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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.

Text to Help Oklahoma Tornado Victims

George McIntyre — Wed, 22 May 2013 17:16:48 +0000

You can help residents of Moore, Oklahoma who were victims of Monday’s devastating tornado that ripped through the area. Simply text the letters OK to 89000 to help. For every text received, Chasse Ballroom and Latin Dance Studio will donate $1 to the Salvation Army’s tornado relief efforts. Standard text messaging rates apply.

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. [...]

'Thrift Shop Clothes' Punishment for Bullying Teen Getting Mixed Reviews [VIDEO]

George McIntyre — Wed, 22 May 2013 16:09:08 +0000

These parents chose an unorthodox method to teach their daughter about bullying, but now critics all over the world are weighing in.

Brighton Woman Works to Bring Change to Assisted Living Facility [VIDEO]

George McIntyre — Wed, 22 May 2013 14:05:33 +0000

Meet the Brighton woman who spoke up, and effected change at the local facility where her husband spent the last months of his life.

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 [...]

Michigan Pastor Dies in Car Wreck Just Hours After His Wedding

George McIntyre — Tue, 21 May 2013 16:26:08 +0000

Jordan and Heather Costa were married Saturday, but a vehicle accident claimed his life as the couple drove to their honeymoon Sunday.

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.

Diaper-Free Potty Training Gaining Popularity With New Moms [VIDEO]

George McIntyre — Mon, 20 May 2013 13:46:19 +0000

The concept of potty training infants who are just a few months old is gaining momentum with one group of mothers. It’s called ‘Elimination Communication’, and it relies on visual cues which indicate when a baby may have to go. “The idea is that babies are born not wanting to soil themselves, not wanting to [...]

Miguel Nearly Takes Out an Audience Member at Billboard Music Awards [VIDEO]

George McIntyre — Mon, 20 May 2013 12:56:26 +0000

Take a look at this video from the Billboard Music Awards, as Miguel jumps, but not quite far enough, and lands on an audience member during his performance.

High School Swimmer With No Legs Excels, Inspires [VIDEO]

George McIntyre — Sun, 19 May 2013 13:09:47 +0000

Kayla Wheeler is a 16-year-old high school student that was born with only one arm and no legs. But that doesn't slow her down in the pool.

Aww! Quadruplet Babies Laugh, Laugh, Laugh, Laugh at Daddy [VIDEO]

George McIntyre — Sat, 18 May 2013 15:26:23 +0000

If laughter is the best medicine, here's a quadruple dose to give you four times the smiles!

Waitress Gets $446 Tip, and the Customer Hadn't Even Been Drinking [VIDEO]

George McIntyre — Fri, 17 May 2013 20:13:02 +0000

If we're doing the math right, this tip was 7,000%. But we're really known for our math skills.

Woman Stabs Boyfriend After He Farts in Her Face

George McIntyre — Fri, 17 May 2013 12:10:03 +0000

Sadly, this did not start out as a Dutch oven.

Did the Internet Get Stung by Story of Man Having Sex With Hornets' Nest?

George McIntyre — Thu, 16 May 2013 14:13:37 +0000

Did you hear the one about the man and the hornets' nest? Keep reading.

Cleveland Man Gets Tattoo of Charles Ramsey's Face on His Leg [VIDEO]

George McIntyre — Wed, 15 May 2013 17:30:57 +0000

It may seem like a joke, but the Cleveland man who has had Charles Ramsey's face tattooed on his leg says the tattoo actually has meaning.

'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 [...]

Taco Bell Testing Waffle Tacos for Breakfast

George McIntyre — Tue, 14 May 2013 13:45:42 +0000

The home of the Doritos Locos Taco may be introducing a new breakfast item that just might not be all that loco.

Seven-Year-Old Boy Gets Handwritten Note from Joe Biden

George McIntyre — Tue, 14 May 2013 13:22:21 +0000

A second grader in Wisconsin received a handwritten response after he wrote a letter to Vice President Joe Biden. Take the jump to see an enlarged photo.

'Rolling Stone' Readers Rank the 10 Worst Bands of the '90s

George McIntyre — Tue, 14 May 2013 12:28:08 +0000

See if any of your favorite - or least favorite - 90s bands made the list.