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.

New mural coming to northbound I-75 rest area near Clio

CLIO, Mich. (WJRT) — Travelers heading north on I-75 near Clio will soon be greeted by a new mural highlighting communities and attractions across the Great Lakes Bay Region. Go Great Lakes Bay is partnering with the Michigan Department of Transportation, the Frankenmuth Chamber of Commerce and Convention &...

Flint church raising money after rooftop furnace parts stolen

FLINT, Mich. (WJRT) — A Flint church is working to make repairs and improve security after someone stole parts from rooftop heating equipment. Leaders at The Bridge on Corunna Road say someone got onto the roof Thursday night and removed components from one of the church's rooftop furnaces. The...

Flint school board advances proposals for boiler repairs, technology and classroom needs

FLINT, Mich. — Flint Community Schools Board of Education members discussed staff departures, building repairs, technology upgrades and classroom curriculum during their Nov. 11, 2026, committee meetings. The committees advanced several proposals to the Nov. 18 regular board meeting. Board members Joyce Ellis-McNeal, Laura MacIntyre, Linda Boone and Melody...

Bad Axe Meijer donates $5,000 to two local organizations

Bad Axe Meijer staff and employees present $5,000 checks to local organizations on Nov. 10, 2026.

Martians ground Red Wings 42-7 for fifth stright Distirct crown

Atlas Twp.— The Goodrich Martians moved one step closer to Detroit and Ford Field and the MHSAA State finals. The Goodrich Martians captured their fifth consecutive district crown Nov. 6, routing the St. Johns Red Wings 42-7 at Roy C. Stacey Stadium. Bracing for true Michigan playoff weather, unbeaten...

Friday Night Rivals Regionals football scores and highlights

FLINT, Mich.-- The final Friday Night Rivals of the high school football season features five games of highlights-- headlined by the Game of the Week between New Lothrop and Ubly. FINAL: New Lothrop 39, Ubly 34. New Lothrop vs. Ubly WSMH. FINAL: Frankenmuth 27, Swan Valley 21. Frankenmuth vs. Swan...

Food drive in Burton for Thanksgiving, Christmas

Atlas Township pathway bridge completes local regional connection

Atlas Twp. — The missing link connecting Goodrich and Atlas Township with Grand Blanc Township and the city of Grand Blanc is now in place. Crews eased the centerpiece into position on Nov. 3 during the installation of a new pedestrian bridge. Constructed by Contech Engineering in Alexandria, Minn.,...

This Michigan Off-Road Park Lets Families Tear Through Hundreds Of Acres Of Mud And Rock

An old sand and gravel pit now hosts mud holes deep enough to make Jeep owners nervous. Somebody looked at all that dug-up ground and saw a playground. I love that kind of thinking. The numbers are wild. There are 370 acres here, with 230 set aside for riding and...

ENTER NOW: Show Us Genesee County's Best Holiday Lights

We need your help to showcase the best holiday light displays in Genesee County

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...

Game of the Week Preview: Frankenmuth Eagles

FRANKENMUTH, Mich. (WNEM) - Our WNEM Game of the Week sponsored by Flint Bishop Airport features a rematch of the Swan Valley Vikings and Frankenmuth Eagles in a Division 5 Regional Championship matchup. The Eagles enter this matchup on a ten-game winning streak. With a victory, Frankenmuth would reach the...

Annual Leaf Cleanup Through November 30; Flint Residents Being Asked to Bag Yard Waste

FLINT, Mich. — The City of Flint Street Maintenance Department has begun its annual cleanup of leaves that have naturally fallen onto city streets. Crews will continue working throughout the city until the seasonal cleanup is complete. Residents are reminded that leaves from their yards must be bagged and...

New interactive kiosk launches inside Flint City Hall lobby

FLINT, Mich. (WJRT) - The City of Flint has announced the installation of a new kiosk within City Hall Lobby. According to the city, the kiosk aims to help residents and visitors connect with city resources more conveniently. The new kiosk allows users to locate specific City Hall offices, browse...

Flint veterans village provides housing and connects veterans with services

FLINT, Mich. — Catholic Charities is housing six veterans, including four at Sacred Heart Veteran Village in Flint, while connecting others with food, benefits and other services. The village has helped nearly 200 veterans from across Michigan, according to Catholic Charities of Shiawassee and Genesee Counties. “It is a...

The Holiday Walk Returns to the Flint Cultural Center Campus

Flint, MI – The 41st Annual Holiday Walk returns to the Flint Cultural Center campus on Tuesday, December 1, 2026, 5-8 p.m, with the official holiday tree lighting ceremony in the Durant Plaza at 5:30 p.m. This Genesee County holiday tradition takes place on the 33-acre campus of the...

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.

African American Film Series begins 12th year in Flint

FLINT, Mich. (WJRT) — Community members gathered Thursday night for the start of the 12th annual African American Film Series at the Flint Institute of Arts. The series is organized by Communities First, Inc. in partnership with the Flint Institute of Arts and Meijer. Organizers say the goal is...

Big Brothers Big Sisters celebrates mentors, community support in Flint

FLINT, Mich. (WJRT) — Big Brothers Big Sisters of Flint and Genesee County celebrated its mentors, volunteers and community supporters Friday night during its annual Big Celebration. The event was held at St. Michael’s Conference & Event Center in Flint and highlighted the organization’s accomplishments over the past year,...