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Rain postpones Saginaw adult kickball tournament
SAGINAW, MI — The organizer for a growing-in-popularity annual adult kickball tournament will kick the can down the road due to poor weather conditions. The 3rd Annual Peace and Unity in the Community kickball tournament and a first-year kickball tournament for special needs individuals both originally were scheduled for this weekend.
Spirit announce 2024-25 scholarship opportunities for local youth hockey players
SAGINAW, Mich. (WNEM) - The Saginaw Spirit Charitable Foundation, in partnership with Huntington, is excited to announce the availability of new scholarships for local youth hockey players 18 and under playing in Saginaw, Bay, and Midland hockey associations during the 2024-25 season. The scholarship funds were generated through the “Guardians...
Key Insights from the First Citywide Maternal and Infant Cash Prescription Program
FLINT, Mich. – A recent survey conducted by Rx Kids provides valuable insights into how Rx Kids is improving the lives of city of Flint families. These survey findings share the much-anticipated early results from Rx Kids. A prescription for health, hope, and opportunity, Rx Kids is the nation’s...
Saginaw centenarian reveals secret to longevity: Swiss cheese
SAGINAW, Mich.— A mid-Michigan resident is celebrating her 103rd trip around the sun this weekend. Helen Rysse is from Saginaw and is a resident at Brookdale Saginaw, a local senior living community. While her birthday isn't until Sunday, August 18th, the community is celebrating early with a very special...
Flint Police Arrest Teen Suspected of Shooting Father Near Powers Catholic High School, School Lockdown Lifted
A shooting near Powers Catholic High School in Flint on Wednesday morning led to the school being placed in a lockdown. Flint Police have since arrested a suspect connected to the event, which is now being characterized as a domestic incident; officials have the individual in custody, as conveyed by Mid-Michigan NOW.
Flint man who killed girlfriend after she discovered secret relationship sentenced to prison
FLINT, MI – A 40-year-old Flint man who killed his girlfriend after she found out that he was having a secret relationship will likely spend the rest of his life in jail. Kevin Stubbs, convicted of killing 29-year-old Treasury A. Causey-Box in October 2022, was sentenced by Genesee County Circuit Court Judge Mark Latchana last month.
Robbie D’s plans grand reopening Saturday in new Saginaw location
SAGINAW, MI — Robbie D’s will return to business in its new restaurant space this weekend. Restaurant owner Robert Delgado said the new site at a former KFC, 94 W. Genesee Ave., will open Saturday, Aug. 17. If you purchase a product or register for an account through...
Possible severe Lansing area thunderstorms Friday afternoon will kick off wet weekend
GRAND RAPIDS — The weekend will start off cloudy and rainy for much of mid-Michigan, but should dry out by the end of Sunday, the National Weather Service said. Rain and storms moved through the state late Thursday into early Friday, and the National Weather Service Grand Rapids office said expect more of...
Fenton Man Wins Big Playing Michigan Lottery Lucky For Life
A last-minute decision to purchase a Michigan Lottery ticket paid off for a Fenton man. The lucky winner, Matthew Russell, won $25,000 a year for life playing Lucky for Life. Like most lottery winners seem to do, Russell took a lump sum payout of $390,000. Russell matched the five white...
Friday, Aug. 16, 2024: 5 things you need to know
MID-MICHIGAN (WNEM) - Happy Friday morning, mid-Michigan! A little wet to start outside, but it’s almost the weekend. If you are getting up with us, here are five stories to know. 1. The City of Flint is working to recover from a ransomware attack. City officials said a network...
With lifted spirits, Black Michiganders took their souls to the polls
SAGINAW, Mich. — Ann and Kenneth Patrick were in high spirits. The couple had just gotten out of a two-hour Sunday service earlier this month at Prince of Peace Baptist Church and had taken a 10-minute drive to vote early with fellow parishioners and members of their tight-knit community in central Michigan.
Overnight Manhole Lining Coming to City Streets Next Week
August 16, 2024 – Next week, contractors will perform overnight manhole lining work on several high-traffic roadways in the city as part of the Concept 5 Sewer Improvement Plan. Work will be completed in the roadway from 8 p.m. - 6 a.m. to limit traffic disruptions and maximize safety.
Birch Run football looks to succeed in a new conference
BIRCH RUN, Mich. (WNEM) - The Birch Run Panthers football team finished 6-5 last year. Birch Run won their first playoff game since 2010 after a victory at Swan Valley. After decades of competing in the Tri-Valley Conference, the Panthers have moved to the Mid-Michigan Activities Conference. Birch Run will...
Back to the Bricks helps fuel local economy
FLINT, Mich. (WNEM) - Back to the Bricks is driving in more than just family fun for the community; it’s also fueling the economy. The economic boost is something the Flint and Genesee Chamber spent the day celebrating with its Hot Dogs and Hot Rods cookout on Thursday, Aug. 15.
Flint man charged in alleged scam to steal lottery tickets from UC store
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) – A Flint man was arraigned Wednesday in Branch County District Court in connection with an alleged scam to steal lottery tickets from a Union City store back in April. 23-year-old Amir Brown has been charged with first degree retail fraud and using a computer to...
M Den owner announces company’s bankruptcy ahead of potential sale
ANN ARBOR, MI - The operating company behind the M Den brand of apparel stores has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, its owner announced Friday. Heritage Collegiate Apparel, owned by Scott Hirth, has filed for bankruptcy as part of the potential sale of the company, Hirth said in an Aug. 16 release.
EV market headwinds delay factory construction projects
Once a bustling site poised to power the electric vehicle revolution, a $2.6 billion battery factory under construction in Lansing, Michigan, now sits at a near standstill, its future frozen as economic headwinds stall its progress. EV battery maker Ultium Cells, a joint venture between General Motors and LG Energy...
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