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Salita Promotions signs heavyweight prospect, to fight next month in Flint
Read full article: Salita Promotions signs heavyweight prospect, to fight next month in FlintSalita Promotions has added heavyweight prospect Brandon Moore from Lakeland, FL to its roster of prominent heavyweights. He will make his promotional debut on Feb. 2 in Flint, MI as he takes on Skylar Lacy for the USBA Vacant Heavyweight Title.
Search history for missing Macomb County woman’s ex revealed in court -- 5 things he searched
Read full article: Search history for missing Macomb County woman’s ex revealed in court -- 5 things he searchedDetails regarding the search history of the ex-boyfriend of missing Macomb County woman Ashley Elkins were revealed in court.
Ex-boyfriend charged with lying to police as search for missing Macomb County woman continues
Read full article: Ex-boyfriend charged with lying to police as search for missing Macomb County woman continuesThe ex-boyfriend of missing Macomb County woman Ashley Elkins is accused of lying to a police officer in connection to her disappearance.
18-year-old charged for allegedly bringing stolen gun to Flint high school, officials say
Read full article: 18-year-old charged for allegedly bringing stolen gun to Flint high school, officials sayA Flint high school student has been charged after a loaded handgun was found in his backpack during a routine search, officials said.
Claressa Shields and Danielle Perkins face-off ahead of heavyweight title fight
Read full article: Claressa Shields and Danielle Perkins face-off ahead of heavyweight title fightClaressa Shields and Danielle Perkins came face-to-face at an open media workout ahead of their bout for the undisputed heavyweight world championship which takes place on Feb. 2, at the Dort Financial Center in Flint, MI.
Chemical company president charged in 2022 Flint River oil spill
Read full article: Chemical company president charged in 2022 Flint River oil spillThe president of a chemical company is facing multiple charges in connection to allegedly neglecting maintenance updates at the facility, which led to the 2022 oil spill into the Flint River, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced.
Claressa Shields to defend heavyweight world titles, fight for vacant title in Flint
Read full article: Claressa Shields to defend heavyweight world titles, fight for vacant title in FlintFlint native Claressa Shields will defend her unified titles and fight for the vacant WBA Heavyweight World title against undefeated contender Danielle Perkins on Sunday, Feb. 2.
Rising Detroit middleweight Da’Velle Smith returns to Flint in “Big Time Boxing” event
Read full article: Rising Detroit middleweight Da’Velle Smith returns to Flint in “Big Time Boxing” eventDetroit middleweight prospect Da’Velle Smith looks to remain unbeaten on Dec.12 when he takes on William Townsel in an eight-round super middleweight bout at the Dort Financial Center.
“Big Time Boxing USA” returns to Flint showcasing Michigan’s top prospects
Read full article: “Big Time Boxing USA” returns to Flint showcasing Michigan’s top prospectsSalita Promotions returns to Flint on Dec. 12 with the next edition of “Big Time Boxing USA” headlined by Flint‘s Ardreal Holmes Jr. and some of Michigan’s top prospects.
Biden sets 10-year deadline for US cities to replace lead pipes nationwide
Read full article: Biden sets 10-year deadline for US cities to replace lead pipes nationwideA decade after the Flint, Michigan, water crisis raised alarms about the dangers of lead in tap water, President Joe Biden is setting a 10-year deadline for U.S. cities to replace lead pipes and make drinking water safe for all Americans.
Michigan hypnotherapist sentenced for sexually assaulting patients during sessions
Read full article: Michigan hypnotherapist sentenced for sexually assaulting patients during sessionsVictims testified they were under various states of mental incapacity while undergoing hypnotherapy when he assaulted them.
Trump pledges tariffs and repeats false claim of Chinese automakers building big Mexican factories
Read full article: Trump pledges tariffs and repeats false claim of Chinese automakers building big Mexican factoriesFormer President Donald Trump has repeated false claims that Chinese automakers are putting up large factories in Mexico.
Watch new trailer for Claressa Shields biopic ‘The Fire Inside’
Read full article: Watch new trailer for Claressa Shields biopic ‘The Fire Inside’Amazon MGM Studios released a trailer for The Fire Inside, a highly-anticipated biopic based on the inspirational true story of arguably the greatest female boxer of all time Claressa Shields.
Michigan’s top prospects and contenders dominate “Big Time Boxing USA” event in Flint
Read full article: Michigan’s top prospects and contenders dominate “Big Time Boxing USA” event in FlintSome of the best boxers in Michigan delivered an action-packed night of boxing Sept. 12 at the Dort Financial Center in Flint, MI.
