Good morning, Flint.

Flint Handmade’s 18th Annual Spring Craft Market will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 26, at the Flint Farmers Market (300 E.

First St.) with 21 vendors selling handcrafted items and custom products. The event will feature live music by local artists (free parking available) and free admission.

At about 11:40 p.m. on April 17th, a 25-year-old motorcyclist from Mt. Morris died at the scene when his 2005 Suzuki was hit by a 19-year-old driver from Flint at the intersection of Saginaw Road and Frances Road in Thetford Township—troopers are investigating the crash.

On Friday morning, debris from a truck dropped on southbound I-75 near the I-69 interchange in Flint Township damaged several vehicles—with one Chevrolet Tahoe losing control and hitting a median wall—and no serious injuries were reported as police investigate the source of the object.

After Big Lots filed for bankruptcy, five Michigan stores will reopen this spring.

The Burton, Flint and Shelby Twp. locations will open on May 1st and the Port Huron and Southgate locations will open on May 15th.

Flint man Willie Ray Cummings, Jr., 29, was convicted on eight counts after officers found a ghost gun in his pocket and he punched a deputy during his arrest for riding an unregistered mini bike—he will be sentenced on May 19 and faces a mandatory minimum of five years in prison.

The Michigan Heroes Museum in Frankenmuth honors veterans by sharing personal stories from service members—including Flint’s Chief Master Sergeant Dwayne Hackney and Eddie Johnson who taught himself to read in boot camp—and now celebrates its 50th anniversary while it will host Capt. Richard Phillips on May 13. This exhibit shows how everyday heroes served our country with honor.

State officials and Munson Healthcare leaders warned that potential Medicaid funding cuts could hurt patient care and local jobs in rural Michigan—rural hospitals may struggle to serve families if the proposed cuts proceed.

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'.

Tribute to Family Values Concert

6-9 p.m. — The Machine Shop Concert Lounge — Tickets from $41 — Experience a tribute concert paying homage to family values in a lively atmosphere.

Submission Series Jiu Jitsu #11

5-8 p.m. — Great Lakes Brazilian Jiu Jitsu — Registration required — Witness thrilling grappling in the Women's Featherweight and Men's Lightweight brackets.

iLuminate Show

8-9 p.m. — FIM Whiting Auditorium — Family-friendly event — Experience a stunning fusion of technology and dance with dazzling LED suits and energetic music.

Giovannie & The Hired Guns Concert

7-8:30 p.m. — The Machine Shop Concert Lounge — Must be 18 or older to attend — Experience high-energy live music from Giovannie and the Hired Guns.

Cinco de Mayo Celebration

12-8 p.m. — Brush Park — Free entry — Celebrate culture and community with food, entertainment, and family activities honoring Cinco de Mayo.

Halocene Concert

6 PM – 12 AM — The Machine Shop Concert Lounge — Ticket prices vary — Experience Halocene's energetic performance alongside Fame On Fire and Archetypes Collide.

Black Violin Concert

7-10 p.m. — FIM Capitol Theatre — Last-minute tickets available — Experience the unique sounds of Black Violin blending classical and hip-hop music.

Billy Gunther & The Midwest Riders Live Performance

6-10 p.m. — Davison Eagles City of Flags Aerie 3589 — Cost varies — Experience the energetic performance of the Midwest Riders, known for their passionate music since 2019.