Genesee News

A project three years in the making to honor local veterans will be completed in November, organizers say.

On June 25, at Mott Community College, Jeff Wright, the Genesee County drain commissioner, announced plans to build a new $600 million water system that includes a pipeline from Flint to Lake Huron, three new water plants and a giant 620 million-gallon reservoir.

The Community Foundation of Greater Flint is challenging the community to help them get backpacks stuffed full of school supplies for local youths.

Mike Wright of Flint peers over the barrier surrounding Genesee Towers in East First Street in Flint, Michigan.

It's a mystery. And, so far, no one is stepping forward to explain it. A banner hanging off the roof of a downtown Flint building at 352 Saginaw St.

Worried about what might be in the well water your family is drinking? The Michigan Groundwater Stewardship Program will provide free screening again this year for nitrates, nitrites and the pesticide atrazine during Ag Expo 2009 on the Michigan State University campus, July 21-23. Anyone who'd like to have their water supply tested must obtain an ...

Anderson, David, 51, of Flint; 22 days Genesee County Jail and 2 years probation for possession of a controlled substance less than 25 grams; June 25, Genesee Circuit Judge Geoffrey L. Neithercut.

Detroit water officials say the Genesee County Drain Commission's plan to pipe 85 million gallons of water per day from Lake Huron is riddled with errors and incomplete statements and should be rejected by the state.

West Genesee High School's class of 2009 gathered for commencement at the War Memorial on June 20.

COUNTIES: Genesee/Tuscola CLOSEST CITIES: Villages of Otter Lake and Millington STARTING DATE: Monday, July 6, 2009 ESTIMATED COMPLETION DATE: Late June 2010 PROJECT: The Michigan Department of Transportation is scheduled to begin the second phase of work on the Southern Links Pathway.

The cash-strapped city of Flint paid out more than $687,000 last week to settle longstanding lawsuits from residents whose homes were flooded by sewage.

Friday, June 26, 2009 at 4:31 p.m. FLINT -- NBC25 has received information that a fight broke out earlier today in a Genesee County courtroom.A Reports say 12 people launched over a guard rail and began attacking the defendant.A NBC25 is following this story and will have complete coverage at NBC25 news at six, including video from the courtroom!A

Akinruli, Jonnie L., 22, of Flint; 2 to 5 years Michigan Department of Corrections for probation violation of 2007 conviction of attempted first-degree home invasion and third-degree fleeing a police officer and 2 to 10 years MDOC for probation violation of 2007 conviction of breaking and entering with intent; June 17, Genesee Circuit Judge Richard ...

University of Michigan-Flint's newly formed football club is already boasting 13th place in pre-season rankings.

Monday, June 22, 2009 at 4:45 a.m. Free, Confidential HIV Testing Offered During National HIV Testing "Week" June 22nd - 26th.

Father James Fitzpatrick and Resurrection of the Lord Catholic ChurchA will host a candlelight vigil.A The goal, to give the communityA spiritual support as they pray for strength to continue efforts to save Standish Max Prison.

Looking for an opportunity to serve your community or others? Here's a list of current organizations that could use a helping hand.

Posted on Thursday, June 18, 2009 at 2:45 p.m. Police say, care-takers were fighting over prescription drugs Read story Viewer Voice Have you ever witnessed an instance of elderly abuse, and did you report it? No, I have never witnessed a case of abuse Yes, I have seen it but not reported it Yes, I have seen it and reported it Friday, June 19, 2009 ...

Production crew member Tom Alleman is seen through the window of a contraband hut while helping Mike Brown put together the roof of another hut for a Civil War film being shot at Crossroads Village in Genesee Township.

The view from across the border on the proposed Genesee County water pipeline: It's going nowhere fast.