Frankenmuth, MI

FLINT, Mich. (WNEM) - A Flint man has been sentenced to prison after he was found guilty by a jury for his involvement in a shooting that left a woman paralyzed, according to Genesee County Prosecutor David Leyton. Troy D-Duane Williams, 29, was convicted on 13 counts including five counts...

FLINT, MI – The father of a 29-year-old man who was killed by his roommate in July 2019 told a Genesee County judge Monday, 23, that his son’s murderer needed to spend the rest of his life behind bars. “This is the craziest thing I think can happen...

NEW LOTHROP, MI -- The woman whose restaurant served steaks and cinnamon rolls that drew customers from all around Michigan to this tiny Shiawassee County village has died at 85. Grace Berdina Yott died Sunday, May 22, according to an obituary published by McGeehan Funeral Homes New Lothrop Chapel. Born...

FLINT, Mich. (WNEM) - A man who was found guilty in the murder of one of his family members was sentenced to life in prison. On April 22, a jury found Brett Michael Andres guilty of first-degree premeditated murder. Andres, 37, was convicted of killing his 29-year-old stepbrother, Kip Brian...

LANSING, MI – A Flint man who has served more than 27 years in a Michigan prison for beating and slashing the throat of 68-year-old William Foote in 1995 says he is no longer the man he was when he committed the heinous crime. Speaking to a member of...

The federal government plans to invest billions of dollars into fixing Michigan’s aging water infrastructure, while at the same time the cost of water rates for Michigan residents continues to rise. The impact of having access to affordable, clean drinking water is especially felt in communities of color across the state like Flint, Bentor Harbor and Detroit.

FLINT, Mich.- Just after the House of Esther was considered condemned by the City of Flint, a second non-profit is finding it's self in the same boat. This non profit says they are in a different situation than the House of Esther because they were operating out of the building at one point.

SAGINAW, Mich. (WNEM) - Head down to Morley Plaza this summer for the 2022 Friday Night Live summer concert series!. Starting July 15 and running through August 19 enjoy free Live entertainment, food vendors, and loads of fun children’s activities. Every Friday from 5:30 to 9 p.m. at Morley Plaza. Sponsored by Team One Credit Union, Covenant HealthCare, and WNEM TV5. Friday Night Live is also supported by a grant from Michigan Arts and Culture Council.

(Reuters) - The U.S. Senate on Tuesday voted to promote U.S. District Judge Stephanie Dawkins Davis to be a federal appeals court judge and become only the second Black woman to serve on the 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. The 49-43 vote to elevate the Flint, Michigan-based judge to...

SAGINAW, MI — Saginaw leaders could expand the number of municipal employees receiving federal stimulus-funded hazard pay as well as double the dollar amount for some city workers already set to earn the extra money. But not everyone may be on board with the idea, which would further deplete...

FLINT, MI -- Aaron Gulyas has fulfilled his childhood dream of competing on “Jeopardy,” the legendary television quiz show. The Mott Community College instructor’s episode will air on Friday, May 27. It can be viewed in Flint at 7 p.m. on WNEM-TV, Channel 5. Gulyas is a...

Flint, MI– The Flint City Council is proposing a change to the way that American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding can be spent, after learning Flint Mayor Sheldon Neeley’s administration spent just under $75,000 of it without their approval. During a May 12, 2022, budget hearing, the council...

If you've been wondering when in the heck that Dort Highway Extension project in Grand Blanc Township would be finally complete, I'm here to tell you...real soon. According to ABC12, the Genesee County Road Commission said that they hope to have the Dort Highway Extension in Grand Blanc Township open to traffic by mid-July.

Midland High and Freeland's softball teams have plenty in common. Both were relatively young and inexperienced last year and have come a long way since then, and both have 20 or more wins under their belts. And, oh yeah, they both can hit the heck out of the ball. Perhaps fittingly, the Chemics and Falcons split an offense-laden, back-and-forth twinbill at Northwood University on Tuesday, with Midland winning the opener 8-4 and Freeland taking the nightcap 11-10.

The search is on for a man believed to have robbed multiple banks in Southeast Michigan, including a PNC Bank in Monroe on Tuesday afternoon.

SAGINAW TWP., Mich. (WNEM) - On a warm spring night, mowing the lawn and playing outside is extra sweet for the Garchow family. These moments are something they couldn’t have imagined weeks ago. “I am more at peace than I have been in probably two months,” Sarah Garchow said....

SAGINAW, MI-- The Saginaw Police Department honored officers who lost their lives and those continuing to thrive with the department today. In total, twelve different designations of recognition were given out, including Support Services Employee of the Year, Officer of the Year, several Meritorious Unit Commendations, and the Courageous Service Medal.

SAGINAW, Mich. (WNEM) - A brand-new state-of-the-art emergency trauma center expansion opened its doors in mid-Michigan on Tuesday. Ascension St. Mary’s in Saginaw held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to officially recognize the $18 million expansion. “Over the years, we’ve been promised over and over that this was coming. And when...

SAGINAW, MI — Recreational water park enthusiasts can rejoice in news that Saginaw officials will open the city’s splash park this week. But they might want to make sure to take care of any urges to use a toilet before venturing there. While the splash pad at Frank...

SAGINAW, Mich. (WNEM) - A local police department is recognizing some of its own and handing out awards to many officers for their conduct in the field. “We recognize a few officers today. But all of our officers do a great job. I’m extremely proud of all of them for all their efforts they do on a daily basis, helping and serving the citizens of Saginaw,” Saginaw Police Chief Robert Ruth said.