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Community support for Flint Police detective as she 'conquers cancer'
FLINT, Mich. (WJRT) - A long-time detective with the Flint City Police Department is battling breast cancer. Detective Maria Reed has been an officer with the Department since 2016. She made history at that time, as she and her son became the first mother-son duo to join the Flint Police Department. They even took the spotlight in a docuseries, "Flint Town."
What happened to the recall efforts against Michigan lawmakers over new gun laws?
They garnered headlines and partisan hoopla, but four recall petitions approved last year against Michigan lawmakers all expired without anything to show for the effort. Most of the recalls were filed after Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed gun reforms following the Feb. 13, 2023, mass shooting at Michigan State University. Several recall efforts never even […] The post What happened to the recall efforts against Michigan lawmakers over new gun laws? appeared first on Michigan Advance.
Woman facing super drunk charges for wrong-way crash on I-75
BAY COUNTY, Mich. (WJRT) - A Bay County woman faces super drunk charges in connection with a deadly wrong-way crash that claimed the lives of two men from Genesee County. The crash happened back in March, when investigators say a 41-year-old woman from Pinconning was driving southbound in the northbound lanes of I-75 near Salzburg Road in Monitor Township.
Celebrate ‘Christmas in July’ at Flint Farmers’ Market this week
FLINT, MI - The vendors of the Flint Farmers’ Market will be holding the Christmas in July installment of their Night at the Market series this week. From 5 p.m.-8 p.m. Thursday, July 18, The Night at the Market event will allow busy individuals and families who don’t have time to visit the downtown Flint location during regular hours of operation to experience the Flint Farmers’ Market.
Flint Police Department is asking for help finding a missing person
FLINT, Mich. (WJRT) - The Flint Police Department is asking for the public's help with finding a missing person. Police say that 28-year-old D'Margio Izeon Phipps, or "Odie," was last seen at Carriage Town Mission in the 600 block of Garland Street in Flint on July 1. Phipps was last seen wearing jeans and a casual t-shirt.
Heavy rain last night really adding up in part of Michigan, 1 month total now over 10 inches in spots
Another round of heavy rain in severe storms hit far southern Michigan last night. The overnight rain combined with several other rounds of heavy rain is pushing some southern Michigan areas to a very heavy monthly rain amount. Here’s a close look at last night’s rain and over the past month.
Longtime Genesee County prosecutor to face former challenger on August ballot
FLINT, MI – Longtime Genesee County Prosecutor David Leyton will be challenged by Flint attorney Trachelle Young in the August 2024 primary election. Leyton, a Democrat, is currently finishing his fifth four-year term as Genesee County prosecutor. He was first elected in 2004 and has served for the past...
Berston Field House gears up to celebrate 101st anniversary
FLINT, Mich. – A community festival is set to celebrate Berston Field House’s 101st birthday!. On July 20th, the community is invited to come enjoy fun, food and live music. The event runs from noon till 5 p.m. at 3300 N. Saginaw St. in Flint. Mid-Michigan NOW caught...
Man sentenced for sending death threat to Michigan election worker
An Indiana man was sentenced to 14 months in prison for sending a communication that included death threats to an election worker in Michigan shortly after the November 2020 election. According to court documents, on or about Nov. 10, 2020, Andrew Nickels, 38, of Carmel, called the clerk of a...
NWS says Tuesday’s storms were a derecho
FORT WAYNE (ADAMS) – The Storm Prediction Center sayas it was a derecho blew across Iowa, Illinois, Wisconsin, Michigan, Indiana, and Ohio early Tuesday morning. A derecho is a straight-line windstorm that occurs over a large area with wind gusts of at least 58 mph. The storm spawned several tornadoes along it’s leading edge including twisters at O’Hare and Midway airports in Chicago and in northern Indiana.
Michigan DNR seeks volunteers for U.P. State Fair experiences
What's happening: One of the biggest annual events in the Upper Peninsula is looking for a helping hand, specifically when it comes to connecting youth with The Great Outdoors. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is requesting volunteers to help with the Pocket Park at the U.P. State Fair, which runs from August 12-18 in Escanaba. Specifically, volunteers will help kids learn various outdoor skills like catch-and-release fishing, learn how to shoot pellet guns or archery, staffing the fire tower and greeting people coming to the Fair.
Michigan lawmakers target how "flushable" wipes are marketed
(CBS DETROIT) - Michigan is at the forefront of a national push to police plumbing by passing a law that requires manufacturers of moistened wipes to place labels on their products warning "Do Not Flush.""It's sort of an uncomfortable topic to talk about," said Macomb County Public Works Commissioner Candice Miller. "But it's costing us millions."Miller said the wipes aren't biodegradable, and Macomb County has had to spend thousands of dollars on cleaning them up once they make it to water treatment plants. Across the state, cities spent over $18 million to clean them up last year alone."Anybody you talk...
Attention Michigan Shoppers: Costco Membership Prices Going Up
Well, it seems Costco is joining the trend of raising prices in this country, much like other major retail chains have done recently. However, with Costco, they'll be raising their membership fees again. It's not something they do often, but it definitely happens. The last time Costco raised its membership...
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