Daily
Flint
Thursday, April 2nd, 2026
Good morning, Flint. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 2nd of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Mitch Karas, owner of Bagel on the Run, passed away on March 13 and left a lasting legacy at the Flint Farmers’ Market where his food and kindness uplifted the community. MLive
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The City of Flint has started the Bag It! Program that offers free yard waste bags to residents through Nov. 30. Residents can pick up bags at City Hall, Mays Senior Community Center, or McKinley Community Center, with up to three bags per visit and two visits per household while supplies last. Mid-Michigan Now
- ➤ The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity awarded $60K to three organizations to remove transportation barriers for workers, with Flint’s Grace Emmanuel Baptist Church partnering with NorthGate for shuttles while LM Manufacturing and Manthei Wood Products plan programs to support employee access. MLive
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Genesee County Land Bank Authority has converted The Gatehouse into a 16-unit apartment complex with 12 three-bedroom and 4 two-bedroom units ($800's to $2100), as Uptown Reinvestment Corporation manages the property and hosts an open house on April 16. Mid-Michigan Now
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ RetroSlam 2026 returns at Dort Financial Center on April 25 with live wrestling featuring WWE veteran Carlito, TNA competitors, and a performance by The Dayton Family with their Flint Town song. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the event starts at 7 p.m. (Meet-and-greet included with general admission.) Flint Beat
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80s Prom Party
7-10 p.m. — The Machine Shop Concert Lounge — Must be 18 or older — Dance the night away to the sounds of Dr. DeLorean and the Space Invaders.
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Prophetic Fire: Releasing God's Kingdom Conference
10 AM - 7 PM — Hyatt Place Flint / Grand Blanc — Free entry — Participate in two days of training and impartation to unleash prophetic gifts.
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The Lacs Live in Flint
7-11 p.m. — The Machine Shop Concert Lounge — Tickets from $69 — Experience the unforgettable live performance of The Lacs in Flint, MI.
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Vehicle City Sports and TCG Show
10 AM – 5 PM — Mundy Sportsplex — Admission fee applies — Explore sports cards and trading card games in a family-friendly atmosphere.
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Creative Color 101: Back to the Basics
10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. — Beauty Mark Salon llc — Tuition required — Dive into the vibrant world of color applications and unleash your creativity with hands-on guidance.
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Curtis Chin Author Visit
6-7 p.m. — Gloria Coles Flint Public Library — Free entry — Celebrate with author Curtis Chin as he shares insights from his memoir about growing up in Detroit's Chinatown.
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Twilight Zone: Live!!! Parody Show
7 p.m. — Flint Local 432 — Ticketed event — Delight in a whimsical parody of classic Twilight Zone episodes with Dark Room Productions.
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Spring Dance Concert
7:30 p.m. — University of Michigan-Flint Theatre — $16 regular, $11 seniors & alumni — Enjoy an evening of captivating choreography from UM-Flint's talented faculty and students.
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The R&B Roll Up
9 PM-1 AM — Genesee County Compassion Club — Free entry — Chill out with smooth R&B tunes and good vibes in Flint.
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Flint Zine Fest 2026
12-6 p.m. — Factory Two — Free entry — Celebrate self-published art and zines from local and national creators.
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