Flint boxer Ardreal Holmes Jr. to headline “Big Time Boxing USA” event in September
Read full article: Flint boxer Ardreal Holmes Jr. to headline “Big Time Boxing USA” event in SeptemberRising junior middleweight prospect and Flint, MI native Ardreal “Bossman” Holmes Jr., will defend his USBA title in the main event of “Big Time Boxing USA” on Thursday, Sept. 12, when he steps into the ring against Cuban veteran Hugo Noriega.
Michigan man sentenced to 40 years in ‘heinous’ child pornography ring case
Read full article: Michigan man sentenced to 40 years in ‘heinous’ child pornography ring caseA Homeland Security investigation revealed extensive abuse of children, grooming, sexual assault and the production of child pornography.
Michigan hypnotherapist found guilty of sexually assaulting patients during sessions
Read full article: Michigan hypnotherapist found guilty of sexually assaulting patients during sessionsVictims testified they were under various states of mental incapacity while undergoing hypnotherapy when he assaulted them.
Claressa Shields wins heavyweight, light-heavyweight titles with second-round TKO
Read full article: Claressa Shields wins heavyweight, light-heavyweight titles with second-round TKOClaressa Shields capped off an exhilarating night of boxing with a historic performance Saturday at Little Caesars Arena, stopping Vanessa Lepage-Joanisse in the second round to win the WBC women’s heavyweight title and the WBO light heavyweight title.
University of Michigan study suggests millions suffer from undiagnosed nerve damage
Read full article: University of Michigan study suggests millions suffer from undiagnosed nerve damageA new study in Michigan, led by the University of Michigan and Hurley Medical Center, suggests that the prevalence of neuropathy in the U.S. may be significantly underreported.
Claressa Shields faces off against Vanessa Lepage-Joanisse at Little Caesars Arena
Read full article: Claressa Shields faces off against Vanessa Lepage-Joanisse at Little Caesars ArenaFlint native Claressa “GWOAT” Shields and her next opponent, Heavyweight World Champion Vanessa Lepage-Joanisse came face-to-face at a press conference at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit.
Michigan man guilty of killing girlfriend after she discovered his secret relationship
Read full article: Michigan man guilty of killing girlfriend after she discovered his secret relationshipA Michigan man has been found guilty after he killed his girlfriend because she found out about his secret relationship, and then he left her body in the home with her 5-year-old son, officials said.
Claressa Shields set to headline historic night of boxing at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit
Read full article: Claressa Shields set to headline historic night of boxing at Little Caesars Arena in DetroitFlint native Claressa Shields looks to add to her already "Greatest Woman Of All Time" status boxing resume by challenging Vanessa Lapage-Joanisse for the WBC Women's Heavyweight World Championship at Little Caesar's Arena on July 27.
Flint woman accused of embezzling over $400K from vulnerable adult to face trial
Read full article: Flint woman accused of embezzling over $400K from vulnerable adult to face trialConstance Marie Roberts, 67, of Flint, was bound over to stand trial on four counts of embezzlement from a vulnerable adult of $100,000 or more.
Unlicensed nurse charged with 30 counts of unauthorized health profession practice in Oakland County
Read full article: Unlicensed nurse charged with 30 counts of unauthorized health profession practice in Oakland CountyCassandra Alvera Gilleylen, also known as Cassandra Alvera Bowens, 52, of Flint, is facing a serious legal battle.
Married Detroit police officers accused of abusing their children, stepchildren
Read full article: Married Detroit police officers accused of abusing their children, stepchildrenTwo married Detroit police officers have been charged with abusing the woman’s children, who are also the man’s stepchildren.
Battling CRMO: Inspiring Metro Detroit figure skater overcomes rare bone disease
Read full article: Battling CRMO: Inspiring Metro Detroit figure skater overcomes rare bone diseaseA Metro Detroit figure skater is battling a condition that attacks her bones, which would seem like a bad match for ice, but she is skating on.
Flint firefighter turned mentor helps inner-city kids learn hockey through nonprofit program
Read full article: Flint firefighter turned mentor helps inner-city kids learn hockey through nonprofit programRico Phillips made a career out of putting out fires, but for more than a decade, the now-retired Flint firefighter has been putting kids on ice.
Children of Flint water crisis make change as young environmental and health activists
Read full article: Children of Flint water crisis make change as young environmental and health activistsDozens of the children of Flint, Michigan's lead-contaminated water crisis have turned their trauma into advocacy 10 years after it began.
