Friday, May 17 2013 12:26 PM EDT2013-05-17 16:26:04 GMT
(05/17/13) - Three of the five Flint family members charged Thursday, in what police say was a widespread criminal enterprise, have been formally charged in court. Albert Read, Albert Read Junior and
Three of the five Flint family members charged Thursday, in what police say was a widespread criminal enterprise, have been formally charged in court.
Friday, May 17 2013 12:21 PM EDT2013-05-17 16:21:12 GMT
(05/13/13) - The countdown is on. A new ABC12 Spirit Cup Champion will be crowned this Friday, live on ABC12 News This Morning. All this week, we will be revealing the runners-up until the winner is
The countdown is on. A new ABC12 Spirit Cup Champion will be crowned this Friday, live on ABC12 News This Morning.
Friday, May 17 2013 11:47 AM EDT2013-05-17 15:47:36 GMT
(05/16/13) - Five people now face a flurry of charges in what Genesee County Prosecutor David Leyton calls a criminal enterprise that was a "family affair." Leyton says the men are all related in some
Five people now face a litany of charges in what Genesee County Prosecutor David Leyton calls a criminal enterprise that was a "family business."
Friday, May 17 2013 11:42 AM EDT2013-05-17 15:42:01 GMT
(05/16/13) - Things are back to normal at the Saginaw County Courthouse, after a woman was arrested late Thursday afternoon for attempting to bring a gun into the courthouse. The 45-year-old woman was
Things are back to normal at the Saginaw County Courthouse, after a woman was arrested late Thursday afternoon for attempting to bring a gun into the courthouse.
Friday, May 17 2013 11:41 AM EDT2013-05-17 15:41:07 GMT
(05/16/13) - In Genesee County, firefighters from several departments are battling a fire in Genesee Township. The fire was reported around 5:30 p.m. at Chips Restaurant on Richfield Road. Heavy smoke
Smoke could be seen billowing from the back of a restaurant in Genesee Township Thursday night.
Friday, May 17 2013 11:40 AM EDT2013-05-17 15:40:31 GMT
Catastrophic Claims Insurance - you're forced to pay it if you ensure a car, truck or motorcycle in Michigan, and the price is going up again. Is the coverage worth the cost? Watch ABC12 news Thursday
You've probably noticed it on your car insurance bill - a $175 fee for every vehicle you insure in Michigan.
Friday, May 17 2013 11:39 AM EDT2013-05-17 15:39:56 GMT
(5/16/13) - Efforts to build a dog park in Grand Blanc Township are in their final stages and dozens came out in support of the project Thursday night. The dog park is located at the front of the Creasey
Efforts to build a dog park in Grand Blanc Township are in their final stages, and dozens came out in support of the project, Thursday night.
Thursday, May 16 2013 6:40 PM EDT2013-05-16 22:40:51 GMT
(WJRT) - City budgets are tight, and while public safety cuts often take the spotlight, other city services suffer too. Funding for parks maintenance have been cut in Saginaw, and that's why hundreds
City budgets are tight, and while public safety cuts often take the spotlight, other city services suffer, too.
Thursday, May 16 2013 6:32 PM EDT2013-05-16 22:32:39 GMT
(05/16/13) - State Police say a Mid-Michigan man is back in the state in custody to face charges for molesting a 4-year-old boy. Police say Paul Johnson fled to California some time last year after their
State Police say a Mid-Michigan man is back in the state, in custody, to face charges for molesting a 4-year-old boy.
Thursday, May 16 2013 6:31 PM EDT2013-05-16 22:31:13 GMT
(05/16/13) - It's a day two Genesee County sisters won't ever forget. Their father, Specialist Chad Hamden, spent the last nine months in Afghanistan. Thursday, he surprised his girls at their school. The
It's a day two Genesee County sisters won't ever forget.
Thursday, May 16 2013 6:26 PM EDT2013-05-16 22:26:56 GMT
(5/16/13) The legacy of a fallen mid-Michigan soldier will live on. On Saturday, a 5K race will be held with proceeds going to a newly created scholarship fund.Army Private First Class Shane Cantu died
The legacy of a fallen Mid-Michigan soldier will live on. On Saturday, a 5K race will be held with proceeds going to a newly created scholarship fund.
Thursday, May 16 2013 6:24 PM EDT2013-05-16 22:24:08 GMT
(05/16/13) - A war veteran is OK, despite being attacked in his own home. The home invasion happened Wednesday night on Hess Avenue in Saginaw. Stolen from the home were guns, money and the 86-year-old
A war veteran is OK, despite being attacked in his own home.
Thursday, May 16 2013 6:19 PM EDT2013-05-16 22:19:29 GMT
(05/16/13) - A struggling school district is no longer offering students a high school education. Albion Public Schools, in Calhoun County, is closing its only high school in the fall. The school board
A struggling school district is no longer offering students a high school education.
Thursday, May 16 2013 5:56 PM EDT2013-05-16 21:56:15 GMT
(05/16/13) - The Michigan State Police Youth Leadership Academy is looking for Flint and Saginaw teens to participate in this year's program. The week long character and team building academy is scheduled
The Michigan State Police Youth Leadership Academy is looking for Flint and Saginaw teens to participate in this year's program.
