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Friday Shooting In Burton Leaves Man Dead
A 47-year-old man was shot and killed in Burton last Friday. Police say the incident happened at the Ten Eleven Food Store at 3280 Lippincott Boulevard shortly after noon. The man was killed in the parking lot of the store following an altercation with the suspect, according to police, who say the suspect fled the area heading west toward Dort Highway. No arrestes were made.
Fort Wayne FC season ends after falling in OT in conference semi-finals
FLINT, Mich. (WFFT) - Fort Wayne FC made it among the final 16 teams in the USL League Two playoffs, but a loss to the Flint City Bucks Sunday afternoon ended Fort Wayne's season in heartbreak. Fort Wayne FC wasn't able to capitalize on multiple chances to score in the...
Charlie Woods shot tracker: Hole-by-hole updates from US Junior Amateur at Oakland Hills
Charlie Woods is ready to make his United States Golf Association Championship debut in Michigan, and we are live tracking every hole with shot and score updates. Woods is set for an early start Monday in the 2024 U.S. Junior Amateur at iconic Oakland Hills Country Club in Bloomfield Township, teeing off at...
Sunday shooting in Flint resulting in one death being investigated
Flint, MI – July 21, 2024 – Shortly after 2 p.m. on July 21, at 2002 South Dort Highway, the Travel Inn Flint, officers discovered a female victim with a fatal gunshot wound. Another victim was transported to Hurley Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries. The police department is...
NASCAR: 3 possible replacements for Erik Jones in 2025
Erik Jones's NASCAR career could be shifting gears next season, as the Byron, Michigan native has not re-signed with Legacy Motor Club. While Legacy Motor Club are reportedly open to having him back, Jones is open to hearing other offers. Legacy Motor Club have not performed as a top-tier team...
How public art helps to tell the Rx Kids story in Flint
FLINT, Michigan — When Cayden Fields, 12, first saw the newest Rx Kids mural in the Flint Cultural Center, his reaction was powerful. “The mural makes me think of kindness and having fun with your friends,” said Fields, a student at Flint Cultural Center Academy. Kindness, love, hope,...
Should Brighton scale back housing density 'uptown'? Some on council think so
BRIGHTON — Housing density in "uptown" Brighton is back up for discussion. Some city councilmembers want to see it dialed back to fewer stories with larger setbacks from existing homes. Historically, Brighton is a downtown defined by single-family homes. Several years ago, city officials created a new zoning district...
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...
The Flint City Bucks beat Fort Wayne FC 2-1 despite two red cards to make the Central Conference Finals
FLINT, Mich. (WNEM) - “I don’t know. It’s like a storybook in a little way,” said Flint City Bucks Head Coach Paul Doroh after an incredibly eventful playoff game. The Bucks were going against Fort Wayne FC in the Central Conference Semifinals and things seemed pretty normal early on. Flint City scored the opening goal in the first half off a rocket header from Schinider Mimy. After that, Fort Wayne FC equalized to tie things up 1-1 heading into halftime.
Stefanini Group in Southfield Debuts Center for AI Excellence
Stefanini Group, which has its North America/Asia Pacific headquarters in Southfield, has announced the launch of the Center of AI Excellence. Based in Sao Paulo, Brazil, the $1 billion global technology company specializes in digital solutions, and has locations in 41 countries across the Americas, Europe, Australia, and Asia,. The...
Why Tiger Woods Is Heading To Michigan…to Watch Golf
Next week, the legendary Tiger Woods will be making a special trip to Michigan, but this time, it's not to showcase his own incredible golf skills. Instead, he'll be there to support his rising star son, Charlie Woods, as he competes in the prestigious 2024 U.S. Junior Amateur at the iconic Oakland Hills Country Club in Bloomfield Hills.
Beavers Walk-Off Mammoths, 10-7
UTICA, Mich. – The Birmingham Bloomfield Beavers (8-18) defeated the Westside Woolly Mammoths (14-9) on a walk-off home run, with a final score of 10-7 on a beautiful Sunday afternoon for baseball at Jimmy John’s Field. The Mammoths would strike first in the ballgame on a Colby Seltzer...
Ray Township voters to decide on fire station proposal
Ray Township voters will weigh in on the need for a new fire station during the Aug. 6 primary, as well vote in contested races for supervisor and trustee. The bond proposal asks voters if Ray Township shall borrow a sum not to exceed $5.5 million, and issue unlimited tax general obligation bonds in one or more series. These would be payable within 21 years from the date of issue.
Oakland Hills Country Club set to host 76th Annual U.S. Junior Amateur Championship
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich. — The top teenage golfers in the world will be teeing off in Metro Detroit this week, with 264 golfers set to compete in the 76th U.S. Junior Amateur Championship at Oakland Hills Country Club in Bloomfield Hills. The championship will feature the best players in...
See Fogerty for Free!
The legendary John Fogerty is coming to Pine Knob Music Theatre in Clarkston on August 4 along with George Thorogood & The Destroyers and Hearty Har, and 94.9 MMQ wants to see you at the show!. Link to tickets here, or register to win a pair below!
"Summer To Shine" Picnic This Friday
A summer picnic is planned Friday for those of all ages and abilities. Community Bible Church and 2|42 Community Church are teaming up to host the outdoor picnic for people with special needs. It will take place from 6 to 8pm this Friday. The two churches are located next to...
Flint Drop Fest will feature over 100 performances for 12th year of celebration
Flint, MI — Flint Drop Fest will return for its 12th annual electronic music and art festival on Saturday, August 3, 2024. The free event will take place in Downtown Flint between noon and 10 p.m. Free curbside parking will be available, and two $5 parking ramps will be located off of East and West Kearsley.
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