 598,968 people have tested positive for COVID-19 in Michigan and 15,699 people have died. Worldwide, 117 million people are confirmed to have been infected, and according to Johns Hopkins, more than 2.6 million people have died.