Latest local news, weather and high school sports for Flint and the Tri-cities

Yesterday at 10:02 PM  If your weekend plans include gathering up some friends and going bar-hopping, here's a suitable alternative that's purely Michigan.  he World Expo of Beer 2013 kicked off in Frankenmuth Friday night and continues Saturday from 3 to 10 p.m. at Heritage Park.

Yesterday at 6:51 PM  A groundbreaking ceremony Friday symbolizes a "rebirth" in the City of Saginaw.

Yesterday at 6:46 PM  Michigan State Police have arrested one of  a most-wanted fugitives in Flint.

Yesterday at 6:15 PM  For a quarter of a century, the internationally acclaimed Maestro Enrique Diemecke has captivated and entertained thousands of area men, women and children as conductor and music director of the Flint Symphony Orchestra.

Yesterday at 8:23 AM  Community is supporting the family of Kirk Beauchamp of Lake Fenton, who died following complications from the flu.

Thursday, May 16, 2013  With the Sandy Hook Elementary school shooting still fresh in the minds of people across the country local districts are stepping up to be prepared for the absolute worst.

Thursday, May 16, 2013  Jane Park looks into what goes into fixing up a blighted home, putting it on the market and recruiting buyers who will invest in the city of Flint.

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

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  Governor Rick Snyder has called for a special election to fill the 49th District seat vacated by former state Rep. Jim Ananich.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  Michigan schools with too many snow days may avoid having to schedule extra days in June.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  Hemlock Semiconductor is cutting 50 jobs at its Michigan site.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  Michigan's school superintendent says the Buena Vista district, near Saginaw, soon could reopen if the local school board approves a deficit elimination plan.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  Firehouse subs now open in Mt. Pleasant, other Michigan locations expected to follow.

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.

Sunday, May 12, 2013  Family and friends are gathering in Monroe for the funeral of a 33-year-old navigator who was one of seven Americans killed when a civilian cargo plane crashed while taking off from an air base in Afghanistan.