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Thursday, January 22nd, 2026
Good morning, Flint. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 22nd of January.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ A Business Immersive event is set for Jan. 30 & 31 at Kingdom Living Church, offering local professionals a chance to connect and explore new opportunities in the business sector. ABC 12
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Local playwright Steven Shelton's original play 'A Walk in the Park' debuts at Local 432 on First St. in Flint, running Fri Jan. 23 & Sat Jan. 24 at 7 p.m. and Sun Jan. 25 at 2 p.m. Tickets cost $10 with free parking nearby. Flint Beat
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Genesee County Road Commission crews worked around the clock on Wednesday to clear snow and ice on I-69 + the Irish and M-15 ramps. They plan to keep roads safe today by adding extra salt as temperatures drop. ABC 12
- ➤ A watermain break shut one westbound lane of Bristol Road in Flint Township near I-69 on Wednesday, Jan.21. County officials advised drivers to avoid the area while repairs continued overnight (water discoloration may appear after work). MLive
- ➤ Bristol Road was partially closed on Wednesday, Jan. 21 as crews worked to repair a water main break near the westbound I-69 ramp — water services remained largely unaffected, but residents were advised to avoid the area and run their lines for a few minutes if discoloration occurred. Mid-Michigan Now
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Flint Community Heroes will host a free cancer town hall from 11 a.m. to noon and a mini clinic from noon to 3 p.m. on Jan. 31 at Flint Development Center (4121 King Ave) to offer early detection resources and health support. MLive
- ➤ Genesee Health System launched its three-part training series Pathways to Justice in Flint Township to fight health inequalities. The first session sold out and the next sessions will run Jan. 28 - Feb. 4. Mid-Michigan Now
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Snow is expected today until 1 PM with 1 to 3 inches and slippery roads, so use caution on your commute — fans can look forward to Coney Dog Night with the Flint Firebirds on Saturday, Jan. 24. ABC 12
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Teen Lounge - Escape Room
5:30-7 p.m. — Gloria Coles Flint Public Library — Free entry — Follow clues and solve puzzles to save your Valentine date.
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New Works Festival
7:30 p.m., 2 p.m. — Flint Repertory Theatre — $20 for all performances — Experience world premieres of exciting new plays from contemporary American playwrights.
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