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FLINT, MI — Linda Boose, a 1972 Flint Northern graduate, was named the newest member of the Flint Board of Education on Tuesday night.Boose came out on top after two rounds of interviews and individual scoring by current school board…

FLINT, MI — The Flint Police Department is now kicking off its summer policing initiatives — more than two months early — in a move it hopes will deter crime, which department officials say is increasing in recent years. specific areas of…

FLINT, MI — A Flint man has been charged with nine felonies after he allegedly shot another person and led police on a chase through Genesee County.Calvin DeWayne Harper was arraigned on Saturday March 5 for one count of assault with intent…

MT. MORRIS TWP., MI—Mt. Morris Township Police turned over the department's initial investigation into the crash that killed Flint Police Captain Collin Birnie to the Genesee County District Attorney's Office.Genesee County District…

BAY CITY, MI – A Flint man is accused by federal authorities of using a stolen Social Security number to steal six digits from central Michigan financial institutions, money he then used to buy more a dozen vehicles.In an August 13 criminal…

FLINT, MI — Health Department officials are advising against bodily contact with the Flint River after raw, untreated sewage was dumped there Sunday afternoon.While the Genesee County Health Department recommends avoiding bodily contact…

FLINT, MI – On a Saturday in May 2020, Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson – faced with a group of hundreds beginning to protest the murder of George Floyd in Minnesota – decided to take off his police helmet and to walk among the…

MT. MORRIS TWP, MI - A soul food restaurant that prepares its food with love and aims to instill the euphoric feeling that washes over you when you taste your grandmother's cooking, looks forward to serving the Flint community and…

FLINT, MI — A first winter festival taking place this weekend in the city will focus on diversity and talent with a showcase of musical artists, visual art, collaboration and more.FLINTer Fest, an event to celebrate diverse community…

FLINT, Mich. – On Saturday, February 26, Genesee County Habitat for Humanity will host “Show Me The Money Day,” a financial literacy event for adults. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the event will take place at the historic Berston Field…

FLINT, MI — Eleven inches of snow and freezing temperatures couldn't stop families from enjoying the hills Thursday afternoon at Southwestern Classical Academy in Flint.For some children, it was the first time they had run down the…

FLINT, MI – The City Council has scheduled two special meetings for next week, one to discuss the spending of American Rescue Plan Act funds and the other to discuss a planned asphalt plant just across the city border in the canton of…

FLINT, MI — More than four years after her daughter's partial remains were discovered in a Flint city park, they have finally been returned to her mother, giving her family a degree of closure but also a stubborn determination to see those…

FLINT TOWNSHIP, MI – A new health food store in Genesee County opened this week with plenty of supplement and vitamin options, prepared healthy meals, and its owners are on a mission to provide a full range of health care. health.Hope…

FLINT, MI - City officials say they were unable to chlorinate sewage before it was released into the Flint River for about 24 hours.A city press release says it lost its ability to sanitize landfills after a line broke around 2 p.m.…

By ED WHITE - Associated Press FLINT, Michigan (AP) - An attorney for the former Michigan health director on Wednesday urged a judge to dismiss manslaughter…

FLINT, MI - Detroit Pistons owner Tom Gores and his family gave 214 Flint children Christmas presents Thursday afternoon with a $ 50,000 donation through Voices For Children.Voices for Children, an advocacy center that works with victims…

FLINT, MI - One person has died and three are in critical condition after an argument that started on a bus traveling from Brighton to Flint escalated into gunfire and a vehicle chase ending in an accident, according to the police.An…

FLINT, MI - The community is invited to dress up and dress up for an upscale event that wraps up 2021.Toast, a year-end celebration focusing on taste, style and class, takes place 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, December 18 at Blackstone's…

GENESEE COUNTY, MI - A boutique-style virtual restaurant located inside a steakhouse in the Flint area offers dishes perfect for foodies who want to explore different and bold flavors.The Macanese Grill, located inside the Redwood…

FLINT, MI - Two residents of Flint have been brought to justice on 57 combined counts resulting from an alleged human trafficking operation involving "sextortion."Genesee County Sheriff Chris R. Swanson announced on Friday, November 19…