Thursday, May 16 2013 5:53 PM EDT2013-05-16 21:53:06 GMT
(05/16/13) - A small group of Mid-Michigan students teamed up to make one big donation. The effort was all part of a fifth grade class project at State Road Elementary, in Fenton. The group of five
A small group of Mid-Michigan students teamed up to make one big donation.
Thursday, May 16 2013 5:17 PM EDT2013-05-16 21:17:29 GMT
(05/16/13) - Sparks will fly Saturday afternoon along Saginaw Street, as The Flint Downtown Development Authority hosts its first ever Ingenuity Fair. "They're going to be blown away. There's going to
Sparks will fly Saturday afternoon along Saginaw Street, as The Flint Downtown Development Authority hosts its first ever Ingenuity Fair.
Thursday, May 16 2013 4:07 PM EDT2013-05-16 20:07:13 GMT
(05/16/13) - Parents and teachers are still waiting to find out when Buena Vista students will return to class. The district will get the funds to finish out the school year, but the state will manage
Parents and teachers are still waiting to find out when Buena Vista students will return to class.
Thursday, May 16 2013 3:31 PM EDT2013-05-16 19:31:25 GMT
(05/16/13) - A Flint man wanted for the October murder of his own brother has been arrested. McConnie Baker was arrested in Flint Wednesday night. Flint Police and Michigan State Police confirm Baker
A Flint man wanted for the October murder of his own brother has been arrested.
Thursday, May 16 2013 2:24 PM EDT2013-05-16 18:24:00 GMT
(05/16/13) - Meijer cut the ribbon on it's 200th store Thursday morning, bringing 200 new jobs to the area. The Swartz Creek store is on Morrish Road near I-69.
After months of anticipation, Meijer is officially open in Swartz Creek.
Thursday, May 16 2013 12:44 PM EDT2013-05-16 16:44:56 GMT
(05/16/13) - The jackpot in the Powerball lottery is expected to grow to near the half-billion dollar mark for Saturday night's drawing. Nobody won the big $360 million Powerball jackpot Wednesday night,
The jackpot in the Powerball lottery is expected to grow to near the half-billion dollar mark for Saturday night's drawing.
Thursday, May 16 2013 12:44 PM EDT2013-05-16 16:44:14 GMT
(05/16/13) - Electric bills are going up in Michigan. State regulators have just approved a Consumers Energy rate increase that will mean an average of $1.67 a month more on your electric bill. The
Thursday, May 16 2013 12:43 PM EDT2013-05-16 16:43:59 GMT
(05/16/13) - A training exercise took place at MBS airport, Thursday. The FAA requires the full scale drill every three years. More than 200 first responders acted out active shooter and bombing scenarios.
A training exercise took place at MBS airport, Thursday.
Thursday, May 16 2013 12:43 PM EDT2013-05-16 16:43:16 GMT
(05/16/13) - Students at Bay City Central High School participated in a mock disaster drill Thursday morning. The drill was done to prepare staff, students and emergency responders in the case there
Students at Bay City Central High School participated in a mock disaster drill Thursday morning.
Thursday, May 16 2013 11:18 AM EDT2013-05-16 15:18:24 GMT
(5/15/2013) - Genesee County has a lot of young talent and thousands of students showed off their skills. The artwork of nearly 2,000 YouthQuest students is on display in the atrium of Flint's Diplomat
Genesee County has a lot of young talent and thousands of students showed off their skills.
Thursday, May 16 2013 11:17 AM EDT2013-05-16 15:17:18 GMT
(05/15/13) The Fine Community School board meet Wednesday night. The board voted to lay off 139 teachers. Some of those teachers may be called back next school year. The district also approved their
The Flint Community Schools' board met Wednesday night.
Thursday, May 16 2013 11:15 AM EDT2013-05-16 15:15:30 GMT
LAPEER (WJRT) - (5/15/13) - People across the country are stocking up on tickets for Wednesday's Powerball drawing, worth $360-million. It's the third largest Powerball jackpot of all time. Sam Odish's
People across the country are stocking up on tickets for Wednesday's Powerball drawing, worth $360 million. It's the third largest Powerball jackpot of all time.
Wednesday, May 15 2013 6:39 PM EDT2013-05-15 22:39:17 GMT
(05/15/13) - Santa has been saved. MLive says Melodee Mabbitt raised more than $1,300 to buy a Santa Clause during yesterday's Flint City Auction. The Santa sat on top of Flint City Hall many a Christmas,
Wednesday, May 15 2013 6:29 PM EDT2013-05-15 22:29:33 GMT
(05/15/13) - Don Pablo's in Flint Township wants to celebrate its re-opening by giving one lucky customer free food for a year. The restaurant re-opened last month, after being closed to repair damage
Don Pablo's in Flint Township wants to celebrate its re-opening by giving one lucky customer free food for a year.
Wednesday, May 15 2013 6:26 PM EDT2013-05-15 22:26:11 GMT
They were featured on ABC's first 'Made in America', and they're continuing to expand.Rebecca Trylch shows us how one furniture manufacturer is keeping its product made in Mid-Michigan, Wednesday on ABC12
Their dining room table was featured in the first-ever 'Made in America' special on 'ABC World News'.
