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Friday, July 11, 2025: 5 things you need to know

The week is winding down, mid-Michigan. Stay informed with five things you need to know.
Get brought up to speed on several stories.

News

Kennicott Brothers' shutdown leaves florists from Flint to Midland scrambling to find new roots.
Major Mid-Michigan floral supplier to close July 18

News

Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist toured the new YMCA  of Greater Flint on Thursday, July 10.
Lt. Governor Gilchrist tours new YMCA, LiveWell building in Flint

Forecast

What the radar might look like at  2 PM Saturday.
Two threats for storms Friday & Saturday, along with heavy rain potential

TOP HEADLINES

News

Kristen McDonald Rivet speaks on Trumps' bill.

Medical professionals speak with Rep. McDonald Rivet on Medicaid cuts potential impact

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By James Felton
Congresswoman Kristen McDonald Rivet made a stop in mid-Michigan to discuss President Donald Trump’s ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ that was signed into law.

News

Jennifer Laux

Saginaw County 4-H volunteer earns MFB 4-H Excellence in Agriculture Award

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By Shannon Glaser
A Saginaw County 4-H volunteer has been awarded with the 2025 Michigan Farm Bureau 4-H Excellence in Agriculture Award, according to Michigan State University.

News

A Tuscola County man won $500,000 on a Detroit Tigers scratch off.

Tuscola County man wins $500,000 playing the Michigan Lottery’s Detroit Tigers instant game

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By Ben Clevenger
A Tuscola County man won $500,000 on a Detroit Tigers scratch off.

News

Michigan State Capitol Building

Michigan earns highest ever rank in CNBC’s top 10 states for business

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By Ben Clevenger
Michigan has ranked sixth, its highest rank ever, in CNBC’s top 10 states for business list. 

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McDonald’s of Michigan made history at Comerica Park by setting a new Guinness World Record...

McDonald’s of Michigan breaks Guinness World Record for Longest Game of Telephone

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By Ben Clevenger
McDonald’s of Michigan made history at Comerica Park by setting a new Guinness World Record for the Longest Game of Telephone, with 1,847 fans joining in on the fun during the Detroit Tigers vs. Minnesota Twins game on June 27.

Crime

Steven Crafard's mugshot.

Kingston man arrested for child sexually abusive material, using a computer to commit crime

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By Shannon Glaser
A man from Kingston has been arrested for aggravated possession of child sexually abusive material and using a computer to commit a crime.
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Kennicott Brothers' shutdown leaves florists from Flint to Midland scrambling to find new roots.
Major Mid-Michigan floral supplier to close July 18

News

Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist toured the new YMCA  of Greater Flint on Thursday, July 10.
Lt. Gov. Gilchrist tours new Y in Flint

News

Here are some of the top stories we're following tonight.
TV5 News Update: Thursday evening, July 10

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First Alert Chief Meteorologist Chris Easlick has your forecast!
First Alert Forecast: Thursday evening, July 10

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Zehnder's Splash Village

Frankenmuth police investigating indecent exposure at Splash Village

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By Shannon Glaser
The Frankenmuth Police Department is investigating an indecent exposure incident that happened at the Splash Village Waterpark.

News

MS-13 gang member arrested in Sterling Heights.

MS-13 gang member in U.S. illegally arrested in Sterling Heights

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By Shannon Glaser
Detroit Border Patrol agents arrested a Mara Salvatrucha gang member, according to the U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

News

Josh Cowen running for Congress

MSU professor announces run for Congress

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By Jade Chaparro
Michigan State Professor Josh Cowen announced that he is running for Congress in Michigan’s 7th Congressional District.

News

Get brought up to speed on several stories.

Thursday, July 10, 2025: 5 things you need to know

Updated: Jul. 10, 2025 at 6:12 AM EDT
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By Lauren Piesko and Christine Winter
Good morning, mid-Michigan! We hope you’re having a good start to your Friday-eve. Before you head out the door, check out these five things you need to know.

News

The fundraiser is aimed to ease travel costs and support recovery after the devastating...

Broadway Family Grill steps up to help teen burn victim and his family

Updated: Jul. 10, 2025 at 1:41 AM EDT
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By Trae Harris
The fundraiser is aimed to ease travel costs and support recovery after the devastating bonfire accident last May.

News

Flint Mayor Sheldon Neeley

MI Court of Appeals rules on Flint ARPA committee

Updated: Jul. 9, 2025 at 10:10 PM EDT
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By WNEM Digital
The lawsuit claims Neeley and the city violated the Flint charter by creating the committee without an ordinance or resolution and making appointments without approval from the city council.

Forecast

High temperatures for Thursday.