The state agreed to pay the former director of the state's drinking water division for using him as a “public scapegoat” for the Flint water crisis.The State of Michigan has agreed to pay $ 300,000 to…

FLINT, MI - Flint's Water Crisis Resolution Cognitive Testing Group for Miners will be temporarily located within the Genesee Health System Neurodevelopment Center of Excellence.Testing will begin Monday, November 15 through January 2022,…

FLINT TOWNSHIP, MI - Six people were charged in an October shooting at the Genesee Valley Center in Flint Township that left two seriously injured.The Genesee County District Attorney's Office has charged six people, two of whom are…

GENESEE COUNTY, MI - The November 2 election in Genesee County is fast approaching.Genesee County voters in Flint, Flushing, Fenton, Burton, Clio, Grand Blanc and Davison Township all have the opportunity to elect new municipal leaders to…

A special place in hell is being prepared for a Flint man who was filmed beating a puppy in his yard. A neighbor's video surveillance system captured footage of Lovell Farmer beating the one-year-old dog with a broom.Flint Police have…

FLINT TOWNSHIP, MI - A person shot dead Saturday at the Genesee Valley Center in Flint Township is in jail after being released from hospital while a second victim remains in critical condition, police say.Officers were dispatched around 3…

FLINT, MI - A Flint city councilor apologized for comments made at a recent meeting that another council member called inappropriate.Ward 7 Councilor Monica Galloway told her colleague Santino Guerra he was acting as a "police officer who…

FLINT TOWNSHIP, MI - A new tribal-owned marijuana dispensary is in the works for Genesee County.Bay Mills Indian community made a presentation at a special meeting of the Township of Flint Board of Directors Meet Monday October 4 regarding…

DAVISON, MI - Kate Brody is set to defend the Division 1 individual golf championship after recording her best round of 18 catches of the season.The Grand Blanc junior arguably shot her best round of the season, scoring a 5-under-67 card…

FLINT, Michigan (WJRT) - According to statistics from the National Human Trafficking Hotline, Michigan is ranked in the top 10 in the country for human trafficking cases. That's why a local nonprofit is working to help survivors overcome…

Posted on September 29, 2021 By Paul Rozycki Recently, a forum organized by written candidates Tanya Rison (1st ward) and Lakeisha Tureaud (7th ward) presented a disturbing omen for the November 2 city council…

FLINT, Mich. (WJRT) - The city is making progress in testing its emergency water source, ordered by the EPA five years ago.Now a major milestone begins on Wednesday that will assure residents of Flint that their water will never experience…

FLINT, MI - The town of Flint has seen an increase in catalytic converter thefts since the start of the summer, police say.These thefts result in costly repairs and lost transportation for residents and businesses, Police Chief Terence…

FLINT, MI - Megan Self has a degree in criminal justice, but for several years she worked in retail - an industry that has created great stress lately and pushed her to try and find a job that 'she always wanted.Self, 34, is one of nearly…

FLINT, MI - Former teacher, Flint city councilor and state representative Jack Minore, who has championed causes such as fair housing and workers' rights, has died aged 82.Minore, who died on Tuesday, September 21, served on the council…

September 07, 2021 Posted by: Flint Town NewsCITY OF FLINT UTILITY DEPARTMENTWATER POLLUTION CONTROL DIVISION PRESS RELEASEFor immediate releaseSUBJECT: SANITARY SEWER OVERFLOW On September 4, 2021 at approximately 1:17 p.m., the City of…

FLINT, MI - Basketball is synonymous with Flint. It's a rich fabric sewn into the city's history, producing high school stars, college phenomena, and a number of athletes who play regularly in the NBA and WNBA.Linnell Jones-McKenney grew…

FLINT TOWNSHIP, MI - A restaurant on Coney Island in Genesee County offers staples that could be considered cornerstones of the Flint area's dining scene and other communities.Telly's Coney Island, 3459 Miller Road, Flint Township, of…

FLINT, MI - An organization that provides resources to residents of Genesee and Shiawassee counties has money available to help tenants and landlords who are behind on rent and mortgage payments.Leaders of Catholic charities in Shiawassee…

