Yikes! 5 Michigan Cities Just Made a List Nobody Wants to Be On

Nobody wants to see their hometown on a list like this. Five Michigan cities just landed among America's 100 least safe small cities. Is yours one of them?

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...

Three energy projects converge on rural Cohoctah: ‘I’m going to see nothing but black panels, metal and destruction’

Joann Haas was two months pregnant in 1985 when she bought an old farmhouse on Fleming Road in Cohoctah Township. Over the years, she turned it into a home where she raised her son and hoped to spend the rest of her life. “I look out my picture window right...

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.

Ubly falls to New Lothrop in high-scoring regional championship, 39-34

New Lothrop beat Ubly 39-34 in the Division 8 regional final, using Karson Agnew's 98-yard TD pass to clinch the title.

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...

Michigan hunters gear up for the start of firearm season

The busiest two weeks for deer hunting kicks off on Sunday with the start of firearm season.

Ubly faces New Lothrop in Week 12 playoff showdown

Ubly visits New Lothrop in a Week 12 playoff game as the Bearcats seek a regional title against the high-scoring Hornets.

Chuck E. Cheese Adventure World In Flint To Host Several Hiring Events

Chuck E. Cheese Adventure World is coming to that old Party City spot on Miller Road in Flint. They're hiring for kitchen staff, servers, party hosts, and game room attendants before the grand opening in November 2026.

St. Clair County homes could qualify for no-cost energy upgrades

Blue Water Community Action is accepting applications from St. Clair County and Flint residents for a program that could provide qualifying households with no-cost improvements aimed at making homes more energy efficient. The Weatherization Assistance Program can help eligible households reduce energy waste, improve home comfort and lower heating and cooling costs, according to a community announcement. Available services may include attic, wall or crawlspace insulation, air sealing to reduce drafts, heating system evaluations and eligible improvements, ventilation work and home safety improvements. Both homeowners and renters may qualify. Landlord authorization is required for rental properties. The program is not intended for emergency home repairs. Services depend on eligibility, available funding, a home assessment and scheduling. How to apply for weatherization assistance Residents interested in the program are asked to complete and print the Weatherization Application Packet, then mail or drop off the completed application at the address listed at the top of the application. All signatures must be handwritten on the printed application. Electronic signatures will not be accepted. Applicants also can contact Blue Water Community Action's Weatherization Department at 810-982-8541 or weatherization@bwcaa.org, or visit bwcaa.org . More: How much did President Trump's visit cost Port Huron? Weatherization program

St. Johns food pantry sees familiar faces return as families navigate SNAP changes

A St. Johns food pantry is seeing families return for help after years away as some residents navigate changes to their food assistance and prepare for the holidays.

Buck Pole Events In Marion Township & Fowlerville

Firearm deer season opens this Sunday and there are two local buck poles for area hunters to take advantage of. The Buck Pole at the Marion Township Hall at 2877 West Coon Lake Road commemorates the opening day of hunting season and runs from 4 to 8pm this Sunday. Hunters can come weigh their deer, swap stories with other hunters, and win prizes. Free refreshments will be provided and no pre-registration is required. The cost is $10 per deer.

City of Flint and AFSCME Local 1799 Reach Contract Agreement

The City of Flint and AFSCME Local 1799, which represents the City’s supervisors, have reached a tentative contract agreement that has been overwhelmingly ratified by union members. The agreement now moves to the Flint City Council for final consideration and approval. The agreement reflects the work of both the...

Flint residents reminded to bag yard waste as leaf clean up begins

FLINT, Mich. (WNEM) - Leaf clean-up has started in the city of Flint. Residents must bag the leaves from their yards and place them at the curb for collection on their scheduled waste service day. The city has shared a reminder that leaves should never be raked or blown into...

Buckle Up For An Insanely Fun Ride At This Enormous Go-Kart Track In Michigan

There are very few problems in life that can’t be at least temporarily solved by driving something fast in a circle while your friends panic behind you. High Caliber Karting and Entertainment in Okemos, Michigan is the kind of place that makes a perfectly ordinary Tuesday feel like the best decision you’ve made all week.

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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...

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...

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...

Clue brings board game mystery to life at FIM's Whiting Auditorium

FLINT, Mich.— A mansion, murder, and mystery is coming to life at the FIM Whiting Auditorium. Clue is a live-action, murder mystery comedy show based on the classic Hasbro board game, and the 1985 movie. Nate Curlott plays Coloneal Mustard in the show, and says that traveling aroudn the...