Genesee county

The Michigan gubernatorial race has narrowed to Jocelyn Benson and John James following their primary victories on Aug. 4. Benson easily secured the Democratic nomination after defeating Chris Swanson, while James won the Republican nomination with roughly half the vote. Both candidates emphasized a focus on delivering results while addressing concerns regarding national influences like Donald Trump.

A 4Warn Weather Alert remains in effect in Metro Detroit as wildfire smoke from Canada causes unhealthy air quality. The smoke, expected to settle near ground level, poses significant health risks, especially for sensitive groups, with visibility reduction and indoor smoke odors reported. Isolated thunderstorms with hail and wind also occurred, but the primary concern remains the air quality through Thursday.

A severe thunderstorm warning was issued for parts of Oakland and Genesee counties in southeastern Michigan, with storms producing wind gusts up to 60 mph, hail up to 1.25 inches in diameter, and heavy rain. The warning, effective until 7:45 p.m. EDT, impacted areas including Fenton, Holly, and Lake Fenton, prompting advisories for shelter and flood precautions.

New York Governor Hochul has placed a hold on large data centers in the state. A similar measure was passed by state lawmakers last month, but the governor's representatives indicate the bill is complex and will require time to process.

Whale remains, including baleen, sperm, bowhead, and finback species, have been discovered across Michigan. Experts attribute this to the state's geological history, where melting glaciers and ancient waterways allowed marine life to inhabit inland regions thousands of years ago.

A 51-year-old Genesee County man in Michigan initially thought he won a $50,000 lottery prize but later realized he had won $500,000. He bought the winning ticket at Northend Market in Flint and claimed the prize at Lottery headquarters, planning to save the winnings.

A married couple was charged with the murder of their 7-year-old son, who gained 151 pounds in 21 months due to a steady diet of snack foods. The prosecutor stated the parents improperly fed the child, leading to his death.

A Michigan couple, Damien and Jessica O'Brien, have been charged with second-degree murder, torture, and child abuse following the death of their 7-year-old son, Casper, who weighed 255 pounds. The child died from dilated cardiomyopathy linked to obesity, with prosecutors alleging he was fed a diet of snack foods and denied proper medical care despite having health insurance.

Whale remains, including baleen, sperm, bowhead, and finback species, have been found in multiple locations across Michigan. These discoveries are attributed to the state's geological history, where melting glaciers and ancient waterways allowed marine life to inhabit inland areas thousands of years ago.

A prosecutor criticizes failures by Children's Protective Services (CPS) and Flint Police for not acting on abuse reports before a 6-year-old boy, Kyron Kelemen, was murdered by his stepmother. The same stepmother, Elysa Kelemen, was previously linked to the 2020 death of her biological son, Carter, which investigators now say was inadequately examined.

Severe weather is possible in Metro Detroit on June 17 as storms move through Southeast Michigan. Flood Watch alerts are active in 11 counties until 4 a.m.

Jordan Craig, a 19-year-old from Genesee County, Michigan, is facing multiple charges including child sex abuse and possession of child pornography after officers found illegal content on his phone. He was arrested on June 16 and is scheduled for a court appearance on June 17.

Thunderstorms have occurred in Southeast Michigan on Tuesday, June 16, with a severe thunderstorm warning issued for Oakland County until 2 p.m. Other counties in the region have no active advisories or warnings.

Two raccoons were rescued from a sewer in Genesee County by animal control authorities and safely returned to the wild. This incident occurred on June 12 and is not the first of its kind in Southeast Michigan.

James Shirah was sentenced to 30 years in prison for killing his groomsman Terry Taylor Jr on his wedding day after a fatal argument. The incident occurred on August 30, 2024, in Genesee county. James Shirah struck Terry Taylor Jr with an SUV during the altercation.