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Wednesday, August 14th, 2024

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Good morning, Flint. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 14th of August.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Flint police host a week-long conference to train officers on handling sexual assault, community violence, and trauma.  MLive
  • Flint's Back to the Bricks event introduces parking details, street closures, and a temporary curfew for minors to enhance safety.  MLive

CRIME NEWS

  • A Burton man was arrested by Michigan State Police for possessing child pornography and using a computer to commit the crime.  Mid-Michigan Now
  • A Michigan lawmaker aims to enforce stricter penalties for ransomware attacks after two hospital systems were targeted, highlighting the urgent need to safeguard health care industry cyber security.  Mid-Michigan Now
  • Frank Hudson received a six-month jail sentence for accidentally shooting and killing his friend, Joseph Diaz, in Buena Vista Township.  ABC 12

ENVIRONMENT NEWS

  • Flint launches its segment of the Clean Energy REVolution Tour, emphasizing a $1 million federal investment towards a climate and resiliency plan through the Inflation Reduction Act.  MLive

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • Michiganders have six days left to submit forms for a class action lawsuit against the Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency over wrongful fraud accusations between 2013 and 2015.  Mid-Michigan Now

EVENTS

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  • Esports Open Gaming Event

    Experience a variety of popular games including Rocket League, Valorant, and League of Legends at the UM-Flint Esports Lab with staff available to guide newcomers.

    Tue, 9/10/24

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  • Chamber Luncheon: Connecting Entrepreneurs and Resources

    Learn about the efforts of the Flint & Genesee Economic Alliance in supporting local entrepreneurs and fostering business connections.

    Wed, 9/11/24

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  • Big Time Boxing USA: Holmes Jr. vs Prather

    Experience an electrifying boxing match featuring Holmes Jr. against Prather at the Dort Financial Center.

    Thu, 9/12/24

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  • Flint Local 432 Monthly Art Walk and Open Mic

    Experience the vibrant atmosphere of Flint's monthly Art Walk, featuring an open mic night and live performances by local artists.

    Fri, 9/13/24

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REAL ESTATE

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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