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The City of Linden pack care packages for troops in honor of former Chief of Police
LINDEN, Mich.— Former Police Chief Pete Van Driessche's legacy was honored with the Miracle Boxes packaged by community. The City of Linden held a packing party to package Miracle Boxes for troops all over the world. Tonight's packing party was held to in honor of former Linden Chief of...
Flint Police cracking down on street racing
FLINT, Mich. (WNEM) - The Flint Police Department is cracking down on street racing. The police department made the announcement on Facebook on Thursday, July 24. The police department said it received several community complaints in regard to drag racing and reckless driving. In response, the Flint Police Department Traffic...
12 In Your Town: Baby's Best Resale
Kristin Deal, owner of Baby's Best in Grand Blanc Township, explains how her business of buying old baby clothes and equipment continues to grow. Owner of Baby's Best Resale knows how expensive baby items can get. Kristin Deal, owner of Baby's Best in Grand Blanc Township, explains how her business...
Jury finds Caseville man guilty for raping minor relative
HURON CO., Mich. (WNEM) - A jury found a Caseville man guilty of multiple counts of criminal sexual conduct (CSC) on Wednesday afternoon, July 24. Corey Arthur-Clair Kessler, 47, was found guilty of 10 counts of first-degree CSC and 10 counts of second-degree CSC. According to Huron County Prosecutor Tim...
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.
Bay City Public Schools to debut GPS bus app for parents and guardians
According to a July 24 news release, the easy-to-use app is secured so only authorized users will have access to the school bus information and is fully launched at the start of the 2024-25 school year.
2024 Metro League Stars Division football schedules
FLINT – Corunna will open defense of its Metro League Stars Division football championship Sept. 13 vs. Ortonville Brandon. The Cavaliers won the 2023 division title with a 5-0 record. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive...
Thomas Swantek – Fan Club 7.25.24
Thomas Swantek from Port Huron is out latest listener to join the WBTI Fan Club – Congratulations, Thomas! As the newest, official club member, Thomas will be hooked up with his own custom station gear, courtesy of Timmy D at Lakeshore Graphics in Lexington! If you want to be featured online with a special pic and get some cool swag, CLICK HERE for your chance to win!
Flint Community Seeks Justice as Police Offer $2,500 Reward for Information on Fatal Travel Inn Shooting
Flint, Michigan is grappling with the aftermath of a fatal shooting that claimed the life of 30-year-old Shanquice "Que Que" Love. The tragedy occurred on Sunday, July 21, in the parking lot of the Travel Inn, located on Dort Highway. Flint authorities are now turning to the public in hopes of securing information that to lead may to an arrest.
Dow Upgrades Midland-Williams Charter Township, Michigan, Operations
Dow Chemical plans to modernize its manufacturing and R&D operations in Midland and Williams Charter Township, Michigan. The $785 million project is expected to retain 5,000 jobs. The investment will allow the company to improve and expand manufacturing processes for silicone gels, coatings, encapsulants and other materials used to make...
Retro Replayed in Burton keeps the style of retro video games alive
Kyle Wojtylko bought Retro Replayed in Burton four years ago when he was 24 years old. Retro Replayed in Burton keeps the style of retro video games alive. Kyle Wojtylko bought Retro Replayed in Burton four years ago when he was 24 years old.
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,...
Grand Blanc native Grant Fisher to compete in 2024 Paris Olympics
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - Grand Blanc native Grant Fisher is heading to the Olympics for the second time to compete for the US Track and Field Team. The 27-year-old is hoping to end the American’s drought in distance racing at the Paris Olympics. He’ll be running two events, the 5,000 and 10,000 meter races. In the Tokyo Olympics in 2021, Fisher places fifth and ninth in those same races.
MARIMBAS, HUGS AND HARMONY (Summer Vocal Academy photo gallery)
What happens when you bring together nearly three dozen K-12 students who love to sing, teach them new music and vocal techniques, and invite the community to watch them perform at the end of two weeks of practice? Pure, unadulterated joy! That's precisely what happened at the University of Michigan-Flint's 38th annual Summer Vocal Academy of Music. From July 8-19, the Maize (grades 5-7) and Blue (grades 8-12) choirs explored music theory and vocal technique, made new friends, and created music-inspired art pieces. During their final performance, the Maize Marimba Choir dazzled with the "Bluey Theme Song," and the Blue Choir rocked the audience with Journey's classic, "Don't Stop Believin'." Photos by Jake Cessna, Office of Marketing and Communications.
Munger Potato Festival returns for another ‘spud-tacular’ year
MUNGER, Mich. (WNEM) - The Munger Potato Festival is back for it’s 69th year, running from Thursday, July 25 through Sunday, July 28. The four-day event is hosted every year by the Munger Volunteer Firemen Corporation, but it’s supported by the entire community. JB’s Market will be serving...
Port Huron man accepts no contest deal that drops charge for attempted drowning
Editor's note: Details of the plea deal and that Lewis pleaded no contest have been corrected. A Port Huron man accused of attempting to drown a police officer will be sentenced on Aug. 19. Malik Lewis entered a no contest plea to three of the eight counts against him July 1, according...
St. Clair County sheriff gives Algonac activity report
At the Algonac City Council’s July 16 meeting, St. Clair County Sheriff Mat King presented the community’s activity report, as well as a 2023 annual county report. The St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office provides police protection for Algonac residents and enforces all state laws and city criminal, civil and traffic ordinances within the city of Algonac. The current agreement for law enforcement services between Algonac and the St. Clair County Sheriff Office was approved by city council on July 6, 2021, to renew the contract for a three-year period from Oct. 1, 2021, through Sept. 30, 2024.
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