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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...
Officials provide updates, facts on Flint River spill
Flint, MI — On Tuesday, June 25, 2024, a spill of an oily substance into the Flint River was reported at an outfall near the 1400 block of James P. Cole Boulevard between Merrill St and E Wood St on the west side of the river. The City of Flint Sewer Department and Michigan Spill immediately responded and contained the spill with absorbent booms. The spill has stopped and the booms remain in place.
Fireworks to take place in Downtown Flint for the 4th of July holiday
FLINT, Mich.— Flint Mayor Sheldon Neeley tells Mid-Michigan NOW there will be extra police presence at the holiday celebration. The Flint fireworks display will be visible from the downtown area looking west toward Chevy Commons. Showtime begins at dusk. In addition to the fireworks, residents can enjoy the 9th...
Oldest Brewery in Michigan is 162 Year Old Timeless Legend
If you look up the definition of history there should be a picture of Michigan. Not just history, but history that has stood the test of time. One of the coolest pieces of history you'll find is the oldest brewery in the state. For over 162 years it has been a favorite staple in a place where history thrives. In the charming town of Frankenmuth, Michigan, where the scent of freshly fried chicken fills the air and the magic of Christmas lasts all year round, you'll find a gem that has stood the test of time: the Frankenmuth Brewery.
City of Flint preparing for Independence Day celebrations
The Mayor expects crowds downtown and in other surrounding neighborhoods, as the city is preparing for any potential violence that comes with the holiday. City of Flint preparing for Independence Day celebrations. The Mayor expects crowds downtown and in other surrounding neighborhoods, as the city is preparing for any potential...
Independence Day mural painted on the Rock in Flint
FLINT, Mich. (WNEM) - A patriotic painting now graces the Rock in Flint. Local artist Johnny Fletcher painted the mural on the morning of July 4. You can check out this patriotic mural on the unofficial landmark on Hammerberg Road at West 12th Street. Subscribe to the TV5 newsletter and...
Money could be on the way for Mt. Morris street repairs
MT. MORRIS TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WJRT)- Road repair money could be on the way to Mt. Morris Township in Genesee County. $2.32 million is allocated for neighborhood streets in the state's recently passed upcoming budget. Homeowner Tina Reed has lived on Eldon Street in Mt. Morris for 10 years. In that...
Two Flint City Council meetings adjourned, special meeting scheduled for July 17
FLINT, MI – A pair of Flint City Council meetings set for July have been adjourned, according to an announcement from the city. The council meetings scheduled for Wednesday, July 3, and Monday, July 8, were adjourned under The Rules Governing Meetings of the Flint City Council. If you...
50th Anniversary of Crossroads Village & Huckleberry Railroad: 1974-2024
Wow...fifty years and some of you still haven't visited Crossroads Village and the Huckleberry Railroad? Visiting this place near Flint is a trip thru the time tunnel. EVERYTHING there is crafted, built, and performed just the way it was back in the mid-1800s. Points of interest include the Buzzell House...
Greater Flint Arts Council to hold 24th annual music festival downtown
Flint, MI – The Greater Flint Arts Council will host its 24th annual “Tunes at Noon” Festival at Wilson Park in Downtown Flint. The free festival will start on July 8, 2024, and extend to August 16, 2024, on weekdays between 11:45 and 1:15 p.m. “Tunes at...
48th Volkslaufe race is happening on Thursday in Frankenmuth
FRANKENMUTH, Mich. (WJRT) - This Thursday marks the 48th annual Volkslaufe race in Frankenmuth. The event is a popular Fourth of July tradition, with about 1,600 runners and walkers participating. There are multiple races, ranging from a 2K run to a 20K run. All of the races will begin and...
Mich. city’s blight gives rise to increased arson
FLINT, Mich. — When the house next door burned for the fourth time in October, Julie Mcmann started having a recurring dream. Nothing remained of the home on Kentucky Avenue except the chimney and a deep hole filled with charred wood and burned bricks. It stayed that way through the winter and spring before the foundation was fenced off with plastic mesh.
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