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Search for 8-year-old child who fell into Flint River continues
FLINT, MI – A day after a child drowned in the Flint River, emergency personnel in Flint are searching for another child they say fell into the river. Flint Fire Chief Theron Wiggins said in a statement Sunday, April 28, that a 7-year-old child drowned in the Flint River on Saturday, April 27.
Sheriff: Woman arrested for starving dog to death
FLINT, Mich. (WNEM) - A woman in Flint is facing two felonies related to animal abuse after her dog had to be euthanized because of starvation, the Genesee County Sheriff announced on Sunday, April 28. Video recordings of the dog, emaciated and dehydrated in the backyard, were sent to the...
Unidentified Human Remains Found Near Flint Township Walmart Spur Investigation
Locals in Flint Township were greeted with a grim discovery this past Friday when a passerby came upon human remains in a wooded area near a popular shopping destination. Authorities responded to the distressing scene early in the morning, initiating what has now become a full-fledged investigation, per reports from the Flint Township Police Department.
Flint marks 10 years since water crisis
We can expect a high of 75 degrees. It'll be mostly cloudy, warm, and humid with a couple of showers and a thunderstorm, mainly early in the day. The Flint water crisis began ten years ago this month. It began when an unelected emergency manager made the catastrophic decision to change the source of the city's drinking water from Lake Huron to the Flint River as a cost-saving measure.
Black Flint Students Haven’t Caught Up
This post was originally published on Word In Black. April 25 marks exactly 10 years since a tragic story of environmental and racial injustice began in Flint, Michigan. An unelected bureaucrat decided that saving $5 million over two years was worth risking the health and futures of thousands of children in the majority-Black city. The city’s drinking water supply was switched from the reliable Lake Huron to the toxic Flint River, releasing a torrent of lead and poisoning a generation.
Davison shows off high fashion for prom at Lafayette Grand
DAVISON, MI — High fashion was on full display at Davison’s prom. More than 630 Davison students showed off their outfits to start the 2024 prom in style. Beautiful dresses. Dapper suits. Some couples matched, and others showed off interesting bling and accessories that shined bright. The students...
Report: Median home sale prices dip in Michigan
Michigan housing markets saw home sale prices dip in the first quarter of the year. Median home sale prices dropped in Detroit (-5%), Flint (-11%), Lansing (-7%) and Grand Rapids (-6%) in the first three months of 2024 compared to the last quarter of 2023. The report is from ATTOM,...
Fire chief: Fire at former bowling alley in Burton deemed suspicious
Burton, Mich. (WNEM) - Several fire crews responded to a large fire at an old bowling alley in Burton on Friday, April 26. “My mind was like, how could this have happened,” a Villa Grande Estates resident said. A fiery wake up call for some residents in Burton -...
Goodrich’s mystery destination prom gives students a memorable night
GOODRICH, MI -- The glitz, glamour, and once in a lifetime memories for Goodrich High School students kicked off in their home auditorium with a red carpet walk under the theme of “Enchanted Garden”. Parents, family, and friends packed the seats to watch all 310 students strut their...
Flint’s Toxic Water Poisoned Mental Health, Too
This post was originally published on Word In Black. It’s been a decade since Joyce Ellis McNeal learned the water coming from the taps in her Flint, Michigan, home was, in her words, “poisoned.” The anger and trauma in her voice is still very much present. In...
Michigan's U.S. Senate campaign moves into new phase
The race for U.S. Senate in Michigan included a stop in Flint this week for one candidate. The recent observance of the tenth anniversary of the start of the Flint water crisis drew some Senate candidates to the Vehicle City. Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Hill Harper marched with protesters Thursday....
Families pack local church to share experiences, honor those affected in Flint Water Crisis
FLINT, Mich. (WNEM) - The Flint community continues to commemorate the water crisis 10 years later. Friday, families packed Flint’s People’s Church to share their experiences and honor those affected by the tainted water. Claudia Perkins, member of the Democracy Defense League, says the group is using events...
High schools across four counties attend Blue Water Building Trades Fair
More than 1,000 students were present at Goodells County Park for the annual Blue Water Building Trades Fair Wednesday. This was the third year that Macomb/St. Clair County MiWorks has facilitated the fair, with students from across St. Clair, Macomb, Lapeer and Sanilac counties in attendance. MiWorks Youth Program Coordinator Cristine Robson said the purpose of the fair is to provide career exploration opportunities for students in rural areas.
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