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Annual gala for The New McCree Theatre in Flint aims to raise $60,000 this August
FLINT, Mich. - The New McCree Theatre in Flint is holding its annual fundraiser gala to end the summer, and here's how you can help!. The event, A Summer Soirée: Act III (An Evening of Elegance), is set to be held at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, August 31, 2024.
2023-24 Flint-area basketball Player of the Year transferring to prep school
FLINT – Greg Lawson’s playing days at Davison are over after three seasons. The 2023-24 Flint-area basketball Player of the Year announced on Twitter that he will be transferring to a prep school for his senior season. If you purchase a product or register for an account through...
County Fair offers food, rides, animals, fun
CARO — Madelyn Bennett came to show her lambs this week at the Tuscola County Fair. Sheyla Alvarez came to sell french fries. Thousands of others, however, are heading to Caro to just have fun. The Tuscola County Fair, a tradition for more than 140 years, continues from today through Saturday night.
Whitmer signs 2025 education budget
FLINT, Mich. (WNEM) – Gov. Gretchen Whitmer put her signature on the state’s $23 billion education budget. She said it will save families money while promoting a path toward higher education, but Republicans said the budget falls short in a key area. Leaders in Flint on Tuesday, July...
The North Flint Food Market faces more barriers to open
FLINT, Mich.—After decades in the making, the North Flint Food Market, which was supposed to open last October, remains closed nearly a year later. Monday’s meeting aimed to discuss the future of the market, but challenges continue to hinder its opening. Reginald Flynn, Executive Director of the North...
Meet the Flint-area's Ultimate Sports Champion for 2023-24
FLINT – No Flint-area school was better in 2023-24 than Powers Catholic when it came to all-around sports. The Chargers finished at the top of the local Ultimate Sports Champion list with 106 points, tying Dearborn Divine Child for 20th place in Michigan. If you purchase a product or...
Brown & Sons Auto Parts to Open Second Location
Brown & Sons Auto Parts, a shareholder of Automotive Parts Associates (APA), announced the opening of a second location later this summer in Fenton, Michigan, approximately 25 minutes away from the original Flint, Michigan site. According to APA, the new site will cater to both wholesale and retail customers. In...
McLaren Flint recognized nationally for stroke care
FLINT, Mich. (WNEM) – McLaren Flint earned national recognition for its proficiency in stroke care. The hospital earned the Get With The Guidelines Stroke Gold Plus distinction from the American Heart Association (AHA) and the American Stroke Association (ASA). In addition, McLaren Flint also received the following recognition:. Target:...
Slice Of Flint Pizza Eating Contest – What You Need To Know
If you love pizza, this is your opportunity to prove it. The 2nd Annual Feed Your Face Pizza Eating Competition is happening soon. Here is everything you need to know about this exciting event. When is the Feed Your Face Pizza Eating Competition 2024?. Slice of Flint will host the...
‘The Loft is like family.’ Popular downtown Flint bar to close at year’s end
FLINT, MI - One of the most popular downtown Flint bars is set to close. The Loft, 526 Saginaw St., will close on New Year’s Eve after 22 years in business. 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.
Akron, the Las Vegas Bowl, and the Great American West
“Go West, young man, go West and grow up with the country.” That’s what Horace Greeley (or someone else, as many dispute) said about the American West centuries ago. The American West has long been a source of wonder for many Americans. Naturally, this mystique carried into college football. The desire for young men in the Midwest to “go west” is woven into the fabric of college football. For nearly 70 years, the Big Ten sent its champion to the Rose Bowl to play in American sports’ most fabled tradition. This upcoming season, they’ll embrace four programs located on the West Coast into the fold.
1 dead, 1 injured in Flint shooting
FLINT, MI – Flint police are investigating a shooting that left one person dead and another injured on Sunday afternoon. Police officers arrived at the scene around 2 p.m. Sunday, July 21, near the 2000 block of South Dort Highway and found a female victim who’d suffered a fatal gunshot wound.
Gov. Whitmer visits Flint to sign 2025 Education Budget, State Rep says cuts are reckless
GENESEE COUNTY, Mich. - Governor Gretchen Whitmer spent Tuesday afternoon in mid-Michigan to sign the state's balanced education budget for Fiscal Year 2025. Local leaders and educators joined the Governor for the occasion in Flint at the Educare Flint location on Gladwyn St. The Governor's Office says the new budget...
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