Drying out tonight, fog possible early Thursday, otherwise pleasant

Updated: Jul. 9, 2025 at 9:41 PM EDT
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By Chris Easlick
We should see a much more calm day on Thursday compared to Wednesday afternoon.

News

Damage from electrical fire at Brunkow Preschool in Buena Vista. (September 2024)

Demo begins at fire-damaged Buena Vista preschool

Updated: Jul. 9, 2025 at 8:37 PM EDT
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By Meg McLeod
Demolition has started on the fire-damaged remains of Brunkow Preschool in Buena Vista Township, according to the Saginaw Intermediate School District.

News

MTA Genesee Co. makes plans to update routes.

MTA plans to update fixed route services in Genesee Co.

Updated: Jul. 9, 2025 at 6:36 PM EDT
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By Zain Omair
The Mass Transportation Authority (MTA) is conducting a study on their fixed route services throughout Genesee County.

News

FlotiShirt floatation device to help children float in water.

Bay City business owner creates FlotiShirt to help prevent child drownings

Updated: Jul. 9, 2025 at 6:32 PM EDT
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By James Felton
A local business owner hopes his creation, the FlotiShirt will help save lives.

News

Changes are coming to the west side of Bay City when the old Arlington Hotel will be renovated.

Shuttered Bay City hotel to be renovated

Updated: Jul. 9, 2025 at 5:27 PM EDT
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By James Felton
The Bay City Commission has approved a project to renovate the historic Arlington Hotel.

News

John Miko's mug shot

Roscommon Co. man sentenced for murder of his mother

Updated: Jul. 9, 2025 at 5:13 PM EDT
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By Shannon Glaser
A Roscommon County man was sentenced for second-degree murder in the death of his mother, according to the Roscommon County Sheriff.

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Vernor's new flavor

Vernors debuts new flavor with classic twist for a limited time

Updated: Jul. 9, 2025 at 3:08 PM EDT
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By Christian Swincicki
For a limited time. Vernors is releasing a new flavor for the summer, the Vernors Boston Cooler.

News

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources Conservation Officer Training Academy July 3 2025...

Newly trained conservation officer assigned to Saginaw Co.

Updated: Jul. 9, 2025 at 3:02 PM EDT
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By Shannon Glaser
A new conservation officer has been assigned to Saginaw County, according to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.

Crime

Crime Stoppers of Flint and Genesee County is asking for help to solve the murder of a Flint...

Crime Stoppers offering $10K for help to solve cold case

Updated: Jul. 9, 2025 at 2:01 PM EDT
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By WNEM Digital
68-year-old Pablo Lopez Sr. was found shot to death on July 9, 2011.

Crime

Augustine Floyd has been missing since 2007.

Mt. Pleasant missing, murdered indigenous person case brings SCIT, BIA together

Updated: Jul. 9, 2025 at 1:29 PM EDT
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By Shannon Glaser
The Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe and the Bureau of Indian Affairs Missing and Murdered Unit are working together to solve a case where a missing man is believed to have been murdered.

News

Saginaw Co. Mosquito Abatement Commission warns against use of homemade traps

Updated: Jul. 9, 2025 at 1:25 PM EDT
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By Ben Clevenger
The Saginaw County Mosquito Abatement Commission (SCMAC) is warning people about homemade mosquito traps, also known as “buckets of doom”.

News

GENERIC Police lights

11-month-old drowns in Mt. Pleasant, police investigating

Updated: Jul. 9, 2025 at 1:05 PM EDT
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By Christian Swincicki
An investigation is underway following the drowning of an 11-month-old girl in Mt. Pleasant.

News

Recent data suggests the average job seeker spends around three to six months trying to secure...

Skills That Pay: What Hiring Managers Are Looking For

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By Ivanhoe Newswire
Recent data suggests the average job seeker spends around three to six months trying to secure employment.

News

Great Lakes Loons

Great Lakes Loons to honor 4 millionth fan at upcoming game

Updated: Jul. 9, 2025 at 12:23 PM EDT
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By Christian Swincicki
The Great Lakes Loons are looking to surprise one fan in a big way.

Sports

Detroit Tigers' Colt Keith watches his two-run home run against the Tampa Bay Rays in the...

Game time adjusted for Tigers-Rays series finale Wednesday due to weather

Updated: Jul. 9, 2025 at 5:59 AM EDT
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By Seth Wells
First pitch has been moved back to 5:10 p.m. Wednesday.

News

Michigan State Police in American Association of State Troopers’ Best Looking Cruiser contest.

Cast your vote: MSP narrowly leading in Best Looking Cruiser, Florida coming in hot

Updated: Jul. 9, 2025 at 12:15 PM EDT
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By Shannon Glaser
Michigan State Police (MSP) is currently leading on votes for the American Association of State Troopers’ Best Looking Cruiser contest.
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