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Police release name of 20-year-old woman shot, killed at Flint gas station
FLINT, MI – Police have released the name of the 20-year-old woman who was shot and killed at a Flint gas station early Sunday morning. Isis Destine Walker died at a local hospital after being taken for treatment after being shot while at the Marathon gas station at 7022 N. Saginaw St. early May 26.
Child, 11, drowns at Michigan recreation area beach
HOLLY, Mich. (CBS DETROIT) - An 11-year-old boy has died after drowning at the Holly Recreation Area beach over the weekend.Michigan State Police says an investigation revealed that at about 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, the child was on a flotation device about 10 feet from the shore when he went underwater. Another boy who was playing with the 11-year-old was on the shore when he saw the child calling for help before going back underwater.MSP says the other boy yelled for help, prompting people at the beach to search the water.The Oakland County Marine Services responded to the beach and began their search. The 11-year-old was found at about 7:25 p.m., and first responders performed CPR. The child was taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead.MSP says no lifeguards were assigned to that beach.An investigation is ongoing.
OK, who stole the doughnuts? Police are suspects in Crime Stoppers fundraiser
GENESEE COUNTY, MI – Who stole the doughnuts from a school safety meeting at Flint Powers? Next month, you can help find out – and raise money for a good cause. The Crime Stoppers of Flint and Genesee County “WhoDonut” fundraiser takes place from 5-8:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 13, at Powers Catholic High School, 1505 W. Court St. in Flint. Money goes toward Crime Stoppers in its effort to provide anonymous tipster services for people in the Genesee County area.
Genesee County spends Memorial Day honoring those who gave the ultimate sacrifice
GENESEE COUNTY, Mich. - Memorial Day is a day of reflection and remembrance of those who died while serving in the U.S. military. Throughout mid-Michigan, service members, their families, and the community gathered at ceremonies, parades and more on Monday, honoring those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for freedom. In...
People honors their beloved veterans at Great Lakes National Cemetery
People honor veterans on Memorial Day at Great Lakes National Cemetery. Kevin Love and his wife, Debbie Love, visit the site of Love’s father, Alexander M. Love, U.S. Navy, during Memorial Day at Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly on Monday, May 27, 2024. Alexander M. Love passed away on June 4, 2020.Get Photo.
Survivor of wrong-way I-75 crash pleads for no drunk driving
GENESEE COUNTY, Mich. (WJRT) - As the roads become busy ahead of Memorial Day, a Genesee County family is remembering a terrible loss suffered this time last year. The family’s life was changed forever, when a then 43-year-old Flint Township man got on I-75 heading south in the northbound lanes with no headlights on.
See homes sold in the the Flint area, May 20 to May 26
The following is a listing of all home transfers in the the Flint area reported from May 20 to May 26. There were 34 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,363-square-foot home on Hidden Cove Court in Grand Blanc that sold for $281,500.
Memorial dedicated to veterans in Fenton’s Freedom Park
FENTON, Mich. (WNEM) – Communities across mid-Michigan are marking this Memorial Day by reflecting and remembering our fallen heroes, including in Fenton where a new space was just dedicated. The Veteran’s Memorial at Freedom Park has been in the works for nearly a decade. The memorial is a...
MSP investigating after Flint woman found dead in car
WAYNE CO., Mich. (WNEM) - Michigan State Police (MSP) is investigating the death of a Flint woman who was found dead in a car on an exit ramp in Wayne County. The Detroit Regional Communication Center was notified by Van Buren Police they located a Honda Civic on the westbound I-94 exit ramp to Haggerty Road on Friday, May 24, at 2:35 a.m.
Great Lakes National Cemetery hosts annual Memorial Day ceremony
HOLLY, Mich. (CBS DETROIT) - The Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly held its 19th annual Memorial Day ceremony on Sunday to honor those who lost their lives fighting for our freedom.Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial start of summer family fun, but those who visit the Great Lakes National Cemetery around this time each year are reconnecting with family members who gave their lives for the rest of us.Thousands of flags placed at the headstones of American soldiers at the Great Lakes National Cemetery signify the freedom we all enjoy today at the cost of their sacrifice.While hundreds listened to...
Macomb County Sheriff's Marine Division shares water safety tips
We have seen two drownings in southeast Michigan this Memorial Day weekend. On Saturday a child drowned at the Holly Recreation Area. Also at Galloway Lake in Auburn Hills, a 28-year-old drowned.
Back to the Bricks remembers creator of 2023 feature car
GENESEE COUNTY, Mich. (WJRT) - A Richfield Township car enthusiast and double amputee is being remembered a year after his 1953 Chevrolet Bellaire served as the feature for Back to the Bricks. Michael Neeley died May 16 at age 78. He stepped on a landmine and lost both of his...
HS Baseball - Sturgess' home run sparks Powers comeback against Goodrich
GRAND BLANC, Mich. (WJRT) - Powers Catholic's senior outfielder and left-handed pitcher Isaac Sturgess hit a three-run home run in the fifth inning to help spark the Chargers comeback 6-5 win over Goodrich in the Greater Flint Baseball Tournament. The win is Powers Catholic's 30th of the season. The Chargers...
Neighbor hopes for justice after teens found in woods charged with murder
GENESEE COUNTY, Mich. (WJRT) - The two teen defendants charged with killing their roommate had their probable cause conference Thursday. Teens accused of killing 44-year-old roommate on Flint's north side. 19-year-old Jacob Blain, and 18 year-old Willow Reynolds according to police, admitted to killing Adam Reynolds in previous statements. The...
Hard work, performance makes Flint native permanent Genesee County health officer
GENESEE COUNTY, MI -- Michelle Estell had six months to make an impression on members of the Genesee County Board of Commissioners. Judging by their words and actions, they liked what they saw from the Flint native. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link...
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