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Macomb County Prosecutor's Office using text messages, AI videos to reach crime victims
Text message reminders and the use of artificial intelligence is becoming more common in all types of workplaces, and the Macomb County Prosecutor's Office is jumping in — to help victims of crime. The office announced it is starting to use text messages to send court hearing reminders, complete...
Hartland High alum fulfills lifelong 'Jeopardy!' dream
HARTLAND — Sean Duffie grew up competing in quiz bowl – hoping to one day test his knowledge on the popular game show, “Jeopardy!”. On Monday, the Hartland High School alum will officially become a contestant on the show. Duffie will appear on “Jeopardy!” on Monday, July...
1 dead, 1 injured in Flint shooting
FLINT, MI – Flint police are investigating a shooting that left one person dead and another injured on Sunday afternoon. Police officers arrived at the scene around 2 p.m. Sunday, July 21, near the 2000 block of South Dort Highway and found a female victim who’d suffered a fatal gunshot wound.
Flint hopes new initiative utilizing schools will deescalate youth violence
FLINT, Mich. – Several shootings in the City of Flint over the past few months have involved young people. Flint P.D. is calling on the community to unite and collaborate on solutions to combat and reduce violent acts across the city. On Monday, Flint leaders announced a new school-based...
Flint Youth Film Festival kicks off this weekend, showcases local talent
FLINT, Mich.— Calling all film enthusiasts! The 9th Annual Flint Youth Film Festival is happening this weekend. From Thursday, July 25 to Sunday, July 28, you can watch films created by young filmmakers between the ages of 13 and 25. If you can't make it in person, don't worry—...
Michigan Gas Prices Climb by 10 Cents, Detroit Sees 11 Cent Rise as Regional Discrepancies Surface
Michigan residents are facing a surge in gas prices, with a recent increase averaging 10 cents from the previous week. The current price for regular unleaded gasoline is now $3.68 per gallon, a notable uptick of 14 cents compared to last month and an additional 17 cents from the same period in 2023. This price adjustment means that filling a standard 15-gallon tank now averages around $55, providing a slight economic reprieve of approximately $3 when compared to the peak prices experienced in August of last year. These figures were released by AAA-The Auto Club Group, as The Detroit News reported.
Downtown Flint’s Saginaw Street reopens this week
Flint’s Saginaw Street will reopen to vehicle traffic this week after over a year of construction work along the downtown thoroughfare. The City of Flint announced the reopening will happen ahead of schedule, originally assumed to be early August, in time for upcoming summer events like the Crim Festival of Races, Back to the Bricks, and Bikes on the Bricks.
Ray Township voters to decide on fire station proposal
Ray Township voters will weigh in on the need for a new fire station during the Aug. 6 primary, as well vote in contested races for supervisor and trustee. The bond proposal asks voters if Ray Township shall borrow a sum not to exceed $5.5 million, and issue unlimited tax general obligation bonds in one or more series. These would be payable within 21 years from the date of issue.
Multiple Wagoneers stolen from Warren Stamping Plant
WARREN, Mich. (FOX 2) - Thieves made off with around 10 Wagoneers from the Warren Stamping Plant early Monday. A group of thieves, possibly juveniles, smashed the fence at the plant with another vehicle at about 3 a.m. and made off with numerous vehicles. Two Wagoneers were recovered, police said.
Flint Drop Fest will feature over 100 performances for 12th year of celebration
Flint, MI — Flint Drop Fest will return for its 12th annual electronic music and art festival on Saturday, August 3, 2024. The free event will take place in Downtown Flint between noon and 10 p.m. Free curbside parking will be available, and two $5 parking ramps will be located off of East and West Kearsley.
Friday Shooting In Burton Leaves Man Dead
A 47-year-old man was shot and killed in Burton last Friday. Police say the incident happened at the Ten Eleven Food Store at 3280 Lippincott Boulevard shortly after noon. The man was killed in the parking lot of the store following an altercation with the suspect, according to police, who say the suspect fled the area heading west toward Dort Highway. No arrestes were made.
How public art helps to tell the Rx Kids story in Flint
FLINT, Michigan — When Cayden Fields, 12, first saw the newest Rx Kids mural in the Flint Cultural Center, his reaction was powerful. “The mural makes me think of kindness and having fun with your friends,” said Fields, a student at Flint Cultural Center Academy. Kindness, love, hope,...
Flint author April McGee explores healing and transformation in debut book 'A Life Unknown'
FLINT, Michigan — Flint native April McGee delves deep into self-reflection, healing, and personal transformation in her debut book, 'A Life Unknown.' The book explores these core themes, guiding readers on a journey toward understanding themselves better and finding inner peace. McGee emphasizes the importance of self-reflection as she...
Monroe High Memories Remain Rich for Michigan's 1987 Mr. Baseball
WHITE LAKE – Dan Hilliard’s time came before Twitter, before computers were part of everyday life and almost before there was such a thing as Mr. Baseball. But he fit the bill perfectly. As legendary Monroe Evening News sportswriter Bill Brenton once wrote about Hilliard’s Monroe High School...
Flint author Nicholas Maze shares spiritual journey in his new faith-based book 'Chosen'
FLINT, Michigan — Flint author and lecturer Nicholas Maze shares his years of biblical studies with readers in his latest book release, 'Chosen.' Having already published over a dozen books in both the fiction and nonfiction genres, Maze’s newest work is geared toward a Christian audience who he hopes will gather a better understanding of their beliefs.
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