Genesee county
Coverage of Genesee county in the Nexus archive.
- Whale remains have been washing up in Michigan for years -- here’s why
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 Michigan man thought he won a $50k lottery prize, he was wrong. He won $500k
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.
- Parents charged with murder fed obese son, 7, ‘steady diet of snack foods’ as he gained 151 pounds in 21 months
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.
- Michigan parents charged with murder in death of 7-year-old son who weighed 255 pounds
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.
- Why whale remains have been found in Michigan several times
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.
- After 2 child deaths, prosecutor faults ‘mind-blowing’ CPS failures, lapses by Flint Police
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.
- List of active weather alerts as severe weather moves through Southeast Michigan
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.
- Michigan man arrested in child sex abuse case facing more charges after child porn found on phone
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.
- Full list of severe weather alerts for Tuesday in Southeast Michigan
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.
- Raccoons freed from Genesee County sewer
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.
- Michigan man sentenced to 30 years for killing his groomsman on wedding day
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.