Ubly faces New Lothrop in Week 12 playoff showdown

Ubly visits New Lothrop in a Week 12 playoff game as the Bearcats seek a regional title against the high-scoring Hornets.

Kyle Kuzma Foundation Hosting A Free Thanksgiving Dinner In Flint

700 warm to-go meals, one per person, at the Flint Farmers Market Monday Nov 23, 1 to 4 PM. Turkey, mac and cheese, dressing, the works. No registration needed.

Buck Pole Events In Marion Township & Fowlerville

Firearm deer season opens this Sunday and there are two local buck poles for area hunters to take advantage of. The Buck Pole at the Marion Township Hall at 2877 West Coon Lake Road commemorates the opening day of hunting season and runs from 4 to 8pm this Sunday. Hunters can come weigh their deer, swap stories with other hunters, and win prizes. Free refreshments will be provided and no pre-registration is required. The cost is $10 per deer.

Nominate a Local Family for Banana 101.5’s Holiday Break-In

If you know a Genesee County family that could use a little help this Christmas, tell us their story. We’ll keep it between us so the surprise stays a surprise.

Food drive in Burton for Thanksgiving, Christmas

9 Genesee Township firefighters graduate as certified EMTs

GENESEE COUNTY, MIch. (WJRT) - Last Friday, nine Genesee Township firefighters graduated from an Emergency Medical Technician program, marking the first class to complete training through a partnership between the Genesee Township Fire Department, American Training Institute and Patriot Ambulance Service. The graduates completed 195 hours of classroom and laboratory...

World Café To Shape Livingston County's 10-Year Prosperity Vision

The Howell Area Chamber of Commerce is inviting entrepreneurs, business leaders, and community partners to help shape a shared vision for Livingston County’s prosperity during a World Café event. Hosted through the Chamber’s Entrepreneurship Forum, the gathering on Tuesday, December 1st will center on one question: For us...

Livingston Co. IT Department Recognized for Pet Reunification App

Livingston County’s Information Technology Department is being recognized for it's new Pet Reunification application to report a lost or found animal. It earned the "Citizen Impact Project of the Year" award from Mi-GIMIS -- the state chapter of a professional IT association of worldwide government IT leaders. "The award...

WNEM Afternoon Extra: Flint mayoral transition plans

SAGINAW, Mich. (WNEM) - Flint Mayor Sheldon Neeley is laying out his plans for a smooth transition as Mayor-Elect Tonya Burns prepares to take office. Plus, Tuesday marks 51 years since the sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald. And Michigan prison officers uncovered a major contraband stash, renewing a push to jam cellphones behind bars.

Flint celebrates more than four decades of music history as Pete “Fat Cat” Flanders receives prestigious city honor

Flint, Michigan – Flint’s musical history lives on the airwaves and in the record bins Pete “Fat Cat” Flanders still keeps stocked. For more than four decades, the East Side native has helped connect his hometown with the music and personalities that shaped its listening habits.

St. Clair County homes could qualify for no-cost energy upgrades

Blue Water Community Action is accepting applications from St. Clair County and Flint residents for a program that could provide qualifying households with no-cost improvements aimed at making homes more energy efficient. The Weatherization Assistance Program can help eligible households reduce energy waste, improve home comfort and lower heating and cooling costs, according to a community announcement. Available services may include attic, wall or crawlspace insulation, air sealing to reduce drafts, heating system evaluations and eligible improvements, ventilation work and home safety improvements. Both homeowners and renters may qualify. Landlord authorization is required for rental properties. The program is not intended for emergency home repairs. Services depend on eligibility, available funding, a home assessment and scheduling. How to apply for weatherization assistance Residents interested in the program are asked to complete and print the Weatherization Application Packet, then mail or drop off the completed application at the address listed at the top of the application. All signatures must be handwritten on the printed application. Electronic signatures will not be accepted. Applicants also can contact Blue Water Community Action's Weatherization Department at 810-982-8541 or weatherization@bwcaa.org, or visit bwcaa.org . More: How much did President Trump's visit cost Port Huron? Weatherization program

Flint residents reminded to bag yard waste as leaf clean up begins

FLINT, Mich. (WNEM) - Leaf clean-up has started in the city of Flint. Residents must bag the leaves from their yards and place them at the curb for collection on their scheduled waste service day. The city has shared a reminder that leaves should never be raked or blown into...

Free Thanksgiving Meals, Turkeys, and Food Baskets Offered Across Metro Detroit Counties

Local groups in Washtenaw, Wayne, Genesee, and Macomb counties will give away free Thanksgiving meals, turkeys, and food baskets in November, according to the University of Michigan Human Resources. Some programs ask people to sign up first. Others serve whoever shows up first. In Wayne County, the Eastside Turkey Giveaway...

Ingham County residents speak out against data centers

Community push back on data centers has been effective in halting two development plans in the Greater Lansing area.

Howell Twp Considers Ban on NDAs with Data Center Moratorium Set to Expire

Howell Township's planning commission is scheduled to hold a public hearing next week as it considers amending an ordinance regulating data centers and other high-impact land uses. Tuesday's meeting comes just days before the township's latest six-month moratorium on data centers expires on November 20. Earlier this week, trustees and...

Brighton considers altering setback rules for new chicken ordinance

Brighton councilmembers are split over whether to make changes to the municipality's chicken ordinance, just nine months after approving it. Brighton City Council approved an ordinance allowing residents to keep up to six chickens for personal use with a permit in February. Commercial uses, such as selling eggs, remain prohibited. Councilmember Susan Gardner wants officials to consider reducing the required setback from ten feet to five. She said accessory structures should have a common five-foot setback, so chicken coops can later be repurposed. "In the beginning, we do compare surrounding areas," Gardner said during a meeting Nov. 10. "We consider what has worked (well) in other communities — but then when you apply it to your own community, it gives an opportunity to get some feedback or maybe have a little bit of reflection on what’s working or maybe what could be changed.” Mayor Pro-Tem Jim Bohn opposed changing the ordinance, arguing the discussion was only coming up because one resident “created his own hardship” by putting up a chicken coop before chickens were permitted. Gardner said the discussion wasn't intended to appease anyone but to consider what's best for the community. She noted councilmembers have revisited and changed other

Flint church raising money after rooftop furnace parts stolen

FLINT, Mich. (WJRT) — A Flint church is working to make repairs and improve security after someone stole parts from rooftop heating equipment. Leaders at The Bridge on Corunna Road say someone got onto the roof Thursday night and removed components from one of the church's rooftop furnaces. The...

City of Flint and AFSCME Local 1799 Reach Contract Agreement

The City of Flint and AFSCME Local 1799, which represents the City’s supervisors, have reached a tentative contract agreement that has been overwhelmingly ratified by union members. The agreement now moves to the Flint City Council for final consideration and approval. The agreement reflects the work of both the...

Well of Hope, Catholic Charities host 18th annual Blessed to Be a Blessing Thanksgiving dinner

FLINT, Michigan — Well of Hope, led by President Chia C. Morgan, will host the 18th Annual Blessed to Be a Blessing Thanksgiving Dinner on Tuesday, November 24, from 4 to 6 p.m. at St. Michael’s Conference Center, 609 E. 5th Ave. Catholic Charities has partnered on the event since its fourth year.

North Flint Food Market celebrates one year anniversary

FLINT, Mich. — The North Flint Food Market on Clio Road is celebrating one year of operations and providing residents with a place to shop for healthy foods. The market is located in an area that was once known as a food desert. General Manager Marquise Powell said the...