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As 20-year reign ends, Saginaw Township supervisor seat up for grabs in election
SAGINAW TOWNSHIP, MI — Two Republicans will campaign for power as the next Saginaw Township supervisor. Voters will decide between GOP candidates Gary Fahndrich and Alan Wazny during the Tuesday, Aug. 6, primary election. The winner will face no Democratic opponent during the November general election. The victor will...
WARNING: Michigan Residents May Have Been Exposed To Measles, Here’s Where
Anytime there’s any kind of infectious disease or virus. It’s important to get the word out and let people know if they’ve been exposed to anything dangerous. One of the most dangerous is rubeola, or as it’s commonly known measles. Measles is probably one of the...
Thunder over Michigan Air Show hits Willow Run this weekend: Tickets, times, events
Spots are quickly running out to see the U.S. military's top aircraft streak across southeast Michigan skies this weekend. Regular admission tickets for the the annual Thunder over Michigan Air Show are sold out for Saturday and limited tickets remain for Sunday. Tailgate tickets are still available for Saturday and premium seats...
Ele's Place unveils newly renovated facility to support Genesee County children and teens
GENESEE COUNTY, Mich.—Since Ele's Place was founded in 1991, they have supported over 33,000 Michigan children, teens young adults and families. Ele's Place hosted an open house at its location in the 1100 block of Robert T. Longway Blvd. in Flint. The family-friendly event unveiled a newly remodeled healing...
Allegiant Airlines Announces $59 Flights to Florida from Flint
Allegiant Airlines announced eight new nonstop routes to 13 cities around the country at extremely low rates. One of those new routes includes a nonstop flight to Florida from Flint Bishop International Airport for just $59. Before you get overly excited, keep in mind that the low fare of $59...
Flint Gears Up for 50th Anniversary of the World’s largest 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament
Flint, renowned as a basketball mecca, will host the 50th anniversary of the world's largest 3-on-3 tournament, marking a monumental occasion. The Salvation Army LIFE Center eagerly anticipates its inaugural hosting, drawing teams, spectators, players, and partners from across the globe to celebrate this milestone on the Gus Macker World Tour.
Hurley Medical Center recognized nationally for stroke care
FLINT, Mich. (WNEM) - Hurley Medical Center has been nationally recognized for its high quality stroke care to its patients. Hurley said it received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines - Stroke Gold Plus Award for its patient care. Stroke is the fifth cause of death and...
Exploring Michigan: Flint Jazz Festival returns with top talent and rich history
FLINT, Mich.— As summer unfolds, music enthusiasts eagerly anticipate the return of the annual Flint Jazz Festival, a three-day event showcasing local, regional, and international jazz talent. Traditionally held at the Flint Riverfront, the 42nd annual festival will take place at the Clio Amphitheater. Despite the change in venue,...
Congressman Kildee proposes gift limit for Supreme Court justices amid reform talks
FLINT, Mich.— Congressman Dan Kildee has introduced new legislation to prohibit Supreme Court justices and other federal judges from accepting a gift valued at more than $50. This comes after President Joe Biden's mention of his consideration of announcing support for sweeping reforms to the Supreme Court, including establishing...
Claressa Shields July 27 Detroit Fight Has a Lot at Stake
The T-rex of Flint is returning to Michigan to terrorize the masses once more. The three-time undisputed middleweight world champion Claressa “GWOAT” Shields will be looking to make history later this month at her fight in the Little Ceaser’s Arena against the current WBC women’s heavyweight world champion, Vanessa Lepage-Joanisse. Hosted by the fight streaming platform DAZN, the two fighters will compete not only for the WBC women’s heavyweight belt but also for the vacant WBO light heavyweight belt. A victory for Sheilds would mean that she would be the first four-division title champion ever in women’s boxing. Fighting for such high stakes in a new weight class might intimidate a lesser boxer, but for Shields, it’ll be a chance to showcase to the world her true power.
Rite Aid to close 41 more stores
Rite Aid has continued to announce the closing of more of its stores. The company announced 41 more closings in bankruptcy filings — 31 on Friday and 10 on Monday. All 41 stores are in Ohio and Michigan. Since the beginning of June, Rite Aid has announced that it...
WARNING: Michigan Residents May Have Been Exposed To Measles, Here’s Where
Anytime there’s any kind of infectious disease or virus. It’s important to get the word out and let people know if they’ve been exposed to anything dangerous. One of the most dangerous is rubeola, or as it’s commonly known measles. Measles is probably one of the...
These road closures in Michigan could impact weekend travel for drivers
If you’ve got plans to travel around Michigan this weekend, it’s best to know whether construction-related closures will affect your routes. The Michigan Department of Transportation has another 40 road closures scheduled for Friday, July 19, through Sunday, July 21, on top of dozens of ongoing projects. If...
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