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Thursday, July 25, 2024: 5 things you need to know
MID-MICHIGAN (WNEM) - Good morning, mid-Michigan! It’s Thursday, which means we are almost to the weekend. If you are up with us today, here are five things to know. 1. Crime Stoppers is looking for leads after a woman was killed in a weekend shooting in Flint. Police said on Sunday, 30-year-old Shanquice Love was shot and killed in the Travel Inn parking lot on South Dort Highway on Flint’s east side. Crime Stoppers is offering up to $2,500 for information leading to an arrest.
Saginaw celebrates Christmas in July with Santa, cookies and a free movie
SAGINAW, MI — Soon after his summertime stop at Bronner’s Christmas Wonderland in Frankenmuth, Santa is heading to Saginaw. Downtown Saginaw’s SVRC Marketplace is celebrating Christmas in July this Saturday, July 27, and the festivities continue Sunday, July 28, in Old Town Saginaw with an outdoor screening of “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” (1989) at the Old Saginaw City Lawn Chair Film Festival.
The City of Linden pack care packages for troops in honor of former Chief of Police
LINDEN, Mich.— Former Police Chief Pete Van Driessche's legacy was honored with the Miracle Boxes packaged by community. The City of Linden held a packing party to package Miracle Boxes for troops all over the world. Tonight's packing party was held to in honor of former Linden Chief of...
Gus Macker returns to Flint at different location
FLINT, Mich. (WNEM) - A storied 3-on-3 basketball tournament is back in Flint, but there’s one big difference for this year’s Gus Macker: a change in the location. Some businesses fear that change means they won’t get the foot traffic they were hoping for. The Gus Macker...
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.
Gorgeous Friday ahead, pleasant weekend follows
SAGINAW, Mich. (WNEM) - It’s been a beautiful day around Mid-Michigan and as we’ve been talking about since the beginning of the week, we expect this to stick around for several days!. Skies have been filled with sunshine most, if not all of the day (once fog and...
North Pole Express trips from Owosso to Ashley sell out within an hour
OWOSSO — Tickets for the Steam Railroading Institute's annual North Pole Express steam train excursions from downtown Owosso to Ashley, and back, went on sale at noon and sold out within an hour. The SRI's online ticketing system went live at noon today, offering 4½-hour excursions, typically pulled by the famed Pere Marquette...
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.
Whitmer signs education budget with free community college after fight over pensions, mental health funds
FLINT — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Tuesday signed a $23.4 billion education budget that will expand publicly funded preschool to more 4-year-olds and ensure recent high school graduates can get an associate’s degree or skills certificate from a community college tuition-free. “This is a huge deal,” the Democratic...
Claressa Shields returns to Berston Field House ahead of upcoming fight
FLINT, Mich. - Fight Week has arrived for Flint native Claressa Shields. The GWOAT is getting set to take on Vanessa Lepage-Joanisse for the world heavyweight championship. Before she looks ahead to that fight, Shields had a chance to look back at where her journey started. The three-time undisputed champion...
Drink Up – Popular Flint Bar Closing After 22 Years
A beloved downtown Flint bar will be closing after 22 years in Genesee County. The Loft on Saginaw Street will officially close on New Year's Day, January 1, 2025. Owner Rodney Ott announced the closure through social media. I love the fact that Ott wants to make the rest of...
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.
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