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The Detroit Free Press
This popular pickup’s new features will shake up the competition
TUCSON, Ariz. – The 2027 Chevrolet Silverado HD pickups look familiar, but under the skin they’re new in ways that will make a huge difference to the owners who use them for everything from hauling million-dollar horses to emergency utility work. New steering and brakes change the heavy duty trucks’ character, making them easier to drive than ever before, even when pulling their new towing capacity – 38,000 pounds, a full ton more than the current model. Built in Flint, Michigan, the 2027 Silverado 2500 and 3500 HDs are scheduled to go on sale late this year. I drove Silverado HDs on everything from a closed track to suburban roads, desert highways and a rugged off-road course. I also towed a 36,000-pound trailer loaded with landscaping materials on a closed course. I don't have the commercial driver's license needed to legally pilot a rig that size on public roads. What I liked about new 'feel' The new steering and brakes are a revelation. Competitive heavy-duty pickups ― the Ford F-series Super Duty and Ram 2500 and 3500 ― use another type of steering called recirculating ball. It used to be common on cars and pickups, but has been widely replaced
Flint Beat
Flint Councilman pleads guilty to election fraud, ‘no contest’ to assault
FLINT, Mich. — An outgoing Flint City Council member will trade his council seat for an ankle tether after pleading guilty to election law false swearing and no contest to domestic assault charges. Councilman Leon El-Alamin and his attorney, Roland Sizemore, appeared before Genesee County Circuit Judge Khary Hanible...
The Detroit News
WNEM
FBI investigation into Michigan massage parlors reveals Flint Township connection
FLINT TWP., Mich. (WNEM) - A federal investigation spanning four states and involving surveillance of more than 90 massage parlors is hitting close to home, with newly unsealed court documents revealing allegations of illegal commercial sex services at a business in Flint Township. FBI agents searched several Michigan massage parlors...
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An Old Michigan Grain Elevator Is Now A Food Hall Packed With Pizza, Tacos And More
Pizza and tacos under the same roof? That’s already a pretty convincing dinner plan. Throw in a historic grain elevator, a few games, and an atmosphere built for lingering, and suddenly a quick bite sounds like an entire afternoon. Downtown Fenton has turned an unlikely piece of Michigan’s agricultural...
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WXYZ Detroit 7 Action News
Fatal pedestrian crashes hit new high in SE Michigan as officials push roundabouts as a solution
MLive
Sharpshooting program being explored to help reduce Fenton’s deer population
FENTON, MI – The city of Fenton is looking to address issues related to its growing deer population with a controlled sharpshooting program. During its Oct. 26 meeting, the Fenton City Council approved a request from the Fenton Police Department to submit a Deer Damage and Conflict Resolution Plan to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
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City of Flint officials step down amid mayoral, council transition
FLINT, Mich. — Several City of Flint officials announced Friday that they will be stepping down, days after the city’s mayoral and council elections. Turnover within the city was high this election, with Sixth Ward Councilwoman Tonya Burns defeating incumbent Mayor Sheldon Neeley, as well as seven new council members. Only Council President Candice Mushatt and Councilwoman LaShawn Johnson will be returning to the city council.
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Pontiac Breaks Ground on Five Affordable Homes Near Rotary Park
A Pontiac developer broke ground this week on five single-family homes near Rotary Park, aiming to sell them to buyers earning between 60% and 120% of the area's median income. Creek Valley Properties held a ceremonial groundbreaking at the park on Tuesday for homes planned on Walnut Street at Orchard Lake Road, with prices expected around $240,000 once they hit the market next year.
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Michigan Times
Flint celebrates more than four decades of music history as Pete “Fat Cat” Flanders receives prestigious city honor
Flint, Michigan – Flint’s musical history lives on the airwaves and in the record bins Pete “Fat Cat” Flanders still keeps stocked. For more than four decades, the East Side native has helped connect his hometown with the music and personalities that shaped its listening habits.