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2 days ago | 
wnem.com | Hannah Mose
GENESEE CO., Mich. (WNEM) – One man died and another man was listed in critical condition after a two-vehicle crash in Genesee County on Monday, May 12. The Richfield Township Police Department said officers responded to the crash on N. State Road near E. Coldwater Road at about 10:12 a.m.Police said a 36-year-old Lapeer man was driving a 2005 Ford Taurus north on N.
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3 days ago | 
wnem.com | Hannah Mose
MICHIGAN (WNEM) – The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) said it has decided to pause its capture and euthanasia program for geese throughout the state following concerns from residents and lawmakers. In October 2024, the DNR changed its Canada goose removal policy from relocation to euthanasia by gas. While some see geese as pests, this new method sparked controversy among residents.
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3 days ago | 
wnem.com | Hannah Mose
BAY CO., Mich. (WNEM) – The former Wenona School in Bay City has been put up for auction. On Monday, May 12, the Bay County Land Bank Authority said it is extending an invitation to the public to bid on the property, which is located at 313 Wenona Ave. in Bay City. Anyone who is interested in bidding will need to complete a purchase application, which can be found on the land bank’s website. The minimum bid starts at $3,500, the land bank said. Bidding will close at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, June 11.
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1 week ago | 
wnem.com | Hannah Mose
MID-MICHIGAN (WNEM) – Blood testing rules in Michigan have been finalized, and physicians are now required to order testing for children at ages 1 and 2 to address and prevent lead poisoning. In October 2023, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed two bills into law requiring blood lead testing levels for all children at 12 months and 24 months of age.
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1 week ago | 
wnem.com | Hannah Mose
OWOSSO, Mich. (WNEM) – A person was taken into custody near Hopkins Lake in Owosso on Friday, May 2. A shelter-in-place was issued at about 4:45 p.m. for people in the area while police investigated an armed person in the area. Baker College had issued an emergency lockdown notice as well, saying anyone who was not on campus should stay away until further notice.
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2 weeks ago | 
wnem.com | Hannah Mose
MIDLAND CO., Mich. (WNEM) – Two Midland County brothers were charged in connection to the murder of a 75-year-old woman in 2020. The Midland County Sheriff’s Office said on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2020, at about 4:45 a.m., deputies were called to a home on E. Bradford Road in Mt. Haley Township regarding a gunshot victim. When they arrived, deputies found the victim, 75-year-old Thelma Hoffman, with life-threatening injuries, the sheriff’s office said.
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2 weeks ago | 
wnem.com | Hannah Mose
FLINT, Mich. (WNEM) – A jury found a Flint man not guilty in regard to the murder of a 42-year-old man in 2022. In March 2022, Marquon Jackson—now 25 years old—was arrested after a deadly shooting took place outside of the Sunoco gas station on N. Ballenger Highway. Previous coverage: Flint man charged with murder outside of gas station headed to trialThe victim was 42-year-old Mozzaffar Khogaly. Jackson was charged with one count of open murder and one count of weapons felony firearm.
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2 weeks ago | 
wnem.com | Hannah Mose
BAY CO., Mich. (WNEM) – The Bay County Area Transportation Study (BCATS) is looking for public comment on its proposed 2026-2029 Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP). The plan includes information about proposed road, bridge, transit, and non-motorized transportation projects, as well as other significant projects in the region. The public comment period lasts through May 28, BCATS said. A copy of the plan can be found on the BCATS website.
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2 weeks ago | 
wnem.com | Hannah Mose
GENESEE CO., Mich. (WNEM) – The Genesee County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a scam caller impersonating a deputy. The sheriff’s office said someone claiming to be “Deputy Zach Taylor” has been making phone calls regarding warrants and failing to appear for jury duty. The scammer is then threatening to arrest the target of they don’t provide gift card serial numbers and security codes.
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2 weeks ago | 
wnem.com | Hannah Mose
SHIAWASSEE CO., Mich. (WNEM) – A 6-year-old girl died after a crash in Shiawassee County, according to the sheriff’s office. The Shiawassee County Sheriff’s Office said on Monday, April 28, at 7:48 a.m., deputies were called to a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of W. M-21 and Carland Road. The sheriff’s office said when deputies arrived, they and EMS personnel started life-saving measures on a 6-year-old girl, but she died at the scene. The investigation into the crash is ongoing.