What inspired 26-year-old Michigan man to buy lottery ticket that won him $500,000
Read full article: What inspired 26-year-old Michigan man to buy lottery ticket that won him $500,000A 26-year-old Michigan man had a very strange reason for buying a lottery ticket, but it ended up winning him $500,000.
Michigan woman beats malnourished puppy in front of delivery man, sheriff says
Read full article: Michigan woman beats malnourished puppy in front of delivery man, sheriff saysA Michigan woman who forced a puppy to live in conditions so bad that the fur on its paws changed color was arrested after beating the dog in front of a delivery man, officials said.
Wayne State University hosts thrilling evening in inaugural ‘Big Time Boxing USA’ series
Read full article: Wayne State University hosts thrilling evening in inaugural ‘Big Time Boxing USA’ seriesWayne State University hosted its first professional boxing venue Tuesday night for Salita Promotions' inaugural "Big Time Boxing USA" series, which featured high-action fights from start to finish.
Michigan sees first charges filed under new Safe Gun Storage Law after baby girl shoots herself
Read full article: Michigan sees first charges filed under new Safe Gun Storage Law after baby girl shoots herselfThe law has only been on the books for seven days, but a Flint man was formally charged under Michigan's new safe gun storage law.
Forgotten Harvest donating meals for tickets sold to Detroit boxing event
Read full article: Forgotten Harvest donating meals for tickets sold to Detroit boxing eventSalita Promotions is teaming up with the Detroit-based charity Forgotten Harvest to donate 10 meals to those in need for every ticket sold online to the “Big Time Boxing USA” event on Tuesday, February 20, from Wayne State Fieldhouse in Detroit and streaming live on DAZN.
Wayne State University to host boxing showdown featuring rising stars from Michigan as headliners
Read full article: Wayne State University to host boxing showdown featuring rising stars from Michigan as headlinersWayne State University will host a professional boxing event with rising stars from Michigan as the headliners.
Firm announces $25M settlement over role in Flint, Michigan, lead-tainted water crisis
Read full article: Firm announces $25M settlement over role in Flint, Michigan, lead-tainted water crisisA second contractor says it has reached a $25 million settlement over its role in Flint, Michigan’s lead-contaminated water scandal.
Some Flint GM workers reject tentative UAW agreement with voting underway
Read full article: Some Flint GM workers reject tentative UAW agreement with voting underwayA group of union-represented autoworkers in Flint voted against General Motors’ tentative contract agreement with the United Auto Workers, causing some concern as the deal moves through the approval process.
General Motors plant in Flint turns down tentative agreement with UAW
Read full article: General Motors plant in Flint turns down tentative agreement with UAWWorkers at UAW Local 659 in Flint on the production side of Flint Engine said no to the deal with GM; 48% said yes, and 52% said no. However, if you look at the other units under Local 659, it sailed through.
Underwater pumpkin carving? This annual event takes Halloween to new depths
Read full article: Underwater pumpkin carving? This annual event takes Halloween to new depthsParticipants — who must be certified divers — draw the design of their pumpkins on the surface, then take them anywhere from 5 to 10 feet underwater to carve them.
Michigan exoneree, Metro Detroit attorney raise awareness on National Wrongful Conviction Day
Read full article: Michigan exoneree, Metro Detroit attorney raise awareness on National Wrongful Conviction DayNo innocent person should ever have to spend a day in prison. Yet, some wrongfully convicted men and women and their attorneys say that's a reality many people face in Michigan and across the country.
UAW chief blames GM, Stellantis for ‘violence on picket lines’ in Michigan, other states
Read full article: UAW chief blames GM, Stellantis for ‘violence on picket lines’ in Michigan, other statesThe president of the United Auto Workers union said Thursday that autoworkers on strike against the Detroit Big Three automakers have faced attacks on the picket lines this week in multiple states.
5 workers picketing in UAW strike hit by vehicle outside Flint-area plant
Read full article: 5 workers picketing in UAW strike hit by vehicle outside Flint-area plantPolice say about five people were struck by a vehicle while picketing in the United Auto Workers strike outside a Flint-area General Motors plant and suffered minor injuries.
Michigan’s top court won’t revive Flint water charges against 7 key figures
Read full article: Michigan’s top court won’t revive Flint water charges against 7 key figuresThe Michigan Supreme Court has rejected a last-ditch effort to revive criminal charges against seven people in the Flint water scandal.
