Daily
Flint
Friday, January 2nd, 2026
Good morning, Flint. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 2nd of January.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ GM Flint Assembly will halt production for planned shop renovations and is set to resume operations on Jan. 26. A plant spokesperson said guidance on unemployment benefits is available for affected workers (UAW Local 598 provided details). Mid-Michigan Now
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On New Year's Day, teams gathered near the old Flint Central High School to play the 80th Finger Bowl; the older players beat the younger players 16-12 while organizers warned the game may move due to demolition plans. Mid-Michigan Now
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NLCA Boys Varsity Basketball Game
7-8:15 p.m. — Michigan School for the Deaf — Free entry — Cheer on the local varsity basketball team as they face off against New Life Christian Academy.
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Lego Club
4:30-6:00 p.m. — Gloria Coles Flint Public Library — Free entry — Combine the fun of LEGOs with coding in a creative environment for ages 8 and up.
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