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Crews continue search for girl in Flint River; boy drowns Saturday
FLINT, Mich. (WJRT) - Emergency crews are calling their search for a child that fell into the Flint River in Genesee County over the weekend a "recovery mission." It was one of two separate drownings in the river over the weekend. Rescue workers have been searching since about 4 p.m....
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.
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...
Game on: Flushing business unleashes arcade spot with dozens of retro, modern titles
FLUSHING, MI -- Genesee County has just leveled up its entertainment scene with the grand opening of a new arcade featuring a whopping collection of over 30 classic and modern games. From the raucous streets of Springfield to the intense racetracks of “Final Lap,” these timeless classics stand as monuments...
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.
Cellphone, surveillance video sought as MSP investigates deputy’s fatal shooting of suspect
SHIAWASSEE COUNTY, MI – Michigan State Police authorities are still investigating a local sheriff’s deputy’s shooting of a felony suspect while assisting with a traffic stop in Durand. Daniel Silver, 43, of Corunna, was shot and killed by a Shiawassee County Sheriff’s deputy on April 13 after...
Monday, April 29, 2024: 5 things you need to know
SAGINAW, Mich. (WNEM) - Good morning mid-Michigan and happy Monday! Hope you had a spectacular weekend. If you’re up with us, here are five stories to know to start your day. 1. Several county dive teams are looking for an eight-year-old in the Flint River near McLaren Hospital. It...
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,...
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.
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...
New Byron Area Schools superintendent sees potential in small district
BYRON, MI – Coming from a 25-year career at Bendle Community Schools, new Byron Area Schools Superintendent Brandon Chapman sees the potential of small school districts and their impact on the community. Chapman, who will start July 1, was recently selected by the Byron Area Schools Board of Education...
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....
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