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One person hospitalized after a crash in Flint on Tuesday
FLINT, Mich. (WJRT) - One person was hospitalized following a vehicle crash in Flint on Tuesday. Just before 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Flint Police responded to the intersection of Mason Street and West Dartmouth Avenue for a pick-up truck that hit a tree. Police say that the driver was driving...
Early morning highway shooting on U.S. 131 leaves one injured
The Michigan State Police are investigating a shooting incident on U.S. 131. The incident occurred at 3 a.m. Tuesday morning on southbound U.S. 131 near Burton. Crime: Kalamazoo man arrested for making terroristic threats, possessing homemade shotgun. According to troopers, one moving vehicle was shot at by another moving vehicle.
Flint Township homicide suspect pleads no contest, faces minimum 27-year prison sentence
FLINT, MI – The suspect in a Flint Township homicide from April 2023 will likely serve at more than two decades in prison after pleading no contest in Genesee County Circuit Court this week. Nicholas Lowell Hetzer, 37, pleaded no contest on Monday, May 13, to charges of second-degree...
Expect I-75 ramp closure at Corunna Road to last weeks, MDOT says
FLINT TWP., MI -- Work on the northbound I-75 ramp to Corunna Road will close the exit for at least a few weeks, starting on May 29. The Michigan Department of Transportation announced the closing in a news release and said work will include a turn lane extension, slope grading, curb and gutter, new signs and pavement markings.
Flint mayor stops liens on water accounts for residents
Flint Mayor Sheldon Neeley has put a stop to liens on active water accounts for Flint residents, and he's also asking the city council use American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) money to provide help for those struggling to pay their water bills.
City of Flint billing school district for fire at Flint Northern
FLINT, Mich. (WNEM) – The city of Flint is billing Flint Community Schools for a fire at the former Flint Northern High School building in April. “They don’t pay property taxes. So every time we dispatch emergency services to those locations, is a cost to the taxpayers,” said Flint Mayor Sheldon Neeley.
"Pardon our dust": Genesee Health System moves to new location
GENESEE COUNTY, Mich.— Genesee Health System is moving to a new location. The health system's last day at its former location is Friday, May 17. The move to 1040 West Bristol Road in Flint was announced in June 2023. “We are still here for our community when they need...
Mother, Queen, Icon: E. Hill De Loney remembered for Juneteenth legacy in Flint
FLINT, MI — Her last day on Earth felt like many she cherished in life. From her hospital bed, E. Hill De Loney continued to talk about the work that needed to be done for the upcoming Juneteenth observation. “For her to be in that bed talking about things...
Blood lead levels continue to fall in Michigan: Look up your ZIP code
Lead has been declining as a health issue for Michigan children for decades. Between 1999 and 2017, the percentage of children with elevated lead levels dropped by more than 90%. After an increase during the height of the water crisis, Flint has seen its rates drop to historic lows. The...
Flint students receive opportunity to explore career paths in healthcare
FLINT, Mich.—This event enlightened students about the different jobs available in healthcare. Costa Rosa Inc. presented Tomorrow's Healthcare Heroes for students ages 12 through 18 with an event to explore career paths in healthcare. The event took place at the Gloria Coles Flint Public Library and included hands-on workshops...
Caro hires Dave Lester as new varsity boys basketball head coach
SAGINAW, Mich. (WNEM) - There’s a new man in charge at Caro. Today it was announced that Dave Lester will be the new head coach of the Tigers varsity boys basketball team. He has over 20 years of coaching experience and takes over a Caro squad that 13-10 overall last season.
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