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Downtown Flint Is Open – Take Advantage Of Free Parking
Construction on Saginaw Street in downtown Flint is complete. Downtown Flint area businesses remained open during the restoration project, despite the difficulties posed by the Saginaw Street road closure. It was an inconvenience nonetheless for many people. To attract customers back to the downtown area, free parking is now available...
Flint celebrates completion of Saginaw Street bricks project
FLINT, Mich. (WJRT) - Flint city leaders and the community celebrated the completion of a two-year project to replace the bricks on Saginaw Street with a ribbon cutting Friday afternoon. Contractors completed the project of replacing the historic bricks through the downtown area from Court Street to the Flint River...
Flint students to receive free backpacks filled with school supplies
Flint, MI — Flint students will receive free backpacks with school supplies as part of Mike Morse Law Firm’s “Project Backpack” giveaway. Project Backpack will take place on Thursday, July 25, 2024, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at G3500 Flushing Rd., Ste. 110, Flint, MI 48504, in the Mike Morse Law Firm parking lot.
Bay County Sheriff's Office seeks help finding missing homeless man
BAY COUNTY, Mich.— The Bay County Sheriff's Office is looking for a missing homeless man. 32-year-old Tyler Joseph Laurain was last seen around the Walmart in Bay City on July 10. His sister has not been able to get in contact with him and is concerned about his well-being,...
Woman killed in Flint shooting
FLINT, Mich. (WNEM) – A woman is dead after a shooting in Flint on Sunday. It happened about 2 p.m. in the 2000 block of S. Dort Highway on Sunday, July 21. Upon arriving at the scene, Flint police officers found a woman with a deadly gunshot wound and another victim with non-life-threatening injuries, Flint Police Det. Tyrone Booth said. The other victim was taken to an area hospital.
The Best Coney Island-Style Hot Dogs In Michigan Are Hiding Inside This Retro Diner
Cruising through Flint, Michigan, one might not expect to find a culinary gem that takes you straight back to the golden age of diners. However, Mega Classic Diner does just that, offering the best Coney Island-style hot dogs in the state. Step inside, and you’ll be met with a burst...
State approves Dow project to improve, expand operations
MIDLAND, Mich. (WNEM) - Dow Chemical has been approved to move forward with a project that will support manufacturing and research and development (R&D) in Michigan. The Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer made the announcement on Tuesday, July 23. “Today’s investment in Michigan will protect 5,000...
Recall filed against Mott Community College board member who opposed interim president’s appointment
FLINT, MI -- Mott Community College trustees on both sides of a controversial presidential appointment are now facing potential recalls. Proposed recall language targeting MCC Trustee Art Reyes was filed on Tuesday, July 23, with the Genesee County Clerk’s Office by Flint resident Angela Green-Harden. If you purchase a...
Roundtable held in Flint on Michigan Maritime Manufacturing Initiative
FLINT, Mich. - Gov. Whitmer announced a new jobs program this week that aims to create new employment opportunities for Michiganders. Called the Michigan Maritime Manufacturing, or M3, initiative, the program looks to partner with the Navy and other federal, state and local partners to fill maritime manufacturing and engineering gaps, according to officials.
Bay City Public Schools Has Bus Tracking App for Parents and Caregivers
Bay City Public Schools is launching an app for parents and guardians that will allow for accurate, real-time tracking of their children’s school buses. The Stopfinder application was created by the district’s routing software company, Transfinder. It is free to parents and guardians and allows users to customize when they receive alerts about their children’s bus location. The app is also a two-way communication tool, providing parents with an easy way to communicate quickly with district transportation officials and receive instant notifications.
‘You can’t blame this on alcohol,’ judge tells Bay City man who went on racist tirade
BAY CITY, MI — Alcohol coursing through his system and a machete in his hand, a Bay City man went on a racist tirade against his neighbors, threatening to kill them. A lengthy standoff with responding police followed. Though he’s since made strides in attaining sobriety, a judge was...
Average driver in Flint loses $2000+/year driving on Michigan roads, says new report
FLINT, Mich. - A new report released on Tuesday shows data that Michigan's deteriorated roads are costing drivers cold, hard cash. According to the report released by TRIP, the average driver in the Flint area loses $2,150 annually as a result of driving on roads that are dilapidated and congested.
1 dead, 1 injured in Flint shooting
FLINT, MI – Flint police are investigating a shooting that left one person dead and another injured on Sunday afternoon. Police officers arrived at the scene around 2 p.m. Sunday, July 21, near the 2000 block of South Dort Highway and found a female victim who’d suffered a fatal gunshot wound.
Early voting available for Flint residents before August 6 election
Flint, MI — Early voting will be available for the 2024 primary and 7th Ward general election between Saturday, July 27 and Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024. Both elections will take place on Aug. 6. Residents can vote in person at Flint City Hall from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m....
Rib Fest cooks up appetizing slate of events for 2024
BAY CITY, MI – Four nights of live music, fun events and some of the best-tasting barbecue from around the country is coming to Bay City this week. Beginning Thursday, July 25, the Labadie Rib Fest will be cooking up an appetizing array of festivities for the whole family. This year’s event will feature everything from music, vendors a petting zoo and a cornhole tournament.
Histories of Arthur Hill, Saginaw High schools traced in planned museum exhibit
SAGINAW, MI — A museum display next week will chart the histories of two high schools that shut down weeks ago after generations spent teaching Saginaw pupils. The Castle Museum of Saginaw County History on Monday, Aug. 5, will open the display dedicated to the histories of Arthur Hill High School and Saginaw High School.
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