'This Is A Circus' Says Man Who's Putting Pig In As Write-In Candidate For Mayor Of Flint
Every candidate missed the filing deadline, so the ballot will be empty at the August primary, with space for the write-ins.
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Every candidate missed the filing deadline, so the ballot will be empty at the August primary, with space for the write-ins.
It may sound like a twisted tale, but a little pink pig is campaigning in Flint.
The body of 44-year-old Amy Weinski of Homer Township was found Monday night along the river bank, near the 475 overpass,
Two people have pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and torture in the slaying of a 57-year-old homeless veteran in Flint two years ago.
Unprocessed sexual assault kits discovered in a Flint police department evidence room are being examined with help from a TV show, police said.
Flint officials say the quality of its troubled municipal water supply has been improving with additional testing, better treatment, system repairs and other fixes.
Residents have complained about water quality since the city switched to using the Flint River last April.
It's a nod to the resilience of the city's residents, officials say.
Public transit officials in Flint plan to adjust bus routes to ensure that residents have easier access to fresh food following the planned shutdown of some big grocery stores in the area.
"We have simply placed the pawn slips in boxes, unopened and stored away. I cannot imagine what we have missed in stolen evidence and persons who commit burglary on a regular basis."
A Flint hospital is facing racial discrimination lawsuits from both black and white former workers.
The woman, who isn't identified in the lawsuit, says the man sexually harassed, stalked and intimidated her.
Flint's system last month was in violation of the Safe Drinking Water Act because of high levels of a disinfectant byproduct.
An online contest to name the team started this week.
Crime Stoppers is offering a $2,500 reward for new information that will lead investigators to 14-year-old Coral Hall
Gov. Rick Snyder has awarded $8 million to eleven communities to fund improvement projects, including water system and street lighting enhancements and technology upgrades.
The OHL's Board of Governors in Toronto approved the sale to IMS Hockey for play at Flint's Perani Arena during the 2015-16 season.
More jugs of water are scheduled for giveaway to Flint residents wary of what's coming from their taps as the city transitions to a new municipal system.
A Jan. 22 inventory audit determined one Mossberg and 19 Remington duty shotguns are missing from the department's supplies.
A Flint woman claims that thieves took electronics, jewelry and her pet chinchilla during a break-in at her home.
Authorities say a motorist shot a Flint-area police officer during a traffic stop in Genesee County.
The Center for Public Safety Management said in an 82-page report that improperly secured evidence was found on a floor and improperly tagged guns in a shopping cart.
The shooting occurred about 10:30 p.m. Friday as the officer scuffled with a motorist he had pulled over.
Former "American Idol" finalist and Flint native, LaKisha Jones, has avoided jail on a civil contempt conviction for failing to pay her father's nursing home bills.
Fire Chief David Cox Jr. says an arson investigator was called in. The building that caught fire had six occupied apartments and some residents were evacuated by firefighters.
Monday's severe weather caused damage and havoc across multiple communities in Metro Detroit.
José Ramírez homered and hit a two-run double on a 3-for-4 night, and the Cleveland Guardians beat the reeling Detroit Tigers 8-2.
Within hours after an attack on Monday at the Islamic Center of San Diego, Temple Israel in West Bloomfield Township, Michigan, is calling for funding to protect houses of worship after experiencing a similar incident.
The proposal has sparked backlash from the community.
Detroit police said a boy was shot in the chest near the corner of Grand River and Library on Sunday night after an altercation.
Wind gusts up to 60 mph, large hail, heavy rainfall and an isolated tornado are possible Monday in Southeast Michigan.
Within hours after an attack on Monday at the Islamic Center of San Diego, Temple Israel in West Bloomfield Township, Michigan, is calling for funding to protect houses of worship after experiencing a similar incident.
A dreamcatcher that included a monkey skull and python bones was recently confiscated at Detroit Metro Airport.
Monday's severe weather caused damage and havoc across multiple communities in Metro Detroit.
José Ramírez homered and hit a two-run double on a 3-for-4 night, and the Cleveland Guardians beat the reeling Detroit Tigers 8-2.
From classic cruisers to new memories still being made, the Woodward Dream Cruise remains a celebration of Michigan's automotive culture.
