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Flint Children's Author to Host Book-Signing Event

George McIntyre — Thu, 23 May 2013 13:58:51 +0000

Local author David E. Swarbrick will host a book-signing event this Saturday.

Gas Prises To Rise Higher Before Memorial Day Weekend [VIDEO]

Rod Prahin — Thu, 23 May 2013 11:06:57 +0000

We know they go up around summer holidays. But the questions are…how much and why? Find out here. According to AAA, gas prices in Michigan have risen 10 cents just in the past week. The current average in Michigan is $3.88 – about 13 cents per gallon more than this time last year. Here’s why: [...]

Hardware Chain About To Close Stores In Mid-Michigan [VIDEO]

Rod Prahin — Thu, 23 May 2013 09:28:39 +0000

This group has been around here for a long time. ACO Hardware is closing more than a dozen stores including several in Mid-Michigan. Locations affected here.They include locations in Fenton, Lapeer, Clio, Saginaw, and Essexville.Company officials say the closings are part of reorganization plan.Inventory reduction sales will start on Thursday.The stores are scheduled to close by [...]

Four-Year-Old Girl Is a Marvel Comics Trivia Whiz

Kyle Dowling — Wed, 22 May 2013 19:35:46 +0000

Okay comic book enthusiasts, it’s time to study up on that Marvel trivia because four-year-old Mia is up for a challenge. Recently posted on Reddit, this video of a young girl answering questions from her father regarding various Marvel superheroes could easily make your geeky mind explode. If not from her immense knowledge of the Marvel universe [...]

Teen Who Died of Cancer Gives the World a Heartbreaking Gift

Drew Weisholtz — Wed, 22 May 2013 19:30:28 +0000

Zach Sobiech is singing with the angels now. Zach died Monday at the age of 18 after a battle with cancer, but he left behind more than just memories for those who knew him. After learning that he only had a few months to live, Zach decided to write music as a way to say [...]

Flint Toddler Dies in Bathtub, Police Suspicious

George McIntyre — Wed, 22 May 2013 16:45:23 +0000

A 1-year-old boy has died after he was found lying face-down in a bathtub Monday night in Flint. The boy’s mother said she was distracted by an argument with her boyfriend, and thought the boy was in the living room. She then found him face-down in the tub which she had run for his bath. [...]

Raw Video: Surveillence Video Of Mid-Michigan Animal Shelter Being Robbed [VIDEO]

Rod Prahin — Wed, 22 May 2013 10:00:21 +0000

I guess no place is off limits when it comes to robbery these days. Right? The thieves got away with donation money that would have helped care for helpless animals. Let’s make some room in that special place for the idiots that are robbing the Saginaw County Animal control facility in this video. WNEM TV [...]

Help Miracle Child Archer Win $25,000 To Benefit Hurley Children's Hospital

Jeremy Fenech — Tue, 21 May 2013 20:40:24 +0000

“It’s where I go to forget I’m sick.” Those are the words from a Hurley Children’s Hospital miracle child regarding the hospital’s playrooms. But those rooms are in desperate need of renovations. You can help make a difference, and it only costs a few seconds of your time. During the month of May, you can [...]

What Neighborhood In Flint Is The Most Violent?

Rod Prahin — Tue, 21 May 2013 11:07:18 +0000

What neighborhood in Flint do you think is considered the most violent? The location might surprise you. According to a national ranking it is… The neighborhood east of Dort Highway between Lippincott Boulevard and Atherton Road. Do you think they got it right? That according to a website called Neighborhoodscout.com. A site that presents itself [...]

11-Year-Old Flint Student Releases Children's Book, 'Ghoul Getter Girls'

George McIntyre — Mon, 20 May 2013 15:37:02 +0000

A student at Flint's Potter Elementary School is beginning her career as an author at a very young age.

Suspicious Package Found At Burton Speedway [VIDEO]

Rod Prahin — Sun, 19 May 2013 11:23:11 +0000

If you were caught up in a traffic snarl last night at Bristol and I-475 in Burton here’s why.Police were called to the Speedway gas station on Bristol road just after 7PM. They found a suspicious package near a pump. The gas station was shut down. They closed down streets around the gas station as [...]

