Good morning, Flint.

A Michigan farm contractor was ordered to pay $583K—after a jury found he violated anti-trafficking, wage and contract laws in a federal trial brought by five Guatemalan men in June.

Flint police are asking the public to help locate a missing 15-year-old girl named Breasia Robinson—last seen near the River Village Apartments on June 8th.

Troy Terrance Murphy and Malik Shandae Jones were found guilty in 2021 for fatally shooting 32‐year‐old William Laquan Woodward on Franklin Ave in Flint—Jones received a life sentence while Murphy will be sentenced on July 21.

The International Center of Greater Flint received a $100K grant from the Michigan Growth Office to launch Genesee Future Forward—a program that offers housing and relocation help, coworking space access, guest passes to cultural sites, and structured networking for out-of-state graduates in high-demand fields such as healthcare, education and STEM. The initiative will work with local partners like the Community Foundation of Greater Flint and local colleges to boost Michigan’s workforce.

Flint's Center for Educational Excellence has joined Harvard's Success Planning Network to give each student a better plan and fix high rates of missing school.

The center will join 16 other communities in mid-July—led by Harvard Graduate School—to plan new ways to support local students.

Mott Community College in Flint is looking for a new full-time Board of Trustees attorney after Sean FitzGerald resigned over a conflict involving Trustee Janet Couch — the faculty union president called the turnover alarming as the college faces a lawsuit over the matter.

The Flint City Council passed the new fiscal year budget late Wednesday evening—nine days after the June 2 deadline, saving 550 jobs and avoiding a shutdown.

The council set dates for spending American Rescue funds and expects more revenue from income tax returns when the fiscal year begins on July 1.

Flint firefighters working on the new ambulance service raise concerns about 24-hour shifts with no breaks—issues include low pay, lapsing alert subscriptions, and removal of automated CPR devices.

City officials say over $900,000 in ambulance revenue is being reinvested in emergency response—though high turnover remains a challenge.

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All day — DDOM Field — Entry fees apply — Compete in exciting Fast CAT races with your canine companion.

Step Brothers 4 Life Tour

7 PM - 1 AM — Vehicle City Social — VIP packages available — Experience an electrifying night with StarLito & Don Trip on stage.

Healthy Minds Start Here Free Workshop

5:30-7:30 p.m. — Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Flint — Free entry — Discover financial wellness tips while enjoying dinner and giveaways.

CoComelon Sing-A-Long LIVE

6-10 p.m. — Dort Financial Center — Family-friendly fun — Sing and dance along with JJ and friends in an interactive musical journey.

Fenton Firecracker Run

9:45 a.m. — Ellen Street Campus — $ — Get fit before the Fenton 4th of July Parade with this fun annual 5K run.