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Mid-Michigan residents impacted by delayed flights after global IT outage
FREELAND, Mich. (WNEM) - Planes have been grounded and passengers stranded as Delta struggles to recover from a global tech outage on Friday, July 19. Now, the travel headaches are hitting home in mid-Michigan. TV5 spoke with local travelers Tuesday evening, July 23, at MBS International Airport about the frustrations...
Thirteen years later, mother renews plea for info about hit-and-run death of daughter
GENESEE TWP, MI – It was 13 years ago when Tamela Steiner lost her daughter. Alexandria Castanon was 22 years old on July 23, 2011, when she was hit and killed by a vehicle while walking down Center Road near Richfield Road in Genesee Township. Her case has gone...
Drying out the next few days
SAGINAW, Mich. (WNEM) - After an unsettled start to the week, we are set to move into a quieter pattern later for the rest of this workweek and most of the weekend. There is a small chance for a few lingering showers tonight, but with the coverage expected to be isolated, more areas will stay dry than wet. Sunshine will then take over through at least Saturday, before a more unsettled pattern returns early next week. Enjoy it while you can!
Mayor Neeley announces community call to action and Peer Mediator program to de-escalate youth violence
Flint Mayor Sheldon Neeley has issued a call to action to all sectors of our city, calling on faith-based, educational, non-profit, law enforcement, and social services partners, as well as parents and families, to come together to stop the cycle of violence among adolescents and children in the City of Flint.
NW Head Coach David Braun praises former MSU coach Harlon Barnett
Former Michigan State coach Harlon Barnett is already making a positive impact for a fellow Big Ten squad. Barnett — who has been a long-time coach at Michigan State and served as the Spartans interim head coach last year for 10 games — has joined the Northwestern staff this year. He will serve as an assistant head coach and safeties coach for the Wildcats.
Flint man sentenced for dumping paint on girlfriend's property
FLINT, Mich. (WJRT) - A Flint man who has been found guilty of domestic assault in which he did more than $100,000 in damage will spend up to 20 years in prison. Court records show 63-year-old Arthur Humphreys was sentenced on Monday to a minimum of 57 months in prison to a maximum of 20 years. Humphreys was credited with 342 days of time served.
Woman misses chance to avoid jail
CARO — One could say Rachel L. Parrish received a break when a judge delayed her sentence for one year, keeping her out of jail. But Parrish, 32, of Caro, didn’t take advantage of the situation. Last week a judge ruled Parrish “did not successfully complete her delay of sentence,” and tossed her in jail for 180 days – with credit for 74 days served.
What $500,000 or less gets you in the Flint area
Prospective homebuyers considering the real estate market had a range of options in various neighborhoods throughout the region between July 15 and July 21. In this article, we outline recent property sales in the Flint area, all of which featured homes under $500,000. Here, we provide a breakdown of the...
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. “This balanced education budget—my sixth—makes record-breaking investments...
Here’s how to join in two remaining virtual town halls on the Flint water crisis settlement
FLINT, MI -- The second in a series of virtual town halls on the Flint water crisis settlement is scheduled for Wednesday, July 24, and there’s still time to register to attend. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we...
Man pleads guilty to hiding stolen cars
CARO — A 36-year-old Vassar man has pleaded guilty to receiving and concealing two stolen vehicles, and concealing the identity of a third vehicle. Investigators say Joshua D. Zimmerman received and concealed a stolen 1971 Lincoln Continental, and a stolen 1967 GMC pickup truck. Police said they don’t know the dates of those crimes.
Discover the Saginaw area: Homes you can buy for half a million dollars
For prospective homebuyers eyeing the real estate market in areas of the Saginaw area, here’s what sold for or under $500,000 between July 15 and July 21. Below, we provide an overview of the top five properties in each area, chosen for their proximity to the desired price range and the largest living spaces.
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