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'Star Trek: The Next Generation' On The Big Screen For One Night Only [VIDEO]

Jeremy Fenech — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 20:19:45 +0000

"Star Trek: The Next Generation" will be on the big screen for one night only in Flint! The Emmy Award-Winning episodes "The Best of Both Worlds" Parts One and Two have been remastered and will be presented as a full-length feature this Thursday Night!

9/11 Museum Opens In Less Than A Year; Here's An Early Tour [VIDEO]

Rod Prahin — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 10:54:22 +0000

The events in Boston last week took me back to Sept. 11, 2001, as I’m sure it did for a lot of you as well. The 9/11 Museum opens in less than a year. 60 minutes got an early tour and we have it here. About a year from now, at ground zero in New [...]

Boston Marathon Medals Up For Auction On EBay – Would You Buy One?

Steph — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 15:25:09 +0000

Stories of looting soon after the bombings at the finish line of the Boston Marathon were bad enough. Now this…. It wasn’t long after the bombings that the looting began. Many people, some dressed in running gear and some dressed in street clothes were seen rifling through merchandise booths that lined the marathon route. Video [...]

8-Year-Old Victim of Boston Marathon Bombing Just Wanted The Hurting To Stop

J. Patrick — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 13:03:13 +0000

A picture of Martin Richard, the 8 year-old who was killed in the Boston Marathon bombing on Monday, is shown in a picture taken before the event where he is holding a sign that says, “No more hurting people. Peace.” The picture was posted on Facebook by a friend of Martin’s former teacher. The picture [...]

Dad Catches Fly Ball While Holding Baby Proving Men Can Multi-Task [VIDEO]

Rod Prahin — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 11:28:34 +0000

Most young fathers would probably admit they are just happy not to drop their children when carrying them out in public. Not this dad.The father stole the show when Washington Nationals’ player Jayson Werth hit his homer against the Cincinnati Reds. He received a rousing round of applause from fellow fans at the Great American [...]

'Flint's Largest Mom 2 Mom' Sale This Weekend

J. Patrick — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 13:43:54 +0000

‘Flint’s Largest ‘Mom 2 Mom’ sale is coming this weekend. It’s a great opportunity to buy or sell “gently used” kids clothing, cribs, strollers, and more! It is happening Saturday at the Perani Arena & Event Center from 9am to 1pm. Admission is just $3, and you can get in early (8:30am), to get first [...]

Benefit For Flint GM Employee With Cancer

Jeremy Fenech — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 14:59:09 +0000

Randy Moore, a long-time employee at Flint GM Truck and Bus, was recently diagnosed with Lymphoma Cancer. I am teaming up once again with the Fabulous Ladies Small Business Club to help out with the overwhelming medical costs. We are hosting at benefit at The Jewel of Grand Blanc, at 5270 Perry Road on April [...]

Rod and Steph Talk To Dana Elliott from the Taste of Home Cooking School [INTERVIEW]

Tree Riddle — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 16:00:38 +0000

Rod and Steph recently spoke with Dana Elliott, who will be coming to Flint on April 19th for the Taste of Home Cooking School, about what attendees at the upcoming food-centric event can expect. The answer -- a whole lot of good eats and fun!

Home Run Ball Smacks Woman In Face After 'Pansy' Boyfriend jumps Out Of The Way [VIDEO]

Rod Prahin — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 10:22:53 +0000

Baseball season is back. Time for videos of fans being hit with fly balls.It was the top of the seventh inning between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Arizona Diamondbacks Tuesday evening when the Cardinals Pete Kozma sent the ball flying for a home run. It turns out his home run swing sent the ball flying straight into a [...]

Rutgers Coach Rice Fired After This Abusive Video Airs On ESPN

Rod Prahin — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 09:21:59 +0000

The video aired on ESPN Tuesday featuring an angry Mike Rice during practice, according to the school’s athletic department. I’m sure this wasn’t the first time.Based upon recently revealed information and a review of previously discovered issues, Rutgers has terminated the contract of Mike Rice. The video, made public Tuesday, showed him shouting profanities and [...]

