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Grand Blanc native Grant Fisher to compete in 2024 Paris Olympics
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - Grand Blanc native Grant Fisher is heading to the Olympics for the second time to compete for the US Track and Field Team. The 27-year-old is hoping to end the American’s drought in distance racing at the Paris Olympics. He’ll be running two events, the 5,000 and 10,000 meter races. In the Tokyo Olympics in 2021, Fisher places fifth and ninth in those same races.
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....
Flint Police cracking down on street racing
FLINT, Mich. (WNEM) - The Flint Police Department is cracking down on street racing. The police department made the announcement on Facebook on Thursday, July 24. The police department said it received several community complaints in regard to drag racing and reckless driving. In response, the Flint Police Department Traffic...
Annual Fit For The Cure Tug of War competition to raise money to fight against cancer
FENTON, Mich.—The proceeds from this event will help fund cancer research. The 6th Annual Fit for the Cure kicks off on July 27 on the grounds of Freedom Center Church in Fenton. The event runs from 8:30 a.m. until 12 p.m. This year's tug of war contest will have...
Inside The Pitch: Central Conference Championship Happening Tonight
FLINT, Mich. (WNEM) - The Flint City Bucks have made it to the Central Conference Championship and will take on Peoria tonight at 8:30 PM. For fans not able to attend, there will be a watch party held at Luigi’s in Flint. Hear from midfielder Baraka Tarleton and Team...
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.
Michael Donald Smith
Beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother passed away after a four-year battle with cancer on Thursday, May 30, 2024, at his home, with his family at his side. The son of the late Don and June Smith, Michael (Mike) Donald Smith was born on January 12, 1948, in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. He graduated from Sault Ste Marie High School with the Class of 1965. He then graduated with a BS in Metallurgical Engineering from Michigan Tech in 1969 and a MBA from Alabama A&M in 1978. Mike proudly served in the United States Army until he was Honorably Discharged. He was an engineer at GM/Delphi for 39 years of loyal and dedicated service, both in Decatur, Al and Saginaw, MI. After retirement he went on to instruct the next generation of Metallurgists at Saginaw Valley State University. Mike enjoyed skiing, hunting, fishing, training dogs, watching baseball, cooking, playing poker, tinkering on projects, and canning from his garden. Above all, Mike cherished the time spent with his family and his friends, and was often heard repeating, “that’s what I’m saying!”
Saginaw bus service tax renewal on August ballots
SAGINAW, MI — A Saginaw-based transit authority hopes to keep momentum moving forward with a request for a tax renewal on the Aug. 6 primary election ballot. Saginaw residents in the city will weigh a 3.2-mill levy that’d span 2026-2030 and support Saginaw Transit Authority Regional Services operations, county election records show.
Mike Morse Law Firm to give away 1,000 free backpacks in Flint
FLINT, Mich. – Mike Morse Law Firm is set to giveaway a thousand backpacks away to Flint families. Flint-area students, grades K-5, and their families, are invited to come to the Mike Morse Law Firm located at G3500 Flushing Rd., Ste. 110 to get a free backpack stuffed with goodies.
Saginaw child testifies to seeing mom killed in front of home days after Christmas
SAGINAW, MI — Speaking softly but clearly, a 11-year-old boy testified how he saw his mother killed in front of their Saginaw house between Christmas and New Year’s Day. His composure only broke once as his emotions associated with the traumatic memory rose to the surface. The fifth-grader...
Claressa Shields and Vanessa Lepage-Joanisse go face-to-face at press conference
FLINT, Mich. (WNEM) - Flint’s own, the GWOAT Claressa Shields was part of a press conference two days before her big fight for the WBC Heavyweight Championship against Vanessa Lepage-Joanisse. This will be Shields’ second fight inside Little Caesars Arena where she will be looking to become the first...
Munger Potato Festival returns for another ‘spud-tacular’ year
MUNGER, Mich. (WNEM) - The Munger Potato Festival is back for it’s 69th year, running from Thursday, July 25 through Sunday, July 28. The four-day event is hosted every year by the Munger Volunteer Firemen Corporation, but it’s supported by the entire community. JB’s Market will be serving...
Labor, trade groups joining initiative to bring manufacturer to Mundy Twp. megasite
GENESEE CO., Mich. (WNEM) - Labor and trade groups have added their names to a list of stakeholders supporting the Flint and Genesee Economic Alliance to find a manufacturer to come to the Mundy Township megasite. More than 30 businesses, organizations, and community stakeholders are already supporting the initiative. The...
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