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Arenac County couple missing for two days found safe
ARENAC COUNTY, Mich. (WJRT) - Police located a couple reported missing from Arenac County earlier this week. The Arenac County Sheriff's Office says 35-year-old Nathan Pemberton and 41-year-old Crystal Witkowski, both of Sterling, were reported missing around 2 p.m. Wednesday. Investigators believe they may be in the Saginaw area. The...
Freeland man dies in two-boat crash on Houghton Lake
ROSCOMMON COUNTY, Mich. - One man is dead after two boats crashed into each other on Houghton Lake on the 4th of July. Investigators say the a pontoon carrying 4 people collided with another pontoon carrying 12 people. 68-year-old David Dark died at the scene, according to police. Two other...
City of Flint bids a fond farewell to City Attorney William Kim
FLINT, Mich.—The City of Flint announced the upcoming departure of City Attorney William Kim today, on June 5, 2024. His resignation is effective July 26. “I wish Attorney Kim the very best in his new position and thank him for his service to the residents of Flint,” Mayor Sheldon Neeley said. “Mr. Kim has helped guide the City of Flint through turbulent times over the past nine years, and I congratulate him on the next step in his career. We continue to cultivate talented individuals at the City of Flint, and I am confident that we will continue to attract top talent, based on the foundation of success laid by our current and former staff.”
10 most expensive homes sold in the the Bay City area, June 24-30
A condo in Bay City that sold for $585,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in the Bay City area in the past week. In total, 23 residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past week, with an average price of $181,368. The average price per square foot ended up at $125.
Learn to be water smart: Safety tips to prevent summer drowning tragedies
FLINT, Mich.— It only takes a moment. A child or weak swimmer can drown in the time it takes to reply to a text, check a fishing line, or apply sunscreen. Learning water safety can help prevent a tragedy this summer. Drowning is the leading cause of death for...
Lead water pipes created a health disaster in Flint, but replacing them with cheaper plastic − as some cities are doing − carries hidden costs
Flint, Michigan, made headlines in 2015 when tests revealed dangerously high lead levels in its drinking water. The city had switched its water supply to the Flint River a year earlier, and corrosive water had damaged aging lead pipes, exposing thousands of people to lead contamination. The result was a...
Two women with the same name build a friendship through life’s ups and downs
Flint Natives Delores Johnson and Delores Thompson attended school together at what was called Emerson Intermediate middle school. According to Johnson, she was quieter in the 8th grade, while Thompson was outgoing. Thompson later attended Northern High School, and Johnson attended Northwestern. The two women’s paths crossed again on 7-7-1977...
Bob’s Bites: At Sarah’s Café, you can have BBQ brisket for breakfast
Who else wakes up on a beautiful summer morning and says, “Hmm, I wish to have barbecue for breakfast?”. But I’m also the person who has eaten fried catfish and eggs for breakfast. Sidenote: I really hope my doctor does not read these columns. Sarah’s Café in downtown...
Flint native, Beecher alum Monte Morris reportedly signs with Phoenix Suns
PHOENIX, Arizona - Flint native Monte Morris has a new home in the NBA. The Beecher alum has agreed to a two-year contract with the Phoenix Suns. That's according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. This past season, Morris appeared in six games for the Detroit Pistons before being sent...
Puppies found in Flint home set for demolition, saved by quick action
FLINT, Mich. - A contractor working for the Genesee County Land Bank was getting ready to start demolition on a home on Flint’s Northside last week when they discovered something inside the home. It forced them to stop all operations, what they found inside might surprise you. “They heard...
Getting ready for Fourth of July at Bay City Fireworks Festival
BAY CITY, Mich. (WNEM) - Happy Independence Day!. If you’re still looking for a professional fireworks show on July 4, stop by the Bay City Fireworks Festival. This marks the festival’s 62nd year in Bay City. You can enjoy a midway carnival and outdoor marketplace in Veteran’s Memorial Park and live music every night in Wenonah Park, July 4-6.
Thomas Mueller hits right note as 2024 Volkslaufe champion
FRANKENMUTH, MI – Thomas Mueller didn’t have much time to savor his victory, trading his Volsklaufe bib for a red vest and his adidas carbons for Yamaha brass. The former Lake Fenton and Detroit-Mercy runner claimed the 10-kilometer championship Thursday in the 2024 Volksalufe in Frankenmuth, then proceeded to play his own victory march.
Loons Hang On for 6-5 Win over Whitecaps
COMSTOCK PARK, Mich. – The Great Lakes Loons (39-38) (5-6) had enough in the tank to close out the West Michigan Whitecaps (39-39) (8-4) 6-5 on an 81-degree sunny Wednesday night at LMCU Ballpark. - Josue De Paula and Noah Miller started the game with back-to-back singles. A Kyle...
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