Good morning, Flint.

ABC Youth, a Flint organization, was awarded a $100,000 grant from Impact 100 Genesee County at its Big Give event Tuesday night in Flint — four other finalists split an additional $3,000.

Genesee ISD superintendent Steven Tunnicliff will retire on June 30, 2027, and the board has named Deputy Superintendent Tricia Hill to succeed him effective July 1, 2027.

Tunnicliff will work with district leadership to ensure a smooth transition amid ongoing improvements.

Mott Community College’s Culinary Arts Institute will host award-winning chef Dominique Leach for a free cooking demonstration on Oct.

8 at 6 p.m. and the Fall Fire & Smoke Dinner on Oct. 9, with cocktails at 5:30 p.m. and a four-course dinner at 6:15 p.m. in downtown Flint.

Michigan agriculture officials added Genesee County to the box tree moth quarantine area after USDA traps caught the invasive pest near the existing zone.

The new rule restricts moving boxwood plant material without a written compliance agreement.

Genesee County donated $20,000 to Mid-Michigan Honor Flight to fund free trips for local veterans to see national memorials in Washington, D.C.

The check (approved in July) prioritized veterans of World War II, the Korean War and those terminally ill.

Genesee Township continues overnight hydrant flushing until Oct.

4 to improve water quality + residents may notice cloudy or rusty water at their taps and are advised to run water until it clears and wash white clothes to avoid staining.

Mental Health Crusaders hosted its first community event Monday night in Flint to break the stigma around mental health, addiction, and recovery.

Local organizations connected attendees with services (a vital resource) to encourage open conversation.

The Pistons announced a new streaming home with DAZN for the 2026-27 season and that local broadcast will continue on Flint’s WNEM 5.2+ serving nearby areas.

The team begins preseason on Oct. 5.

Owosso’s senior quarterback Braden Reed led his team to a 36–28 win over Clio on Friday by throwing for 240 yards and two touchdowns while rushing for two more, helping the Trojans improve to 2–0 in Flint Metro League play.

They will face Corunna next.