Daily
Flint
Wednesday, January 28th, 2026
Good morning, Flint. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 28th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Grand Blanc Township Fire Marshal Chris Keller (volunteer bell ringer) received a $1,000 gift card from Gaines Jewelry through the Time-2-Ring promotion to honor his service. He said he will use the gift card to buy a ring for his wife. Mid-Michigan Now
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Eligible GM hourly workers will receive profit-sharing checks of $10,500 on Feb. 27, 27% lower than last year's record payments, according to a statement released Tuesday. Production at Flint Assembly resumed Jan. 26 after planned renovations. MLive
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Freelance writers are invited by Flint Beat to cover stories on arts and culture, neighborhoods, community events and local issues. Interested candidates must email materials to [email protected] to be considered for paid assignments + flexible deadlines. Flint Beat
- ➤ Two Flint priests in training met Pope Leo XIV on Christmas Day in Vatican City during a month-long study trip. The encounter gave them firsthand insight into serving during mass and deepened their commitment to their future ministry. ABC 12
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Mott Foundation will award 100 grants to Flint students, each valued at $1,926 to mark its founding year—giving youth a chance to lead community projects. Adult advisors must submit project applications by Feb. 20 and Oct. 9 as winners select the next group through a relay process. MLive
- ➤ Bridgeport-Spaulding Community Schools reinstated superintendent Mark Whelton on Monday, Jan. 26 after an independent investigation found no evidence of wrongdoing, and the board voted 4-3 to return him to his role. MLive
- ➤ U.S. News & World Report ranked five Michigan colleges among the top 150 best online bachelor’s programs, with Oakland University and Western Michigan University tied at No. 89 and Ferris State, Northwood and Central Michigan also making the cut. University of Michigan-Flint appears further down the list at No. 213. MLive
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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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Flint Motorcycle Swap Meet
9 AM – 3 PM — Dort Financial Center — Admission Fee TBD — Explore numerous vendors offering motorcycle parts, gear, and more at this local favorite.
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