New Research Says Your Purse Is Germier Than Your Toilet

Steph — Fri, 17 May 2013 09:00:50 +0000

Is your purse dirty enough to make you ill? New research says absolutely. Brand new research conducted by Initial Washroom Hygiene indicates that the average lady’s purse is contaminated with more bacteria than the average toilet. That research also confirms that one in five purse handles has enough surface bacteria to pose a serious health [...]

Kellog's Introduces Two New Pop Tart Flavors For Peanut Butter Lovers

Steph — Wed, 15 May 2013 16:06:00 +0000

Pop Tarts are billed as a breakfast food, but they’re perfectly acceptable as lunch, dinner or a snack in my world as well! Imagine my delight when I heard that Kellog’s is ready to debut two new Pop tart flavors to their already impressive lineup. Peanut butter and jelly Pop Tarts were discontinued back in [...]

Friends of Flint River Trail Hosting 'Ride of Silence'

J. Patrick — Wed, 15 May 2013 14:20:32 +0000

The Friends of the Flint River Trail are hosting a “Ride of Silence” tonight.This annual tradition honors cyclists that were killed or hurt in car accidents in the past year and will bring more awareness of cyclists to motorists by encouraging them to “share the road.” Join other riders at the Flint Farmers Market beginning [...]

'Zumbathon' Event to Benefit Linden High School Band Program

George McIntyre — Wed, 15 May 2013 12:53:34 +0000

The Linden High School band program will be the big winner this Saturday, as Chasse Ballroom and Latin Dance Studio holds its third annual Zumbathon event to benefit the program. The Zumbathon will be held at Linden High School this Saturday (5/18) from 10 am to noon, tickets are $10 in advance, and $15 the [...]

Dollar General To Hold Job Fair Saturday In Flint

Rod Prahin — Wed, 15 May 2013 11:44:02 +0000

Dollar General wants to hire 10,000 new employees this month. Many right here in Genesee County. Details here.The discount retailer will host a job fair at the store on Fenton Road, in Flint, this Saturday from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. If you’re unable to attend the career fair, you can still apply for available [...]

National Transportation Safety Board Asks States To Adopt Much Lower Blood Alcohol Level To Determine DUI

Steph — Wed, 15 May 2013 09:06:22 +0000

It’s estimated that 170,000 people are involved in an alcohol related traffic accident and recent studies confirm that almost 4 million people drive under the influence of alcohol. That’s a huge concern in regards to public safety. That concern is causing the National Transportation Safety Board to rethink it’s recommendation on an acceptable blood alcohol [...]

Come Join Us For A Free Lunch And Live Performance From Whitney Wolanin [Video]

Steph — Tue, 14 May 2013 16:23:45 +0000

Working for a cluster of radio stations presents some very unique opportunities to hear and meet some very talented musicians. Tomorrow is one of those occasions, but this time we are extending an invitation to you! Make it your lunch hour because we’ll have pizza too. Whitney Wolanin, who has a song climbing the Adult [...]

McDonald's Ready To Launch Three New Quarter Pounders – Hungry?

Steph — Tue, 14 May 2013 15:08:32 +0000

We’ve lost Chicken Selects and the Angus Burger, but McDonald’s has just announced that they will add three new versions of the Quarter Pounder to their menu. They sound pretty appetizing! Chicken Selects have been gone for awhile and it was announced just last week that McDonald’s is discontinuing the 1/3 lb Angus Burger as [...]

Owosso Man Traveling To Oklahoma Via Wagon Drawn By Two Mules [VIDEO]

Rod Prahin — Tue, 14 May 2013 12:14:41 +0000

Charlie Peters left his home May 1st and has passed near Jackson and Sturgis, Michigan on his journey toward Oklahoma. Where is he now? Well, he’s now in northern Indiana. He’s able to travel about 20 miles a day. Peters wants to meet military veterans along the way and thank them for their service to the country. He [...]