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GM laying off temporary employees at Davison Road Processing Center
BURTON, Mich. (WJRT) - More than 145 temporary workers will soon be out of a job at GM's Davison Road Processing Center. Temporary workers say they will be off of the payroll this Friday, after they found out the development last week, on social media. "A co-worker actually came up...
Flushing completes multi-million dollar upgrades to wastewater treatment plant
GENESEE COUNTY, Mich. - The City of Flushing commemorated a milestone for its infrastructure on Tuesday. The city announced the completion of its project to make significant upgrades to its wastewater treatment plant. The substantial investment of $5.4 million for improvements has been underway for 3 years. The city hopes...
14 favorite photos from Westwood Heights Hamady ‘Met Gala’ prom
FLINT, MI — The suits and ties. The incredible dresses. The matching couples. High fashion was on full display on Saturday, May 11 as Westwood Heights Hamady High School enjoyed prom at Sloan Museum of Discovery in Flint. About 117 Hamady students and guests showed off their finest attire...
For children of Flint water crisis, stigma lives on: ‘I feel like a lab rat’
FLINT — For the children of Flint, the water crisis never ended. Most still do not drink tap water, even when they travel outside the city. On average, they do worse in school, are more depressed and have a profound distrust of government. And they are very, very tired...
18 Flushing Raiders will be playing college ahtletics
FLUSHING, Mich. (WJRT) - 18 Flushing Raiders signed letters of intent Tuesday afternoon, including seven soccer players. The athletes say not only is this a testament to the program Bob Peterson has built. But it also shows the dedication and perseverance of Raider nation. "That's so special," said Mott C.C....
Flint water crisis still crippling kids’ futures. But not because of lead
On average, Flint students are learning less than before the city’s water crisis. A growing body of research, though, suggests lead is not the cause for learning troubles. That’s good news for children, suggesting the problems can be reversed with more support and better services. “I could usually...
City of Flint announces a stoppage of liens on active water accounts
FLINT, Mich. (WJRT) - The city of Flint announced that property liens will not be placed on active water accounts. Flint Mayor Sheldon Neeley is sending an emergency water resolution to the Flint City Council Tuesday night. The resolution proposes a $250,000 allocation of ARPA money to provide additional support for the families.
Foundation of Fatherhood offers summit to advance fatherhood in Michigan
FLINT, Mich.—Fathers gathered at University of Michigan-Flint to engage in conversation about family life. The Foundation of Fatherhood held a summit that featured discussion, entertainment and workshops centered around fatherhood,. Presenters offered attendees thought-provoking content and evidenced-based strategies that encouraged fathers to speak about the challenges of fatherhood. This...
Flint-area sports highlights: Defending state champ Corunna wins Metro League track title
FLINT – Reigning Division 2 state champion Corunna had no trouble winning the boys Stars Division portion of the Metro League championship at Lake Fenton. The Cavaliers scored 174 points to finish ahead of Clio (87), Lake Fenton (85), Owosso (66), Ortonville Brandon (55) and Goodrich (53). If you...
More than 40 Flint-area athletes sign college letters of intent
Flushing – College coaches were apparently paying close attention to Flushing’s soccer teams in the last year. The spring national signing day arrived Tuesday and Flushing had seven soccer plays ink national letters of intent with colleges. If you purchase a product or register for an account through...
Tuesday, May 14, 2024: 5 things you need to know
MID-MICHIGAN (WNEM) - Good morning and happy Tuesday, mid-Michigan! Thanks for waking up with us! While you get ready for the day ahead, check out these five stories to know. 1. Four vacant Flint school buildings caught fire over an eight hour timeframe. The first was behind Whittier Classical Academy. A second fire reported at Central High School. The third happened at Flint Northern High School and the fourth happened almost five hours later at McKinley Middle School. The superintendent and the city said they’re finding ways to beef up security at vacant buildings.
Flint firefighter turned mentor helps inner-city kids learn hockey through nonprofit program
FLINT, Mich. – Rico Phillips made a career out of putting out fires, but for more than a decade, the now-retired Flint firefighter has been putting kids on ice. He runs Flint Inner City Youth Hockey, a nonprofit that teaches kids to play hockey. “Are you ready to skate...
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