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Exciting News! Chicken Shack Set to Open in Grand Blanc Soon
Grand Blanc, are you ready for Chicken Shack to finally open?. In February, we told you that Chicken Shack was coming to Grand Blanc, and residents went nuts with excitement. Most of the buzz came from those who had already tried Chicken Shack at one of its many metro Detroit locations. Other residents were just happy to have a new restaurant chain come to town.
Mt. Morris Twp. treasurer who would ‘tell it like it is’ dies at 79
MT. MORRIS TWP., MI -- For the second time this election cycle, a Genesee County candidate on the Aug. 6 ballot has died just weeks before the primary. Mt. Morris Township Treasurer Gayle Armstrong, 79, died on Monday, July 22, two weeks after the death of Tim Sneller, 68, a former state representative who was seeking to return to the Michigan Legislature in this year’s election.
Protest leader could see clear path to Saginaw council seat despite crowded field
SAGINAW, MI — A former state House candidate could sail to an easy November election victory in her bid to join the Saginaw City Council despite a dozen people seeking terms on the community’s governing body. Unless a write-in candidate joins the fray before a Friday, Oct. 25,...
Four communities receiving $2.1M to assess water infrastructure
MID-MICHIGAN (WNEM) -Four communities in mid-Michigan are receiving a total of more than $2.1 million in grant funding to work toward identifying lead service lines and their removal. The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) made the announcement on Friday, July 26. The funding is a part...
Saginaw Co. gets new patrol boat with advanced sonar, hoping it might solve 7-year mystery
SAGINAW, MI. (WJRT) - Could a new boat with new equipment help solve a more than seven year old mystery in Saginaw?. That's what the sheriff and investigators are hoping after purchasing a new search and rescue vessel. The mystery involves the search for a man who went missing in...
Community non-profit rebrands to emphasize support for those struggling with addiction
SAGINAW, Mich.—In the fight against substance abuse disorder, a community non-profit has changed its name to better reflect its mission. Families Against Narcotics (FAN) is now called Face Addiction Now. The organization assists over 100,000 people annually through its various programs. FAN started 16 years ago to support individuals...
Woah, Get a Load of Flint’s Most Expensive Home For Sale
While Flint, Michigan, is rich with history and does have some beautiful homes in certain areas, we don't see them for sale very often. Take this new build, for example, which recently hit the market for $950,000. Not only is this one of the most beautiful new homes in Flint,...
Flint Police Cracking Down on Illegal Street Racing
A city ordinance in Flint on illegal drag racing is in full effect this summer. Flint police seized three vehicles recently for racing on city streets. In 2023, the city passed a zero-tolerance ordinance against reckless driving and illegal street racing after receiving numerous complaints about drivers putting others in harm’s way for racing up and down city streets.
The Antidote Fest returns for its third Year with an unforgettable lineup
Flint, MI — The Antidote Studio announced the return of The Antidote Fest, a hip-hop festival celebrating Michigan’s music scene. The event will take place on Saturday, July 27, 2024, from 3 to 10 p.m. in downtown Flint, Mich. This year’s festival features some of Michigan’s hottest rappers,...
47 years of the Crim Festival of Races: What to expect and how to navigate
Flint, MI — The HAP Crim Festival of Races will celebrate its 47th outing in Downtown Flint from Friday, Aug. 15 through Sunday, Aug. 25, 2024. Since 1977, the Crim has been one of Flint’s largest events, drawing tens of thousands of participants worldwide. This year’s event is...
Victim of racial incident with Burton officer gets settlement
BURTON, Mich. (WJRT) - The victim of an alleged racially charged incident involving a Burton police officer will receive a $400,000 settlement from the city. The settlement for Anthony Miller was reached during civil litigation over the incident, which occurred on Feb. 1, 2023. Miller hit former Burton Police Det....
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