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Bay Area Women’s Center awarded $75K in grant funding
BAY CITY, Mich. (WNEM) - The Bay Area Women’s Center (BAWC) was awarded at $75,000 grant from the Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow Foundation in Midland with annual equal payments until 2026. “We are so grateful for the support of the Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow Foundation....
Community non-profit rebrands to emphasize support for those struggling with addiction
SAGINAW, Mich.—In the fight against substance abuse disorder, a community non-profit has changed its name to better reflect its mission. Families Against Narcotics (FAN) is now called Face Addiction Now. The organization assists over 100,000 people annually through its various programs. FAN started 16 years ago to support individuals...
Retro Replayed in Burton keeps the style of retro video games alive
BURTON, Mich. (WJRT) - The owner of Retro Replayed in Burton says he is passionate about keeping the nostalgia alive with old video games and with what he offers in his shop. "The original owner started it in 2010," said owner Kyle Wojtylko. Retro Replayed off Saginaw Street in Burton...
Bay City Public Schools to debut GPS bus app for parents and guardians
According to a July 24 news release, the easy-to-use app is secured so only authorized users will have access to the school bus information and is fully launched at the start of the 2024-25 school year.
Saginaw Co. gets new patrol boat with advanced sonar, hoping it might solve 7-year mystery
SAGINAW, MI. (WJRT) - Could a new boat with new equipment help solve a more than seven year old mystery in Saginaw?. That's what the sheriff and investigators are hoping after purchasing a new search and rescue vessel. The mystery involves the search for a man who went missing in...
Flint Jazz Festival celebrates in Clio during construction
CLIO Mich. (WJRT)- Friday kicked off the Greater Flint Arts Council's 42nd annual Flint Jazz Festival, albeit with a slightly different look. Because of construction on the new Flint Riverfront State Park, the event took place at the Clio Amphitheater on Rogers Lodge Drive in Clio. The festival runs until...
Court hearings delayed for driver accused of hitting Trooper Popp
SAGINAW COUNTY, Mich. (WJRT) - The trial for the man accused of killing a Michigan State Police trooper in a crash on I-75 in January has been temporarily adjourned. Court records show 81-year-old Duncan Erving is charged with not using due care when passing a stationary emergency vehicle, causing death.
Midland native first-ever Michigander to win prestigious theatre award
MIDLAND, Mich. (WNEM) - After two years of competing, a mid-Michigan native is the latest winner of a high school musical theatre award hundreds compete for. Gretchen Shope, a recent graduate of H.H. Dow High School and Midland native, won a Jimmy Award in June for her role as Alice in Alice by Heart at the Wharton Center. The award is the equivalent of a Tony for high school students.
Register Now for Fall Season of Miracle League Baseball
July 26, 2024 – Midland Parks and Recreation is now accepting baseball player registrations, coaching applications, and volunteer registrations for the 2024 fall season of the Middle of the Mitt Miracle League. A Miracle Field is a universally-accessible soft surface baseball diamond that offers athletes of all ages with...
Cash reward offered for information leading to arrest in Flint homicide
FLINT, MI – A $2,500 reward has been set for information leading to a felony arrest in connection with the shooting death of a 30-year-old woman in Flint last weekend. Shanquice Love was found shot to death around 2 p.m. Sunday, July 21, in the Travel Inn parking lot located in the 2000 block of South Dort Highway on the city’s east side.
The Antidote Fest returns for its third Year with an unforgettable lineup
Flint, MI — The Antidote Studio announced the return of The Antidote Fest, a hip-hop festival celebrating Michigan’s music scene. The event will take place on Saturday, July 27, 2024, from 3 to 10 p.m. in downtown Flint, Mich. This year’s festival features some of Michigan’s hottest rappers,...
Saddle up or buckle in? Bus drivers test their skills at 'roadeo' in Frankenmuth
FRANKENMUTH, Mich. – Bus operators from across the state flocked to Little Bavaria on Thursday to test their skills in a unique competition. The 47th Annual Michigan Small Bus Roadeo is an event to determine the best small bus public transit drivers in Michigan. Competitors are tasked with the...
Victim to receive $400K settlement after former Burton detective used racial slur in assault
BURTON, MI – The City of Burton will pay Anthony Miller a $400,000 settlement after a former Burton detective assaulted him and called him a racial slur during an arrest in 2023. The settlement agreement was reached between victim Anthony Miller, and his attorney Tom Pabst, and the City...
Flint City Bucks heading to Illinois to play in USL Central Conference Final
FLINT, Mich. - The Flint City Bucks are on their way to Peoria, IL!. After a quick training session at Atwood Stadium on Thursday, the players were greeted by fans before getting on the bus to head to the USL Central Conference Final. The game is set to take place...
Gus Macker returns to Flint at different location
FLINT, Mich. (WNEM) - A storied 3-on-3 basketball tournament is back in Flint, but there’s one big difference for this year’s Gus Macker: a change in the location. Some businesses fear that change means they won’t get the foot traffic they were hoping for. The Gus Macker...
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These news headlines brought to you by these fine sponsors:. Tuscola Commissioner Honors Millington Man For His Service. For a job well done, Tuscola Commissioners sent a letter to a Millington resident in recognition of his contributions to the county and his community. "We are writing to express our appreciation...
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