Good morning, Flint.

The Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund celebrated 50 years of community funding with a free walking tour at Chevy Commons in Flint — visitors met local partners and learned how investments shaped the area, with a public meeting to follow at the Flint Farmer’s Market.

Halo Burger's historic Saginaw St. location (built in 1929) will host a grand reopening ceremony on April 27 with exclusive swag for the first 300 guests.

Flint Engine Operations will begin producing GM’s new LS6 6.7L V8 engine for the 2027 Corvette models later this year, reviving the city’s historic small block legacy that started in 1954; the engine outputs 535 horsepower & 520 lb-ft of torque.

Michigan DNR advises homeowners to avoid pruning oak trees from April 15 to July 15 to prevent oak wilt, a fungal disease spread by sap-feeding beetles.

They recommend pruning during winter and covering any accidental wounds (with tree-wound paint) to slow infection.

Servpro of Northwest Genesee County reported nearly 650 calls for flood damage last week and urges homeowners to set up backup sump and trash pumps as up to five inches of rain is forecast tonight in Mid-Michigan.

Michigan high schools can apply for the Detroit Lions' 2026 Touchdown in Your Town program to secure equipment, technology, apparel, and grants.

Applications close at 9 a.m. Friday, April 17 (coaches, athletic directors, and staff apply online), with five football and five cheer programs selected.

Monday's high school sports in the Flint area showcased strong pitching and hitting across baseball, softball, soccer, tennis, golf and lacrosse (including wins for Holly, Flint Powers Catholic and Imlay City) as teams competed hard at multiple venues.

The Flint-area Athlete of the Week poll runs for April 6-12 and invites fans to cast votes for standout high school athletes (voting ends at 9 a.m. Friday, April 17).

After the 2025-26 season ended, 14 sports writers selected the Michigan AP All-State Division 3 girls basketball team, honoring top players from across the state & including Flint’s Averie Zinn, a local scoring leader.

The accolade highlights key season performances and playoff moments.

Maryville University sophomore Elizabeth Teuber (2024 Flint Powers Catholic High School graduate) repeated as Division II Player of the Year and became the fourth bowler in National Tenpin Coaches Association history to earn the honor.

She was named Second-Team All-America and will compete at the ITC Nationals in Green Bay from April 16-18.

Five Flint-area boys basketball players earned AP all-state honors after standout performances in district and state contests from February to March, with players from Davison, Powers Catholic, Flint Elite, New Lothrop, & Genesee Christian proving their skill on the court.

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.

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.

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.

Flint Zine Fest 2026

12-6 p.m. — Factory Two — Free entry — Celebrate self-published art and zines from local and national creators.

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.

Stomp

7-10 p.m. — FIM Whiting Auditorium — Tickets starting at $76 — Experience the energetic rhythms and unique choreography of Stomp live.

Josey Scott Concert

7-10 p.m. — The Machine Shop Concert Lounge — Must be 18 or older to attend — Enjoy a night filled with music by Josey Scott at a top-rated local venue.