Sheryl Coonan

Detroit

Multimedia Journalist at WJRT-TV (Flint, MI)

News Reporter, On-Air Home Shopping Presenter, Writer, TV Host || Lover of new places, cool cities, holistic wellness, good vibes.

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Law enforcement increased near Bay City's Vets Bridge amid accidents

1 week ago | abc12.com | Sheryl Coonan

BAY CITY, Mich. (WJRT) - Bay City Police are increasing patrols around the Veterans Memorial Bridge, the city's only available free span over the Saginaw River. Bay City Public Safety tells ABC12 there are several major intersections where they are seeing an increase of traffic incidents on the east and west sides of the Saginaw River. "Takes an extra 20 to 45 minutes to get out of here and back on our direction of going home," Nick Tomczak. Manager of Pomp's Tire Service in Bay City said.
Saginaw Soul professional basketball team announced

2 weeks ago | abc12.com | Sheryl Coonan

SAGINAW, Mich. (WJRT) - Saginaw families soon won't have to drive south to see professional basketball. The Saginaw Soul was announced today as the newest team in the Basketball Super League. ABC12 was there for the big announcement. Owners, coaches and players for the Saginaw Soul tell us they look forward to being a light in Saginaw and Mid-Michigan and that it's not just about the game, but the impact on the community.
Bay City fireworks show continues despite China tariff issues

2 weeks ago | abc12.com | Sheryl Coonan

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Reaction after international student visas revoked

2 weeks ago | abc12.com | Sheryl Coonan

MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. (WJRT) - International students at several public universities in our state -- including Central Michigan University -- have had their visas revoked by the Trump administration this week. CMU President Neil MacKinnon says the move came without notice. ABC12 went to the Mount Pleasant campus for reaction to the abrupt effort. "We have to be very careful when we are studying in some other country with some of the citizenship.
Mid-Michigan preparing amid tariff uncertainty

2 weeks ago | abc12.com | Sheryl Coonan

BAY COUNTY, Mich. (WJRT) - Here at home, as uncertainty around tariffs continues to loom, many families wonder how it all could affect everyday items and necessities. ABC talked with a local economist who shared how you may feel the impact and why certain prices could actually drop for a short time. "I have expenses coming up on my vehicle. My tires are going to need to be replaced so I'm probably going to do that sooner than later," Ben Sovereign is a Bay County resident.
Saginaw Twp. woman inspiring others through disability

3 weeks ago | abc12.com | Sheryl Coonan

SAGINAW TWP., Mich. (WJRT) - A Saginaw Township woman with muscular dystrophy is working hard to make her dreams come true, all while inspiring others to also go after own. Natalie Sika was diagnosed with muscular dystrophy when she was just six years old. Now at the age of 20, she's doing things she never imagined she would. "I have to fight through barriers but that doesn't stop me, and I look at it as a learning experience," Sika said.
Bay City gym owner teaming up with the Bay County Juvenile Center

3 weeks ago | abc12.com | Sheryl Coonan

BAY CITY, Mich. (WJRT) - A local gym owner and former educator is collaborating with the Bay County Juvenile Court to help kids in the system develop positive habits. Programs like the one at Iron Gorilla Gym in Bay City are providing kids with holistic support, enhancing both their physical confidence and mental strength. "To try and bring a little of that restorative justice back into things so it's just not this harsh penalty," Melissa Freeman said.
Funeral home manager talks about the increase cost of funerals

4 weeks ago | abc12.com | Sheryl Coonan

KOCHVILLE TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WJRT) - The rising costs of funerals are becoming a significant concern for many families, with expenses doubling every decade. Peggy Wesley, funeral home manager at Good Samaritan Burials and Cremations in Kochville Township, said, "It's not inexpensive to take care of your loved one."Wesley explained that families are increasingly seeking alternative options due to the high costs associated with traditional funerals.
Bay City mom of a boy with Angelman Syndrome on a mission

4 weeks ago | abc12.com | Sheryl Coonan

BAY CITY, Mich. (WJRT) - A mother in Bay City is on a mission to create more inclusivity and awareness for those with special needs. This is to honor her five-year-old son, who has Angelman Syndrome, a rare neuro-genetic disorder that affects one in 15,000. According to the , Angelman Syndrome causes delayed development, problems with speech and balance, mental disability, and, sometimes, seizures. Kelsey Laskowski's son, Gus, was diagnosed just after his first birthday.
Federal lawsuit filed over state's wetlands laws

4 weeks ago | abc12.com | Sheryl Coonan

HEMLOCK, Mich. (WJRT) - We told you in December a Freeland family was taken off guard when government officials told them a pond they built four years ago is in a regulated wetland and a majority of it has to be filled in. Now, a Mid-Michigan attorney has filed a federal lawsuit on behalf of them and another local man facing a similar situation. The attorney for both parties tells ABC12 his clients are caught up in legal violations they knew nothing about.