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.

MI Bright Lights At Camp Dearborn Opens For Season Friday

MI Bright Lights returns this weekend to Camp Dearborn in Milford - bringing holiday magic and thousands of Christmas lights synchronized to music and special effects. There are two attractions: a drive-thru Christmas light spectacular, and a House Show. WHMI and others got a special sneak peek during MI Bright...

Okemos varsity girls golf team keeps winning and being in state title contention

OKEMOS, Mich. — A fourth-place finish at the Division 1 state finals would be an extraordinary end to a season for many high school girls golf teams, but for Okemos High School, it was just another year of meeting expectations. Sophomore Saisha Patil and junior Anika Srivastava led the team with standout performances, finishing second and fourth, respectively.

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...

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...

Flint's ARTWALK at the Buckham Gallery

African American Film Series begins 12th year in Flint

FLINT, Mich. (WJRT) — Community members gathered Thursday night for the start of the 12th annual African American Film Series at the Flint Institute of Arts. The series is organized by Communities First, Inc. in partnership with the Flint Institute of Arts and Meijer. Organizers say the goal is...

New interactive kiosk launches inside Flint City Hall lobby

FLINT, Mich. (WJRT) - The City of Flint has announced the installation of a new kiosk within City Hall Lobby. According to the city, the kiosk aims to help residents and visitors connect with city resources more conveniently. The new kiosk allows users to locate specific City Hall offices, browse...

Veterans feel seen and celebrated at Flint Township Veterans Day buffet

FLINT TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WJRT) - Veterans from across Mid-Michigan lined up at Golden Corral in Flint Township on Veterans Day for free meals and a chance to reconnect with fellow service members. Edward Poole, an Army veteran who served in Vietnam, said the love many veterans receive today is a...

MSU Football Victory Sparked Over 50 Nuisance Fires, Strained Emergency Services

The East Lansing Fire Department responded to 54 nuisance fires last weekend as Michigan State University football pulled off an upset victory in Ann Arbor over University of Michigan, local public safety leaders said during a news conference Friday. Ingham County’s 911 Central Dispatch saw a significant backlog as 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...

Tri-County Office on Aging offers free wellness and caregiver programs

LANSING, Mich. (News 10) - The Tri-County Office on Aging offers free wellness and caregiver programs for residents of Clinton, Eaton and Ingham counties. Among them is Diabetes PATH, a six-week program researched at Stanford University. A workshop began Nov. 10 at the Sam Corey Senior Center in Holt, and another is planned for January at the Delta Senior and Activity Center in Delta Township.

Clue brings board game mystery to life at FIM's Whiting Auditorium

FLINT, Mich.— A mansion, murder, and mystery is coming to life at the FIM Whiting Auditorium. Clue is a live-action, murder mystery comedy show based on the classic Hasbro board game, and the 1985 movie. Nate Curlott plays Coloneal Mustard in the show, and says that traveling aroudn the...

Lady Martians ninth at Division 2 Michigan XC State Championships

Brooklyn— On a cool and windy day, the Goodrich cross country team traveled to the Michigan International Speedway for the cross country state meet. For the seventh year in a row, the Goodrich Martian girls finished as one of the top 10 teams in the state, usually comprised of the best 26 teams and 260 runners in the state. This year, the Lady Martians finished ninth. There are 135 Division 2 teams, and only 26 reach the state meet. A total of 252 girls competed in the race.

Milford healty for rematch with South Lyon

South Lyon thumped Milford 49-18 earlier in the season which used to be routine for most teams that played the Mavericks. During an eight-year stretch Milford limped along with a 10-60 record. At the time, I was doing freelance stories for the Spinal Column newspaper, and I was told by Milford administrators there was a group of stud athletes in grade school and middle school ready to take over.

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...