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.

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.

Sharpshooting program being explored to help reduce Fenton’s deer population

FENTON, MI – The city of Fenton is looking to address issues related to its growing deer population with a controlled sharpshooting program. During its Oct. 26 meeting, the Fenton City Council approved a request from the Fenton Police Department to submit a Deer Damage and Conflict Resolution Plan to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.

High School Volleyball Regional Semifinals Roundup

FLINT, Mich.-- The high school volleyball regional tournament started Tuesday night, and Mid-Michigan is well-represented at this stage of the postseason.

This Nationally Recognized Michigan Restaurant Serves Up A Dining Experience Worth Driving Hours For

There are restaurants you visit once and forget, restaurants you visit twice and appreciate, and then there’s the Bavarian Inn Restaurant in Frankenmuth, Michigan, which is the kind of place you visit and immediately start figuring out when you can come back. National recognition doesn’t happen by accident, and...

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...

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.

Lake-effect snow showers possible in Thumb Thursday night

SAGINAW, Mich. (WNEM) - With temperatures continuing to cool off, no doubt the big story in the forecast right now is the chance of lake-effect snow in the Thumb for both Thursday and Friday nights. As of this update, that potential still exists! Where the heaviest snow bands can set up, some light accumulations are certainly possible. More details below.

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.

Sick The Mag Practice Tree Race Series Debuts At Sick Town Hall - We’ve Got Results, the Prizes, and How You Can Get In on the Fun!

But Tom Bailey, the man behind Sick The Magazine, wasn’t ready to call the season done quite yet. With Sick Town Hall celebrating its first anniversary, and the restaurant that combines great food and drinks with an automotive and drag and drive atmosphere, Tom thought of a way to make for a fun monthly get-together for racers and enthusiasts alike at the Lake Orion location: a practice tree series. With our first of seven dates complete, we got the details, as well as the winners!

Oxford loses to Catholic Central in district final

NOVI — The Oxford varsity football team lost to the Detroit Catholic Central Shamrocks 40-27 on Friday in the MHSAA District No. 4 Final at Fr. Richard Elmer Stadium in Novi. Oxford defeated the Davison Cardinals 42-28 in the MHSAA District No. 8 Semifinal on Oct. 30 at Wildcat...

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.

Part-time DHN Writer Dead at 68

Funeral services are being held today in Imlay City, Mich. for part-time Detroit Hockey Now writer Tim Robinson who died […]

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...

Food drive in Burton for Thanksgiving, Christmas

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.

DDA seeks feedback on M-24 crossings

OXFORD — The Oxford Downtown Development Authority is seeking feedback on experiences with the mid-block crossings on M-24. The DDA posted a survey to gather opinions on the mid-block crosswalks near Enzos Pizza and Mr. Zero’s Arcade at the north end of downtown and Summer Sundaes, Cavemen & Pip and Centennial Park at the south end. Questions ask survey takers about how safe they feel using the crossings, what improvements could be made and more.

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

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.

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...