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Flint News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Flint News Today is your daily source for the latest headlines and stories shaping Flint and Mid-Michigan. From local government and business developments to healthcare, education, public safety, economic development, manufacturing, and community events across Genesee County, we bring you the news that matters most—in just a few minutes. Whether you're a longtime resident, a student, a newcomer, or simply want to stay connected to one of Michigan's most resilient and historic communities, Flint…
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Mid-Michigan Tornado Watch Still Active | Flint News
Tornado warnings just hit Midland, Saginaw, and Gratiot Counties — but the storm isn’t done yet. Another warning could be on the way as severe weather lingers…
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Beecher High Reborn After 22 Years | Flint News
Beecher High School is officially back open after 22 years, sparking community excitement with a full-scale rebirth that’s more than just new paint—it’s a…
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Grand Blanc’s New Trail Boosts Community Vibe | Flint News
Grand Blanc Township just unveiled its newest trail, the Embury-Cook Road Trail — a major boost for community wellness and local appeal. Led by Superintendent…
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Tuscola County Man Hits Lotto 47 Jackpot | Flint News
A Tuscola County man quietly cashed in a $1 million Lotto 47 jackpot after buying the winning ticket at a Sunoco station he rarely visits—his wife was the one…
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McConnell Could Return September 14 | Flint News
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell may be returning as early as September 14th, according to House Oversight Chair James Comer, who says McConnell’s staff…
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New Senior Center Opens in Spaulding | Flint News
Saginaw County just unveiled a brand-new senior center in Spaulding Township — a vibrant hub designed to bring seniors closer to community, connection, and…
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King Jo’Shaun’s Rise in Sports | Flint News
Young King Jo’Shaun-Robaire Smith from Flint is rising fast in the Youth Athlete of the Year contest, currently ranked third—thanks to his fierce dedication to…
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Flint Voter Education Series Launch | Flint News
Flint’s got a new voter power-up: The Flint Courier and Flint Beat are teaming up with a Ruth Mott Foundation grant to drop easy-to-digest, social-media-ready…
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Flint’s Housing Crisis and the Fight for Fairness | Flint News
Flint’s housing crisis is hitting hard—half of renters spend too much on rent, and nearly 63% of seniors are cost-burdened, with housing gobbling up over a…
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Michigan Newspapers Go Digital | Flint News
MLive Media Group is shutting down print editions for eight Michigan newspapers—including The Flint Journal and The Saginaw News—by December 6, transitioning…
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Michigan Voters Face Constitution Rewrite | Flint News
Michigan voters face a pivotal November decision: should the state open its constitution for a complete rewrite every 16 years? With bipartisan…
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Consumers Energy Closes Last Two Payment Centers | Flint News
Consumers Energy is closing its last two in-person payment centers in Michigan—Flint and Saginaw—starting December 1, forcing customers to shift to digital or…
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Chain Reaction at Elkton and Sebewaing | Flint News
A chaotic morning in Huron County unfolded when a 23-year-old woman slammed into a car at a notorious intersection, sparking a chain reaction that included a…
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Flock Cameras Down Due to Vandalism | Flint News
Livingston County is shutting down its flock cameras due to rampant vandalism and skyrocketing repair costs—taxpayers footing the bill—despite their proven…
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AAA Tow to Go Saves Impaired Drivers | Flint News
AAA’s “Tow to Go” program is back for Labor Day weekend, offering free towing for anyone—members or not—driving impaired in Mid-Michigan and select states…
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Wright Sentenced in Tyreion Thomas Tragedy | Flint News
A 26-year-old from Saginaw, Antrell Wright, faces a minimum 10-year sentence after pleading no contest to manslaughter and armed robbery in the fatal April…
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Michigan Voters Face Constitutional Crossroads | Flint News
Michigan voters face a pivotal November decision: should the state open its constitution for a full rewrite every 16 years? Though last time voters rejected…
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Zoo Director’s Charge Dropped | Flint News
A zoo director facing serious larceny charges over $20K raised for his critically injured ex-girlfriend had his case dropped after prosecutors reclassified it…
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Clippers Hit Hard by NBA Penalties | Flint News
