GENESSEE COUNTY, MI – Flint Community Schools recently opened a new $40 million facility, The Cube, which will serve as a hub for STEM-based education.
Meanwhile, a Flint man convicted of assaulting and shooting a woman several times in 2020 has been sentenced to more than 60 years in prison.
Check out these headlines from the past week to learn more about these stories and other recent Flint-area news:
Domestic shooting at Flint apartment leaves woman dead, suspect dies by suicide
A 32-year-old woman and 35-year-old man are dead following a shooting that occurred on Sept. 16 at River Park Apartments in Flint.
The man, who fatally shot the woman, died by suicide after exchanging gunfire with security guards, according to Michigan State Police.
The suspect and victim of the domestic-related shooting were in a relationship, police said.
Read the full story here.
This Michigan city just opened its first new school building in over 50 years and it’s transforming education
Flint Community Schools’ new 5,000-square foot facility officially opened Sept. 17 with a ribbon cutting ceremony attended by district leaders, families, community members, and Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
The facility, known as The Cube, offers students a modern STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) focused environment and will serve students at Brownell STEM Academy and Holmes STEM Middle School Academy.
Read the full story here.
Swartz Creek school board treasurer resigns over megasite harassment
The treasurer of the Swartz Creek Board of Education, Alyssa Bouchard, recently resigned amid backlash the district has been facing regarding potential plans for a megasite.
The Flint & Genesee Economic Alliance have offered to purchase the Morrish Elementary property to support the proposed Mundy Township megasite.
The organization also offered to fund the construction of a new elementary school.
Read the full story here.
State won’t investigate residency claims against Flint councilman
State officials have decided to not investigate claims regarding the residency of Flint 1st Ward City Councilman Leon El-Alamin.
The Michigan Department of State considered the matter after Flint City Clerk Davina Donahue questioned El-Alamin’s home address.
El-Alamin has denied claims that he lives outside of his district.
The state referred the matter back to the city, which will decide whether it will move forward with the challenge to his residency.
Read the full story here.
Flint council support for George Floyd Act falls short, proposal on loitering unit moves ahead
The Flint City Council narrowly rejected a resolution supporting federal legislation that would create new policing standards, such as the George Floyd Act, during its Sept. 15 meeting.
At the same meeting, the council agreed to move forward with a proposal for the creation of special police force that would crack down on loitering and nuisances in the city.
Read the full story here.
New research validates Rx Kids approach to improving birth outcomes
The Rx Kids cash prescription program has helped families raise healthier babies, improved birth outcomes, and given participants increased financial stability, according to recent studies.
The studies were released by the American Journal of Public Health and the Social Science Research Network.
The results reflect the success of the program, which was founded in Flint and has since spread across Michigan.
Read the full story here.
New $40M dormitory planned for Michigan School for the Deaf
The Michigan School for the Deaf is moving forward with plans to build a new, $40 million dormitory for students on its Flint campus.
Rooms in the dormitory will include deaf-friendly features and amenities such as accessible furniture and appliances.
The new facility will replace the Flint campus’ existing dorms, which were built more than 70 years ago.
Read the full story here.
New STEAM lab gives Beecher students hands-on experience with emerging tech
Beecher schools will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony next month for its first-ever STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) SmartLab.
Several of the district’s high school students are already utilizing the lab, which the district was able to purchase thanks to an anonymous donor.
With the lab, the district aims to create more opportunities for its students.
Read the full story here.
New EMS study gives Genesee County commissioners starting point for changing patchwork system
The Genesee County Board of Commissioners recently received a new study of the county’s transport ambulance system, which commissioners will consider as it attempts to eliminate existing disparities within its current system.
However, the study does not include any recommendations regarding immediate reforms to the patchwork system.
Existing issues with the county’s current system identified in the study include inappropriate use of ambulances as well as confusion regarding roles and responsibilities.
Read the full story here.
Flint man who shot woman 8 times sentenced to extensive prison term
A Genesee County Circuit Court judge recently sentenced a man convicted of 15 felonies in connection to the assault and shooting of a woman about five years ago.
26-year-old Kevin Lamar Spence was sentenced to 65-105 years in prison, according to the Genesee County Prosecutor’s Office.
The victim was left with multiple gunshot wounds, including two in her chest, as well as other injuries.
Read the full story here.
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