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Wednesday, April 8th, 2026
Good morning, Flint. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 8th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Local faith groups have raised $23.6 million to renovate Berston Field House plus add 57,000 sqft featuring basketball courts and an elevated track; a celebration is set for 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Apr. 26 at Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church, with donations accepted through Apr. 20 and completion expected early 2027. Flint Beat
- ➤ Genesee County commissioners will consider a proposal today to expand the Rx Kids cash assistance program for new mothers, if approved providing nearly $1.3 million from county Health Department reserves to fund prenatal and monthly payments in six communities with high Medicaid birth rates. MLive
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ CBS will end Stephen Colbert’s Late Show on May 21 and replace it on May 22 with Byron Allen’s 'Comics Unleashed,' airing Monday through Friday at 11:35 p.m., with the game show 'Funny You Should Ask' afterward; Allen (owner of Flint’s WJRT) leads CBS’s new late-night comedy block. MLive
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Late Grand Blanc West Middle School football coach Logan Welch's family established a scholarship fund in his memory to honor his love for March Madness and community spirit. Winners will be announced in May as applicants share their shining moments that reflect his leadership. ABC 12
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Grand Blanc Township resident Jim Short said heavy rain filled his backyard with four feet of water recently, worsening a decade-long flooding problem. The Genesee County Drain Commission is working with local officials and neighbors to fix the drainage system (fixes may cost about $8 million). Mid-Michigan Now
- ➤ A flood warning remains in effect until early tomorrow afternoon for Kearsley Creek near Davison, with minor flooding forecast and river stage recorded at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday. Meanwhile, Bayt and Brew coffee shop welcomes locals on Linden Road in Flint. ABC 12
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Roundabout construction will begin Monday, Apr. 13 on the Elms-Beecher intersection and close it until late June. A posted detour (via Morrish, Corunna, Linden, Beecher and River roads) will add travel time. MLive
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Local high school baseball players to watch this season include 10 standouts such as Colby Carper-Goode (Mt. Morris) and Jac Sandlin (Swartz Creek), who are expected to boost team efforts. Schools aim to build on last year’s success as the season unfolds. MLive
- ➤ The Michigan High School Athletic Association announced new playoff divisions for Flint-area prep football teams for the 2026 season. Swartz Creek moved to Division 2 and Flint Carman-Ainsworth to Division 3 (based on enrollment), while others adjusted placements. MLive
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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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Mother's Day Craft & Gift Show
10 AM – 3 PM — Mott Community College — Free entry — Explore a vibrant showcase of local handmade gifts and activities for the whole family.
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Stomp
7-10 p.m. — FIM Whiting Auditorium — Tickets starting at $76 — Experience the energetic rhythms and unique choreography of Stomp live.
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