The NBA just dropped a blockbuster penalty on the LA Clippers after a yearlong investigation into salary cap violations tied to Kawhi Leonard — owner Steve…
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James Pushes Tax Credit for Schools | Flint News
Republican gubernatorial hopeful John James is rolling out an Education Freedom Tax Credit, letting taxpayers donate up to $1,700 to scholarship orgs—matched…
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Flint Weighs AI Data Centers | Flint News
Flint’s community came together at an educational forum to unpack the future of AI and data centers, sparked by a 12-month pause on new projects. Experts like…
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Apple Maps Calls Lake Ontario Lake America | Flint News
Apple Maps just started calling Lake Ontario “Lake America” for U.S. users — a bizarre twist in the ongoing U.S.-Canada trade spat, following President Trump’s…
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Two Accused in Swamp Attack | Flint News
Two men, Joshua Hook and Simon Hoek, face attempted murder charges after allegedly attacking, choking, and beating a man early August 25th in Roscommon County…
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Jury Deadlocked in Lindsay Clancy Trial | Flint News
Deadlocked jury in the Lindsay Clancy case refuses to reach a verdict, sparking national debate over postpartum psychosis and criminal responsibility as…
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Frozen Tundra Faceoff Returns | Flint News
Lambeau Field is about to freeze over again—college hockey’s back for the first time in 20 years, with Wisconsin men vs. Michigan and Wisconsin women vs. Ohio…
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Sbarro Employee Stabbing Sparks Legal Battle | Flint News
A heated workplace brawl at Sbarro in Great Lakes Crossing ended in a knife attack, leaving an 18-year-old coworker injured but stable. The 21-year-old…
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Straw Crest Moth Caught at U.S. Border | Flint News
A tiny moth, accidentally smuggled into the U.S. from Ghana inside a bag of corn and seeds, has sparked alarm at Detroit Metro Airport — it’s the first time…
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Saginaw Fairgrounds Gets Major Upgrade | Flint News
Saginaw Fairgrounds Community Park is getting a major makeover thanks to ARPA funds, with new paved parking, ADA-compliant walkways, fencing, lighting…
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Benson vs James on Small Business | Flint News
Michigan’s governor’s race is boiling down to small business survival—with both candidates pitching bold plans to ease rising costs and tariffs. Secretary of…
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Tragic Farming Accident in Sanilac County | Flint News
Tragic Farming Accident in Sanilac County | Flint News
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Michigan Lifts Lane Closures for Labor Day | Flint News
Michigan’s DOT is easing travel this Labor Day weekend by lifting lane restrictions on 91 of 156 construction projects from Friday, Sept. 4, at 3 p.m., through…
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Michigan Voter Ballot Stalls at Supreme Court | Flint News
A Michigan ballot proposal to restrict voting to U.S. citizens—backed by a landslide of signatures—hit a legal snag when state canvassers deadlocked, halting…
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Tyler Robinson to Stand Trial for Charlie Kirk's Killing | Flint News
A Utah judge has greenlit Tyler Robinson’s trial for the murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, paving the way for potential death penalty charges. The…
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Nurses Strike for Patient Safety | Flint News
After a year on the picket line, nurses at Henry Ford Genesys Hospital are still fighting for safer staffing ratios, risking personal sacrifice—including…
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Saginaw Woman Arrested Then Injured | Flint News
A Saginaw woman, Stephanie Anderson, is recovering from injuries sustained during a chaotic early morning encounter with police she says was meant to seek help…
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Beirut Restaurant Celebrates 25 Years | Flint News
For 25 years, Beirut Restaurant and Grocery in Flint has thrived thanks to family, loyal customers, and deep community ties. Owner Sam Jawhari opened the doors…
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DUI Release Before Fatal Crash | Flint News
A tragic crash on M-15 in July claimed the life of 25-year-old Alyssa Brewington, leaving her family shattered—her partner injured and her young daughter…
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Shutdown Averted Ahead of Midterms | Flint News
The House just voted to keep the government funded until December 11th, avoiding a shutdown right before the midterms—a rare bipartisan win that lets lawmakers…
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Safety Director Sentenced in Child’s Death | Flint News
A Michigan hyperbaric chamber safety director has been sentenced to 19 months to 15 years for involuntary manslaughter after a chamber explosion killed a…
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Tony Romo Pleads No Contest to DUI | Flint News
