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Flint
Friday, May 29th, 2026
Good morning, Flint. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 29th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Flint's only active soap box derby track will reopen tomorrow at Cronin Derby Downs. Race day begins at 7:30 a.m. with vehicle inspections, a driver meeting and a ribbon cutting before races start at 9:05 a.m. Live music, fun runs and an awards ceremony are also scheduled. Flint Beat
- ➤ Genesee County is partnering with local organizations and businesses to launch a historical scavenger hunt for America's 250th anniversary. Residents use physical passbooks to collect stamps at 32 sites plus earn a commemorative plastic coin when five stamps are collected. ABC 12
- ➤ Community Foundation of Greater Flint promoted Lydia Starrs to vice president of community impact effective May 11 — recognizing nearly a decade of service and extensive work in grantmaking and scholarships as she previously oversaw about $1M in annual awards in Genesee County. MLive
- ➤ More than 30 organizations across Genesee County are celebrating America’s 250th with a passbook program that gives a souvenir token after five stamps & a commemorative medal after ten. The program runs until the end of September, with completed passbooks turned in at the Sloan Museum of Discovery. Mid-Michigan Now
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Union workers at Nexteer's Buena Vista facility are voting on a new contract amid concerns over low pay + overtime; the vote, following rejected deals, continues through Wednesday morning and many long-time employees worry the proposed raises may not cover rising costs. ABC 12
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Mott Community College’s Board of Trustees rejected an ethics complaint against trustee Jeffrey Swanson after it found his testimony on shifts in an ad hoc committee's role during the 2024 presidential search was not false, and the faculty union criticized the decision & plans additional FOIA requests for more details. MLive
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Flint City Council approved a $1.239 million contract with Gross Construction to improve St. John Street Neighborhood Memorial Park. The project will add a wider river trail, relocated parking with a new pavilion, and upgraded amenities, with a groundbreaking ceremony planned with Mayor Sheldon Neeley’s office soon. Flint Beat
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A study in The Lancet Public Health Journal found that Flint’s Rx Kids program — offering $1,500 during pregnancy and $500 monthly for infancy — reduced low birthweight, preterm births and NICU admissions; researchers analyzed 4,500 births from Jan. 2021 to June 2025 and the program operates in 42 communities. Mid-Michigan Now
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Special Olympics State Summer Games begin today and run through the weekend, offering 15 Olympic-style sports for about 160 athletes from Genesee and Lapeer counties (including track and field events at Central Michigan University). ABC 12
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LaFontaine Car Cruise
4-7 p.m. — Liberty Fabricators — Free entry — Rev up your engines for a showcase of classic cars at this local car cruise event.
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Flint's Biggest Fun Day for the Community
1-6 p.m. — Kearsley Park — Free entry — A day filled with games, food, music, and good vibes for everyone in the community.
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LaFontaine Car Cruise
4-7 p.m. — Liberty Fabricators — Free admission — Showcase your love for classic and modern cars in a vibrant community setting.
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Nosey Parker Concert
6-10 p.m. — Greater Flint Arts Council — Admission details not provided — Experience an evening of inspiring music with the talented Nosey Parker band led by powerhouse vocalist Kayla MacMillan.
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Western Weekend
All day — Crossroads Village & Huckleberry Railroad — Admission varies — Experience frontier fun with live music, interactive activities, and unique attractions like Axe Throwing and Goat Snuggling.
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LaFontaine Car Cruise
4-7 p.m. — Liberty Fabricators — Free admission — Cruise through classic cars and enjoy a vibrant community atmosphere.
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LaFontaine Car Cruise
4-7 p.m. — Liberty Fabricators — Free entry — Celebrate automotive culture with fellow car enthusiasts at this exciting car cruise event.
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Fabulous Florence: Grand Duchesses & Women Artists at the Medici Court
Lecture — Time Range — Flint Institute of Arts Museum Shop — Cost Info — Explore the paths of women patrons and artists thriving in 17th century Florence at the Medici court.
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Oakland County FC vs. Flint City Bucks
7-9 p.m. — Atwood Stadium — Free admission for military personnel and families — Cheer on the Bucks for Military Appreciation Night with live jersey auction benefiting veterans.
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