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Voters in 4 Genesee County communities to decide on public safety millage proposals
GENESEE COUNTY, MI – Public safety-related millage proposals will come before voters in four Genesee County municipalities in the August 2024 primary election. Clayton Township has a proposal to purchase fire department vehicles, while Flint Township has a proposal to fund fire safety protection equipment. Montrose Township has three...
Auburn Hills man charged with carjacking after waving woman down for help in parking lot, forcing her out of car
A 20-year-old Auburn Hills man is facing multiple charges after allegedly stealing a woman’s car, crashing and taking off on foot, not long after a previous carjacking attempt.
UM-Flint students studying the Flint River after recent oil spills
FLINT, Mich. (WNEM) - Concerns over spills in the Flint River have one University of Michigan-Flint (UM-Flint) professor taking action. Oil was spotted in the river late last month and the possible impact has the professor and her students curious. Two oil spills have been reported in the Flint River...
Over $100,000 in Harley Davidson bikes stolen as thieves crash through Taylor store
TAYLOR, Mich. (FOX 2) - It took only two minutes for five thieves to break into a Taylor Harley Davidson dealer and make off with their intended target. As they crashed through a service door, security cameras were rolling at Motown Harley Davidson in Taylor off Telegraph just after midnight Thursday.
4th of July Fireworks as Seen from the Rooftop of an Abandoned Detroit Warehouse
This past 4th of July, a group of kids from Detroit entered an abandoned warehouse in Detroit with a load of commercial fireworks in tow. They went up the stairs and onto the rooftop to have their own fireworks display. What they also got was a great view of Detroit’s Independence Day fireworks program.
Claressa Shields to host Flint block party before heavyweight title fight
FLINT, MI – Flint boxer Claressa Shields will host a block party at Berston Field House to rally support for her upcoming heavyweight title. Shields, otherwise known as the “GWOAT,” is hosting an event from noon to 3 p.m. on Sunday, July 21, at Berston Field House, 3300 Saginaw St., on the city’s north side.
Local artists set to perform at Carriage Town Porchfest 2024
FLINT, Mich.—The Carriage Town Porchfest returns to Flint for an evening full of entertainment. Several city blocks will be closed for the community to enjoy the 5th annual Carriage Town Porchfest 2024. Carriage Town Porchfest will feature local music, food and art. The festivities will run from 5 p.m....
Ann Arbor police looking to ID young men in 'alarming' incident who held up photo of monkey on doorbell camera at Black family's home
Ann Arbor police are asking for help identifying two young men connected to what they describe as “an alarming incident” at a home in the Foxfire subdivision on the city’s north side.
47-year-old shot and killed at Burton party store
BURTON, Mich. (WJRT) - A 47-year-old man is dead after a shooting at a party store along the Burton-Flint city limits Friday. The shooting was reported shortly after noon at the 10 Eleven convenience store at 3280 Lippincott Blvd. Burton Police Chief Brian Ross said the 47-year-old victim, who was not immediately identified, was pronounced dead.
Big Ten Offseason Evaluation: Northwestern Wildcats
In our Big Ten Offseason Evaluation series, we’ll break down the roster changes and outlook for all 18 Big Ten basketball teams heading into the 2024-25 season. Next up is Northwestern, which is on the most successful run in program history under coach C
Chelsea City Council Questions Fatal Head-On Collision
Police Chief confirms no pursuit involved in tragic June incident. Image: Eastbound Old US-12 in Chelsea. Image: Google Streetview. At the July 15, 2024, Chelsea City Council meeting, Police Chief Kevin Kazyak was asked if police pursuit was involved in a head-on collision that killed a 39-year-old Burton, MI, man a month earlier.
Redford man charged with punching victim, pointing shotgun in their face before barricading himself inside home
Vincent Jensen, a 55-year-old Redford man, is facing a long list of charges in connection with a barricaded gunman situation earlier this week.
Renovation of historic Washtenaw County township hall faces criticism
WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI - Lima Township Hall, built in the 1880s, is a sentimental building to township Supervisor Duane Luick, but Elaine Bater, a former township clerk, mostly remembers the dead bats and rats she cleaned out of its walls. Bater spent hours, she said, cleaning in the hall at...
Detroit Lions had seven players in ESPN's top-10 rankings
Coming off a trip to the NFC Championship Game last year, the Detroit Lions are lined up as a Super Bowl contender this year. The roster looks better in some key areas, and the core of last year's team remains. The core of the roster build under general manager Brad...
Tigers Tarik Skubal trade could also finally end Javy Baez nightmare
The Detroit Tigers have been on the cusp of contention all season long, largely in part to their pitching staff led by their ace, Tarik Skubal. Over the last few weeks though, they have fallen out of the race and now they're in prime position to sell on some of their expiring contracts. Players like Jack Flaherty are certain to be dealt.
Money Tight? No State’s Worse For That Than Michigan
If you're in Michigan and struggling to make ends meet, know that you're not alone. A new study finds that Michigan leads the nation with the greatest percentage of people in financial distress. The personal finance website WalletHub recently dug into the data to determine the "States with the Most...
Closed nuclear plant on Lake Michigan gets another $150 million from state
COVERT, MI – Among the biggest ticket items in Michigan’s recently approved state budget is a second $150 million for the effort to repower a closed nuclear power plant on Lake Michigan. Michigan lawmakers recently passed an $82.5 billion state budget for 2025 and among the key investments...
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