Flint first responders to face off in Battle of the Badges charity game

FLINT, Mich. (WNEM) - Flint’s police and fire departments will take the field Saturday for a flag football game benefiting the Voices for Children Advocacy Center. The Battle of the Badges game begins at noon at the Haskell Community Center. The event will also feature a resource fair with community services and local nonprofits.

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.

$6.9 million contract approved for Medical Diamond project

SAGINAW, Mich. (WNEM) - Additional funds have been approved by the Saginaw City Council for infrastructure work on the Medical Diamond project. Monday, the city council approved a $6.9 million contract with American Excavating of Saginaw. The project will include more than a half-mile of road reconstruction from Meredith Street...

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...

Flint congregation gathers at court for St. Mark Baptist arson hearing

FLINT, Mich. (WJRT) - A federal judge denied a request to release Billy Chambers, the man charged with burning St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church, from detention as he waits for his trial. United States District Judge Frances Kay Behm denied the request during a motion hearing Tuesday afternoon in the...

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.

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...

Food drive in Burton for Thanksgiving, Christmas

Coaches of Michigan Raptors, Flint’s new pro arena football team, speak about season

GENESEE COUNTY, Mich. - The Michigan Raptors held a preview for the 2027 season on Tuesday. The arena football organization is set to have its home field at the Dort Financial Center. Two more tryouts are slated to continue to build the roster. The season is set to kick-off in...

Frankenmuth and Valley Lutheran both earn wins in the regional semifinal round

CLIO, Mich. (WNEM) - We’re into the regional semifinal round for girls volleyball in the state of Michigan. This afternoon, several of our local squads met up on the hardwood. Valley Lutheran rallied from down two sets to defeat Cass City, 3-2. Frankenmuth defeats Alma, 3-0. See highlights from...

Three Michigan veterans receive free vehicles in honor of their service

Three Michigan veterans received free vehicles in Grand Blanc through Progressive’s “Keys to Progress” program, with one recipient, Air Force veteran Kaylon Pendleton, saying the gift will help support his post-service mission training service animals and providing security detection services.

Veterans recognized with new cars at Flint Elk Lodge

DAVISON TWP, Mich. — On the eve of Veterans Day, three veterans are receiving a gift of appreciation. Elks Lodge, in partnership with Progressive Insurance and several other organizations, hosted this year's "Keys to Progress." This celebration at Flint's Elk Lodge in Grand Blanc shows no shortage of support...

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.

FOWARD FOCUS: New Paths distributed 25,000 naloxone kits across Genesee County last year

A simple stop at Hurley Medical Center could mean the difference between life and death for someone overdosing in Genesee County, as local outreach workers work to keep naloxone within reach and connect people to treatment and support. New Paths, based in Flint, says it delivered 25,000 naloxone kits to...

Michigan’s Unexpected Claim to Fame: Lint Rollers

If you have a dog or cat, it is nearly impossible not to have 86% of the things you own covered in hair. Couches show where pets like to sit most, and your clothes are always covered in stray hairs. But thankfully, pet owners have a secret weapon to stop hair from taking over their lives: lint rollers.

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...

Rootless Coffee in Grand Blanc to Debut Coffee Shop Addition Next Year

A company is upgrading from local pop-ups to a full-service cafe. Rootless Coffee out of Grand Blanc is making plans for a new coffee shop in the city. Their roastery is currently at 8240 Embury Road Suite K, and the shop looks to be under construction at the same location. An opening date has not yet been announced.

Michigan Agritourism Celebrates 20 Years of Bringing Farms, Communities and Visitors Together

Michigan’s agritourism community gathered last week in Frankenmuth to celebrate 20 years of the Michigan Agritourism Association marking two decades of growth, collaboration and advocacy for an industry that connects Michigan farms with the communities and visitors they serve. Hosted at the Bavarian Inn Lodge in Frankenmuth with the...

Flint & Genesee Group Celebrates 4-Year Streak in Detroit Free Press’ Top Workplaces Program

(FLINT, Mich., Nov. 6, 2026) For the fourth consecutive year, the Flint & Genesee Group has earned a Top Workplaces honor from the Detroit Free Press Top Workplaces program. It is one of 203 companies on this year’s list. “This recognition reflects the Flint & Genesee Group’s commitment to...