Fewer people in Michigan report belonging to a single racial group, according to new census data.The 2020 census shows that Michigan's population is rapidly becoming more multiracial. The fastest growing demographic group is those who…

FLINT, MI - Rodney Campbell's father passed away just three weeks before one of the biggest events for car enthusiasts in mid-Michigan.Campbell's father, Neil Campbell, who recently died of brain cancer, was passionate about cars and…

A man from Flint Township has been…

FLINT, MI - An annual softball game between a downtown league and members of the Genesee County Sheriff's Office is scheduled to take place this weekend.The fourth annual 2021 Softball All-Star game against the Berston Inner-City Softball…

FLINT, MI - The Eastside Franklin Park Neighborhood Association will be hosting their Sizzlin 'Summer Sell-A-Bration Craft Fair on Saturday, July 24.The craft event will take place at Eastside Franklin Park, located on the vacant lot at…

FLINT, MI - A bill that includes funding the demolition of 65 of the most dangerous vacant properties in the Flint and Bay City areas is heading to the United States House of Representatives for a vote.U.S. Representative Dan Kildee,…

FLINT, Mich. (WJRT) - The Town of Flint is showcasing its small businesses with the new "Enjoy." Shop. Love. Flint. Supporting Small Business Initiative. The goal of the campaign is to change the talk about doing business in the…

Genesee County Land Bank Clean and Green volunteers are teaming up with local organizations to research…

FLINT, Mich. (WJRT) - While cleaning up some land in Flint, a father and his two sons noticed that one of the lots looked familiar. It was the former home of their grandfather, who died 20 years ago. “I thought I would…

FLINT, MI - The Flint family home of automotive industrialist and philanthropist Charles Stewart Mott is reopening the gardens and grounds for the first time in more than a year after a hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic.Located at 1400…

FLINT TOWNSHIP, MI - A south-based fast casual chain plans to open its doors in Genesee County with artisanal sandwiches, always-fresh salads, giant stuffed potatoes and the famous sweet tea.A grand opening for McAlister's Deli, 4050…

MUNDY TOWNSHIP, MI - The case of a Flint man accused of killing a 19-year-old woman for money for gasoline has been taken to the Genesee County Circuit Court.Denziel C. Williams-Boyd, 20, is charged with premeditated first degree murder,…

FLINT, Mich. (WJRT) - (08/06/2021) - The town of Flint has almost completed a critical project: the construction of a relief pipe that provides a reliable source of water in an emergency. The multi-million dollar investment uses federal…

FLINT, MI - City officials will host a virtual briefing on a project designed to connect the city to a secondary water pipe under construction, a project designed to give the city a back-up water source .The meeting is scheduled for…

FLINT, MI - The city recognizes June as Pride Month for a second year in a row after Mayor Sheldon Neeley began observation in his first year in office and pledged to continue it every month of June during his term of office."How can we…

FLINT TWP., Michigan (WJRT) (5/2/2021) - A major announcement from law enforcement in Genesee County ...Sheriff Chris Swanson unveiled the next chapter of his Walk With Us campaign, an effort to give back to the community through service…

FLINT, MI - The Charles Stewart Mott Foundation has awarded $ 350,000 to support a Flint River revitalization project along Kearsley Street in Flint.The grant will provide funding to the Foundation for the Uptown Reinvestment…

FLINT, MI - A Michigan State Police Soldier faces criminal charges for allegedly causing an accident that resulted in a woman's miscarriage.The Genesee County District Attorney's Office has charged Cavalier Rashaad Cormier with negligent…

FLINT, MI - The Hurand Sculpture Courtyard at the Flint Institute of Arts is about to receive a new addition.Paradise, a 9-foot-tall bronze sculpture by artist Hubert Phipps, will serve as the yard's focal point starting Saturday, May…

FLINT TWP, MI - The Genesee County District Attorney's Office has cleared a criminal prosecution against a Michigan State Police officer after a September accident that killed a woman's unborn child .MSP soldier Flint Post has been…

FLINT, MI - Voters in Genesee County will have to vote on a series of tax proposals for Tuesday's special election.Polling stations are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, May 4. Voters can go here to find their polling station and a…