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MSP: Flint man throws bottle at car during road rage incident
PLYMOUTH TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WNEM) - Michigan State Police are investigating an alleged road rage incident that happened on southbound I-275. On Wednesday, May 1 at 6:40 a.m., the Detroit Regional Communication Center received a call from Plymouth Township Police about a possible freeway shooting involving two people. MSP said the...
Police identify man killed inside Saginaw market
SAGINAW, Mich. (WNEM) - The Saginaw Police Department has identified the man found dead inside the K and D Market on the city’s east side. Officers responded to the market, located at 2716 S. Jefferson, shortly after 1 a.m. on Monday, April 29 for reports of smoke coming from the building.
Thursday starts dry, rain returns tomorrow night
SAGINAW, Mich. (WNEM) - After some early morning rain showers, or at the very least cloudy skies, things have cleared up beautifully this afternoon and evening!. Temperatures have taken a 10 to 20 degree jump this afternoon and many have managed to climb back into the 70s for high temperatures. The only hiccup? Some gusty winds that have been around at times today with gusts near 30 miles per hour. If that’s all we’ve had to worry about however, it’s been a good day!
Charges being considered in death of MSP Trooper killed in line-of-duty
SAGINAW, Mich. (WNEM) - The Saginaw County Prosecutor’s Office is considering charges in the death of a Michigan State Police Trooper. Trooper Joel Popp died on Jan. 24 when he was hit during a traffic stop on I-75 in Birch Run. Popp leaves behind a wife and young daughter....
‘Age in Place:’ Program assists Flint-area seniors in receiving necessary home care
Flint Township, MI — With her black cat Ambrosia rolling around on the floor next to her, 61-year-old Laura Ward, bound to a wheelchair by Multiple Sclerosis (MS), howled with laughter as she cracked jokes with her caregiver Amie Wilson. “There’s a lot of people a lot worse off...
Wednesday, May 1, 2024: 5 things you need to know
MID-MICHIGAN (WNEM) - We can’t believe it’s already May! April flew by. If you’re up with us, good morning to you! We’ve gathered five stories we think you should know before the day begins. 1. Efforts to recover an eight-year-old girl in the Flint River enters...
‘Do your part:’ Genesee County Sheriff calls on residents to play role in stopping animal abuse
FLINT, MI – Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson has a message for all area residents when it comes to stopping animal abuse in the county. “Do your part,” he said Sunday evening in a video posted to Facebook. If you purchase a product or register for an account...
Nexteer using 25-acre solar farm to power plant
BUENA VISTA TWP., Mich. (WNEM) – Nexteer Automotive is using solar power to help keep the lights on at its plant in Buena Vista Township. “Time will tell. We just want to make sure that it continues to produce,” said Steve Baird, the general manager with Nexteer. The...
Here are the five mid-Michigan school funding proposals on May 7 ballot
GENESEE COUNTY, MI – More than $60 million in school improvement bonds and two sinking fund millage renewals are on the ballot in Genesee, Saginaw and Bay Counties in May. In Genesee County, Flushing Community Schools and Clio Area Schools will ask voters to approve bond proposals for upgrades in the districts during the Tuesday, May 7, election.
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