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Dr. Mona and pioneering dentist to receive keys to the city from Flint mayor

A dentist and pediatrician known for their work in Flint are in line to receive keys to the city from Mayor Sheldon Neeley next week.

ronfonger@ronfongerJul 20

ronfonger · Jul 20, 2026 · 3:25 PM UTC

Former Flint cop charged with attempted murder for on-duty shooting

A former Flint police officer has been charged with attempting to kill a man he had an ongoing personal dispute with during an attempted arrest in January.

ronfonger@ronfongerJul 16

ronfonger · Jul 16, 2026 · 9:01 PM UTC

Flint distributes masks, air purifiers as smoke creates danger zone

Flint Mayor Sheldon Neeley and local health officials are asking residents to take precautions to protect themselves as the state continues to suffer through the worst air quality in the U.S. this...

ronfonger@ronfongerJul 16

ronfonger · Jul 16, 2026 · 8:42 PM UTC

Genesee County looks to intervene in Otisville Solar Project

Genesee County is maneuvering to intervene in the proposed Otisville Solar Project, a massive development that would stretch across more than 2,000 acres of private land in Thetford and Forest...

ronfonger@ronfongerJul 16

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ronfonger · Jul 16, 2026 · 1:41 PM UTC

Election fraud charge came 15 months after MSP started investigation of Flint councilman

Michigan State Police started investigating the residency of Flint Councilman Leon El-Alamin more than a year before he was charged Monday with violating state law by committing perjury in an...

ronfonger · Jul 2, 2026 · 1:30 PM UTC

ronfonger@ronfongerJul 2

Flint mayor orders temporary suspension of water shutoff during extreme heat

Flint Mayor Sheldon Neeley has ordered a temporary suspension of residential water disconnections because of lingering, dangerously high temperatures.

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ronfonger · Jul 1, 2026 · 2:16 PM UTC

ronfonger@ronfongerJul 1

McDonald Rivet bill aims to stop insider trading by public officials

U.S. Rep. Kristen McDonald Rivet, D-Bay City, has joined other members of Congress in introducing the No Profiting from Public Service Act.

ronfonger@ronfongerJun 30

ronfonger · Jun 30, 2026 · 8:55 PM UTC

Owosso enforces no-camping rule to clear encampment at Rosevear Park

Crews have cleared what Owosso officials described as a homeless encampment in Rosevear Park, an eight-acre natural area in the southeast corner of the city.

ronfonger@ronfongerJun 29

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ronfonger · Jun 29, 2026 · 7:51 PM UTC

Recall language approved for Gaines Township supervisor

A bitter fight over the command of the Gaines Township Fire Department has sparked an active recall campaign against Supervisor Daniel Jenkins.

ronfonger@ronfongerJun 29

ronfonger · Jun 29, 2026 · 1:46 PM UTC

Mom of 7-year-old who died weighing 255 pounds said fear of doctors kept her from seeking help

The mother of a severely obese Flint Township boy who died at home told investigators she wasn’t comfortable seeking medical care for him because of her fear of doctors.

ronfonger@ronfongerJun 26

ronfonger · Jun 26, 2026 · 5:48 PM UTC

Flint Township parents charged with murder after son, 7, dies weighing 255 pounds

The parents of a 7-year-old Flint Township boy who died weighing 255 pounds in what police described as deplorable conditions have been charged with second-degree murder.

ronfonger@ronfongerJun 25

ronfonger · Jun 25, 2026 · 9:33 PM UTC

Officials tout Kids Rx after early infant deaths drop nearly 50% in Flint

Boosters are crediting Rx Kids, the cash assistance program for new mothers, for its role in reducing neonatal mortality in Flint following its launch in 2024.

ronfonger@ronfongerJun 25

ronfonger · Jun 25, 2026 · 1:48 PM UTC

Flint sets stricter 60-day emergency curfew for kids

The city is about to institute an emergency 60-day curfew for children younger than 17, and Flint City Council members say they plan to make permanent changes to an existing curfew ordinance later...

ronfonger@ronfongerJun 23

ronfonger · Jun 23, 2026 · 8:46 PM UTC

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Superintendent says LakeVille had no evidence of teacher’s alleged sex crimes

LakeVille Community Schools officials say a review of personnel records uncovered “no documented evidence of criminal conduct” by former teacher Matthew Chapin while he worked for the district.

ronfonger@ronfongerJun 23

ronfonger · Jun 23, 2026 · 1:26 PM UTC

Commissioners reject $100K MSU study of Genesee County senior services

The Genesee County Board of Commissioners has turned down one of the highest-priority recommendations from a task force it charged with making suggestions on future services for senior citizens.

ronfonger@ronfongerJun 18

ronfonger · Jun 18, 2026 · 4:36 PM UTC

More potential victims come forward in sexual assault case against ex-LakeVille teacher

Additional potential sexual assault victims contacted prosecutors this week about a former LakeVille Community Schools teacher facing five felony counts of criminal sexual conduct.

ronfonger@ronfongerJun 16

ronfonger · Jun 16, 2026 · 9:43 PM UTC

Former LakeVille teacher faces five felonies for alleged sexual assaults at middle school

A former LakeVille Community Schools teacher is facing five felony charges stemming from alleged sexual abuse of a sixth-grader he taught a decade ago during her first year of middle school.

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ronfonger · Jun 5, 2026 · 7:27 PM UTC

ronfonger@ronfongerJun 5

Genesee County’s finances filled with future ‘pressure points,’ CFO warns

Genesee County is facing multiple financial pressure points before in-depth budget discussions begin for the fiscal year starting Oct. 1.

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ronfonger · Jun 4, 2026 · 8:30 PM UTC

ronfonger@ronfongerJun 4

ronfonger · Jun 4, 2026 · 5:01 PM UTC

ronfonger@ronfongerJun 4

Flint moves closer to data center moratorium after report of potential Buick City project

The city of Flint could declare a moratorium on data centers next week after a report that a development group is under contract to buy 200 acres of land at the old Buick City site.