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
Smithsonian Magazine Names Michigan Town As One Of Best In The US
Smithsonian Magazine has made a list of America's best small towns. Since the pandemic, the publication says it wants people to appreciate America’s small towns now more than ever. A northern Michigan city has made the list of top 15 small towns in the country.
MSU Anticipates Largest Enrollment In School’s History
The Spartan nation is growing! Michigan State University expects their largest incoming class in the school's 126 year history. There was a slight dip in 2020 due to the pandemic but otherwise enrollment has steadily grown for years.
The “Where Does ‘Up North’ Begin in Michigan?” Debate!
National Parks are seeing their highest visitor numbers in years. Michigan offers so much to do outside and going "Up North" is just part of being a Michigander. But where does "Up North" begin? It's time to debate...
How Much Fudge Is Made On Mackinac Island Everyday?
It's National Fudge Day! Every year on June 16 we celebrate this sweet treat. And since Michigan is home to the Fudge Capital of the World, how much fudge is made every day on Mackinac Island?
Who Is The Richest Billionaire In Michigan?
It was a record-setting year for the world's wealthiest-with a $5 trillion surge in wealth and an unprecedented number of new billionaires. Globally, there are 660 new billionaires this year. Altogether they are worth $13.1 trillion!
Saugatuck Is Named “Most Beautiful” City in Michigan
Woman's Day magazine has come out with their list of the Most Beautiful Cities in Every State.
In Michigan, they have chosen Saugatuck as the most beautiful city in the state.
Cicadas Emerging In Michigan Are High And Their Butts Are Falling Off!
After 17 years underground, Brood X Cicadas are emerging this month in Michigan and in 15 other states. Like something from a Grateful Dead concert or a scene from "Night of the Living Dead" these bugs are under the influence of mind controlling drugs and it's making their butts fall off!
Celebrity Chef Gordon Ramsay Travels To The UP For “Uncharted”
Celebrity Chef Gordon Ramsay made a trip to the UP. It was for his show "Uncharted".
Is This Your Van In The Grand River?
If your red minivan is missing, it's been found in Walker. It has water damage though.
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.