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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.
Man and woman accused of weekend drive-by shooting in Bad Axe
BAD AXE, Mich. (WJRT) - Two people have been charged in connection with a shooting in Bad Axe, where bullets ripped through a house last weekend. Investigators believe the shooters targeted the wrong home. Court records show 27-year-old Demondre Williams and 41-year-old Jodi Lee Tibbits, both of Bad Axe, face...
Warrant issued for Bay County bartender police say killed 2 men in drunken crash
BAY CITY, MI — Officials have issued a warrant for a Bay County woman accused of killing two men after leaving her bartending shift. Prosecutors allege she wasn’t just drunk when she drove the wrong-way down Interstate 75 and caused the fatal crash — she was “super drunk.”
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...
Man who overdosed while driving on Bay City’s Vet’s Bridge faces federal charge
BAY CITY, MI — Driving over a drawbridge in Bay City, a police officer followed a truck as it coasted with smoke emanating from its rear tires. The officer stopped the truck, finding its driver was in the grips of an overdose. On being taken to a hospital, the...
Flint Youth Film Festival to feature aspiring filmmakers at 9th annual celebration
Flint, MI—The Flint Youth Film Festival will return for its 9th annual event, featuring aspiring filmmakers ages 13 to 25. The festival will run from July 25 to July 28, 2024, allowing filmmakers to showcase and develop their talent by sharing their creative work with peers, professionals, and the community.
Northwood University to offer bachelor’s, master’s for police, fire, military
Northwood University will offer academic programs for law enforcement and public safety who are police, firefighters and former military to receive undergraduate and graduate degrees. Henry Reyna, who leads military and public safety recruiting and partnership at the university, said these programs will be offered fully online and can be...
Long-time Bay City restaurant announces sudden closure
BAY CITY, Mich. (WNEM) - A restaurant that’s been in Bay City for decades has announced it is now closed. Nino’s Italiano posted on Facebook Monday that its last day of business was Sunday, July 14. The restaurant cited “financial conditions” as the reason. The Columbus...
Woman critical, dog dies after pedestrian crash in Grand Blanc
GRAND BLANC, Mich. (WJRT) - A 64-year-old woman sustained major injuries and her dog died after they were hit by a car while crossing Grand Blanc Road on Monday afternoon. The Grand Blanc City Police Department says the woman, who investigators did not identify, was crossing Grand Blanc Road with her dog near Davis Street when a 72-year-old man from Grand Blanc hit them with his car.
Extremely concerning writings found after Michigan man shoots cars from bedroom window
OWOSSO, Mich. – Some extremely concerning messages were found in the home of a Michigan man who’s accused of shooting cars from his bedroom window, officials said. Mack Adam Davis, 21, of Owosso, was arrested in late June, and a criminal complaint was unsealed that accuses him of possessing a short-barreled rifle.
The Irish Pub opens in Lansing after massive remodel
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - The Irish Pub opened to the public on Tuesday. The Irish Pub was a staple on the west side of Lansing for decades. Jeremy Werner, one of the owners, said they took everything down to the studs for the massive remodel. It costs more money than they imagined, but their vision is now a reality.
Carriage Town to host its 5th annual Porchfest celebration
Flint, MI – Carriage Town is hosting its 5th annual Porchfest on Friday, July 19, 2024, from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. The event is located near First Avenue and Mason Street and will feature a line-up of local musicians, food vendors, art, and family-friendly crafts and activities. Performances...
Jelly Roll Returning To Genesee County Jail To Open New Music Studio
Update 7/16/24 12:02 PM: We can no longer confirm that Jelly Roll will be in Flint, Michgian for the grand opening of the new music studio inside the Genesee County Jail. Music superstar Jelly Roll will soon return to Flint, Michigan for the opening of a new music studio inside the Genesee County Jail.
'Best of both worlds': Marine City winery opens up attached brewery
MARINE CITY — Three years after they opened a winery downtown, the owners of the newly revamped WaterStreet Winery and Brewery are a few weeks into the swing of things with an expanded menu — and double the space for an area projecting “two different vibes.” Dave Swantek, who originally opened TwoRivers Winery...
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