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Balloons placed where young boy's body was pulled from the Flint River
FLINT, Mich. (WJRT) - Family and friends are continuing to remember the seven-year-old who drowned in the Flint River in April. Ryder "Buddy" Liggins died April 27 after police say he drowned in the Flint River. A deputy jumped into the water near the Kearsley Dam to pull Liggins out...
Man dead after shooting at apartment complex on Center Rd. in Flint
FLINT, Mich. - Police are looking for a suspect after a man was shot and killed on Wednesday evening. The shooting happened around 5:00 p.m. at an apartment complex in the 2000 block of N. Center Rd., according to Flint P.D. Responding officers found a black male in his 40s...
Burton man dies six days after crash on Corunna Road
FLINT TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WJRT) - A Burton man critically injured in a crash on Corunna Road at the I-75 interchange one week ago has died. The Flint Township Police Department says Jerry Lee Stanfill was driving a small sedan west on Corunna Road when a 48-year-old man from Flint driving a U-Haul van made a left turn in front of him around 8:05 a.m. May 2.
See the food truck lineup for the first Frankenmmuth Funtown Chowdown of 2024
FRANKENMUTH, MI — Frankenmuth’s summer food truck festival is back this week with vendors offering everything from famous chicken to smoky barbecue to Maine lobster. The event series begins this Thursday, May 9, and takes place in the parking lot east of Frankenmuth River Place Shops, 925 S. Main St. Festival admission and parking are free.
Ally Challenge announces act for Concert @ 17
FLINT – The Ally Challenge’s annual Concert @ 17 will feature the grammy-nominated pop group Smash Mouth this year. The show will be held on the 17th hole at Warwick Hills Golf and Country Club Friday, Aug. 23 after the completion of the first round. If you purchase...
One of Flint's oldest parks may be sold and redeveloped
FLINT, Mich. (WJRT) - In an attempt to grow the city's economy, one of Flint's oldest parks may soon be sold. Ashley Capital is in talks to purchase Oak Park as part of ongoing efforts to redevelop the former Buick City site. Some residents expressed concerns over the development. They're...
Police diffuse barricaded suspect situation in Flint Township
FLINT TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WJRT) - Police say a barricaded suspect situation in Flint Township ended without injury Wednesday afternoon. The scene was located on Southway Drive near the intersection of Maple and Dye roads. The Flint Township Police Department says the incident initially was reported as a domestic disturbance. Police...
Birch Run teacher is state finalist in national teaching award
BIRCH RUN, Mich. (WNEM) - A Birch Run kindergarten teacher has been selected as a state finalist for the 2024 Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching. The Michigan Department of Education announced on Thursday, May 9, Janice Kato - a mathematics teacher at North Elementary School -...
Man that was charged in connection to death of Flint firefighter sentenced to probation
GENESEE COUNTY, Mich. - Jabez Bobo who was charged with open murder and arson in connection with the February 25,2023 fire at the Elms Mobile Home Park and the death of Flint Firefighter Ricky Hill Junior has been sentenced to probation after taking a plea deal. Court records show that...
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