Tony Romo, former Cowboys QB and CBS NFL analyst, pleaded no contest to operating while intoxicated after a July traffic stop in Wisconsin, leading to a…
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Mother Sentenced for Child Abuse and Welfare Fraud | Flint News
A Michigan mom faces 6 to 30 years in prison after pleading no contest to three counts of first-degree child abuse — accused of leaving her kids alone for…
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Charlie the Therapy Dog Retires | Flint News
A beloved therapy dog named Charlie is retiring after 10 years of bringing joy and comfort to patients at Hurley Medical Center, especially kids on the…
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Michigan Heating Credit Deadline | Flint News
Michigan residents, don’t miss the deadline—apply by month’s end for the Home Heating Tax Credit, averaging $171 back to ease winter bills. Open to both…
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Jury Deadlocked in Lindsay Clancy Case | Flint News
The jury in the Lindsay Clancy case is deadlocked after four days of deliberation, unable to agree on whether she was criminally responsible for killing her…
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ICE Agents to Get Body Cameras by September | Flint News
ICE agents are set to roll out body cameras by the end of September, a move backed by Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin and even former ICE Director…
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U.S. Strikes Iran Amid Rising Tensions | Flint News
U.S. military strikes inside Iran escalate regional tensions after Iranian forces targeted commercial ships and American personnel in the Strait of Hormuz—just…
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Bay City Leads Recycling Surge | Flint News
Bay City’s recycling program just hit a record-breaking year, with households recycling nearly 1,400 tons in 2025 — a 50% jump since 2022. Expanded curbside…
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Allegiant Adds 2 New Florida Routes | Flint News
Allegiant Air is bringing major Florida getaway news to Flint with two brand-new year-round routes launching in February 2027 — Orlando and Fort Myers — plus…
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Keffe D Convicted in Tupac Murder | Flint News
After a dramatic seven-day trial, a Las Vegas jury convicted Duane Davis, aka Keffe D, of orchestrating the 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur — a case that’s haunted…
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How Dolly Parton Saved a Life | Flint News
A Michigan teen saved by Dolly Parton’s music turned his devotion into a movement—collecting memorabilia for two decades, he hosts ‘Denim and Diamonds’…
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Saginaw Police Under Fire After Arrest Video | Flint News
Police footage from Saginaw, Michigan, shows officers allegedly striking a woman during an arrest, sparking outrage and multiple investigations. The incident…
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Gladwin Wastewater Plant Back Online | Flint News
Gladwin’s wastewater plant is finally back online after a lightning strike crippled its power—here’s how they pulled it off and what to expect next Listen in…
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Keffe D Faces Murder Trial for Tupac's Death | Flint News
The final chapter in Tupac’s murder case is unfolding in Las Vegas, as 63-year-old Duane “Keffe D” Davis stands trial for allegedly orchestrating the 1996…
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UAE Intercepts Iranian Drone Amid Rising Tensions | Flint News
Tensions flare as UAE intercepts Iranian drone over its waters amid escalating U.S.-Iran conflict, with Iran reporting casualties from a U.S. strike and…
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Michigan’s First EEE Case This Year | Flint News
Michigan’s first case of eastern equine encephalitis this year involves a young Quarter Horse colt in Clare County — tragically, the unvaccinated horse had to…
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Bay City Theft Bust Revealed | Flint News
Three suspects face serious felony charges after a brazen early-morning theft spree in Bay City, stealing thousands in goods and loading them into a rented…
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Trailer Turns Highway Into Chaos | Flint News
A rogue construction trailer, loaded with liquid tar and sporting a fake Texas plate, careened off its hitch on US-131 near Cadillac, sparking a two-car…
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Tragic Head-On Collision on M-15 | Flint News
A deadly head-on crash on M-15 in Richfield Township claimed the life of a 25-year-old woman in a minivan, while her 30-year-old male passenger and 9-year-old…
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Nepal Floods Trap Hundreds in Tunnels | Flint News
Nepal’s hydropower tunnels are now death traps as rescuers race against time to save hundreds trapped after flash floods buried entire sites—over 950 dead…
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Dollyfest Celebrates Her Legacy | Flint News
Dolly Parton’s legacy lives on in a vibrant, music-filled celebration: Dollyfest, a two-day festival hitting Nashville and London in 2027, honoring her spirit…