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Saturday, May 18, 2013  The NBC 25 team and community members picked up 50-bags-worth of trash from a deserted lot in Flint Saturday.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  Residents are shocked after finding out at least ten bronze grave markers are missing from Gracelawn Cemetery in Flint.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  School could be back in session in the Buena Vista school district, after the school board approved two items Tuesday night.

Monday, May 13, 2013  May is 'Love Your City Month' and thanks sizeable grant, the City of Flint is now helping community groups tidy up 20 city blocks, by focusing on trash and brush pick up.

Thursday, May 02, 2013  A summertime tradition in the Great Lakes Bay region will be no longer, after 20 years.  The organizer of the annual Labadie Pig Gig announced on its Facebook page Thursday that the barbecue festival will not take place this year.

Monday, April 29, 2013  As part of Sexual Assault Awareness month a local organization is telling women, “It's time to talk about it.” The YWCA of Greater Flint invited the community to the Speak up, Speak out event Monday to empower victims and survivors to fight back against sexual assault.

Thursday, April 25, 2013  There are about 50,000 individuals in Michigan living with autism.  Until late 2012, insurance companies denied coverage for evidence-based treatments for autism spectrum disorders.  Insurance reform is expected to save the state billions of dollars as autistic children are able to get the treatment they need to become independent citizens.

Wednesday, April 24, 2013  The flood waters of the Tittabawassee River at the Tridge area of Midland have receded rapidly this week.

Monday, April 22, 2013  Flint school leaders need to tell the state how they plan to get rid of nearly $16 million in debt by 2016 and the deadline is fast approaching.

Monday, April 22, 2013  Nexteer Automotive is helping bring solar power to the Saginaw Intermediate School District.

Monday, April 22, 2013  The 20-year-old musician who goes by the name 'Visionary' spent three years composing, rewriting and producing the track titled, "I Never Made It."

Sunday, April 21, 2013  In the midst of the mess and damage that the recent flooding has caused in Saginaw, mother nature's spring showers are bringing out the best in some folks at the New Hope Assisted Living Center.

Wednesday, April 17, 2013  Michigan Sen. Carl Levin says authorities are testing a suspicious letter sent to his regional office in Saginaw.

Wednesday, April 17, 2013  Saginaw police say 23-year-old Angelica Olivarez's death is a homicide.

Thursday, April 11, 2013  Some budding entrepreneurs made their "big pitch" Thursday in front of a panel of judges in hopes of launching their businesses.