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Former Flint superintendent awarded $609K in arbitration settlement
FLINT, MI – A former Flint Community Schools superintendent has been awarded $609,000 in a settlement agreement regarding a lawsuit she filed against the district and board of education members. Anita Steward first filed a lawsuit in Genesee County Circuit Court in 2021, seeking monetary damages alleging that board...
Saginaw Spirit hosts event for fans to relive the 2024 Memorial Cup Championship game
SAGINAW, Mich.— Fans and players unite to celebrate the 2024 Memorial Cup experience. Fans were invited back to the Dow Event Center for a free screening of the Memorial Cup Final. The free screening included live commentary from Saginaw Spirit players and coaches. Doors opened early for ticket holders...
Midland native first-ever Michigander to win prestigious theatre award
MIDLAND, Mich. (WNEM) - After two years of competing, a mid-Michigan native is the latest winner of a high school musical theatre award hundreds compete for. Gretchen Shope, a recent graduate of H.H. Dow High School and Midland native, won a Jimmy Award in June for her role as Alice in Alice by Heart at the Wharton Center. The award is the equivalent of a Tony for high school students.
Here’s how to join in two remaining virtual town halls on the Flint water crisis settlement
FLINT, MI -- The second in a series of virtual town halls on the Flint water crisis settlement is scheduled for Wednesday, July 24, and there’s still time to register to attend. Led by the law firm Pitt McGhee Palmer Bonanni & Rivers PC, co-lead class counsel for the...
Early voting available for Flint residents before August 6 election
Flint, MI — Early voting will be available for the 2024 primary and 7th Ward general election between Saturday, July 27 and Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024. Both elections will take place on Aug. 6. Residents can vote in person at Flint City Hall from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m....
Check out the Saginaw Valley League South's 2024 football schedules
FLINT – Michigan’s high school fall sports season is just around the corner. Football kicks off Aug. 29 and concludes Oct. 25. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
Saginaw, Buena Vista grants to boost park, rail trail
SAGINAW, MI — Two Saginaw County communities will receive a combined $1.8 million in public and private grant monies to invest in outdoor amenities. Buena Vista Township will receive $891,300 to revitalize Kueffner Park while Saginaw will collect $862,500 to invest in enhancements at Iron Belle Trail, officials said.
Discover the Saginaw area: Homes you can buy for half a million dollars
For prospective homebuyers eyeing the real estate market in areas of the Saginaw area, here’s what sold for or under $500,000 between July 15 and July 21. Below, we provide an overview of the top five properties in each area, chosen for their proximity to the desired price range and the largest living spaces.
Shooting in Flint hotel parking lot kills woman, police looking for answers
FLINT, Mich. – Police are asking for the public’s help for information on a shooting that happened on Flint’s east side. Around 2 p.m. on Sunday, July 21, 2024, a woman was found shot to death in the parking lot of the Travel Inn located at 2002 S. Dort Hwy.
Victim to receive $400K settlement after former Burton detective used racial slur in assault
BURTON, MI – The City of Burton will pay Anthony Miller a $400,000 settlement after a former Burton detective assaulted him and called him a racial slur during an arrest in 2023. The settlement agreement was reached between victim Anthony Miller, and his attorney Tom Pabst, and the City...
What $500,000 or less gets you in the Flint area
Prospective homebuyers considering the real estate market had a range of options in various neighborhoods throughout the region between July 15 and July 21. In this article, we outline recent property sales in the Flint area, all of which featured homes under $500,000. Here, we provide a breakdown of the...
Ithaca woman charged for allegedly embezzling money from vulnerable adult
LANSING, Mich. – A Michigan woman is facing a felony charge for allegedly embezzling money from a vulnerable adult in her care. Cheryl Colburn, 65, of Ithaca, was arraigned on Monday in the 64B District Court in Stanton before Magistrate Brian G. Wagner on one count of Embezzlement from a Vulnerable Adult, $1,000 - $20,000, a 5-year felony, announced Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel. Colburn, who was serving as the professional guardian and conservator of the victim, allegedly kept the victim’s property for her own benefit.
Michigan Expecting Bitter Cold Temperatures In Extended Forecast
Many Michigan residents want to hang on to summer as long as possible to enjoy the sunshine and warm weather. But, for those who are anticipating the fall season and cooler temps, they may be here soon. And it could feel more like winter than fall in Michigan as bitterly cold weather is expected to grip the Great Lakes state this season.
Whitmer signs bill modifying medically frail parole options into law
(The Center Square) – Severely health-compromised prisoners in Michigan will have more care placement options under a new law signed by the governor Tuesday. “This aligns with Gov. Whitmer’s prioritization of criminal justice reform by promoting humane treatment for corrected individuals, which can lead to better outcomes for both prisoners and the broader Michigan community,” the governor’s office said in a statement. The new law addresses implementation issues of the...
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