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Knights, jesters and dragons: Medieval magic comes to life when fair returns to Michigan
LAKE ORION, MI – Guests are invited to journey back in time this summer when Medieval times come to life in Oakland County. Sword fights, fire eaters, jesters, shops and a life-sized dragon are among the highlights at the Canterbury Village Medieval Faire coming to Canterbury Village in Lake Orion from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Wyatt Bower and Grace Cameron named Kiwanis Athletes of the Year
GRAND BLANC, Mich. (WJRT) -The 49th Kiwanis Club of Flint's Student Scholar-Athlete of the Year award luncheon was held in Grand Blanc Tuesday afternoon. Athletes from all over Mid-Michigan were nominated for male and female athlete of the year awards. But only two could take home the top prize. Corunna's...
"Voices have power even if it is only a few," residents react to city not placing liens
FLINT, Mich. - About 9,000 Flint residents received a lien notice from the city’s treasurer's office on May 1. They were told that a lien would be placed on their home if they didn’t pay their water bill in full by May 24. Now the city’s administration is...
Monday, May 13, 2024: 5 things you need to know
MID-MICHIGAN (WNEM) - Good morning and happy Monday! We hope you had an amazing weekend! If you’re up for a new week of work or school, check out these five stories you may have missed or need to know. 1. Nurses at Ascension Genesys in Grand Blanc Township could...
McLaren Flint breaks ground on new multi-million dollar expansion
FLINT, Mich. - McLaren Flint has broken ground on the final aspect of its $61 million multipronged expansion and enhancement project. Construction has begun to enhance and completely overhaul the main entrance into McLaren Flint, which features a new canopy and design for improved traffic flow. The main entrance construction...
Goodrich and Lapeer each earn a victory in week 2 of the Michigan High School Girls Flag Football League
SAGINAW, Mich. (WNEM) - In week two of the Michigan High School Girls Flag Football League, Lapeer was able to shut out Genesee 20-0. In a battle of the two unbeaten teams in the “One Pride League” Goodrich ran away with a 36-6 victory over Carman-Ainsworth.
VIDEO: Police chopper helps track down suspect that allegedly shot at dog in Flint Twp.
FLINT TOWNSHIP, Mich. – Michigan State Police and Flint Township Police worked together to track down a suspect that allegedly shot a gun towards a dog. The suspect, Darrel Lamar Watts, is facing several charges. You can see video from the Michigan State Police helicopter, and more details on...
Here’s when Genesee County residents can get free admission to Crossroads Village
GENESEE TWP, MI - The annual “Genesee County Day” at Crossroads Village is on the horizon. From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on June 1, people can enjoy what Genesee County Parks has to offer at Crossroads Village, located at 6140 N. Bray Road. If you purchase a...
Avoid part of Flint where occupants ran from investigation, police say
FLINT, MI - Police advise residents to avoid an area where suspects ran from a vehicle under investigation in Flint. A traffic stop around Saginaw and Addison streets initiated a criminal investigation and search for occupants that ran from a suspect vehicle, according to the Michigan State Police. No other...
MSP: One suspect injured in officer-involved shooting
FLINT, Mich. (WNEM) - Michigan State Police (MSP) said one person was injured after an officer-involved shooting in Flint on Tuesday, May 14. According to MSP, at about 6:45 p.m. on Tuesday, troopers stopped a black passenger car for vehicle violations near Saginaw Street and Addison Street. Two of the...
Five Carman-Ainsworth Cavaliers put their names on the dotted line
FLINT, Mich. (WJRT) - Five Carman-Ainsworth Cavs are headed to the next level, as the Cavs held their Spring signing in the library. To add to the special day, two college coaches showed up for their athletes. Ravyn Guy is headed to Adrian College and Kyndall Dotson is taking her...
$229K to fund affordable housing, create jobs in Flint
FLINT, Mich. (WNEM) - Metro Community Development, Inc. will receive $229,000 in federal funding to help develop affordable housing, revitalize neighborhoods, and create good-paying jobs in Flint. The funding, awarded through the federal NeighborWorks America program, was announced by Congressman Dan Kildee on Monday, May 13. NighborWorks is a nonprofit...
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