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Investigation reveals Michigan businesses awarded $7M in questionable COVID-19 payouts
When the federal government opened a $28.6 billion pandemic relief fund for restaurants in May 2021, an Oakland County businessman dusted off old records to make his case for a grant: the financials from a collection of restaurants and catering companies he had walked away from two years earlier. Within...
How you can enjoy dinner and a concert at the same time
Summertime in Michigan means it’s concert season and what better way to enjoy a concert then with a meal. The Fed at Pine Knob provides people a dining option with a vast menu before they enjoy a concert. Sarah Schneider the owner of The Fed appeared on “Live in the D” alongside the restaurant’s executive chef Michel Agustin.
There was a ‘baby parade’ in Flint with ... so many babies. Here’s the video.
FLINT, MI – Babies. Babies. With a mission to raise awareness for the first-of-its-kind cash prescription program for Flint mothers, Rx Kids hosted an inaugural baby parade on Tuesday, June 11 in the Flint Cultural Center. The event was modeled after baby parades that took place in the United...
Jury deliberating in Midway Square Townhomes murder trial
FLINT, Mich. (WJRT) - Jurors will continue deliberations in the trial of a man accused of shooting and killing a 29-year-old Flint woman at Midway Square Apartments in Flint. A trial for Kevin Stubbs Jr. wrapped up Friday in Genesee County Circuit Court and Judge Mark Latchana gave jurors a break before they continue deliberating the case.
Recall petition language approved against Flint City Councilmember
FLINT, Mich. (WNEM) – Genesee County Clerk Domonique Clemons announced that 3rd ward Flint City Councilman Quincy Murphy is facing a recall after enough signatures were submitted to initiate a recall election. Clemons said the clerk’s office completed the preliminary examination and determined there were 770 signatures submitted. The...
Michigan State Police in turmoil amid Flint promotion scandal, high-level departures
LANSING — The Michigan State Police, reeling from a 2023 exam-rigging scandal at the Flint post that ended five careers, is in turmoil amid controversial promotions, a wave of departures, and the director's response to a fatal chase. The names and faces are new, but much of the upheaval is not. The upper levels of the state police have been rocked for years by lawsuits, feuds, and resentments as the agency historically dominated by white males has...
Davison Township roundabout construction will shut down traffic until mid-August
DAVISON TWP., MI -- Construction of a roundabout at Lapeer and Oak roads is expected to start next week and will shut down traffic at the intersection until mid-August. The Genesee County Road Commission said the project, estimated to cost slightly more than $1 million, will begin on Monday, June 17, weather permitting.
Michigan’s first all-female honor flight departs from Flint
FLINT, Mich. (WNEM) - Michigan’s first honor flight just for women veterans took flight at Flint Bishop International Airport on Tuesday, June 11. Tuesday morning, 75 veterans took off from Flint’s Bishop International Airport for the trip of a lifetime. It’s the second honor flight hosted by Bishop, but this was the first all-female flight.
Flint community event offers free food, haircuts, and health resources
FLINT, Mich.— The community is coming together to feed the City of Flint. On Tuesday, June 11, several organizations are coming together to provide residents of flint with food, haircuts, manicures, health resources, and more. The free event will be held at the Center For Hope, at 812 Root...
Student's mother arrested for hitting dad's girlfriend in the face with shoe during middle school graduation in Southfield
A woman is in custody after allegedly hitting another woman in the face with a shoe at a middle school graduation ceremony in Oakland County Tuesday morning.
Climb Through the Treetops at this New Playground in Clarkston
A new treehouse playground at Bay Court Park is officially open for playtime!. Bay Court Park’s beloved wooden playground has been replaced by a nature-themed play space, complete with a two-story treehouse structure and wooden accents that pay homage to the park’s original playground. Quick details about Bay...
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