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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.
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...
Suspect charged in first Flint homicide of 2023 sentenced to prison
FLINT, MI – A Flint man was sentenced to prison time after pleading guilty to the city’s first homicide of 2023. Ryan Lamar Cooper, 32, will serve at least seven years and two months to a maximum of 30 years in prison after pleading guilty to manslaughter. He has been in jail for more than 1,500 days.
Gus Macker returns to Flint
FLINT, Mich. (WNEM) - Games begin for the Gus Macker as the tournament returned to the City of Flint during its 2024 World Tour. “Basketball is my passion. So, I just still like to stay in the game and support other people,” said Victoria Robinson, a player in this year’s Gus Macker.
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...
Flint’s the “GWOAT” Claressa Shields has her final face-off with Vanessa Lepage-Joanisse
DETROIT, Mich. (WNEM) - We’re less than 24 hours away from the “GWOAT” Claressa Shields having her 2nd main event fight at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. Tomorrow night, the Flint boxer will take on Vanessa Lepage-Joanisse for the WBC Heavyweight Title and vacant IBF Light Heavyweight World Championship.
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...
National Labor Relations Board investigates alleged union threats at Michigan hospital
GRAND BLANC TWP. Mich. - Two nurses at Ascension Genesys in Grand Blanc Township are filing a claim with the National Labor Relations Board. The nurses say the union threatened to fire them. They say union bosses told them they would be fired if they didn't sign paperwork authorizing the...
Notable 2025 Draft Eligible Players In 2024 World Junior Summer Showcase
The 2024 World Junior Summer Showcase kicked off a few days ago in Plymouth, MI as players look to crack the lineup for their respective national team for the 2024-25 IIHF World Junior Championships. The defending champions, the United States, will look to defend their gold medal from a year ago and will be joined by Canada, Finland, and Sweden.
A rise in coyote sightings in this Metro Detroit neighborhood has police alerting residents
(CBS DETROIT) – A Metro Detroit area police department is alerting residents to an uptick in coyote sightings around the community recently.Northville Township police said residents should contact a private animal control service if they need one, since the department doesn't have one. They also shared some safety tips regarding coyotes from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Coyotes should be naturally afraid of people, and residents are advised to never feed them or try to tame them. Residents should be aware that outside food sources, such as garbage and pet food, can attract coyotes, and so can bird feeders and gardens since...
St. Clair Shores Doctors Gets 20 Years in Patient's Overdose Death
A St. Clair Shores doctor, who ran a "pill mill," has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for illegally prescribing drugs that resulted in a fatal overdose in 2016, the U.S. Attorney's Office said Thursday. Dr. Bernard Shelton, 67, was also convicted of 21 counts of illegally distributing...
Say Cheese 810 in Flint offers gooey delights ‘trying to make everyone happy’
FLINT, MI - Katrina Wolak was recently running the Flint Social Club. Now she’s running her own restaurant. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
100 Years Ago: A. D. Macham, for many years a Lenawee resident, dies in Plymouth
100 Years Ago July 28, 1924: Allen D. Macham, aged 72 years, for many years a resident of Lenawee County, died yesterday afternoon at his home in Plymouth, Mich., after an illness extending over a period of several months, during which time he underwent several major operations at the Mayo Bros., hospital at Rochester, Minn. Mr. Macham was for many years, a farmer residing near Holloway. Disposing of his farm, Mr. Macham with his family moved to...
Family Visiting from Georgia Stops by the Orchard Lake Fine Art Show!
Tyler Kieft talks to the Weiner family as they took a detour while stopping through town to visit the Orchard Lake Fine Art Show. Spoiler Alert: They were impressed!. Stay up to date with our videos by subscribing to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/CivicCenterTV15?sub_confirmation=1. Visit our website for more information on The Splash: https://civiccentertv.com/ Follow us ⬇ ⬇ • https://www.youtube.com/user/CivicCenterTV15 • https://www.facebook.com/civiccentertv15/ • https://twitter.com/CivicCenterTV • https://www.instagram.com/civiccentertv/
Mixed Media Artist “Sticks” Out at the Orchard Lake Fine Art Show | Micah Gaskill
“Sticking Around’s” Micah Gaskill talks to Jake Schaf about his walking stick designs at the Orchard Lake Fine Art Show!. Stay up to date with our videos by subscribing to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/CivicCenterTV15?sub_confirmation=1. Visit our website for more information on The Splash: https://civiccentertv.com/ Follow us ⬇ ⬇ • https://www.youtube.com/user/CivicCenterTV15 • https://www.facebook.com/civiccentertv15/ • https://twitter.com/CivicCenterTV • https://www.instagram.com/civiccentertv/
Trevor Gutschewski outlasts Tyler Watts to win U.S. Junior Amateur Championship
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich. — A field of 264 players entered the week at the 2024 U.S. Junior Amateur Championship, and after two rounds of stroke play and five rounds of match play just two remained for Saturday’s 36-hole championship final at Oakland Hills in Bloomfield Hills, Mich. On...
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