Flint native Christopher Paul Curtis' work featured in NPR broadcast and Nashville theater review

26 January 2012, 9:46 pm

"Our readers connected deeply with the story."... Read More »

Flint unemployment rate increases in December, sees overall drop in 2011

26 January 2012, 2:16 pm

December 2011 figures shows unemployment in Flint at 9.6 percent, down from 11.9 percent in 2010, according to the Michigan Bureau of Labor Market Information & Strategic Initiatives.... Read More »

Flint Area Narcotics Group seeing uptick in meth labs; have busted four in Flint since November

26 January 2012, 7:31 am

FLINT, Michigan — The Flint Area Narcotics has busted four meth labs since November in the city, according to commander Lt. Patrick Richard.... Read More »

Indiana legislator says her time in Flint showed union workers have lower productivty and morale

26 January 2012, 4:47 am

A state representative from Indiana who once worked in Flint says productivity and morale among employees was lower here than in right-to-work states.... Read More »

Flint Mayor Dayne Walling supports AG's call for more police funding

25 January 2012, 1:01 pm

"Additional state investments in public safety will have the highest rate of direct return compared with any other service at this time," Walling said. "Additional public safety funds need to be used to support all of our local and state public safety officers."... Read More »

Obama to nominate University of Michigan-Flint alumna to federal agency leadership role

25 January 2012, 10:16 am

Marietta S. Robinson, a 1973 UM-Flint graduate, has been selected by the president as one four commissioners for the Consumer Product Safety Commission.... Read More »

Former Flintstone Wins Illustrator Award For Children's Book

24 January 2012, 3:31 pm

FLINT, MICHIGAN -- Chris Raschka earned a prestigous award in children's literature this week, but many may not know that Flint used to serve as his stomping grounds.According to a USA Today report, Raschka won the Caldecott Medal this week,...... Read More »

MTV Iggy Premiers Flint Native Tunde Olaniran's "User Manual" Video

23 January 2012, 2:01 pm

FLINT, Michigan -- Months after featuring Flint musician Tunde Olaniran as an "Artist of the Week," MTV continues their support.MTV Iggy premiered the music video for "User Manual" on their web site. The song features Olaniran and Detroit rapper Miz...... Read More »

A closer look at Flint's suspected arsons in 2011

23 January 2012, 4:16 am

Lathan Goumas | The Flint JournalThe remains of a burned-out building mark Maryland and Franklin avenues in Flint. Last year, the number of fires at vacant or abandoned buildings was the second highest in Flintâs recent history. FLINT, Michigan...... Read More »