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Fireworks accident leaves man dead in Genesee County
CLAYTON TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WJRT) - A man is dead after a firework explosion on Independence Day in Clayton Township. Investigators from the Clayton Township Police Department say a large firework went off near a 32-year-old man at a residence in the 1000 block of North Van Vleet Road. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
10 most expensive homes sold in Genesee County, June 24-30
A house in Grand Blanc that sold for $565,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Genesee County in the past week. In total, 104 residential real estate sales were recorded in the county during the past week, with an average price of $203,138, or $138 per square foot.
See the most dangerous intersections in Genesee and Saginaw counties
MID-MICHIGAN (WJRT) - Drivers racked up dozens of crashes at the most dangerous intersections around the Flint and Saginaw areas last year. Michigan Auto Law compiled lists of the top 10 most dangerous intersections in Genesee and Saginaw counties based on crash data reported to Michigan State Police. The most...
WEATHER EXTRA: Stormy conditions ahead
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - As low pressure passes over lower Michigan on Friday, it will bring the chance of widely scattered showers and thunderstorms to Mid-Michigan. The Storm Prediction Center has highlighted the area with a Marginal Risk (level 1 of 5) for severe weather. Widespread severe weather is not expected, but we could see a few thunderstorms that contain gusty winds and hail.
Donations With Love presents “If Shoes Could Talk” Back to School Giveaway
Flint, MI – July 3, 2024 – Donations With Love, in collaboration with esteemed community partners, is proud to present the “If Shoes Could Talk” Back to School Giveaway. This event will take place on August 17, 2024, from 12-4 p.m. at Great Heights Academy School, located at 3196 Pasadena Ave, Flint, MI 48504.
Mid-Summer Friends of the Gloria Coles Flint Public Library “Summer Reads” Used Book Sale takes place July 20
Flint, Michigan—The Friends of the Library will host a “Summer Reads” used book sale from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Saturday, July 20. The sale will be in the garage of the Gloria Coles Flint Public Library, 1026 E. Kearsley St. This short sale includes...
GearUp2Lead launches city-wide 9-Ward Park-to-Park Tour to connect Flint youth & families to vital resources
Flint, MI–GearUp2Lead recently announced a Flint-focused 9th Ward Tour, aimed at connecting high schoolers, families and young adults with vital resources. The tour will include a series of free resource fairs held in all nine wards of Flint, offering education options,. employment opportunities, and support services essential for success.
City of Flint bids a fond farewell to City Attorney William Kim
FLINT, Mich.—The City of Flint announced the upcoming departure of City Attorney William Kim today, on June 5, 2024. His resignation is effective July 26. “I wish Attorney Kim the very best in his new position and thank him for his service to the residents of Flint,” Mayor Sheldon Neeley said. “Mr. Kim has helped guide the City of Flint through turbulent times over the past nine years, and I congratulate him on the next step in his career. We continue to cultivate talented individuals at the City of Flint, and I am confident that we will continue to attract top talent, based on the foundation of success laid by our current and former staff.”
Missing Michigan Teen Found on Miami Live Stream
One of the biggest miracles on social media just happened after a missing 17-year-old from Michigan popped up on a live stream in Miami, Florida. Troy Coleman, a teen from Mt. Morris Township went missing from Flint, Michigan on May 21st. To make matters worse, Coleman is schizophrenic, which could put him in more danger without his medication. The missing person case was allegedly becoming a death investigation after he was missing for a couple of months with no leads to his whereabouts. Then like magic, many strange moments came together thanks to social media.
Securatech earns Gold-level Veteran-Friendly Employer status from Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency
Securatech, a Farmington Hills-based company providing technology security and monitoring services, has achieved Gold-level Veteran-Friendly Employer status in just two years in the program from the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency (MVAA), according to a press release. Since its creation in 2013, the Veteran-Friendly Employer program has recognized more than 601...
Bridge Michigan News Quiz: July 6, 2024. Holiday happenings
We’re blessed to live in a land of freedom and free news quizzes. So light a sparkler, toast Uncle Sam, shake a fist at England and test your smarts about the week that was in Michigan. If you get a perfect score, don’t forget to open the window and...
Michigan Location Once Again Crowned the Most Educated City in the Country
For multiple years running, one Michigan city has been getting praised as the most educated in the U.S. - Well, it's done it again!. Wallethub sought to find the most and least educated locations in the country. The finance publication compared 150 of the largest metropolitan areas, assessing them on...
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