I have always loved radio. This goes back to my childhood when a neighbor had a talk show on a Detroit station. I would go down to the station with him, watch and listen to him, and think "I want to do that one day!" I started out with a radio class in high school, interned at the neighbor's station, and then continued in college. Unfortunately, like most new college graduates, I had bills to pay, so I took a job in sales instead of following my passion. After a few sales jobs over a ten year period, including an Internet start-up that didn't work out, I took time to figure out what I wanted to do with the rest of my life, and would make me happy while doing it. This led me back to radio. I went to Specs Howard to get reacquainted with the industry and while there, did yet another internship at WWJ 950AM. From there I got my first break reporting the news for a group of radio stations in Big Rapids, Michigan. My claim to fame while there? I was standing next to United States Senator Carl Levin who was in town speaking when two college students ran up and threw a pie into his face. I had gotten the audio too! No one else there had pictures or video. Fox News, ABC and others called and asked for it. After about 15 months there, I wanted to come back to this side of the state where my family and friends are, and take on a new challenge. In September 2011, I was hired in as the News Director here at WFNT 1470. I am happy to be here, look forward to working in the Flint community, and helping to make WFNT the media presence I know it can be!
Jason Cooper
Saudi Traveler Arrested at Detroit Metro Airport with Pressure Cooker
A man was arrested at Detroit Metro Airport over the weekend after a pressure cooker was discovered in his baggage and according to the Detroit Free Press, federal agents also determined the man to be using an altered passport.
Hussain Al Khawahir arrived at Metro Airport on Friday from Saudi Arabia via Amsterdam...
Seize the Deal Flint Weekend Specials
Looking for great ways to save money while still supporting local businesses? Then look no further and check out this weekend's Seize the Deal Flint specials!
Seize the Deal Flint Weekend Specials
Looking to save some money while still supporting local businesses? Look no further! Seize the Deal helps you do exactly that.
Seize the Deal Flint Weekend Specials
Seize the Deal was founded in 2009 to help people find fun and affordable new ways to enjoy the cities in which they live by offering deals of the day with discounts from 50% - 90% off retail.
Seize the Deal Flint Weekend Specials
Seize the Deal was founded in 2009 to help people find fun and affordable new ways to enjoy the cities in which they live by offering deals of the day with discounts from 50% - 90% off retail.
Seize The Deal Spring Clearance Sale
On Thursday, March 21st, Seize the Deal Flint will have a "spring clearance" sale with all items half-off!
Aladdin's Cleaning in Lapeer - $100 certificate for carpet cleaning - just $50
American Tire in Flint - $18.95 Basic Oil Change for just $9
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Seize the Deal Flint Weekend Specials!
Seize the Deal was founded in 2009 to help people find fun and affordable new ways to enjoy the cities in which they live by offering deals of the day with discounts from 50% - 90% off retail. There are so many options when it comes to dining, entertainment and other services that it is hard to know which ones are great...
Consumers Energy Offers Storm Preparation Tips
With an expected winter storm to bring heavy and wet snow across much of the state late Thursday and Friday, Consumers Energy is offering up storm preparation tips for before, during and after.
Garrick Rochow, Consumers Energy's vice president of energy delivery, says the utility company is making preparations to respond to any electrical service interruptions that may result from the storm...
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Gov. Snyder Talks Flint’s ‘Most Violent City’ Title, City Lockup and Public Safety Scandal
On Friday, Michigan Governor Rick Snyder called in to our sister station, 1470 WFNT, and spoke on a number of topics of concern to Michigan residents.
2014’s New Cars on Display at the 2013 North American International Auto Show
The 2013 North American International Auto Show opens to the public this Saturday with lots of new cars on display.
See some of the most-talked vehicles on display below!
Governor Signs Law Banning New Teen Drivers from Talking on Cell Phones while Driving
Governor Rick Snyder today signed Kelsey's Law to help protect Michigan's young, inexperienced drivers and other motorists.
Senate Bill 756 bans cell phone use for anyone driving on a Level 1 or Level 2 graduated driver license in Michigan...
DTMB Working to Correct Food Assistance Error
The Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget (DTMB) is working to resolve an error that is impacting 85,000 food assistance recipients and their families. According to the DTMB, as a result of human error, the benefits to the Bridge Cards providing food assistance for clients with account numbers ending in "0" were not loaded to the cards as expected...