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Suspect charged in first Flint homicide of 2023 sentenced to prison
FLINT, MI – A Flint man was sentenced to prison time after pleading guilty to the city’s first homicide of 2023. Ryan Lamar Cooper, 32, will serve at least seven years and two months to a maximum of 30 years in prison after pleading guilty to manslaughter. He has been in jail for more than 1,500 days.
18-year-old facing charges in Mt. Morris Township shooting that left teen dead
MT. MORRIS TOWNSHIP, MI – A teenager is facing an attempted murder charge and two weapons charges for his alleged involvement in a June 25 shooting in Mt. Morris Township. Cordell Warwick Allen, 18, was arraigned by Genesee County District Court Judge Jennifer Manley this week on single counts of assault with intent to murder, felony firearm and carrying a concealed weapon.
Farmington Hills driver faces charges in crash that killed motorcyclist
OXFORD TOWNSHIP, Mich. – A 54-year-old man from Farmington Hills has been charged in a May crash that killed a motorcyclist from Orion Township. Background: Motorcyclist killed when car turns out in front of him at Oakland County intersection. Adnan Ali Eltobji was charged Friday, July 26, with a...
Skilla Baby, Sada Baby, Dayton Family to perform at Antidote Fest in Flint
FLINT, MI - The Antidote Studio is bringing back The Antidote Fest, a premier hip-hop festival that showcases Michigan’s dynamic music scene. Set to energize the Flint area, the festival will take place from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, July 27, at Brush Park, located at 120 E. First St.
Woah, Get a Load of Flint’s Most Expensive Home For Sale
While Flint, Michigan, is rich with history and does have some beautiful homes in certain areas, we don't see them for sale very often. Take this new build, for example, which recently hit the market for $950,000. Not only is this one of the most beautiful new homes in Flint,...
City, St. John Street group aim to keep memory of north Flint neighborhood alive
FLINT, MI -- Decades after the St. John Street neighborhood was torn apart to make way for the construction of I-475 in Flint, the city and those who remember the thriving and racially diverse community celebrated plans to create a memorial park to preserve that piece of the history. Flint...
Drink Up – Popular Flint Bar Closing After 22 Years
A beloved downtown Flint bar will be closing after 22 years in Genesee County. The Loft on Saginaw Street will officially close on New Year's Day, January 1, 2025. Owner Rodney Ott announced the closure through social media. I love the fact that Ott wants to make the rest of...
More than $2M dollar investment to create new park in historical St. John Street area
FLINT, Mich. - In the early 1970s, the City of Flint says that a thriving, racially diverse, self-sustaining neighborhood was demolished to make way for the construction of I-475. The St. John Street Historical Committee continues to make strides in effort to make the community have a comeback, and soon,...
Gratiot Avenue resurfacing project to begin in Casco Township
A portion of Gratiot Avenue in Casco Township will be reduced to one lane of traffic starting Monday for a resurfacing project. Construction is expected to be underway for 30 days on Gratiot Avenue from County Line Road to Division Road, on the border of Richmond. Work includes asphalt pavement removal, cold milling, concrete rubblizing, new aggregate base and repaving roadway with asphalt.
$2M given to build memorial park in historic Flint neighborhood
FLINT, Mich. (WNEM) - Money is coming to build the St. John Street Neighborhood Memorial Park, commemorating the neighborhood that was demolished decades ago to clear the way for I-475. TV5 spoke with James Wardlow, the president of the St. John Street Historical Committee, and he said he’s been waiting...
Former U.S. Rep. Gabby Giffords to visit Michigan as part of Harris campaign
(CBS DETROIT) — Former Arizona Rep. Gabby Giffords will visit Michigan this weekend as part of Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign trail.Giffords' husband, Sen. Mark Kelly, is one of the top contenders as Harris' running mate in the 2024 presidential election. Giffords was also a victim of a shooting during a campaign event with constituents in 2011.Officials said Giffords is scheduled to be in Rochester Hills on Sunday and Grand Rapids on Monday for the "Weekend of Action" events, which include canvass launches, phone banks, and text banks.Harris launched her presidential campaign after President Biden announced last weekend that he was dropping out of the race against former President Donald Trump. Shortly after withdrawing, Biden endorsed Harris for the Democratic nomination. Several other Democratic lawmakers, including Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, have since endorsed Harris.Additionally, Michigan Democratic delegates voted on Tuesday to endorse Harris ahead of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago next month.
This Little-Known Salt Cave In Michigan Will Melt All Your Worries And Stress Away
Tucked away in the serene town of Rochester Hills, Michigan, lies a hidden gem that promises to whisk away your worries and soothe your soul. The Salinair Salt Room Spa, a sanctuary of calm and relaxation, offers a unique escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life. With its...
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