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Flint
Wednesday, April 2nd, 2025
Good morning, Flint. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 2nd of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The City of Flint announced in a press conference today that it will demolish the old Oak Park Methodist Episcopal Church this summer as part of its Safe & Clean Summer Initiative—funded by a Community Development Block Grant. City officials said the building has long been an eyesore and a symbol of disinvestment. Mid-Michigan Now
- ➤ Two Men and a Truck and Grand Blanc Police are teaming up to collect basic needs items for moms at the YWCA Safehouse until May 1. Donation boxes are set up in the police department's lobby — stocked with hygiene products, hair care, and detergents — to assist local mothers. Mid-Michigan Now
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Genesee County Prosecutor David Leyton said on April 1 in downtown Flint that Sgt. Blake Hiben was justified in shooting a man who fled from police—he fired at the officer—and Chief Matthew Bade said the man had tried to murder an officer. MLive
- ➤ Ann Turnbow, 18, pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter and operating on a suspended license after a July 9, 2023 drunk driving crash on Flint’s north side that killed 29-year-old Jalon Tarver — she now faces a prison sentence of 43 to 86 months when she appears in court on May 12. ABC 12
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The U.S. Education Department is taking back $15.6 million in unspent COVID-19 funds from Flint Community Schools, marking the largest funding loss for any Michigan district. School projects such as HVAC systems and windows were preapproved for reimbursement but officials now face uncertainty over receiving the money & must address new criteria if seeking a second approval. ABC 12
- ➤ Flint Community Schools has leased the closed Pierce Elementary School at 1101 W. Vernon Drive to two local groups. Flint Soap Box Derby will run STEM workshops and a summer race while El Ballet Folklórico Estudiantil will offer cultural arts classes for children. MLive
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ McLaren Flint announced that it is using a new Volpara Risk Pathways software to improve risk assessment for breast and other common cancers. The software lets patients enter their histories and enables clinicians to run data through risk models — helping them decide on follow-up care — to guide early detection and care plans. Mid-Michigan Now
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ MLive has announced its 2024-25 Flint-area girls basketball Dream Team — the team honors top players as the MHSAA season ended. The athletes were chosen using a review of multiple factors and receive congratulations for their performance. MLive
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ZZ Top Concert
7-9 p.m. — FIM Capitol Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Rock out with the legendary band known for their iconic sound and electrifying performances.
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Cold - Tour 2025
6-10 p.m. — The Machine Shop Concert Lounge — Ticket prices vary — Experience the rocking journey of Cold live in Flint this April.
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Friends of the Flint Public Library Book Drop Off
10 a.m. - 12 p.m. — Gloria Coles Flint Public Library — Free entry — Donate your gently used books, CDs, and DVDs with ease as we help you unload.
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Nothing More Concert
6-9 p.m. — The Machine Shop Concert Lounge — Ticket prices vary — Experience the electrifying sounds of Nothing More with special guest Mike's Dead.
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Tom Papa Live Show
9 PM – 12 AM — FIM Capitol Theatre — Tickets available — Experience a night of laughs with stand-up comedian Tom Papa.
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Nosey Parker Concert
6-10 p.m. — Greater Flint Arts Council — Ticket info not provided — Experience the powerful vocals of Kayla MacMillan and her ensemble in a night of inspiring music.
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Linden Varsity Baseball at Carman-Ainsworth
12-1:45 p.m. — Carman-Ainsworth High School — Free entry — Witness a thrilling non-conference matchup as Linden takes on the Carman-Ainsworth varsity baseball team.
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Dragons and Mythical Beasts
7-11 p.m. — FIM Whiting Auditorium — Family-friendly experience — Enter a magical world of myths and legends with interactive storytelling and fantastical discoveries.
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Children's Easter Egg Hunt
4:30 PM — Mott Park — Free entry — Enjoy a colorful hunt for eggs along with fun activities like a petting zoo and face painting.
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Cory Marks Concert
7-11 p.m. — The Machine Shop Concert Lounge — Tickets vary — Experience diverse sounds from Cory Marks and his latest single 'A Different Kind Of Year'.
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