Genesee County Woman Wins $1 Million Playing Michigan Lottery’s Lucky Stars Instant Game A Genesee County woman celebrated Cinco de Mayo with a friend when their impromptu stop at a convenience store transformed into a life-changing moment. The 39-year-old, who chose to remain anonymous, won $1 million playing the Michigan Lottery’s new Lucky Stars instant game. The unexpected windfall came after she initially purchased a few tickets for $5 each, only to discover she had already won $30. Encouraged by her initial success, she used the winnings to buy two additional tickets, which she scratched in the store. When she realized the second ticket was a $1 million winner, she described the experience as “unreal” and admitted she was “still trying to process it.” The winning ticket was purchased at Liquor Wheel, a retail location on 4117 Clio Road in Flint. The woman recently visited the Michigan Lottery headquarters to claim her prize, opting for a one-time lump sum payment of approximately $693,000 rather than annuity payments over time. She revealed her plans to use the funds to purchase a new home and vehicle for her parents, with the remaining amount intended for savings. The Lucky Stars instant game, launched this month, has already generated over $2 million in prizes since its debut. Each $5 ticket offers players a chance to win prizes ranging from $5 up to the top prize of $1 million. As of now, more than $20 million in prizes remain available, including two $1 million top prizes and nine $2,500 awards. The game’s popularity has contributed to the Michigan Lottery’s strong performance in 2025, during which players won over $1.7 billion in instant game prizes. Lottery officials emphasized that instant games are widely available at retailers across the state, making them accessible to a broad audience.#genesee_county #michigan_lottery #flint #liquor_wheel #lucky_stars
Trey McKenney will return to Michigan after breakout freshman season CHICAGO − Michigan basketball has its first building block for next season. Trey McKenney, a Flint native who has enjoyed a standout freshman season for the Wolverines, plans to return to Ann Arbor for his sophomore season, he told the Detroit Free Press. His name has been floated in NBA draft circles and the transfer portal is always a threat to every team, every offseason, but McKenney says he's absolutely committed to Michigan. "Definitely planning on coming back next year," he said. "We're going to have a really talented team next year, I came in with a role this year and I think my role would definitely expand next year, so I'm definitely looking forward to coming back." McKenney has played in all 37 games for Michigan this year, averaging 9.7 points and 2.7 rebounds per game. He shoots 46.2% from the floor and 38.5% from 3 on more than four attempts per game. The former McDonald's All-American and 2025 Michigan Mr. Basketball at Orchard Lake St. Mary's has had a number of strong performances in his first collegiate campaign, perhaps the biggest of which came in U-M's last game. McKenney scored 17 points on 5-for-7 shooting in a 90-77 Sweet 16 victory over Alabama, which included three 3-pointers. He's made the most 3s (62) of any U-M player this season, despite coming off the bench and playing under 22 minutes per game. The 6-foot-4, 220-pound guard came into college already built for the Big Ten, but after a year of seasoning, there's a belief he could go from his All-Freshman Big Ten status to something much larger in 2026-27. "I don't want to put any, I guess, expectations ...#michigan #trey_mckenney #flint #detroit_free_press #orchard_lake_st_mary_s