Downtown Flint is the Place to Be On St. Patrick's Day

Tree Riddle — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 16:18:41 +0000

Starting at noon on Sunday, Downtown Flint will be flooded with green shirts and plenty of good spirits as everyone’s favorite Irish holiday will be celebrated in grand fashion. Similar to the festivities that took place on New Years Eve, the flat lot on Saginaw St. will be the center of a huge celebration hosted [...]

Donate Fleece-Tie Blankets for First-Time Chemotherapy Patients

Jeremy Fenech — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 22:02:56 +0000

For over a year now, I have worked with The Fabulous Ladies Small Business Club as host for all of their events. We do a lot of great charity work, and this time we are collecting fleece-tie blankets for first-time cancer patients. Please help us out if you can, and get more details right here.

White Smoke; New Pope

J. Patrick — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 18:50:08 +0000

It didn’t take as long as some have, as a matter of fact this was a rather quick decision on the new pope. White smoke was released from the Sistine Chapel today, signaling that a new pope has been chosen. No information has been released yet about who it is, soon we should see him [...]

Black Smoke On First Vote – No New Pope Yet

J. Patrick — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 12:47:35 +0000

It indicated that the new pope had not been elected when a plume of black smoke rose out of the Sistine Chapel at the Vatican yesterday. It indicates that no one received the required two-thirds majority for election. So, they resume today.

Old Newsboys of Flint Plan 'Bowling Blowout'

J. Patrick — Sat, 02 Mar 2013 13:15:20 +0000

It’s the first annual “Bowling Blowout” fundraiser to benefit the Old Newsboys and it is coming up on Friday, March 15th. Want to take part?It will be happening at B’s Bowling Center on Center Road in Flint. There will be two sessions, 6:30-8:30PM, and 9-11PM. There will be door prizes, pizza, soda, and St. Patty’s [...]

Cheerleader Makes Half Court Trick Shot…Unreal! [VIDEO]

Rod Prahin — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 08:50:06 +0000

A cheerleader named Ashlee Arnau from William Carey University in Hattiesburg, Mississippi made the coolest half court shot ever. Take a look.She shot the ball while simultaneously doing a forward hand-spring. Then one of the Harlem Globetrotters happened to be in town the next day, and asked her to show him how to do it. And [...]

We Need Your Help with Cars 108′s 6th Annual Go Red Campaign

Jeremy Fenech — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 21:30:26 +0000

Cars 108 and Kia of Grand Blanc are proud to present the 6th annual American Heart Association "Go Red" Fundraiser. Pick up a limited edition "Go Red" shirt at one of our sponsor locations for just $10. All of the proceeds benefit the American Heart Association!

Watch Worlds First Ever Successful Car Back Flip [VIDEO]

Rod Prahin — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 12:18:27 +0000

Guerlain Chicherit, a professional stunt driver from France, became the world s first person to complete a successful car back flip. This is so cool.If it looks like Chicherit was driving slow, it’s because he was. He approached the 25-foot-high ramp at 37 miles per hour. The rest is history. Watch.

Meteorite Crash! Not A Hollywood Movie [VIDEO]

Rod Prahin — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 11:26:18 +0000

This is for real. There is video and photos to prove it. Take a look.According to unconfirmed reports, the meteorite was intercepted by an air defense unit at the Urzhumka settlement near Chelyabinsk. A missile salvo reportedly blew the meteorite to pieces. All of this happened in Russia. Up to 150 people sought medical attention [...]

Rod & Steph's Third Annual Paczki Eating Contest 'Battle Of The Titans' [VIDEO]

Rod Prahin — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 15:48:13 +0000

If you were not able to make it out to VGs in Davison for our Paczki eating contest this morning you missed a great time. It was almost disgusting. Take a look.The contestant list read like a who’s who of Genesse County. Steph from the Cars Morning Show, Flint Mayor Dayne Walling, Davison Mayor Tim [...]