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A woman is heading to trial on food stamp fraud charges after prosecutors say she used SNAP benefits to support a personal baking business instead of buying food for household consumption. According to court records, the woman used her Bridge Card to purchase baking ingredients, then sold the finished baked

Snack makers are talking about price cuts again, but shrinkflation is the part nobody wants to say out loud. PepsiCo says it is lowering suggested prices on popular items like Doritos. That sounds like relief. Until you compare what people were actually buying before 2020 to what is on shelves

Energy companies say winter weather is the reason Michigan households are seeing higher energy bills. And yes, the cold played a role. But for Flint residents and others across the state, winter is only part of a much bigger picture. Here is a realistic breakdown of what is driving higher

810 Munchies Community Dinner  Saturday, February 21st, starting at 3:00 PM, we’re hosting our 810 Munchies Community Dinner. We’ll be giving away free dinner plates until 6:00 PM or until food runs out. This month’s meal includes: Oven-roasted chicken, rice pilaf, candied carrots, collard greens,

Michigan school districts are again facing heated debates over parent-initiated book removals, with the most recent flashpoint involving parents in Lapeer who asked school officials to reconsider what materials are made available to children in school libraries. In Lapeer Community Schools, administrators removed 59 books from school libraries and classrooms

The Michigan Lottery is warning people across Michigan about a rise in online lottery scams, especially on social media. The scams are made to look official, sound urgent, and trick people into sending money or personal information. Here’s what’s going on. Scammers are posting ads and sending messages

FlintTalk is giving back, and it is starting with nurses and CNAs. A $1,000 cash giveaway will be awarded in September to help support those currently enrolled in a nursing or CNA program, as well as recent graduates stepping into the field. Early costs add up fast, and this