Community Events – WUVS 103.7 The Beat

ANTHONY HAMILTON, LEELA JAMES AND RAHEEM DEVAUGHN COMING TO VAN ANDEL ARENA ON OCTOBER 16

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE COMING TO VAN ANDEL ARENA ON OCTOBER 16 Tickets Available at Ticketmaster.com GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (July 8, 2026) – GRAMMY® Award-winning singer, Anthony Hamilton, is coming to Van Andel Arena on October 16 at 8 p.m. with Leela James and Raheem DeVaughn. Fans will get the opportunity to experience an unforgettable night as the highly celebrated artists perform their chart-topping hits live. Tickets are available at Ticketmaster.com. Proclaimed a "national treasure" by the Los Angeles Times, GRAMMY® […]

September 3, 2026 15

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Upcoming Induction Ceremonies Honor Local Sports Legends & Student Athletes of the Year

MUSKEGON, Mich., January 22, 2026 – The 39th Annual Muskegon Area Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony & Fundraiser is an opportunity to honor our local sports heroes and legends. This year the Hall of Fame will welcome a State Championship Little League Team, a coaching legend, a star high school and college basketball player, an iconic wrestling family and a beloved teacher, coach and official. In addition, a male and female student athlete will be announced later. “The Muskegon […]

January 27, 2026 5

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Honoring Andy O’Riley — $50,000 and Counting: A Legacy of Giving Back

Honoring Andy O'Riley — $50,000 and Counting: A Legacy of Giving Back Today we celebrate Andy O’Riley for an incredible milestone: $50,000 donated back to local nonprofit organizations through his program Step It Up Muskegon. MuskegonChannel.com+1 From Modest Beginnings to Deep Community Impact What started during the pandemic — a modest effort to support nonprofits facing uncertainty — has blossomed into a powerful force for good across Muskegon County. MuskegonChannel.comEarly on, the first beneficiary was White Lake Food Pantry at […]

November 28, 2025

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24th Annual Turkey & More Giveaway Brings Warmth to Muskegon

On Tuesday, November 25th, the parking lot of WUVS 103.7 The Beat & M106-FM was filled with the true spirit of community as we hosted our 24th Annual Turkey & More Giveaway. This year marked one of our most heartfelt events yet, with over 175 turkeys distributed to families across Muskegon just in time for the Thanksgiving holiday. What began as a simple act of giving nearly a quarter-century ago has grown into a powerful tradition of compassion, unity, and […]

November 27, 2025 2

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Students Could Win Free Tech Gear, Free Tuition at College Open House

Adults of any age, high school students and their families could win a new Macbook Air, Beats, or two-years of college tuition at Muskegon Community College’s EXPO Open House. The event will take place Saturday, November 8, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Health & Wellness Center, located at 221 S. Quarterline Road in Muskegon. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet face-to-face with MCC faculty and staff from a variety of academic departments and student service […]

October 31, 2025 2

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“Heartbreaking” Play Exposes True Story Of Radium Watch Company

Muskegon Community College’s Center for Theater is proud to present These Shining Lives by Melanie Marnich, a powerful and poignant production that brings to life the true story of four courageous women fighting for their health, their rights, and their voices in 1920s America. Performances will take place November 6–9, 2025, at the Overbrook Theater. These Shining Lives tells the story of women employed at the Radium Dial Company, a watch factory in Ottawa, Illinois, where they were unknowingly exposed to dangerous levels […]

October 31, 2025 2

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Report: City of Muskegon Heights Owes $14 Million, Trial Set for Nov 21.

Citizens are voting for the November election for Muskegon Heights City Council. Do they know there is a $14M debt in their community? Muskegon Heights Faces $14 Million Debt as City Council Elections Approach As residents of Muskegon Heights prepare to cast their votes in the November City Council election, a major financial issue looms over the community — a $14 million debt tied to a legal dispute with Sid Simone, Inc. According to court records, the City of Muskegon […]

October 21, 2025

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103.7 The Beat and M106-FM to Host 2025 Muskegon Area Election Forums

103.7 The Beat and M106-FM to Host 2025 Muskegon Area Election Forums Muskegon, MI — October 2025 — As local elections approach, WUVS-LP 103.7 The Beat and M106-FM are proud to announce two upcoming Election Forums designed to inform and engage voters in Muskegon County. These community events will provide residents with an opportunity to hear directly from local candidates, ask questions, and better understand the issues shaping their cities. City of Muskegon Heights Election Forum Wednesday, October 22, 20256 […]

October 19, 2025 7

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Community Foundation Awards $25,000 Grant to 103.7 The Beat for Youth Media and Community Expansion

Community Foundation Awards $25,000 Grant to 103.7 The Beat for Youth Media and Community Expansion Muskegon, MI — October 19, 2025 — The Community Foundation for Muskegon County has awarded a $25,000 grant to WUVS-LP 103.7 The Beat to support the station’s ongoing Community Expansion and Youth Media Initiative. This vital funding comes at a critical time for the community radio station, which lost over 50% of its annual funding in July when Congress voted to defund the Corporation for […]

October 19, 2025 4