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2 Detroit police officers charged with abusing children
DETROIT – Two Detroit police officers have been charged in a child abuse case. Officials said the crime in question happened March 1, 2024, in Genesee County while the officers were off duty. 📄 UPDATE: Married Detroit police officers accused of abusing their children, stepchildren. Jared Shaw, 35,...
New Genesee County Aldi store set to open this week
FENTON, MI - Aldi is welcoming customers to celebrate the opening of its first location this week in Fenton. The grand opening is set for 8:45 a.m. on Thursday, May 23, and the store will be open daily from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Located on Owen Road next door...
MSU Football offers in-state 3-star DL Derrick Simmons
Michigan State football has extended a scholarship offer to an in-state defensive lineman in the 2025 class. Derrick Simmons of Frankenmuth, Mich. announced on Sunday that he’s received an offer from the Spartans. Simmons is a three-star defensive lineman in the 2025 class. Simmons ranks as the No. 79...
Frankenmuth football star makes noise as top shot, discus thrower
Derrick Simmons may have gotten off to a slow start in his high school track and field career, but the Frankenmuth junior is making up for it. Simmons, who sat out his freshman season with an injury, has become one of the top discus and shot put athletes in the state, ranking in the Top Five in the state in both events.
More than 1,000 cars make pitstop at annual Dust 'em Off Car Show
FLINT, Mich.— Back to the Bricks hosts the 4th annual Dust 'em Off Car Show in Flint. The 4th annual Dust 'em Off Car Show is going on now in the parking lot of the Dort Financial Center on Lapeer Rd. Cars began lining up at 10 a.m. but...
Michigan Dental Association Foundation to offer free dental services in Flint over 2-day event
The Michigan Dental Association Foundation (MDA) plans to bring hundreds of dentists and dental staff volunteers together on June 14 and 15 to provide free services to thousands of patients at Flint’s Dort Financial Center. The program, known as Mission of Mercy, is a collaborative effort to offer free...
Davison Township weighing options to replace police vehicles totaled due to hail damage
DAVISON TWP, MI – Officials are weighing their options to replace three Davison Township police vehicles that were damaged in a July 2023 hailstorm. The Davison Township Board of Trustees got an update at its May 13 meeting on the status of the vehicles that have been out of commission for nine months.
Teen charged in Flint shooting that critically injured 16-year-old girl
FLINT, Mich.— An 18-year-old is in custody after allegedly shooting a teenager in the face in Flint. Genesee County Prosecutor David Leyton and Chief Terence Green are detailing attempted murder charges against an 18-year-old accused of shooting a 16-year-old in Flint. The shooting happened on Sunday, May 12, at...
Softball Game Preview: Lakeville Leaves Home
The Lakeville Falcons are on the road again on Monday to play the Durand Railroaders at 4:00 p.m. Lakeville knows how to get runs on the board -- the squad has finished with flashy run totals in its past three games -- so hopefully Durand likes a good challenge. Lakeville...
10 most expensive homes sold in Genesee County, May 6-12
A house in Grand Blanc that sold for $650,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Genesee County in the past week. In total, 50 residential real estate sales were recorded in the county during the past week, with an average price of $179,936. The average price per square foot ended up at $133.
Local Eats: New restaurant brings taste of Thailand to mid-Michigan community
LAPEER, MI -- A new Thai Cuisine restaurant is now open in the city’s historic downtown area. Kin Thai Cuisine, located at 450 W. Nepessing St. inside the former Chef G’s building, opened a few weeks ago. Owned by Jay Yang and Debbie Thao, the pair are revitalizing...
Mid-Michigan libraries, school receive grants from Dollar General
MID-MICHIGAN (WNEM) -Several mid-Michigan libraries and one school have been awarded literacy grants from the Dollar General Literacy Foundation (GDLF). The money can be used to purchase books, materials, equipment, or software that helps enhance literacy programs. The DGLF donated $10.6 million to support adult, family and summer literacy programs...
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