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2 bystanders injured in shootout between vehicles in Flint
FLINT, MI – Two people are recovering from gunshot wounds after being caught in a crossfire between two vehicles. The occupants in two vehicles began shooting at each other around 8 p.m. Thursday, May 2, near Barth and Seneca streets, according to police. Spent shell casings were located by police on both streets.
Flint has plenty to do after striking deal with state over water system
FLINT, MI -- An administrative consent order between the city and the state provides the framework for resolving multiple lingering issues with Flint’s water system. Now comes the hard part -- completing the work required by the ACO, including work on pumping stations and other infrastructure, fixing a cross-connection program to ensure sewage and chemicals are kept out of the drinking water system, and identifying a way to pay for all that and more by this time next year.
Clio Police investigating bomb threat made against daycare
CLIO, Mich. (WNEM) - The Clio Police Department is investigating a bomb threat made against Peyton’s Learning Center in Clio. The police department and the Genesee County Sheriff’s Office responded to Peyton’s Learning Center, located at 960 Tacoma Court, in reference to a third party bomb threat on Monday, May 6, shortly before 9 a.m.
Flint man gets probation for fire that led to a firefighter's death
Jabez Bobo will spend 24 months on probation and must seek a mental health evaluation for the February 2023 fire that claimed the life of Flint Firefighter Ricky Hill Jr. Flint man gets probation for fire that led to a firefighter's death. Jabez Bobo will spend 24 months on probation...
Homicide defendant says he didn’t mean to kill man he shot in the face at Flint apartments
FLINT, MI – A defendant convicted of shooting another man in the face, killing him instantly at a Flint apartment complex, said he didn’t mean to kill the man before being sentenced to up to 20 years in prison for second-degree murder. Rayshawn Dejuanta Williams told Genesee County...
Hartland Community Schools offers thousands in bus driver bonuses
HARTLAND TWP. — Hartland Community Schools needs bus drivers badly. The district has full-time driver positions open, plus part-time substitute positions. Candidates only available mornings or afternoons are welcome to apply. Fully licensed or trained drivers filling a regular route will receive a $5,000 bonus. Fully licensed or trained...
About 2,000 kids are awaiting adoption in Michigan. Milford volunteers hope to change that
MILFORD — Jennifer Stevens’ entry into motherhood was different than most. Five years ago, she took home not a newborn, but a 6-year-old boy. Two months after that, she added a 13-month-old girl to the family. Both children had extremely difficult beginnings, suffering trauma before they came into Stevens' life.
Mount Morris mother and son open areas first 'smart' laundromat
MT. MORRIS, Mich. (WJRT) - A local mother and son -- opening up a new laundromat concept Mt. Morris. The business owners say Your Wash is the first smart laundromat in Genesee County. "When Mark brought me the idea, I'm 57 years old I was thinking quarters," said Your Wash...
World premiere of Brighton native's 'Sweetheart' coming to Historic Howell Theater
HOWELL — The world premiere of a film made by a Brighton native is coming to Howell. The premiere of “Sweetheart” is set for Saturday, June 1, at the Historic Howell Theater, 315 E. Grand River Ave. The event begins at 5 p.m. with a red-carpet meet-and-greet with the cast and crew — followed by the first screening of the film, a cast talk-back and prizes. The event ends at 10 p.m.
New City Of Howell Police Chief & Deputy Sworn-In
The new Howell Police Chief and Deputy Chief were officially sworn-in at Monday night’s Howell City Council meeting. Police Chief Mike Dunn and Deputy Chief Matt Kelleher were both administered the Oath of Office and had their new badges pinned on by loved ones. Dunn previously served as the...
10 years since the deadly Flint water crisis and America's eroding bridges | Scripps News Investigates
It's been 10 years since the start of one of the nation's most shocking public health scandals: the water crisis in Flint, Michigan. Corroded pipes leached lead into the drinking water and exposed tens of thousands of residents to harmful contamination. Last spring, Scripps News investigated the progress Flint was...
MSP continues search for SUV involved in fatal hit-and-run
FLINT, MI – While police continue their search for the person who hit a man with their vehicle, leaving him to die, they have released the name of the victim. William Charles Clemons, 42, was struck by a silver SUV around 6:15 a.m. Sunday, May 5, at the Speedway gas station in the 500 block of South Dort Highway in Flint, according to police.
A bicycle donation to this Brighton nonprofit can change a life
BRIGHTON TWP. — When 11-year-old Elliott Bauknecht received a blue Schwinn Ranger from Charity Bicycles, it was a game changer. Bauknecht, a sixth grader at Holly Middle School, is a cancer survivor. He's already battled non-Hodgkin lymphoma, ulcerative colitis, anemia and side effects from treatment. He missed two years of school and was often in the hospital.
Flushing Community Schools improvement bond proposal on ballot Tuesday
FLUSHING, Mich.—Residents in Flushing will have the chance to vote on a school improvement bond proposal on Tuesday. The proposed bond seeks to allocate funds to six key areas identified as priorities for the district. The priority is safety and security upgrades, which include additional security cameras, upgraded alarm...
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