Lapeer County family creates Pig City

Family-owned Rooted in Love and Sanctuary Seeded in Faith Farm, in Lapeer County has a vision to create what they lovingly have named “Pig City”. It will consist of 25 individual pens, and currently about three-fourths of the project has already been completed. Melissa Nun, (founder of Rooted...

Not Again! Starlite Diner In Burton Struck By Another Vehicle

A car hit Starlite Diner Coney Island in Burton again, just before opening Saturday. No one inside was hurt, and they still opened their doors that day.

Davison kids rake leaves to support former athlete with cancer

Davison Middle School coach Adam Amon and players spent a day raking leaves for neighbors to raise money for former Davison athlete Wesley Hughes, who is battling cancer. Davison Middle School coach Adam Amon, his student-athletes, and other community volunteers spent Saturday raking leaves door to door to raise money for former Davison athlete Wesley Hughes, who has a cancer that has spread and is undergoing chemotherapy. The effort raised about $2,400, more than double their initial goal.

Woman killed in hit-and-run; police looking for vehicle, information

FLINT, Mich.— Police are looking for information after a woman was struck and killed by a vehicle in Flint last month. On Saturday, October 3rd at approximately 8:50 p.m., 63-year-old Charmaine McCoy Garner was hit by a vehicle while walking along North Dort Highway near Nebraska Avenue in Flint.

LakeVille offers safe recreational space for the community

The track located at the main campus of LakeVille Community Schools in Otisville, is now re-open to the public. Access to the complex had been limited to school related sports and practices for several years, but Superintendent Dr. James Yake told the Tribune that it is now available to the community once more. “We want the district to be a place where the community is welcome. I know in a community like ours, there are limited places for residents to safely exercise. As long as we can continue to maintain a safe environment for our students, we would like to explore other opportunities to support the community. We want to be a place where the community feels like they belong,” Yake expressed.

Repairs for 'deteriorating' bridge over Flint River set to begin in 2027

FLINT, Mich. — Large portions of a “badly deteriorated” bridge over the Flint River are set to be replaced in a roughly $2.9 million reconstruction project starting in 2027. Members of the Flint City Council voted 6-0 at their Oct. 21, 2026, meeting to approve a $2,902,634...

Flint traffic stop leads to loaded gun seizure, arrest

FLINT, Mich. (WJRT) - A traffic stop in Flint early Saturday led to the seizure of a loaded handgun and the arrest of a driver with prior felony convictions, according to Michigan State Police. MSP says a sergeant from the Flint Post spotted a vehicle traveling slowly along Franklin Avenue...

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.

Starlite Diner & Coney Island hit again, stays open after crash

The newly rebuilt Starlite Diner & Coney Island in Burton was hit by another car just before opening Saturday morning. The newly rebuilt Starlite Diner & Coney Island in Burton was hit by another car just before opening Saturday morning, but no one was hurt and the diner says it will stay open as it continues financially recovering from a previous crash.

How to watch Alabama basketball vs. Oakland today

The Alabama Crimson Tide tip off Week 2 of the 2026-27 men's college basketball season against a familiar team among the sport's mid-majors. Nate Oats' team faces the Oakland Golden Grizzlies from the Horizon League Monday at Coleman Coliseum. Alabama (2-0), which is No. 18 in the preseason USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll and No. 20 in the AP Top 25, overcame a slow start after missing 16 of its first 19 shots to close the first half with a 10-0 run. It was part of a larger 26-4 overall spurt to down Arkansas State, 101-86, on Friday. Four Alabama players finished in double digits. Amari Allen had 16 points as part of a triple-double, adding 13 rebounds and 11 assists. Allen left the game in the second half after landing awkwardly on his ankle and sat out the final minutes. Freshman Qayden Samuels led all Alabama scorers with 17 points. Drew Fielder added 16 points, Brandon Garrison finished with 14 and freshman forward Terris Bouie had 12. Alabama out-rebounded the Red Wolves, 58-46, and had 19 takeaways. Oakland (0-3) opened the season with an 84-63 loss to defending national champion Michigan and fell 90-67 at Santa Clara in its

Pontiac Man Charged Months After I-75 Ramp Crash Left Camry Passenger Badly Hurt

A Pontiac man is now facing a felony charge tied to a May crash on an I-75 entrance ramp in Bloomfield Township that left a Camry passenger seriously injured. Sidney Joel Williams, 29, was arrested and arraigned on November 4 after the Oakland County Prosecutor's Office issued a warrant for his arrest late in October.

Officials seek more potential victims after Mich. massage therapist charged

The Oakland County Sheriff's Office says it's seeking to identify more potential victims after a massage therapist was charged in connection with an alleged sexual assault that happened at a Rochester Hills, Michigan, spa in August.

Veterans Honor Run in Burton

These Six Michigan Diners Serve Breakfast For Under Ten Dollars In 6

Breakfast out has gotten pricey, and a plate of eggs can cost more than a tank of gas feels like it should. The good news is that Michigan still has diners where a hearty morning meal leaves change in your pocket. This list covers six spots, from Flint to Traverse...

Flint police issue 1,180 citations and arrest 30 suspected drunk drivers during busy enforcement quarter

Flint, Michigan – Flint’s latest traffic figures come with a reminder that road safety reaches beyond the driver’s seat. In one quarter, police reported 671 crashes, including 205 involving injuries and five classified as fatal. Those numbers are at the center of a new safety message from...

Drive To These 8 Humble Michigan Restaurants Where The Food Hits Different Every Single Time

Looking for humble restaurants in Michigan where the food hits different and keeps you coming back?. These 8 restaurants serve up bold flavors and experiences that stay with you long after the meal is done!. 1. Green Dot Stables (Detroit) If you’ve never driven to West Lafayette Boulevard in Detroit...

Oxford sisters aim to collect 4 tons of food for annual drive

Two sisters from Oxford, Michigan, are doing their part to make sure everyone in Southeast Michigan has an amazing Thanksgiving.

Burton staple site of another crash over the weekend

GENESEE COUNTY, Mich. (WNEM) - A Genesee County restaurant the scene of another crash after a driver hit the Starlite Coney Island and Diner over the weekend. It’s the second time it’s happened in a little more than a year. The last crash forced the restaurant to close...

Hundreds get hot meals, haircuts and winter gear at Flint charity event

Volunteers and community donors in Flint distributed winter supplies, meals, and services to about 600 people at the Catholic Charities Center for Hope.

Genesee County Drivers Can't Catch a Break on Elms Road

Just when you thought Elms Road couldn't get any worse! Another closure starts today, and the bridge project is now stretching into 2027. Here's what drivers need to know.