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Trump campaign yanks "Freedom" clip after Beyoncé bars use of track
Donald Trump's campaign has pulled a video featuring one of Beyoncé's songs after the singer's record label and publishers moved to block it's use. MAGA campaign spokesperson Steven Cheung on Tuesday posted a clip of the former president exiting a plane after arriving in Michigan. Beyoncé's song "Freedom" — which has been adopted by Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign with Queen B's permission — could be heard playing over the video. "Touchdown in Michigan!! @realDonaldTrump," Cheung wrote.
CNN Goes Dark During Democratic National Convention
CNN went dark for more than two minutes during its coverage of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Thursday, cutting Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s speech short for viewers of the network. In the middle of Whitmer’s speech, CNN’s feed abruptly cut to a black screen, losing both visuals...
Staffers for ex-Speaker Chatfield back in court over alleged financial misconduct scheme
EAST LANSING — Anne and Rob Minard, who were key staffers for former Michigan House Speaker Lee Chatfield when he led House Republicans in 2019 and 2020, were back in court Thursday as state attorneys begin to lay out their case alleging the couple misappropriated funds tied to social welfare nonprofits and political campaign committees. ...
2 Michigan streets were voted most pristine in the country, find out which ones
HOLLAND, Mich. — Out of 100 streets across the country, 8th street in Downtown Holland, ranked as the cleanest in the state. South Main Street in Frankenmuth, which they cited as “Michigan’s Little Bavaria,” ranked #58. This is according to a recent survey by Waste Removal USA with more than 3,000 responses.
West Nile virus in Flushing bird triggers warning from Genesee County Health Department
GENESEE COUNTY, MI -- The discovery of a bird with West Nile virus in Flushing has triggered a warning from the county Health Department. In a news release on Friday, Aug. 23, the department urged residents to protect themselves from mosquito bites, which can transmit arboviruses like West Nile to humans.
Man arrested in Ohio for allegedly killing teen in Genesee Co.
LIMA, Ohio (WNEM) -An 18-year-old man was arrested in Ohio by the U.S. Marshals for allegedly killing a teenager in Genesee County in June. Amarion Cain was arrested on Friday morning, Aug. 23 at a gas station near the 2700 block of St. Johns Road in Lima, Ohio. He had...
Midland County mother pleads to infant son's death from unsafe sleep practices
MIDLAND, MI — Her head down and hair framing her face’s somber expression, a Midland County mother shuffled into a courtroom to accept responsibility for the death of her infant son. Wearing an orange jail jumpsuit and shackles, 26-year-old Kayla K. Ames on Thursday, Aug. 22, stood before...
Family has been running in Crim for 4 generations
FLINT, Mich. (WNEM) - Ahead of Saturday’s main event with the Crim Festival of Races was the opportunity for people to mingle with the runners at the Flat Lot in downtown Flint. “This is all Bobby Crim and Lois Craig’s fault. She started me to run,” said a McGowan...
Runners in the Crim can pick up their race packets before the race on Saturday
Packet pickup continues today until 7 p.m. at the Riverfront Conference Center in downtown Flint. Runners can grab their race shirts and other goodies. If you miss today's pickup, packets will still be available tomorrow at 5:30 a.m.
Crim Festival of Races kicks off with inspirational stories and determination
FLINT, MI — Excitement filled the air as participants gathered for the highly anticipated Michigan Mile, the first event in the 46th annual HAP Crim Festival of Races. Runners, walkers, and their supporters came together to celebrate fitness, perseverance, and community spirit. One group of racers has been preparing...
Family remembers Burton man who drowned as caring, giving
BURTON, MI -- Funds are being raised to cover the funeral costs for Brendan Wilson, 20, of Burton who died in a drowning at Frankfort Beach. According to Wilson’s relatives, the accident occurred on Aug. 18 when he attempted to rescue his girlfriend who began to struggle while swimming in the lake following a change in the weather that created hazardous conditions on the water.
New Community Foundation of Greater Flint charitable fund honors ‘Drubbler’ Riley McLincha
FLINT, MI – For the first time in more than 40 years, Crim racers will not hear basketballs bouncing beside them when “Drubbler” Riley McLincha runs by. The Clio man famous for dribbling three basketballs while running in 46 consecutive Crim races died in June. He was 73 years old.
Congressman Dan Kildee’s nephew who is accused of killing his dad directs outburst at judge
FLINT, MI – Minutes into his sister’s testimony about the events leading up to the shooting death of his father, Timothy John Kildee interrupted the court, blasted profanities at the judge and was removed from a hearing in his case. The 27-year-old is accused of killing his father,...
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