I have always loved radio. This goes back to my childhood when a neighbor had a talk show on a Detroit station. I would go down to the station with him, watch and listen to him, and think "I want to do that one day!" I started out with a radio class in high school, interned at the neighbor's station, and then continued in college. Unfortunately, like most new college graduates, I had bills to pay, so I took a job in sales instead of following my passion. After a few sales jobs over a ten year period, including an Internet start-up that didn't work out, I took time to figure out what I wanted to do with the rest of my life, and would make me happy while doing it. This led me back to radio. I went to Specs Howard to get reacquainted with the industry and while there, did yet another internship at WWJ 950AM. From there I got my first break reporting the news for a group of radio stations in Big Rapids, Michigan. My claim to fame while there? I was standing next to United States Senator Carl Levin who was in town speaking when two college students ran up and threw a pie into his face. I had gotten the audio too! No one else there had pictures or video. Fox News, ABC and others called and asked for it. After about 15 months there, I wanted to come back to this side of the state where my family and friends are, and take on a new challenge. In September 2011, I was hired in as the News Director here at WFNT 1470. I am happy to be here, look forward to working in the Flint community, and helping to make WFNT the media presence I know it can be!
Jason Cooper
Seize the Deal Flint Weekend Specials!
Seize the Deal was founded in 2009 to help people find fun and affordable new ways to enjoy the cities in which they live by offering deals of the day with discounts from 50% - 90% off retail. There are so many options when it comes to dining, entertainment and other services that it is hard to know which ones are great...
Consumers Energy Offers Storm Preparation Tips
With an expected winter storm to bring heavy and wet snow across much of the state late Thursday and Friday, Consumers Energy is offering up storm preparation tips for before, during and after.
Garrick Rochow, Consumers Energy's vice president of energy delivery, says the utility company is making preparations to respond to any electrical service interruptions that may result from the storm...
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Gov. Snyder Talks Flint’s ‘Most Violent City’ Title, City Lockup and Public Safety Scandal
On Friday, Michigan Governor Rick Snyder called in to our sister station, 1470 WFNT, and spoke on a number of topics directly related to Flint.
2014’s New Cars on Display at the 2013 North American International Auto Show
The 2013 North American International Auto Show opens to the public this Saturday with lots of new cars on display.
See some of the most-talked vehicles on display below!
Genesee County Health Department Offers Tips to Help Prevent Flu
It's flu season again and Genesee County has already seen the presence of the virus in the area.
The flu, or influenza, is an infection of the nose, throat and lungs caused by influenza viruses. Symptoms include coughing, a runny or stuffy nose, sore throat, body aches and fever...
Governor Signs Law Banning New Teen Drivers from Talking on Cell Phones while Driving
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Senate Bill 756 bans cell phone use for anyone driving on a Level 1 or Level 2 graduated driver license in Michigan...
Perani Arena Hosts Inaugural Food, Beer & Wine Fest
On Saturday night, Perani Arena in Flint was the site of the inaugural Food, Beer & Wine Fest.
The event, co-sponsored by Townsquare Media and Country Smokehouse, featured over 60 vendors with 145 beers and 65 wines on hand to sample, and also included fares from local, area restaurants.
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Where You Can Register to Vote in Flint and Genesee County for the 2012 Election
Time is running out to get registered for the 2012 Presidential election, find out where you can get registered to vote in Flint and Genesee County as well as when the deadline to do so is here.