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2nd Ward Bay City commission race features 3 non-partisan candidates
BAY CITY, MI – The race for Bay City’s 2nd Ward Commissioner features three non-partisan candidates competing for a four-year term. The seat is currently held by Joseph Rivet, who is term limited. Voters will decide among Brandy Swartz, Breanna Graczyk and Craig Kokaly on his replacement. Graczyk,...
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,...
47 years of the Crim Festival of Races: What to expect and how to navigate
Flint, MI — The HAP Crim Festival of Races will celebrate its 47th outing in Downtown Flint from Friday, Aug. 15 through Sunday, Aug. 25, 2024. Since 1977, the Crim has been one of Flint’s largest events, drawing tens of thousands of participants worldwide. This year’s event is...
Twin talents, part 1: Summit grad, Breckenridge native Jackson Weir signs with NA3HL’s Mountain Kings
For Jackson Weir, it was all about comfort and having confidence in trusting the process. Next season, the Breckenridge native will play junior hockey with the NA3HL’s New Hampshire Mountain Kings, a situation he said checked all the boxes. “I started looking for opportunities to continue playing hockey after...
Victim of racial incident with Burton officer gets settlement
BURTON, Mich. (WJRT) - The victim of an alleged racially charged incident involving a Burton police officer will receive a $400,000 settlement from the city. The settlement for Anthony Miller was reached during civil litigation over the incident, which occurred on Feb. 1, 2023. Miller hit former Burton Police Det....
Saginaw bus service tax renewal on August ballots
SAGINAW, MI — A Saginaw-based transit authority hopes to keep momentum moving forward with a request for a tax renewal on the Aug. 6 primary election ballot. Saginaw residents in the city will weigh a 3.2-mill levy that’d span 2026-2030 and support Saginaw Transit Authority Regional Services operations, county election records show.
Mike Morse Law Firm to give away 1,000 free backpacks in Flint
FLINT, Mich. – Mike Morse Law Firm is set to giveaway a thousand backpacks away to Flint families. Flint-area students, grades K-5, and their families, are invited to come to the Mike Morse Law Firm located at G3500 Flushing Rd., Ste. 110 to get a free backpack stuffed with goodies.
Saginaw child testifies to seeing mom killed in front of home days after Christmas
SAGINAW, MI — Speaking softly but clearly, a 11-year-old boy testified how he saw his mother killed in front of their Saginaw house between Christmas and New Year’s Day. His composure only broke once as his emotions associated with the traumatic memory rose to the surface. The fifth-grader...
Creepy Abandoned Church in Flint with Shady Past
WARNING: Under no circumstances should you enter this property. By doing so you risk bodily harm and/or prosecution for trespassing on private property. The explorers of this church near Flint called it ‘creepy’ - looking at the images, I can see some instances where yes, it looks somewhat eerie. But then, there are a few ornate parts as well.
Claressa Shields and Vanessa Lepage-Joanisse go face-to-face at press conference
FLINT, Mich. (WNEM) - Flint’s own, the GWOAT Claressa Shields was part of a press conference two days before her big fight for the WBC Heavyweight Championship against Vanessa Lepage-Joanisse. This will be Shields’ second fight inside Little Caesars Arena where she will be looking to become the first...
Northwood University interns and Cox Automotive foster future industry leaders – Zak McLeod & Jason Jager
It’s essential to recognize the significance of education and practical experience in shaping the next generation of industry talent. On the latest episode of Inside Automotive, we are joined by Zak McLeod, a Northwood University student and intern who spent 10 weeks gaining industry experience in various roles. We’re also joined by Jason Jager, Senior Director of Industry Partnerships at Cox Automotive, who serves as the main point of contact for Cox Automotive’s relationship with Northwood University.
New app lets Bay City Public Schools parents track bus routes
BAY CITY, MI – Parents and guardians will be able to track their children’s school buses in real time by using an app launched by Bay City Public Schools, the district announced this week. Stopfinder, an application created by the school district’s routing software company, Transfinder, is secured...
Former Flint superintendent awarded $609K in arbitration settlement
FLINT, MI – A former Flint Community Schools superintendent has been awarded $609,000 in a settlement agreement regarding a lawsuit she filed against the district and board of education members. Anita Steward first filed a lawsuit in Genesee County Circuit Court in 2021, seeking monetary damages alleging that board...
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