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.

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.

Howell Township poised to pass NDA ban for township officials, employees

After a data center non-disclosure agreement controversy rocked Howell Township, its board of trustees are now poised to pass a ban on township officials and employees from signing NDAs via local ordinance.

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.

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...

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.

RESCUE ROUNDUP: Since 2023 Penelope has been waiting for the right home for her

FLINT, Mich. — This week's Rescue Roundup shines the spotlight on Penelope, a five-year-old pit bull mix who is hoping her next adoption will finally give her the stability and love she deserves. The dog has been in and out of Genesee County Animal Care since 2023. After originally...

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 […]

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.

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...

VETLIFE & Kroger Bring Veterans Together Through Harvest For Heroes

For many Michigan families, Thanksgiving is a chance to gather around the table. For some veterans and their families, the cost of a holiday dinner can put that tradition out of reach. This Thanksgiving, VETLIFE is partnering with Kroger to provide four hundred free Thanksgiving meals through Harvest for Heroes....

Cat House Lounge will reopen under new management in Howell

The Cat House Lounge is getting another chance in downtown Howell, after closing at the end of Melon Fest in August. The business will reopen under the same ownership, but new management, at 4 p.m. Nov. 18. According to a release, the cocktail bar will have an updated drink menu and small plate offerings, in addition to staff members with "deep roots" in Livingston County. In September, owner Clark Gill said the business was closing because sales "never really saw the volume" necessary to be sustainable. Gill also owns the nearby Aberrant Ales at 219 W. Grand River Ave. “We closed in the late summer to refocus the concept,” Gill wrote in the release. “While we saw success in some areas, we saw several areas of improvement that needed to change in order to deliver the quality product and service we strive for." Julia Blair will serve as the businesses' bartender and mixologist. She'll be joined by a team of bartenders who specialize in craft cocktail curation and have local connections. “I was a fan of The Cathouse Lounge," Blair wrote in the release. "After (it closed), I saw an opportunity. I had a vision for the space and the

Flint residents reminded to bag yard waste as leaf clean up begins

FLINT, Mich. (WNEM) - Leaf clean-up has started in the city of Flint. Residents must bag the leaves from their yards and place them at the curb for collection on their scheduled waste service day. The city has shared a reminder that leaves should never be raked or blown into...

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.

Food drive in Burton for Thanksgiving, Christmas

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

Livingston Co. IT Department Recognized for Pet Reunification App

Livingston County’s Information Technology Department is being recognized for it's new Pet Reunification application to report a lost or found animal. It earned the "Citizen Impact Project of the Year" award from Mi-GIMIS -- the state chapter of a professional IT association of worldwide government IT leaders. "The award...

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...