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Plenty of sun on the way!
SAGINAW, Mich. (WNEM) - With high pressure now settling in, the forecast is in great shape for the rest of the workweek! We’re tracking a lot of sunshine with low humidity and comfortable temperatures. If you have any outdoor plans, the forecast will totally cooperate. One thing you may...
Bay City Public Schools Has Bus Tracking App for Parents and Caregivers
Bay City Public Schools is launching an app for parents and guardians that will allow for accurate, real-time tracking of their children’s school buses. The Stopfinder application was created by the district’s routing software company, Transfinder. It is free to parents and guardians and allows users to customize when they receive alerts about their children’s bus location. The app is also a two-way communication tool, providing parents with an easy way to communicate quickly with district transportation officials and receive instant notifications.
Teen Charged In Beecher Shooutout
An 18-year-old suspect in a shootout in Beecher on June 25 was arrainged this week. Police in the Genesee County community responded to a home on Hilton Lane after an SUV parked in front, with three teens getting out and assaulting someone in the yard. Gunfire erupted between an occupant of the SUV and someone else nearby. 17-year-old Khamani Lindsey was killed while another 17-year-old was critically injured.
Bay County investing millions to create a one-stop health center in Bangor Township
When the new Bay County Community Health Center opens in what was the Art Van Furniture Center, it will be a boon for Bay City and Bangor Township. Construction is set to be completed by the end of 2025. Bay County Public Health Officer Joel Strasz says the Health and...
Claressa Shields is fired up for this Saturday’s fight in Detroit against Vanessa Lepage-Joanisse
FLINT, Mich. (WNEM) - On Wednedsay, the “GWOAT” Claressa Shields held an open workout at Berston Field House in Flint ahead of her big time fight at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit this Saturday night. If it didn’t already feel like fight week, on Wednesday, the energy was...
Cheryl Wadsworth – Yale Bologna Festival
Three days of Yale’s legendary Bologna Festival kicks off this Friday (7/26) at Noon. Cheryl Wadsworth shares a few highlights including outhouse races, cardboard boat races, pet parades, bike parades, petting zoo, live music, and of course the bologna!. [Spotlight sponsored by Woman’s Life Insurance]
14 Facts About Flint Michigan Water Crisis
What caused the Flint Michigan water crisis? The Flint water crisis began in 2014 when the city switched its water supply from Detroit's system to the Flint River. This change aimed to save money but led to disaster. The river water, more corrosive than the previous supply, wasn't treated properly. As a result, lead from aging pipes leached into the water supply, contaminating it. Residents noticed the water's strange color, taste, and smell. Despite their complaints, officials initially downplayed the issue. The crisis exposed thousands to lead poisoning, causing serious health problems, especially in children. This event highlighted severe failures in government oversight and infrastructure maintenance.
The Loft set to close after 22 years in business in Downtown Flint
The owner, Rodney Ott, said right now is the right time to start a new journey. The Loft will officially close the doors on New Year's Day 2025. The Loft set to close after 22 years in business in Downtown Flint. The owner, Rodney Ott, said right now is the...
Community Organizations in Flint team up to bridge the digital divide
FLINT, Mich.—This collaboration began with Comcast’s Project UP, an one-billion-dollar commitment to advance digital equity. The initiative focuses on digital literacy, offering skills to community members to enhance their lives. Comcast leaders knew they needed help from the community to reach their goal of making technology something everyone...
Genesee County voters will narrow the field in races for clerk-register, treasurer on Aug. 6
GENESEE COUNTY, MI -- The winners of the primary elections for clerk-register and treasurer of Genesee County on Aug. 6 will have clear paths to taking over the offices after the November general election. Attorney F. Jack Belzer and longtime labor union leader Sam E. Muma face off in the...
Former Flint superintendent awarded $609K in arbitration settlement
FLINT, MI – A former Flint Community Schools superintendent has been awarded $609,000 in a settlement agreement regarding a lawsuit she filed against the district and board of education members. Anita Steward first filed a lawsuit in Genesee County Circuit Court in 2021, seeking monetary damages alleging that board...
Michigan Hospital Named One of the Best for Cancer Treatment in U.S.
When facing a cancer diagnosis, choosing the right hospital can make all the difference. America is home to some of the best cancer treatment centers globally, offering cutting-edge technology, groundbreaking research, and compassionate care. So how do you go about finding the very best in cancer care? The U.S. News...
In Detroit, Whitmer puts focus on safety and jobs while signing off on $83B budget
Following a roaring introduction from Detroit Fire Department Chief James Harris, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Wednesday put her signature to the $82.5 billion state budget for Fiscal Year 2025 after touting funds for public safety, economic security and infrastructure. Whitmer gathered with Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan, Michigan House Speaker Joe Tate (D-Detroit), Senate Majority Leader […] The post In Detroit, Whitmer puts focus on safety and jobs while signing off on $83B budget appeared first on Michigan Advance.
Early voting for Michigan's August primary election begins July 27
Registered voters in Michigan can vote in-person ahead of the August primary election thanks to early voting, which begins July 27. After voters passed a ballot initiative in 2022, municipalities in Michigan are required to hold at least nine days of early voting for each statewide and federal election, with early voting locations...
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