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Suspect in Flint homicide released on 6-month tether, gets 2 years of probation
FLINT, MI – A 38-year-old Flint man has been released on bond after pleading no contest to reduced charges related to the shooting death of Monte Alexander in August 2023. James Wade Greer was sentenced by Genesee County Circuit Court Judge David J. Newblatt on July 12. If you...
St. Clair Shores doctor who prescribed over 5 million pills in 3 years sentenced to 20 years
A doctor from St. Clair Shores who prescribed more than five million doses of controlled substances in the span of three years, leading to three overdose deaths, will spend 20 years behind bars.
Quick-thinking teen rescues driver who plunged into a Michigan lake: ‘Hard to get out’
A teenager put his life on the line Tuesday to save a driver who plunged into a Michigan lake. John Agnello, 15, was fishing with his mother near the Lake Saint Clair marina when he watched the car soar into the water. “I just see a car just go flying...
How to watch Claressa Shields fight for world heavyweight championship
FLINT – Two-time Olympic boxing gold medalist Claressa Shields of Flint will take the ring tonight for perhaps the biggest fight of her professional career. Shields, who has already won championships in three divisions, will move up two weight classes to try and win a heavyweight belt. Shields, 29,...
St. Clair Shores Doctor Sentenced to 20 Years for Role in Fatal Opioid Overdose
In a case that highlights the ongoing crisis of opioid abuse, a St. Clair Shores doctor has been given a 20-year sentence for his role in a patient's fatal overdose. Dr. Bernard Shelton, 67, faced judgment in Detroit after a trial found him guilty of both causing an overdose death due to his unlawful prescribing practices and on 21 charges related to the distribution of controlled substances. According to The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Michigan, the prosecution, which was led by Assistant United States Attorneys Wayne F. Pratt and Lisandra Fernandez-Silber, presented firm evidence that Dr. Shelton had issued prescriptions without a legitimate medical purpose.
Local leaders endorse Kamala Harris for Democratic Presidential Nomination
FLINT, Mich.—Local and state leaders are throwing their support behind Vice President Kamala Harris in her bid for the Democratic Presidential Nomination. They held a news conference Friday afternoon where Congressman Dan Kildee, Flint Mayor Sheldon Neely, and State Representative Jasper Martus praised Vice President Harris’s experience, her contrast with former President Donald Trump, and her vision for America's future.
RaCosta signs with the Metro Jets
Grand Blanc Bobcats hockey standout and Lapeer native Aidan RaCosta is headed to the next level as he signed with the Metro Jets of the United States Premier Hockey League. The Metro Jets announced RaCosta’s signing on July 18 on its Facebook page. The USHPL is considered a Tier 2 junior level hockey league, which can be a gateway to the NHL Entry Draft. Playing for the Metro Jets allows RaCosta the opportunity to play close to home as the Jets’ home ice is the Mount Clemens Ice Arena. RaCosta graduated from Lapeer this past spring and was a team...
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,...
Important voting deadlines to know ahead of August election
OAKLAND COUNTY — The next election will take place on Tuesday, Aug. 6, and voters should take note of a couple of deadlines before hitting the polls. For voters looking to get their votes in early, early voting has begun and will continue through Sunday, Aug. 4. “The more...
Last chance: Get tickets to Tate McRae concert in Michigan tomorrow night
Tate McRae at the Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre at Freedom Hill in Sterling Heights tomorrow night — Sunday, July 28. Some last-minute tickets are still online, here’s how to find them. Shop on Vivid Seats, SeatGeek, StubHub, and Ticketmaster to compare prices and available sections. Fans of the “greedy,”...
These Kids Have All Gone Missing This Month in Michigan
This month alone, four children have gone missing in Michigan, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. If you recognize any of the children below, please call 911 or 1-800-843-5678 (1-800-THE-LOST). These Kids Have Gone Missing This Month in Michigan. Take a look below, and see if...
Dearborn Heights Firefighters wash cars to fund childhood burn victim camp
DEARBORN HEIGHTS, Mich (FOX 2) - The Dearborn Heights Fire Department hosted its annual charity car wash at the station’s south-end location, 4500 S. Telegraph Road. From noon until 6 p.m. July 27, passersby could have their vehicles washed and dried if they gave a $5 donation. All proceeds go toward the Great Lakes Burn Camp.
Mount Clemens hosts 2024 Charter School Conference football media day
Mount Clemens football coach DeJuan Garland and the Bathers hosted the second rendition of the Charter School Conference Media Day on Friday, July 26 at Mount Clemens High School. The conference is represented by Michigan Collegiate, Mount Clemens, Chandler Park Academy, Southfield Bradford, Detroit Edison, Detroit Leadership, Detroit University Prep,...
Bank of America announces 2024 metro Detroit Student Leaders
Three Oakland County students were among five metro Detroit-area high school students selected for the 2024 Bank of America Student Leaders program. The five students were selected to serve as interns for an eight-week paid summer internship for Focus: HOPE, a civil and human rights nonprofit, according to a press release.
Flint police seize three sports cars after illegal drag racing
FLINT, Mich. (WJRT) - Three sports car owners are without a ride after the Flint Police Department caught them drag racing recently. Flint police seized two Chevrolet Camaros and a Dodge Challenger after the owners were caught in alleged drag races on streets around the city during a targeted enforcement campaign.
Jim Fouts' campaign signs for Michigan House removed by Hazel Park city clerk
HAZEL PARK, Mich. (FOX 2) - Campaign season is in full swing, and controversies involving candidate signs are nothing new. Former Warren Mayor Jim Fouts is now running for the newly drawn 14th District seat in the Michigan House, against current State Representative Mike McFall – but his campaign signs have been getting removed.
Lake Orion Man Sentenced to 26-50 Years for Rape and Assault of Ex-Girlfriend in Oakland County
In Oakland County, a harrowing case has reached its conclusion as Adam Richard Williams, a 35-year-old man from Lake Orion, has been condemned to 26-50 years of incarceration for a brutal assault and rape of his ex-girlfriend. According to WWJ Newsradio, Williams's crimes included home invasion, sexual assault, and domestic violence, which occurred on July 31 and August 1, 2023, following the end of his relationship with the victim.
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