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Watch Macomb County officials start teardown of old jail with their bare hands
Macomb County Exec Mark Hackel and Sheriff Anthony Wickersham took to their hands and sledgehammers Friday to start the demolition of the old county jail, making way for a new Central Intake and Assessment Center in Mount Clemens. The pair touted the new facility as state of the art. Read...
Single-vehicle crash on I-96 claims life of Hartland Township man
A 22-year-old Hartland Township man is dead after the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado he was driving eastbound on I-96 hit a guard rail near the Kensington Road exit and lost control at approximately 4:52 a.m. Saturday, July 20. The man, who was the sole occupant of the vehicle, sustained a fatal...
1 Michigan restaurant ranked among 50 best pizza slices in America
ROYAL OAK, Mich. – If you’re looking for a great slice of pizza, there’s one place in Michigan that apparently ranks above the rest. The highly anticipated 50 Top Pizza list was released for the U.S. this week, one of the most respected pizza rankings out there.
Construction to begin soon on revamped gas station, retail building in Hamburg Township
HAMBURG TWP. — A local gas station owner says construction of a revamped station and new retail building should begin this summer. After it's complete, he'll build 40 townhomes for rent. The rental community will be called Hamburg Village Townhomes. Ronny Hamama of RDH Properties has owned the Mobile...
Hartland Township man killed in crash on eastbound I-96
BRIGHTON TWP. — A local man was killed in a single-vehicle crash early Saturday on eastbound I-96 in Brighton Township, according to the Livingston County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded at 4:52 a.m. Saturday, July 20, to a single vehicle crash on eastbound I-96 at the Kensington Road overpass...
Time Travel: BHS's 1999 Valedictorians, Salutatorians and a Look at Eastpointe Area with No Businesses
These are Bridgeport's 1999 academic leaders when Harrison County Schools recognized valedictorians and salutatorians. The valadictorians include Jason Jackson, Matt Hazey, Ashley Maxey, Jaimee Compton, Allison Starkey, Jessica Harvey, Jaclyn Elsey, Abbey Stanley, Kristen Moore, Christina Grisso, and salutatorians Kathleen Miller, Lea Sellas, Whitney Moore, Andrea Rossetti, and Julie Felton.
Allegiant Airlines Announces $59 Flights to Florida from Flint
Allegiant Airlines announced eight new nonstop routes to 13 cities around the country at extremely low rates. One of those new routes includes a nonstop flight to Florida from Flint Bishop International Airport for just $59. Before you get overly excited, keep in mind that the low fare of $59...
Barack Obama Reacts To Joe Biden Dropping Out Of Race
Former U.S. President Barack Obama has weighed in on Joe Biden dropping out of the 2024 presidential race on Sunday. Biden released his statement earlier on Sunday. “While it has been my intention to seek reelection, I believe it is in the best interest of my party and the country for me to stand ...
Michigan Native Explains Subpar Home Run Derby National Anthem
Just a few days ago we all witnessed one of the most unforgettable moments as the national anthem was absolutely slaughtered during the Major League Baseball (MLB) Home Run Derby in Arlington, Texas. Shortly after the questionable performance the jokes and memes began to swirl around the internet, and this is how we all became aware of the singer's origins in the Mitten state.
Two Michigan Cities Have the Lowest Quality of Life in the U.S.
It's always pretty cool to see your city or state at the top of a list that praises where you live. It's not so cool when that list refers to your city as being the worst place to live. The last thing you want to hear is that your city...
With KU in mix, star hoops recruit Darius Acuff set to announce decision Friday
Darius Acuff, the No. 1-ranked point guard in the hoops recruiting class of 2025, according to Rivals.com and 247sports.com, will announce his college choice at 4 p.m. Central Time on Friday, he announced Saturday on his Instagram page. Acuff, a 6-foot-2, 175-pound senior from IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida, has...
Flint City Bucks power into USL2 playoffs, host Fort Wayne in Central Conference semi tonight
The Flint City Bucks will host Fort Wayne FC in the United States League Two (USL2) Central Conference semi-final match tonight at Atwood Stadium. The Bucks have had a memorable 2024 showing thus far, powering into the first round of USL2 playoffs with a 10-0 win over Michiana FC from South Bend, Ind. on July 13, 2024, to end their regular season with a record of 10 wins, three draws, and one loss.
Flint Fury defeat Lansing Lightning, 24-6, to advance to semi-pro football league championship
FLINT, Mich. (WJRT) - Former New Lothrop defensive back Rafael Woods scored two defensive touchdowns to help the Flint's semi-pro football team, the Flint Fury defeat the Lansing Lightning, 24-6. With the win, the Fury improve to 8-1 on the season, their best mark in more than 20 years. The...
How Flint’s next hit single could come from a studio inside the Genesee County Jail
FLINT, MI – Could Flint’s next hit single come from within the Genesee County Jail?. Sheriff Chris Swanson thinks so. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
Roadkill Nights coming back to M1 Concourse
Cruise Week's legal street drag racing event will return to the M1 Concourse in Pontiac this year. MotorTrend Presents Roadkill Nights Powered by Dodge, which brings drag racing to Woodward Avenue, was moved to downtown Pontiac last year. But on Aug. 10, the event that regularly attracts thousands of gearheads,...
Porch Fest brings Flint community together in Carriage Town
FLINT, MI - Hundreds of Flint residents and visitors gathered in Carriage Town again to enjoy the local truck vendors, artists and music. For Porch Fest on Friday, July 19, the air was filled with sounds of joy and smells of local food, creating an atmosphere of excitement as the Flint community celebrated what locals had to offer.
Shooting in Flint leaves one woman dead on Sunday
FLINT, Mich. (WJRT) - The Flint Police Department is investigating a shooting that left a woman dead and another person hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. Police responded to the Travel Inn in the 2000 block of South Dort Highway just after 2 p.m. on Sunday. Flint police did not give details...
Flint author April McGee explores healing and transformation in debut book 'A Life Unknown'
FLINT, Michigan — Flint native April McGee delves deep into self-reflection, healing, and personal transformation in her debut book, 'A Life Unknown.' The book explores these core themes, guiding readers on a journey toward understanding themselves better and finding inner peace. McGee emphasizes the importance of self-reflection as she...
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