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Michigan’s first all-female honor flight departs from Flint
FLINT, Mich. (WNEM) - Michigan’s first honor flight just for women veterans took flight at Flint Bishop International Airport on Tuesday, June 11. Tuesday morning, 75 veterans took off from Flint’s Bishop International Airport for the trip of a lifetime. It’s the second honor flight hosted by Bishop, but this was the first all-female flight.
Double Up Food Bucks Program doubles fresh produce for Michigan families
FLINT, Mich.—A non-profit initiative called Double Up Food Bucks is doubling the amount of fresh fruits and vegetables for families using Bridge Cards across Michigan. The program, initiated by the Fair Food Network, matches dollar-for-dollar the purchase of Michigan-grown produce, up to $20 a day. Currently, there are over...
There was a ‘baby parade’ in Flint with ... so many babies. Here’s the video.
FLINT, MI – Babies. Babies. With a mission to raise awareness for the first-of-its-kind cash prescription program for Flint mothers, Rx Kids hosted an inaugural baby parade on Tuesday, June 11 in the Flint Cultural Center. The event was modeled after baby parades that took place in the United...
Zehnder’s Restaurant evacuated after gas line struck nearby
FRANKENMUTH, Mich. (WNEM) - Zehnder’s of Frankenmuth announced Zehnder’s Restaurant closed while a gas leak was being investigated. Zehnder’s posted the announcement on Facebook at about 5:20 p.m. on Wednesday, June 12. The Frankenmuth Fire Department said at about 4:50 p.m., a contractor struck a gas line...
Food Castle Owner to Donate Lottery Commission to Local Charities, Food Pantries
The $842 million Powerball jackpot won by a Mid-Michigan group calling itself the "Breakfast Club" will also benefit local charities and food pantries. That's because the owner of Grand Blanc's Food Castle, where the winning New Year's Day ticket was sold, plans to donate his entire $50,000 commission from the Michigan Lottery.
FRYE music camp returns to Flint next month
FLINT, MI — Kids interested in learning the music industry may their wish fulfilled in Flint next month. Flint Rocks Youth Empowerment, or FRYE — formerly known as Girls Rock Flint — will host its annual music camp from Monday to Friday, July 22-26. If you purchase...
HVAC expert shares tips to keep your air conditioner running
BURTON, Mich. (WJRT) - With temperatures on the rise, you may want to check on your air conditioner. Jeff Lane at Optimal Heating and Cooling says this is the busiest time of year for them. "Usually the first week of hot weather, you get anything in succession of two to...
The Spring Awakening is now showing at the Flint Repertory Theatre
FLINT, Mich.—The trail-blazing rock musical celebrates youth rebellion. The Spring Awakening will be at the Flint Repertory Theatre until Sunday, June 23. The musical explores the journey from adolescence to adulthood for late 19th-century German students. The show also investigates the topics of morality, sexuality, and rock & roll.
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