Good morning, Flint.

Flint Kiwanis presented $33,000 in grants to local groups on Thursday at the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan in Flint to support programs serving over 2,500 children and adults across Genesee County.

Flint Repertory Theatre is hosting August Wilson’s Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, a blues-infused American classic about a 1927 blues singer as the story explores the cost of claiming your voice in a tough era — the show runs from Sept.

18 through Oct. 4 at the FIM Elgood Theatre.

Presidential historian Jon Meacham gave a keynote address at the Gloria Coles Flint Public Library on Thursday to mark the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.

The event included a separate session for University of Michigan-Flint students to meet him as part of the Ballenger Eminent Persons Lecture Series.

Flint has partnered with Consumers Energy to offer in-person bill payments at the Flint City Services Center (4813 Clio Road) after the East Court Street office closes after Nov.

30. The City will share additional details on hours and the payment process soon.

Genesee County residents received free health screenings, vaccines and enrollment help at a Healthcare Tune Up event hosted by Genesee Health Plan in Flint.

Delta Dental provided oral health checks while health professionals offered information on vision and stroke prevention.

Andrew Graves, a Genesee County paramedic and dispatcher with 40+ years of service, was honored as Michigan’s 2026 EMS Practitioner of the Year during an EMS Leadership Development Summit in Lansing on Tuesday.

Colleagues credited his clear approach in coordinating emergency resources while maintaining calm under pressure.

Lions defensive tackle Tyleik Williams has improved his run defense after losing 50 pounds and making eight tackles through two games.

Detroit will meet the Jets on Sunday at Ford Field as the team builds momentum.