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Genesee County Prosecutor David Leyton is announcing charges in a sexual assault, child abuse, and human trafficking case.

The Saginaw Police Department made a large drug and gun bust on Wednesday night with the help of its most recent K-9 officer to join the force.

It’s game on at Grand Blanc High School, where the school says their brand-new esports facility is almost complete.

Several communities across Michigan will test their tornado sirens at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, March 22 as part of a national severe weather alert test.

Proponents of universal background checks, red flag laws, and safe storage gathered at the steps of the state capitol, and a few gun rights advocates showed up to protest the event.

Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha is working on a project to tackle poverty in Flint.

At Wednesday night’s city council meeting, Interim Fire Chief Theron Wiggins with the Flint Fire Department talked about the current state of the city’s trucks.

Big changes are coming to the Bay City Fireworks Festival.

Thousands of people showed up in Flint on Friday, March 3 to pay their respects to a fallen Flint firefighter.

Tuesday night, a new congressional committee focused on China held its first meeting, and local congressmen John Moolenaar is a member.

Nine people under the age of 40 were honored as leaders in their professions and the community during the 18th Annual Ruby Awards on Tuesday night.

A hands-on event gave girls the opportunity to explore the construction industry.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced the Michigan Strategic Fund approved several revitalization projects across the state, including two projects in mid-Michigan.

A Genesee County man has been accused of whipping a puppy with a belt.

A local restaurant is holding a fundraiser to help 18-year-old Kellen O’Connell buy a new accessible vehicle.

Flint Mayor Sheldon Neeley will provide information about this morning’s water main break impacting the city of Flint.

Bay City State Park kicked off its centennial year celebration on Thursday, Feb. 9.

A Burton councilman has been sentenced after being accused of operating while intoxicated.

Should Oxford Community School defendants be dismissed from all civil lawsuits related to the deadly November 2021 school shooting?

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer was looking to the future during her 2023 State of the State Address on Wednesday evening.

A family-owned and operated furniture store hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony at its new warehouse.

Gun violence survivors and community leaders across the state came together on Wednesday to end gun violence.

Local golfers are practicing their swing outside in January at the Lapeer Country Club.

Two actors with mid-Michigan ties each won a Golden Globe Tuesday night.

Disturbing new details were released surrounding “serial monster” Michael Barajas and what Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson called his “gang of rapists.”

The former Flint fire chief has filed a $10 million federal lawsuit against the city and Mayor Sheldon Neeley regarding the death of two young boys who were killed in a house fire in May 2022.

The Liberty Bridge in Bay City is back open to traffic

A 36-year-old man has been arrested after grooming a victim, barricading her in a house, and sexually assaulting her over a period of three weeks, according to Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson.

The Bay County Animal Services and Adoption Center is reopening its cat rooms to promote adoption.

A cookie shop is taking off in mid-Michigan.

Wednesday marked the 81st anniversary of Japan’s attack on the U.S. naval base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.

We are experiencing technical difficulties airing mid-Michigan obituaries.

Flint Mayor Sheldon Neeley is taking the oath of office as he begins his second term.

The season is over for the Goodrich Martians after losing to South Christian High School, capping off a perfect season for the Grand Rapids school.

Here is a look at the upcoming schedule from schools across Mid-Michigan.

Check out Hurley Medical Center’s Play of the Night.

The attorneys representing the family of two boys who were killed in a Flint fire earlier this year held a press conference on Nov. 4 ahead of a city council meeting where they are expected to discuss the matter.

The high school football season is here!

A mid-Michigan man was arrested after allegedly stabbing a dog 20 times, killing it.

There were more than 12,000 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 reported in Michigan since last Tuesday.

WNEM-TV5 has compiled the following list for trick-or-treating times across mid-Michigan.

It is time to vote for TV5′s Friday Night Lights Game of the Week.

The mayor of Flint was accused of lying about his higher education after a national report from FOX News.

A former school board president accused of attacking a colleague will resign from her seat on the board as part of a plea deal.

Congressman John Moolenaar has been elected the Republican candidate for the congressional second district.

Runners will hit the pavement this Thursday to benefit the London Strong Foundation.

For Vince Barber, the hard work doesn’t stop, even during summer break. His days away from school have been spent training and working hard at jiu-jitsu at Palm Jiu-Jitsu in Saginaw.

Crews are responding to a large fire in Saginaw County.

Updates regarding the storm that moved through the Fenton and Lake Fenton areas Monday night.

The Michigan Supreme Court said a judge has no power to issue indictments in the Flint water scandal. The move wipes out charges against three defendants in the crisis including former state health department manager Nancy Peeler, former advisor Richard Baird, and former state health director Nick Lyon.