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Cooking with the Chiefs to be a fun-filled event to help continue to fill a great need in area
Cooking with the Chiefs is a fundraiser for Voices for Children Advocacy Center taking place September 13, for the second time. Through it, community members will be able to watch as local police and fire chiefs step out of uniform and into the kitchen to compete for the title of Ultimate Chef!
Goodrich, Frankenmuth fans pick winner in Saginaw, Flint-area Week 1 toss-up game
The fans have spoken, trying to predict one of the marquee games to usher in the 2024 Michigan high school football season. Goodrich and Frankenmuth, who both reached the state semifinals in 2023 and the state finals in 2022, clash Thursday at Frankenmuth to open the season. Almost 70 percent...
Popular Flint & Now Detroit Sports Anchor Exits WXYZ
Jeanna Trotman, the energetic and insightful sports reporter loved by so many across Michigan is setting down the mic and hitting pause. Trotman is among the most loved and respected sports reporters ever to deliver the 'action' in Mid-Michigan. As the former sports director at WEYI/WSMH, the NBC & FOX in Flint, we were sad to see her leave for Detroit when she joined the sports team at WXYZ. She announced she will leave the station this week just as the Lions season gets underway.
Pleasant weather Thursday before showers Friday
SAGINAW, Mich. (WNEM) - A nice weather day is ahead today after what was quite a stormy start to the week! While still holding on to a slight bit of humidity, we won’t be dealing with excessive heat either, and we have dry conditions through today. This is just in time for the kick off of high school football! Follow the link here for the week 1 game forecasts. The Game of the Week forecast is below. Stay up to date on the latest in sports on the WNEM Sports page too!
First Day Is Underway! (Photo gallery)
The first day of fall classes arrived at UM-Flint, Aug. 28, bringing lots of hustle and bustle across campus. And despite the lack of autumn-like temperatures, no matter where you looked – French Hall, the University Center or Murchie Science Building – the campus was buzzing with activity. Having everyone home has been a breath of fresh air and we're looking forward to a terrific semester. LET'S GO BLUE! Photos by Jake Cessna, Office of Marketing and Communications.
UM-Flint cybersecurity symposium will explore career pathways, challenges in emerging field
FLINT, MI – University of Michigan-Flint’s Director of Cybersecurity Khalid Malik said future wars won’t be fought on the battlefield, but in the cyber space. cyber-attacks are reported across the United States, the need for cybersecurity professionals has only grown with it. If you purchase a product...
Highlight Zone Preview: "We will." - Goodrich manifesting state title run in 2024
GOODRICH, Mich. (WJRT) - After suffering playoff losses to the eventual state champions in each of the past two seasons, the Goodrich Martians are eyeing a state championship of their own in 2024. The past two years have been the winningest in school history, with a combined record of 23-4.
Donations With Love’s Back to School Giveaway: Over 300 pairs of shoes distributed along with education and resources
FLINT, MI – On August 17, 2024, Donations With Love, led by founder Dr. Darcele Robinson and co-chair Dr. Tiffany Quinn, hosted the incredibly successful “If Shoes Could Talk” back to school giveaway at Greater Heights Academy School. This impactful event went beyond just a giveaway—approximately 300 children received new shoes, school supplies and book bags, while families accessed critical education and resources to prepare for the school year.
Flint will fix fallout from ransomware attack first, detail costs incurred later
FLINT, MI -- Flint Mayor Sheldon Neeley said this week that the city has installed a completely redesigned computer network, including next-generation firewalls, after a ransomware attack two weeks ago. But for now, officials aren’t detailing the cost of that and other spending tied to the incident that has crippled...
Blue Water Folk Society's 22nd annual Thumbfest returns to Lexington Saturday
LEXINGTON — The Blue Water Folk Society is hosting the 22nd Thumbfest music festival from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday. "Thumbfest is a free, family-friendly celebration of acoustic music, featuring a diverse lineup of talented musicians. Attendees can expect to enjoy a wide range of musical genres, including traditional folk, Celtic,...
Capac chiropractor saves man with CPR
CAPAC — For the second time this summer, quick actions by someone trained in CPR has saved the life of another person. Make that two saves for residents in western St. Clair County. In the August 14 issue of the Tri-City Times, the story of Morgan Riebel coming to...
Benefit to help repay Capac man’s kindness
CAPAC — Small town living has its benefits—community spirit and helping hands are among them. When longtime resident Tom Grabowskas found himself on hard times health-wise, a group of friends and residents rushed in to help. Grabowskas, a Vietnam veteran in his early 70s, had two heart attacks...
Dealership repossessed my car after they filed for a loan using my info – I sued, and now I’m owed $350k
A WOMAN’s car was repossessed after a dealership filed a loan application using her information – they didn’t have permission. She only applied to two lenders – the dealership applied to a third without asking. Four years ago, Tina McPherson bought a 2017 Dodge Durango from Suburban Chevrolet Cadillac of Ann Arbor, Michigan. Before driving […]
Highly Contagious Infection Spreading Rapidly In Michigan Schools
Many Michigan students are back in school which means more opportunity for illness to spread. Health officials are warning that cases of a highly contagious infection that could be deadly are now rising in school-aged children. Highly Contagious Infection Spreading Rapidly In Michigan Schools. While health officials in Michigan have...
Isolated Thunderstorms, Severe Weather Possible in Southeast Michigan on Friday
Detroit, MI – Southeast Michigan is expected to experience unsettled weather as showers and isolated thunderstorms are predicted to develop on Friday. The National Weather Service in Detroit/Pontiac issued a Marginal Risk warning for severe weather across the region, particularly impacting the Saginaw Bay area and surrounding communities. According...
Cherryland Electric On Track To Achieve 100 Percent Carbon-Free Energy By 2030
One of northern Michigan’s electric utilities is on track to hit a 100 percent carbon-free energy goal well ahead of schedule. Cherryland Electric Cooperative is a member of the larger Wolverine Power Cooperative, a nonprofit member-owned power generation co-op with multiple rural electric cooperative members throughout the state. According to a new press release from Wolverine, the co-op is “on track to achieve 100 percent carbon-free energy by 2030, 10 years ahead of Michigan’s 2040 target.” By extension, Cherryland Electric will also be a totally carbon-free power provider by the end of the decade.
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