Laura Hardy

Hi my name is Laura Hardy and I've been in radio since 2006. After spending most of my career in Kentucky, I'm happy to call Michigan my home. I'm mom, dog and cat lover, and wife to a country music influencer. I love movies, playing video games, and spending most of my weekends at concerts all over the country.

What’s With the White Fluff Floating Around Grand Rapids This Week?

If it looks like it’s snowing in GR this June, it’s not your imagination. Cottonwood trees are releasing seeds in one of their fluffiest years yet.

Surprising Animals You Can Legally Own in Michigan

Wondering which animals are legal pets in Michigan? From dogs and cats to exotic reptiles and birds, here’s what’s allowed and what’s banned in the Great Lakes State.

Grand Rapids Signs Pride Month Proclamation Ahead of Festival

A new proclamation and a major festival, it's official that Pride Month is here in GR.

Sleeping in Your Car at a Michigan Rest Stop? That Could Soon Be Illegal

A new MDOT proposal could make it illegal to live or camp in cars at Michigan rest areas and carpool lots.

Zach Bryan’s Big House Show May End in Fireworks (Literally)

Zach Bryan’s Michigan Stadium concert could break records—and end with a rooftop fireworks display.

Can Michigan Legally Back Out of ICE Contracts?

Michigan counties hold federal contracts with ICE—but can they cancel them? The answer involves a mix of local control, contract law, and federal pressure.

Desperate or Dumb? Man Arrested for Detroit Flight Bomb Threat

Man missed Spirit Airlines flight, called in a false bomb threat at Detroit airport, triggering FBI response, evacuation, and six-hour delay.

Opossum Rescued from Michigan’s Mighty Mackinac Bridge

The Mackinac Bridge is no place for an opossum—but this one didn’t get the memo.

Don’t Let Construction Fool You—The Downtown YMCA Is Still Open

The construction zone might look hectic, but the Y is open and ready to welcome you.

A Luxury Hotel Is Opening in Detroit’s Most Iconic Building

If you're a fan of Luxury travel, an iconic Detroit location is about to get a serious glow-up.