If you are planning a road trip for Memorial Day weekend, remember that the cost of gas this year is noticeably higher than last year.
Michigan is demanding repayment of $35 million from the American Center for Mobility, a key player in autonomous vehicle development.
A bipartisan bill introduced in Washington, D.C., by Michigan Congresswoman Debbie Dingell and Congressman John Moolenaar would prohibit the importation, manufacture or sale of Chinese cars in the United States.
Michigan's average diesel price on Sunday is $6 — the highest ever recorded by the American Automobile Association.
The three commemorative posters are designed by a featured artist representing one of the three distinct art fairs that come together as one.
The Library of Congress revealed this year's list of 25 recordings to be preserved for future generations on the National Recording Registry.
With summer not far behind, the city of Detroit is preparing for the highly anticipated 2026 Ford Fireworks next month.
Motown may be Detroit's most famous sound, but it's far from the only one.
Gene Simmons visited Detroit Rock City to celebrate the grand opening of a restaurant co-founded by him and his Kiss bandmate Paul Stanley.
José Ramírez homered and hit a two-run double on a 3-for-4 night, and the Cleveland Guardians beat the reeling Detroit Tigers 8-2.
Within hours after an attack on Monday at the Islamic Center of San Diego, Temple Israel in West Bloomfield Township, Michigan, is calling for funding to protect houses of worship after experiencing a similar incident.
Three people were killed in a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego, and two suspected shooters were found dead inside a vehicle nearby, police said.
California jury dismissed all charges, finding that Musk missed the three-year statute of limitations to file suit.
The Trump administration announced it's restricting people who don't have U.S. passports from entering the country if they have been in Congo, South Sudan or Uganda amid the Ebola outbreak.
Officials say 21 cases were reported in the state, with 29% of those cases among children.
Michigan has $176 million in opioid settlement funds sitting unused in local government accounts.
Two Michigan health systems and Detroit Public Schools are getting $86.4 million in grants from the Federal Emergency Management Agency for costs that were needed to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, the agency said.
At least 80 deaths have been reported in a new Ebola disease outbreak in Congo and Uganda, authorities said.
Teen tobacco use in Michigan is rising again, prompting calls for increased prevention spending.
José Ramírez homered and hit a two-run double on a 3-for-4 night, and the Cleveland Guardians beat the reeling Detroit Tigers 8-2.
Sunday's win at Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, is only his second PGA tour victory, after winning the 2024 Wyndham Championship.
The Detroit Tigers were defeated by the Blue Jays 4-1 on Sunday after Toronto's Vladimir Guerrero Jr. homered and scored twice, and Kevin Gausman pitched six shutout innings.
A Michigan community college student will be the first female welder to represent the United States at a worldwide competition described as the Olympics of the skilled trades.
The Detroit Pistons and Cleveland Cavaliers will square off for Game 7 of their playoff series on Sunday night with a trip to the Eastern Conference finals on the line.
This week on Michigan Matters, the roundtable talks about the governor's race and the impact of former Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan.
The roundtable discusses the impact of rising gas prices and friction at the federal level with Canada and the U.S., and how it affects tourism.
Life Directions has been helping guide and mentor young people in Detroit.
Robert Costa, the award-winning national correspondent for CBS Sunday Morning and chief Washington analyst for CBS News, talks about Michigan's role in this critical midterm election.
Diallo Smith, CEO of Detroit nonprofit Life Remodeled, talks about its new opportunity hub on the east side of Detroit called Anchor Detroit.
Monday's severe weather caused damage and havoc across multiple communities in Metro Detroit.
Officials in the Pontiac School District are expected to vote on a controversial consolidation plan on Monday. If passed, it would place three elementary schools in the district on the chopping block.
Three people were killed in a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego on Monday, and two suspected shooters were found dead inside a vehicle nearby, San Diego Police Chief Scott Wahl said. Officials say both of the suspects were teenagers.
The National Weather Service confirmed that three planes were damaged at Capital Region International Airport after storms rolled on May 18.
At least 80 people are believed to have died from the latest outbreak of Ebola, according to the World Health Organization.