Flint News

Police pore over evidence in case of accused child molester Daniel Hall, fearing there may have been more victims

2012-02-10T00:00:48Z

Police continue to examine evidence to determine whether any other children may have been abused in the case of Daniel Hall, accused of molesting his infant daughter while his wife Alisha Hall took pictures.

About one inch of snow expected today after 10 a.m.

2012-02-10T11:20:58Z

GENESEE COUNTY, Michigan -- The area will see about an inch of snow today, according to the National Weather Service.

Richfield Public School Academy closed again because of illness

2012-02-10T10:45:24Z

Richfield Public School Academy is closed again today because of a flu outbreak, according to its Facebook page.

Burton firefighters respond to another fire at Twin Meadows mobile home park

2012-02-10T10:21:45Z

BURTON, Michigan -- Another fire has apparently been intentionally set at Twin Meadows mobile home park, according to a WNEM TV-5 report.

88-year-old woman robbed inside Flint home

2012-02-10T03:45:32Z

The woman was robbed of $600 in cash and two black purses containing medical cards, credit cards and documents, according to the police report.

Flushing Township disbanding police department; to sign contract with Genesee County for service

2012-02-10T03:05:40Z

Trustee Mike Gardner called the move "the most fiscally responsible decision" and would help in paying down money owed to the municipal employees' retirement system, or MERS, which the city owes more than $2 million in contributions, including $1.2 million to police.

Woman shot while showering in Flint home

2012-02-10T02:45:58Z

A woman was shot while showering in her home Tuesday, according to a police report.

Same-sex couples in Genesee County hope ruling on California's marriage ban spreads

2012-02-10T01:13:24Z

Since the recent Appeals Court decision that found Proposition 8, California's same-sex marriage ban, to be unconstitutional, some in the Flint area are hoping and watching to see if Michigan and other states will follow suit.

Grand Blanc on the verge of taking Flint's crown as largest school district in Genesee County

2012-02-09T23:30:18Z

It's a role reversal that has been in the works for decades.

Alleged child molester Daniel Hall taunted for rape conviction of his father, Jack Hall

2012-02-09T23:00:00Z

Former high school classmates of a Mount Morris man accused of sexually abusing his infant daughter said he was taunted while growing up for his father's 1999 conviction for rape and attempted murder.

Gov. Snyder: Budget plan isn't about spending money, but about spending money wisely

2012-02-09T22:49:00Z

“It’s about prioritizing, about working together,” Snyder said about this budget plan.

Genesee County Salvation Army exceeds donation goals for holidays

2012-02-09T22:28:04Z

The Genesee County Salvation Army gave a Merry Christmas to almost 4,000 individuals last year, bringing food, toys, clothing and children's coats to families in need.

Burton credit union leads push to makeover city's police department

2012-02-09T22:07:00Z

Organizers are hoping for cash donations, but they are also looking for businesses or individuals to provide chairs, tables, work stations, mail sorters, white boards and lateral file cabinets.

Father of alleged child molester Daniel Hall terrorized northern Genesee County in 1990s

2012-02-09T22:00:40Z

MT. MORRIS, Michigan -- The father of the man accused of sexually assaulting his 6-month-old child also has a disturbing criminal history.

MEA president, state Board of Education leader say Gov. Snyder needs to give schools more money

2012-02-09T20:04:21Z

MEA President Steven Cook: Adding more hurdles for schools to jump through to get more funding – from basing funding on standardized tests to pushing more unproven ideas as ‘best practices’ – doesn’t help either."

From the comments: Readers debate the effectiveness of cash for tips at Corunna High School

2012-02-09T20:00:32Z

Would a Crime Stoppers program at Corunna High School, which offers students $50 for tips, be beneficial to stopping drugs and weapons from coming into the school? Or would it cause more harm than good with false tips? Readers debate the issue on The Flint Journal Facebook page today.

No Pepsi layoffs or plant closures in the Flint area says PepsiCo official

2012-02-09T19:50:24Z

Large scale layoffs at PepsiCo will not affect workers in the greater Flint area according to company officials.

Bendle schools marks increase from February 2011 student count day

2012-02-09T19:46:00Z

The school recorded 1,171 students during Wednesday's student count day, up from 1,085 counted in February 2011.

Charges against alleged child molester Daniel Hall leave family 'shocked and devastated'

2012-02-09T19:00:53Z

Family members of Daniel Hall and his wife, Alisha, don't have much to say about the child molestation charges the couple faces, but say they are shocked.

Democrats say Snyder not investing enough in schools, but business leaders praise budget plan

2012-02-09T18:43:43Z

Business Leaders: "Responsible fiscal practices, coupled with legislative action last year to address the state’s long-term debt, have placed Michigan on a solid financial footing.”

Kettering University graduate moves to top executive spot at Ford

2012-02-09T18:06:04Z

A Kettering University graduate has been named to a top executive post at Ford Motor Co.