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

Yesterday at 5:45 PM  Prospective college students are going to pay more for the most commonly talked about subsidized loan. Loan applications starting after July, 1st are going to have that doubled rate. Despite the upward trend students are still seeing the value in their education.

Yesterday at 6:05 AM  Vote for the Cat: Kitten vies for mayor of Mexican city, promising to sleep most of the day

Sunday, June 16, 2013  The Buena Vista School district submitted a response Sunday to the State's evaluation of the district.

Saturday, June 15, 2013  The Buena Vista School Districts struggles are continuing this time shifting the focus to the parents and students while the districts most valuable resource runs thin.

Friday, June 14, 2013  A bill aimed at dissolving financially struggling districts like Buena Vista has passed the Michigan House of Representatives and is now headed to the state Senate.

Thursday, June 13, 2013  State officials could dissolve a deficit-ridden school district and send the students to nearby schools under legislation advancing quickly in Lansing.

Thursday, June 13, 2013  A preliminary financial report of the Buena Vista school district says the district has been operating in the red for years. Now, district officials look to charter as a last ditch effort.

Wednesday, June 12, 2013  As the Buena Vista school district superintendent lays out her plan for the next school year, there’s a new bill in Lansing that could dissolve the district before the superintendent’s plan is even given a chance.

Tuesday, June 11, 2013  Dr. Dan Kehres says we all need calcium, but there can be too much of a good thing.

Monday, June 10, 2013  Detroit has made more than $16 million by selling or leasing closed schools and vacant land.

Friday, June 07, 2013  This year, for many Flint students and teachers the last day of school is mixed with a tinge of sadness.

Friday, June 07, 2013  New school to open in the fall.

Friday, June 07, 2013  The review ultimately could lead to the appointment of an emergency manager.

Tuesday, June 04, 2013  Flint Northern High School sent off 121 seniors, the last graduating class before the school becomes a 7-12 alternative education center as part of the district’s restructuring plan the board approved earlier this year.

Sunday, June 02, 2013  Dozens of dogs and cats have new forever homes after an adoption challenge that kicked off in Midland this weekend.