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Authorities searching for 6-year-old in Flint River for fifth day
FLINT, Mich. (WJRT) - Dozens of search crews from across Michigan were back in the Flint River on Thursday for the fifth day of looking for a 6-year-old girl who drowned Sunday. The girl, who family and friends identified as Tahj Evans, was playing with her siblings along the Flint...
Thetford Township mobile home park operating without a license
THETFORD TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WJRT)- A Genesee County community wants action and answers, claiming they've dealt with poor conditions for too long. ABC12 has learned the owners of the North Morris Estates Mobile Home Park in Thetford Township are operating without a license and are under investigation by the Michigan State Police.
Mount Morris teen who confessed to setting 40 fires gets nonpublic sentence
SAGINAW, MI — A Mount Morris teen with a penchant for setting abandoned motels on fire has received a nonpublic sentence. Andrew J. Shank, 19, on Wednesday, May 1, appeared before Saginaw County Circuit Judge Andre R. Borrello for sentencing, having pleaded guilty in March to third-degree arson. The felony is punishable by up to 10 years in prison and a fine of $20,000 or three times the value of what was damaged.
Burnt clothes, hurt feelings: What police say was behind alleged Sunridge Apartments arson
FLINT TWP., MI – A fire at Sunridge Apartments that destroyed two of the complex’s buildings and severely damaged another started when a woman – angry at her boyfriend who she believed had stolen $50 from her – lit a bag of his clothes on fire with a Black & Mild cigar, according to police records.
10 most expensive homes sold in Saginaw County, April 22-28
A house in Frankenmuth that sold for $305,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Saginaw County in the past week. In total, 49 residential real estate sales were recorded in the county during the past week, with an average price of $122,219. The average price per square foot was $67.
State leaders tour I-475 rebuilding project in Flint
FLINT, Mich. (WJRT) - Sounds of construction and progress on northbound I-475 filled the air Thursday. The Michigan Department of Transportation is in the beginning stages of a multi-year project to rebuild the freeway between Carpenter and Bristol roads in Flint and Burton. Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist II visited the site Thursday.
Corunna Road closed at I-75 after U-Haul vs. car crash
FLINT TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WJRT) - Corunna Road was closed at the I-75 interchange in Flint Township after a car and a U-Haul van collided. The crash was reported around 8:05 a.m. on Corunna Road near the entrance ramp to southbound I-75. Flint Township police and fire crews closed both directions of Corunna Road over I-75 while they investigated and cleared the scene.
Hit-and-run suspect inspected vehicle for damage before driving away, witness told police
FLINT TWP., MI – Moments after police say a Burton man fatally struck a pedestrian walking in busy roadway, the man exited the black Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk he was driving to inspect any damage on it. Then he drove away, leaving the woman’s body lying in the roadway behind...
Suspect in Vassar homicide not guilty by reason of insanity
CARO, MI — Last spring, a man was found shot to death inside a family cottage in Vassar Township. Nearby lay the carcass of his cat, also dead from gunfire. Police quickly arrested a suspect in the killing, who recently was found not to be criminally responsible for the homicide due to his psychological state.
Flint residents could receive up to $15,000 for home repairs
Flint, MI— Eligible Flint residents could receive up to $15,000 for home repairs or modifications to make their home more accessible under a program provided by Metro Community Development and the Federal Home Loan Bank System. The Neighborhood Impact Program (NIP) provides up to $15,000 in grant assistance to...
Friday, May 3, 2024: 5 things you need to know
MID-MICHIGAN (WNEM) - Happy morning to you, we made it to Friday! If you are up with us this morning, here are five stories to know for the day ahead. Enjoy your weekend!. 1. Police have revealed the identity of the little girl who disappeared in the Flint River on Sunday. Police said Tahj Evans disappeared near Sunset Drive and Bradley Avenue. Family and friends are planning a balloon release for Tahj today at 5 p.m. at the field at 1926 Court Street. Divers and searchers will be set in the City of Flushing this morning to continue their search.
Flint ambulance service returning after 20 years
FLINT, Mich. (WNEM) - For the first time in 20 years the city of Flint is bringing back a dedicated ambulance service for its residents. Flint’s fire chief said many times in a medical emergency, there are no ambulances available in Flint and when the county is in what they call a “crisis situation,” it means there’s no ambulances available in Genesee County at all.
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...
15 occupied units destroyed during Sunridge Apartment fire
FLINT TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WJRT) - A week after the fire at Sunridge Apartments, the management company has put up fencing and barricaded the doors. At one point, 15 single-dwelling units were occupied. They've all been displaced. "I mean, it's total devastation for the people that experienced the fire, and they...
Focusing on fatherhood in Flint: ‘InvolvedDad’ celebrates new facility
FLINT, Mich. (WNEM) - A non-profit organization with an impactful mission took the next step by celebrating the grand opening of its new facility Thursday, May 2. InvolvedDad is the name of the organization empowering men to be engaged fathers by providing training, coaching peer support, and subsequently strengthening families in the process.
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