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Construction begins on Genesee County’s first accessible baseball field
MUNDY TOWNSHIP, MI – The Miracle League of Greater Flint, soon to be Genesee County’s first fully-accessible baseball field, has begun construction at Mundy Miracle Commons. Construction is expected to be completed by mid-September, but that date is subject to change, Mundy Township Manager Chad Young said. If...
Owosso Speedway looks to the future while currently helping local economy
OWOSSO, Mich. (WJRT) - The Owosso Speedway has become a popular place for racing fans since the new owner Rex Wheeler took over the racing grounds in the fall of 2022. Shiawassee County leaders say the speedway is becoming a known tourists destination from Michiganders from all over the state and beyond.
Saginaw-area sports highlights: Frankenmuth girls claim MITCA state title
The Frankenmuth girls track team claimed the Michigan Interscholastic Track Coaches Association Division 2 state title, edging Cadillac for the title. Frankenmuth scored 1,582.5 points, with Cadillac second with 1,419. Freeland finished 10th with 1,089 points at Berrien Springs. The MITCA meet is a team event, with the top teams invited and all athletes competing from those teams. The Michigan High School Athletic Association meet, which is Saturday, invites individual qualifiers from the regional meets.
Chase Pinsonneault claims JEGS Tour win at Owosso Speedway
The JEGS/CRA All-Stars Tour Presented by Chevrolet Performance rolled into Owosso Speedway Saturday with 28 cars ready to do battle in the $10,000 to win Big O Classic 100. After two opening races with missed shifts creating missed opportunities for Chase Pinsonneault, he rebounded with a near-perfect performance on Saturday at Owosso that resulted in his first career JEGS Tour win and first win in the United States in a Template Late Model.
Fans enjoy festivities of the Memorial Cup Fan Fest
SAGINAW, Mich. (WNEM) - The UA Local 85 Fan Fest is an event that is free to attend for anyone coming down to the Memorial Cup and features plenty of activities for people to enjoy. The event lasts throughout the entire Memorial Cup tournament and features live music, food trucks,...
Store owner makes GoFundMe for new inflatable after viral duck goes flying in storm
A viral video of a large inflatable duck has made its way across multiple platforms after windy storms in Mid-Michigan caused the bird "go flying" this week. You can watch the video in the article linked below. Now, the owner of the viral duck is asking the community for help...
Carman Ainsworth Middle School finishes 10th in Dimes for Diapers
MUNDY TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WJRT) - The change total is growing as schools across Genesee County compete in the Dimes for Diapers campaign to help change babies. The No. 10 spot in the collection went to Carman Ainsworth Middle School. The student leadership class spread a message about the need for...
Rx Kids program ‘life saver’ allowing Flint mothers to focus on children
FLINT, MI -- When Sureena Rose was born, her mother had no savings. Fears of how her mother, Delilah Gurrola, would afford all the expenses that are included with an unplanned pregnancy and raising a child for the first time were overwhelming. If you purchase a product or register for...
Hard work, performance makes Flint native permanent Genesee County health officer
GENESEE COUNTY, MI -- Michelle Estell had six months to make an impression on members of the Genesee County Board of Commissioners. Judging by their words and actions, they liked what they saw from the Flint native. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link...
Michigan invests big to create thousands of new manufacturing jobs in Genesee County
More than $250 million in state funding is set to help developers prepare a massive parcel of land in Mundy Township for redevelopment—and create at least 2,000 jobs. MICHIGAN—Michigan leaders this week announced a major state investment to support a redevelopment project in Genesee County, bringing a massive tract of land in Mundy Township one step closer to becoming the home of one of the state’s largest manufacturing operations.
Recognizing top Saginaw-area spring sports athletes, with Athlete of Week poll (May 20-25)
Saginaw-area high school spring sports athletes are taking advantage of the post-season tournaments, adding to already impressive resumes. And all are taking a shot at the MLive Saginaw Player of the Week honor as the season winds down. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a...
Suspects’ bragging over who killed who may have led them to police
FLINT, MI – Lavell Barnett and Dionte Wilson couldn’t agree: who killed Willie Allen?. Both men, who went by the street names of “Bleek” and “Fatty,” respectively, claimed they were the ones who fired the fatal shots into Allen at the intersection of Dupont Street and West Ridgeway Avenue on Nov. 5, 2022.
POLICE: Two teens facing charges related to homicide after being found hiding in the woods
FLINT TOWNSHIP, Mich. – Two people have been arrested after being found hiding in the woods following an apparent homicide, according to police. Earlier this month, the Flint Township Police Department says that officers were able to track down two suspects wanted for questioning in relation to a homicide investigation.
Bed Bug Nightmare: 3 Michigan Cities Ranked Most Infested In U.S.
As travel plans ramp up for residents across Michigan, many will choose to stay in a hotel or Airbnb. But some places may have you checking more frequently for one pesky pest than others. Some cities you may be traveling to in Michigan and the U.S. could be crawling with bed bugs.
Water main break in Genesee County causing outage for some residents
GENESEE COUNTY, Mich. (WJRT) - Neighborhoods in Grand Blanc and Mundy Township are reporting a loss in water service. According to Mundy Township, residents in and around the Sleepy Hollow and Hidden Ponds neighborhoods are experiencing a loss of water service. This is because of a water main break anear Fenton and Grand Blanc Roads.
Witness describes Flint shooting that left her seriously injured, another dead
FLINT, MI – A 28-year-old Genesee County woman was on her way home with four other people in the vehicle she was driving in the early-morning hours of Aug. 20, 2023, when gunshots rang out. Testifying in court Monday, May 20, she recounted the moments immediately following the vehicle...
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