Kristen Matthews is a proud Michigan native, originally hailing from the Detroit area. She cultivated her passion for radio at Specs Howard School of Media Arts and embarked on a career journey as an intern in Detroit in 2011, eventually finding her way to Lansing, where she's spent the last 12 years of her radio career. Nestled in Lansing, she shares a home with her husband, baby, and two beloved pets. When not on the airwaves, she immerses herself in Dungeons & Dragons, indulges in movie nights, bakes delectable treats, enjoys reading, attends concerts, and is an avid aficionado of all things related to The Office. Explore her writing and learn all about the Lansing area restaurant scene, odd things about Michigan, and all the most interesting real estate the Midwest has to offer.
Kristen Matthews
What’s Up With These Random Purple Street Lights Throughout Lansing?
Discover the mystery behind Lansing's purple-blue streetlights and their eerie glow... and no it's not paranormal related.
One Michigan Castle Turns in a Christmas Wonderland Every Year
Experience the holiday magic at this castle tucked away in Mid-Michigan.
4 Ways Michiganders Can Spice Up Their Thanksgiving Leftovers
Get creative and turn your Thanksgiving leftovers into some new and delicious.
Unpopular Opinion: Turkey is the Least Important Part of the Thanksgiving Meal
Turkey isn't the star of the show when it comes to the Thanksgiving Day meal, and it seems like America agrees.
MSU and Michigan Distillery Team Up to Save 146-Year-Old Shipwrecked Rye Seeds
Michigan State University and Mammoth Distilling join forces to revive 146-year-old rye seeds from a Lake Huron shipwreck.
Want to Stay the Night at the Most Unique Hotel in Michigan?
One place in Michigan nabs the spot for most unique hotel in the state. Learn which hotel it is.
That’s Not a Pine Cone in Your Christmas Tree!
What are those weird, brown clumps on the branches on your Christmas trees? Apparently, they aren't pinecones.
New Law Makes This Common Christmas Decoration Illegal in Michigan
Some recent legislation makes a common Christmas decoration illegal to sell in Michigan. Find out how that applies to you, the consumer.
9 Items the MSU Surplus Store Won’t Accept
Before you take all those unwanted items to the MSU Surplus Store, are you sure that they'll accept all those donations? See what they will and won't accept.
Check Your Fridge for This Produce Being Recalled in Michigan
Before you reach for that fresh produce in your crisper drawer, or those frozen veggies in the freezer, double-check that what you're about to eat isn't affected by this recent produce recall in Michigan.