Kristen Matthews

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.

Unique Mode of Transportation Can Only Be Found in Michigan

Did you know that Michigan is home to a mode of transportation that can't be found anywhere else in the United States?

Look Through the Creepy Ruins of Michigan’s Otter Lake Sanitarium

It was once a safe place for orphaned children and those looking to recover from addiction. Now, Otter Lake Sanitarium sits abandoned and crumbling. See inside.

Rock & Rye And Ice Cream Come Together At This Michigan Ice Cream Shop

One southeast Michigan ice cream shop brought us Mountain Dew soft serve earlier this summer. Now, they've got Rock & Rye soft serve. Find out where.

Sunflower Festival is This Weekend at Blake’s in Armada, Michigan

It's sunflower season! Walk through fields of this gorgeous flower and pick your own during the Sunflower Festival this weekend at Blake's Orchard & Cider Mill.

History Was Made by a 12 Year Old Michigan Girl Who Can Kick Your Butt

A 12-year-old girl from Michigan recently made jiu-jitsu history, not only by winning, but by what she was wearing while she competed.

Do Michiganders Call it a Hoagie, Grinder, Submarine, or Hero Sandwich?

You know that long bread roll that's filled with meat, veggies, and condiments? As a Michigander, do you call it a sub, hoagie, grinder, or hero sandwich?

Michigan is One of Multiple States Affected by Frozen Strawberry Recall

If you bought or ate some frozen strawberries recently, you may want to double-check that they aren't affected by this recall happening in Michigan.

The Hot Dog Returns to Detroit-Area Home Depots

It's been a sad couple of years without Home Depot selling hot dogs at the door. Those dark times are over, because the hot dogs have returned to Home Depot!

Where to Find the Best U-Pick Sunflower Farms Across Michigan

It's sunflower season! If you'd like to pick your own sunflowers, or at least take some Instagram-worthy pictures, here's where you can find some wonderful sunflower farms across Michigan.

Anthony Bourdain’s Favorite Detroit Coney Joint Might Surprise You

Forget American & Lafayette Coney Island, Anthony Bourdain's favorite coney joint was completely different. See which Detroit coney place was his favorite.