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Technical thinking: Reflections on Flint
“Save water. Shower tomorrow” is the message on a billboard I just passed. It stood out from the others along I-75 near Flint, Mich., a mix of personal injury lawyers, fast food, and cannabis shops. As it happened, I was listening to a podcast on water. Seemed fitting. Flint is synonymous with water, now the posterchild for mismanagement of water technology. The podcast reinforced one of the lessons from Flint. Water is a local issue.
Cleanup of oily spill on Flint River continues, source still unknown
The cleanup of an oily spill in the Flint River continues a week after it was first detected, and officials said Tuesday they still don't know the source. The oily substance was discovered leaking into the river through a storm drain outfall a short distance upstream from the University of Michigan-Flint campus.
Settlement reached in case of illegal storefront casinos in Flint
FLINT, Mich.— The Michigan Gaming Control has reached a resolution involving illegal gambling at The Cellular Vault, The Vault, and The Flint Arcade. Earlier this year, a property nuisance complained was filed against L.D. Lam Properties, LLC. This resulted in the owner, Linos Antonio Kas-Mikha, being banned from engaging...
Double shooting in Flint leaves 1 man dead, another injured
FLINT, Mich. (WJRT) - One man died and another was injured in a double shooting outside a gas station on Flint's north side late Monday. The Flint Police Department says the shooting was reported near the BP gas station at the intersection of Clio Road and Myrtle Avenue. Investigators say...
Kildee delivers endorsement, asks voters to replace him with McDonald Rivet in Congress
FLINT, MI -- Kristen McDonald Rivet has received what may be the biggest endorsement in the race to succeed Dan Kildee in Congress -- the blessing of the incumbent from Flint Township who she hopes to replace. Kildee, who announced in November that he would not seek re-election in the...
Judge dismisses Facebook defamation lawsuit against Flint council president
FLINT, MI -- A federal judge has dismissed a defamation lawsuit that a law firm filed against Flint City Council President Ladel Lewis and others because of comments they made about it on Facebook. U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District of Michigan George Caram Steeh dismissed the cases in...
Big Little Brawlers Wrestling Coming To Flint This Summer
As seen on the Discovery Channel, the stars of Big Little Brawlers are coming to Flint, Michigan. Stars of the popular reality show will be hosting an event at Tenacity Brewing in August. Big Little Brawlers are part of the original Micro Wrestling Federation. Here is everything you need to...
Jury convicts Flint man of 2019 double homicide
FLINT, MI – A jury has convicted a Flint man of a double homicide that took place in 2019 on Dort Highway. Reggie Lay, 40, was convicted by a jury June 26 on 12 charges including two counts of first-degree premeditated murder, two counts of assault with intent to murder, two counts of reckless driving causing death, two counts of reckless driving causing serious injury, two counts of failure to stop at the scene of accident at fault, and two counts of failure to stop at scene of accident resulting in impairment.
What’s that? Former Collette’s building in Burton has been replaced
BURTON, MI - The former Collette’s Vintage and Antiques Mall in Burton is being replaced after sitting vacant for nearly two years. Extra Space Storage, the second-largest operator of self-storage facilities in the United States, is expected to open in the building located at 5350 Davison Road, this month.
University of Michigan-Flint graduate named new MDHHS Inspector General
LANSING, Mich. - The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) announced today that Stacie Sampson is the new Inspector General of MDHHS. The Office of Inspector General is the criminal justice agency within MDHHS and is charged with investigating fraud, waste and abuse in programs administered by MDHHS, and assisting the department in maintaining integrity and accountability.
Hundreds enjoy good vibes and eats at ‘Live at Carriage Town Flint’
FLINT, MI – It was a classic summertime family barbecue for the whole neighborhood. Jeff Skigh presented his second annual Live at Carriage Town event on Saturday, June 29, featuring everything you would see at Flint family barbecues and then some. If you purchase a product or register for...
Flint family's plea for safety after their home becomes a drive-by target
FLINT, Mich. - Already this summer we've seen gun violence cut young lives short in the community. Last week, two teens and a 23-year-old were all killed in two separate shootings in Flint. And a family is reeling after a drive-by shooting that happened June 23. In that case, the...
Flint Police launching Autism Awareness initiative
FLINT, Mich. (WNEM) - The Flint Police Department is launching an Autism Awareness initiative to better serve the community. The police department said its goal is to educate officers and employees on how to properly respond to calls and concerns involving people who have autism and their families. Autism presents...
Police: Fenton man arrested after carjacking, running from troopers multiple times
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - A Fenton man is behind bars after allegedly carjacking someone and running from police in Stockbridge. On Tuesday just after 12:45 p.m., Ingham County deputies received reports of an old, light-green Ford Crown Victoria speeding, weaving between drivers, and passing on the shoulder along I-96 and US 127. Sherriff Scott Wriggelsworth then responded to a new report of the vehicle traveling north from Covert Rd in the southbound lanes.
Leaders of Flint water crisis prosecutions say they’re immune from lawsuit
FLINT, MI -- The two leaders of the state’s Flint water crisis prosecution team are mounting a defense similar to Attorney General Dana Nessel to a lawsuit that claims the three violated the constitutional rights of a top aide to former Gov. Rick Snyder. Former Michigan Solicitor General Fadwa...
Flint charity organization offering 10-week parenting classes focused on communication
FLINT, Mich. - A local organization is helping moms and dads become more effective communicators with their families. Crossover Outreach in Flint is offering two different 10-week long parenting classes, one for mothers and one for fathers. The classes kick-off in July and will continue weekly on Monday afternoons.
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