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Rough roads cost Michiganders thousands annually
MID-MICHIGAN (WNEM) - It’s no secret to drivers that Michigan’s roads need work, but a new report puts a dollar amount on how much it’s costing drivers in repair bills. For people in Bay, Midland, and Saginaw counties, it’s $1,884 a year. The report published by...
Inside Forgotten Harvest Farms, where volunteers help harvest 1M pounds of food per year
(WXYZ) — Forgotten Harvest delivers more than 100,000 pounds of food per day to local charities, but many people may not know they actually have their own farm. At the Forgotten Harvest Farms in Fenton, they have over 100 acres and rely on volunteers to help harvest at least a million pounds of food per year.
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...
Woman misses chance to avoid jail
CARO — One could say Rachel L. Parrish received a break when a judge delayed her sentence for one year, keeping her out of jail. But Parrish, 32, of Caro, didn’t take advantage of the situation. Last week a judge ruled Parrish “did not successfully complete her delay of sentence,” and tossed her in jail for 180 days – with credit for 74 days served.
Owner of Several Leo’s Coney Islands Accused of Fraudulent Wage Practices
The franchise owner who operates several Leo's Coney Island locations in Michigan is being accused of fraudulent wage activity, essentially cheating employees out of money they've earned. Kyriakos 'Ken' Vlahadamis is being investigated by the United States Department of Labor for defying overtime regulations and shortchanging employees for wages they've...
Getting ‘wild’ about nature and learning
INDEPENDENCE TWP. — Kids moved back and forth through the trees at Clarkston Family Farm as they kept finding just the right piece for their fort during the activity during Camp Wild last Thursday. The theme was Fantastic Forests and the campers enjoyed fort building, making tree cookies and...
Forecast turning towards dry weather after isolated showers today
SAGINAW, Mich. (WNEM) - Showers remain in the forecast today, but coverage is expected to be quite limited as of this point. With how quick the low has passed by and with our area already behind the cold front, we don’t have much in the way or forcing or a good driver for widespread showers. The heating of the day is expected to allow some showers to develop in the afternoon, but the coverage just looks isolated.
Family Reunion: Watch Michigan Organ Recipients Meet Donor’s Family
A very special - and unique - family reunion took place in Linden, as two families had the opportunity to meet the family of a woman who helped give their loved ones new life. Suzanne Karrer died suddenly of a brain aneurysm. She was just 53 years old. Her husband...
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. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we...
Man pleads guilty to hiding stolen cars
CARO — A 36-year-old Vassar man has pleaded guilty to receiving and concealing two stolen vehicles, and concealing the identity of a third vehicle. Investigators say Joshua D. Zimmerman received and concealed a stolen 1971 Lincoln Continental, and a stolen 1967 GMC pickup truck. Police said they don’t know the dates of those crimes.
Lowest Listing: A Look Inside Flint’s Cheapest Home for Sale Right Now
It's no secret that the housing market is a hot mess right now. Before, everyone encouraged people to buy homes, as renting was looked at as "throwing away money." Now, that thought process has been flipped on its head as it's recently been discovered that renting is now cheaper than being a homeowner in all 50 states per a study done by Bankrate.com.
Flint Jazz Festival moves to Clio Amphitheatre
CLIO, MI -- The Flint Jazz Festival will continue its longstanding tradition this weekend, but at a new location. For the 42nd annual event hosted by the Greater Flint Arts Council, the festival is moving to Clio Ampitheatre from July 26-28. If you purchase a product or register for an...
Creepy Abandoned Church in Flint with Shady Past
WARNING: Under no circumstances should you enter this property. By doing so you risk bodily harm and/or prosecution for trespassing on private property. The explorers of this church near Flint called it ‘creepy’ - looking at the images, I can see some instances where yes, it looks somewhat eerie. But then, there are a few ornate parts as well.
Governor Whitmer signs education budget
FLINT, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – A $23.4-billion education budget for Fiscal Year 2025 has been signed by Governor Whitmer. The budget includes free pre-K and community college tuition along with free school meals at K-12 public schools. The education budget, however, does not include a per-pupil funding increase for...
Mid-Michigan residents impacted by delayed flights after global IT outage
FREELAND, Mich. (WNEM) - Planes have been grounded and passengers stranded as Delta struggles to recover from a global tech outage on Friday, July 19. Now, the travel headaches are hitting home in mid-Michigan. TV5 spoke with local travelers Tuesday evening, July 23, at MBS International Airport about the frustrations...
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