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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!
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...
Snyder aide files intent to sue over “malicious” Flint prosecution
One of the chief targets of Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel’s failed Flint water prosecutions has filed a notice that he intends to sue. Richard Baird was a senior advisor to then-Governor Rick Snyder and led the state’s response to the Flint water crisis. Baird’s attorney filed a required notice this week with the Michigan Court of Claims that he intends to seek damages of $2.8 million dollars or more for malicious prosecution, abuse of process and intentional infliction of emotional distress. The letter specifically names Nessel and former Chief Deputy Attorney General Fadwa Hammoud as well as the state of Michigan.
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...
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....
Tuesday, April 30, 2024: 5 things you need to know
MID-MICHIGAN (WNEM) - Good morning and welcome to a Tuesday morning! If you’re settling into this new week with us, check out these five stories to know before the day begins. 1. The search for an 8-year-old girl in the Flint River is now a recovery mission. The search...
City of Flint receives new excavator and dump truck
FLINT, Mich.— The City of Flint's Blight Division has added new equipment to their department. The City of Flint has added a new excavator and new dump truck. This addition will increase their capacity for cleaning up bigger messes in Flint. These new machines will tackle illegal dumping, demolition,...
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