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Car lovers rev’d up for return of Back to the Bricks

Hundreds of car lovers drove to Flint over the weekend to rev their engines for the return of Back to the Bricks. → Read More

Flint residents get free flu shots and turkeys from Hamilton Community Health Network

On Tuesday and Thursday, the Hamilton Community Health Network in Flint is giving out free flu shots and a turkey. → Read More

Snow days no longer are likely as Mid-Michigan schools adopt virtual learning tools

Hemlock Public Schools has a plan for winter weather and students probably aren’t going to like it. → Read More

Genesee County Sheriff’s Office plans to hand deliver 200 boxes to families in the community

Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson has a plan to help spread some holiday cheer to those in most need and hopes it’s just the beginning of giving back to each other. → Read More

Village of Ashley struggling with no Polar Express trains coming for Christmas season

The well-known tourist attraction brought in big bucks for stops along the train route and the village of Ashley in Gratiot County is feeling the financial pinch. → Read More

Community closet dresses Flint students for success

A new community closet is ensuring these kids are dressed to impress. → Read More

Bancroft area residents walk away unscathed after tornado destroys house, barn

Residents in the Bancroft area of Shiawassee County were some of the first to feel the fast-moving tornado that touched down Thursday evening. → Read More

Indian Trails bus passengers stranded in Owosso all week

What was supposed to be an 11-hour trip to Chicago for some Indian Trails bus passengers has now turned into a week-long ordeal. → Read More

Ford VR experience at NAIAS lets you ride through national parks in a brand new Explorer

Among the exhibits is a virtual reality display by Ford Motor Co. that gives you a chance to get behind the wheel of a 2020 Ford Explorer with some incredible views. → Read More

Gov. Snyder recounts 8 years of accomplishments

Snyder didn't believe what happened in Flint will be part of his legacy during his time at the Capitol. → Read More

Flint Engine Operations not immediately affected by GM restructuring

There was concern Monday that Flint Engine Operations could lose work when the car models end. → Read More

Genusee getting ready for first order of glasses made from water bottles

Genusee, which was featured on ABC World News Tonight in May, has set up shop in Flint to manufacture the eyeglasses with hopes of growing more in the future. → Read More

Sharp Funeral Home well underway rebuilding Swartz Creek location after fire

They're starting from scratch, so they've shifted the foundation over more from where it sat before. As of this week, the foundation has been laid. → Read More

Saginaw County Animal Control supporters host rally for $11 million millage

Voters will be asked on Aug. 7 to support the millage request, which would provide funding to build a new animal shelter and hire nine more support staff members to operate it. → Read More

Experts: Filters are clearing lead from Flint's water with proper maintenance

The most recent data shows filters attached to faucets are removing the lead. Nancy Love with U of M said residents and businesses still need to take precautions and maintain the filters. → Read More

Propane tanks, race cars inside burning Mt. Morris Township barn

The fire broke out Saturday afternoon inside a barn in the 3000 block of O'Leary Road. → Read More

Laws requiring homeowners to clear snow from sidewalks rarely prosecuted

A local attorney said laws requiring homeowners to clear snow from their sidewalks rarely result in fines and lawsuits over snow-covered sidewalks rarely result in a financial judgment. → Read More

Plow drivers make significant headway cleaning up Wednesday's snowfall

D&M Services Pro Owner Mike Dickerson and his 14 other plow drivers have been working on some of those side roads and driveways around Davison. → Read More

Separate rollover crashes close eastbound I-69 during snowfall

The eastbound lanes of I-69 remained closed in Shiawassee County while crews cleared the semi and its spilled load from the median. → Read More

Mid-Michigan Jews pleased to see Jerusalem recognized as Israel's capital

Steven Low, who is the Flint Jewish executive director, hopes the move will be a step toward peace with Palestinians, who also claim part of the ancient city as their capital. → Read More