Auto supplier warns 290 layoffs possible at 4 Michigan facilities amid UAW strike
Read full article: Auto supplier warns 290 layoffs possible at 4 Michigan facilities amid UAW strikeAn automotive supplier is expecting to lay off more than 290 employees from four Michigan facilities beginning in October, according to a formal document submitted to the state last week.
What is a ‘stand up strike’? UAW prepares workers for Big Three contracts to expire
Read full article: What is a ‘stand up strike’? UAW prepares workers for Big Three contracts to expireAutoworkers represented by the United Auto Workers union are expected to begin striking at certain plants if a new contract isn’t agreed upon by Thursday night.
UAW vs Big Three: Here’s how many autoworkers could strike in 2023
Read full article: UAW vs Big Three: Here’s how many autoworkers could strike in 2023The United Auto Workers union could call for a strike at any or all of Detroit’s Big Three automakers this week if a deal isn’t reached by the contract deadline.
Morning 4: How the pandemic changed the auto industry since UAW’s last strike in 2019 -- and other news
Read full article: Morning 4: How the pandemic changed the auto industry since UAW’s last strike in 2019 -- and other newsMorning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day.
Flint Native Claressa Shields wins ‘Best Boxer’ ESPY award
Read full article: Flint Native Claressa Shields wins ‘Best Boxer’ ESPY awardFlint native Claressa Shields just keeps winning. She already has the awards and accolades to be recognized as the “G.W.O.A.T.” (Greatest Woman of All Time) but continues to add to her legacy.
‘You never know what you’re going to catch’: Unknown substance found in Flint River
Read full article: ‘You never know what you’re going to catch’: Unknown substance found in Flint RiverSomething in the Flint River concerns Genesee County as the county says people should stay away even though the City of Flint still doesn't know what's in the water or how it got there.
‘We Can Be Heroes’ documentary shares Detroit boxer Taylor Duerr’s struggles with addiction, recovery
Read full article: ‘We Can Be Heroes’ documentary shares Detroit boxer Taylor Duerr’s struggles with addiction, recoveryFlint native Mike Ramsdell shares the struggle and success of professional boxer Taylor Duerr in the “We Can Be Heroes” documentary.
Michigan priest accused of sexually assaulting 5-year-old boy after funeral gets a year in prison
Read full article: Michigan priest accused of sexually assaulting 5-year-old boy after funeral gets a year in prisonAn 84-year-old Catholic priest has been sentenced to a year in a Michigan jail after a sexual assault investigation.
3 Michigan cities rank among worst for mosquitoes
Read full article: 3 Michigan cities rank among worst for mosquitoesDetroit moved down from seventh last year, while Grand Rapids moved up five places to 23. The list is based on data from areas where Orkin performed the most mosquito control services from April, 1 2022 to March, 31 2023.
Charges filed in 2013 Ypsilanti rape case through Washtenaw County sexual assault intiative
Read full article: Charges filed in 2013 Ypsilanti rape case through Washtenaw County sexual assault intiativeA Washtenaw County initiative that re-investigates and prosecutes cold case sexual assaults has brought charges in a Ypsilanti rape case.
Michigan Rep. Dan Kildee says he’s been diagnosed with cancer, but prognosis ‘excellent’
Read full article: Michigan Rep. Dan Kildee says he’s been diagnosed with cancer, but prognosis ‘excellent’Congressman Dan Kildee, who represents Michigan’s 8th congressional district, announced Friday that he’s been diagnosed with cancer but thankfully caught it very early.
FBI asks for victims to come forward after 2 charged in case involving sex trafficking of minors
Read full article: FBI asks for victims to come forward after 2 charged in case involving sex trafficking of minorsThe FBI in Detroit is asking anyone who may have been sex trafficked by two people in Michigan to come forward.
Metro Detroit snow totals by city -- see how much snowfall was reported from Friday’s storm
Read full article: Metro Detroit snow totals by city -- see how much snowfall was reported from Friday’s stormMetro Detroit received another heavy dose of snow Friday evening and into the night, with some cities reporting more than 10 inches.
Water main break repaired in Flint, boil water advisory continues through Monday
Read full article: Water main break repaired in Flint, boil water advisory continues through MondayResidents of Flint have been advised to boil all water for drinking and cooking through Monday, Feb. 13 due to a water main break that has been repaired.
General Motors to invest $579M in Flint, $216M in Bay City for V-8 engine manufacturing
Read full article: General Motors to invest $579M in Flint, $216M in Bay City for V-8 engine manufacturingGeneral Motors said it will invest nearly $800 million to bring V-8 engine manufacturing to Flint and Bay City.