Brian Branch Works Full Time at GM’s Flint Plant After VOA Michigan Support

Brian Branch now works full time as a maintenance technician at General Motors’ Flint Assembly Plant, with benefits and union membership, according to Volunteers of America Michigan. VOA says he signed an offer in March but does not specify the year. FOX 2 Detroit reports that VOA Michigan’s Homeless Veterans Re-integration Program helps veterans who are homeless or at risk of homelessness find employment.

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...

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...

Rain Thursday, mix & snow possibilities late Thursday night & Friday night

SAGINAW, Mich. (WNEM) - It’s definitely been a different weather story around Mid-Michigan today. Gone are the 60s from Tuesday, with rain showers returning to the area this afternoon and evening. Those rain chances will continue into Thursday, but a wintry element will be added for at least parts of Mid-Michigan later into Thursday night and later Friday night.

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.

$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...

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

Dow's magical season ends in regional final

Dow's magical season ends in regional final

An Old Michigan Grain Elevator Is Now A Food Hall Packed With Pizza, Tacos And More

Pizza and tacos under the same roof? That’s already a pretty convincing dinner plan. Throw in a historic grain elevator, a few games, and an atmosphere built for lingering, and suddenly a quick bite sounds like an entire afternoon. Downtown Fenton has turned an unlikely piece of Michigan’s agricultural...

Food drive in Burton for Thanksgiving, Christmas

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.

Parishville Cider Mill in Fenton, MI does not disappoint

I went to Parishville Cider Mill in Fenton Michigan on the hunt for one thing: gluten free donuts. As of October 2026 they have a score of 4.6 stars and 535 reviews on google, with many reviews praising their donuts and I must say — they were quite good. Apart from donuts, they also had an assortment of donuts, candied apples, cider, canned goods, and maple syrup.

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.

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.

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.

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...

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...

Nexteer Automotive makes staffing adjustments in Saginaw County

SAGINAW COUNTY, Mich. — Nexteer Automotive announced that they will be making "staffing adjustments" within their Saginaw operations. The company says that the adjustments are driven by the planned conclusion of the hydraulic business and the competition of manufacturing transitions. Jill Dralle, Vice President & USA Division President, Nexteer...