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Wednesday, May 15, 2013  Once the girl with the Billy Bob tattoo, Jolie now inspires with mastectomy revelation

Saturday, May 04, 2013  Gov. Rick Snyder is urging residents to help prevent arson fires in Michigan's communities.

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.

Saturday, April 27, 2013  Around 100 bikers took a drive to raise awareness about motorcycle safety.

Wednesday, April 17, 2013  Officials are reminding drivers to watch out for those orange barrels.

Friday, April 12, 2013  Severe weather awareness week will wrap up tomorrow for the state of Michigan. All week, we looked at severe weather from flooding, to tornados, to lightning, to hail. Today, we specify what you can do as you plan to protect your family from the upcoming severe weather season.

Thursday, April 11, 2013  Severe weather awareness week continues across Michigan. Today, we highlight flooding, which unfortunately is all too familiar in our area. Last year, we saw two significant flooding events. One was in Flint. The other was in Saginaw. Click on the video for information on what you can do to avoid serious flood threats.

Wednesday, April 10, 2013  It is severe weather awareness week in Michigan, and we want you to know the dangers of lightning, and what you can do to keep you and your family safe from lightning. Click on the video for details.

Tuesday, April 09, 2013  Yesterday, we highlighted the tornado potential across Michigan. Today, we look at severe thunderstorms, which actually kill more Michiganders than tornadoes. Damaging winds are the biggest threat we have in our area. Click on the video for the details!

Monday, April 08, 2013  April 7-13 is Severe Weather Awareness Week in Michigan. Today, we highlight tornado statistics over the last 62 years, and also discuss what to do if a tornado warning is issued.

Tuesday, April 02, 2013  As thousands of landmarks and buildings across 90 countries were bathed in blue light to commemorate the sixth annual World Autism Day, families in Genesee County held a more modest vigil Tuesday night.

Thursday, February 21, 2013  The new head of Animal Control will dress up like a dog to raise awareness

Tuesday, January 29, 2013  The show provides national exposure to the shelters across the country that provide the puppy athletes and the kittens that star in the halftime show.

Sunday, January 27, 2013  Faith leaders from across Michigan plan to gather in Lansing on Tuesday to raise awareness about gun violence.

Monday, January 14, 2013  January is "stalking awareness month" so the Underground Railroad is encourging people to be extra vigilant throughout January.