Good morning, Flint.

Safe Harbor food pantry partners with TNT Fireworks to host a fundraiser at the Meijer store on Wilder Road amid an extreme heat watch, with heat indexes above 105 degrees from this afternoon through Thursday evening — urging residents to stay cool and hydrated.

FIM Holiday Celebration and the 11th Annual Flint Water Fest are partnering to host the AMERICA 250 EXPERIENCE on July 4 downtown at the Flat Lot, where a free concert, fireworks and carnival will be featured.

Formation with The Ultimate Beyoncé Tribute will perform at 9 p.m.

A 51-year-old Genesee County man (who chose to remain anonymous) won $500,000 after scratching a Triple Red 777s ticket at Northend Market on Saginaw Street between Carpenter and Coldwater Roads.

He said he only expected a $50,000 prize and plans to save his winnings.

The For-Mar Nature Preserve & Arboretum received a $5,000 grant yesterday to support its Go WILD Summer Drop-in Programs that offer free outdoor recreation and environmental education for youth in Genesee County.

The programs will run at multiple county parks this summer.

For-Mar Nature Preserve & Arboretum in Burton received a $5,000 grant to offer free Go Wild outdoor education programs for youth from June 16 to Aug.

14; the 383-acre site — donated by Forbes and Martha Merkley — features seven miles of trails and hosts activities at county parks.

Cooling centers have been announced across mid-Michigan to help residents beat the heat through Thursday; Flint sites include Haskell Community, Mays Senior & Community, McKinley, the City Hall dome, Center for Hope, Brennan Senior, and North End Soup Kitchen (hours vary).

Extreme heat is raising the risk of vehicle breakdowns as a Davison technician advises drivers to have their cars inspected before holiday travel weekend; he stressed that professional maintenance keeps vehicles safe in high temperatures.

Genesee County commissioners voted to place a five-year, 0.8 mill indigent health care tax on the November ballot.

The measure will fund the Genesee Health Plan, which provides basic care for uninsured residents and veterans following months of debate.

Voters statewide, including those in Flint, may select the best high school mascot names in a contest open until Monday, July 6 at 9 a.m. Regional winners will advance to the statewide bracket.

Forty high school baseball players will compete in the 11th annual North-South All-Star Game tomorrow, Wednesday, Jul.

1 at Dow Diamond (the home of the Great Lakes Loons) where Bay City-Saginaw players face Flint area counterparts; tickets cost $7 at the gate.

LaFontaine Car Cruise

4-7 p.m. — Liberty Fabricators — Free entry — Celebrate your love for cars with fellow enthusiasts at this exciting car cruise event.

Wellness Wednesdays: Taboo and Minute to Win It

6-7:30 p.m. — Ballenger Park — Free entry — Recharge and connect through laughter and fun games at this community wellness event.

LaFontaine Car Cruise

4-7 p.m. — Liberty Fabricators — Free entry — Rev your engines and showcase your ride at this exciting car cruise for enthusiasts and spectators alike.

2026 Really Cool Comic Con

9 a.m. – 1 p.m. — Dort Financial Center — Cost info not provided — Explore a world of comics, cosplay, and creativity at this exciting convention.

Local Fest IV

4-10 p.m. — Flint Local 432 — Free entry — Celebrate the creativity of local musicians, artists, and innovators in Flint.

Micro Wrestling Event

7-9 p.m. — Tenacity Brewing — Tickets include service fees — Enjoy a night of high-flying entertainment featuring micro-wrestling stars.