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Today at 12:10 AM  Dozens of residents in Clio packed Tuesday’s school board meeting, raising questions and concerns about next year's budget.  The district is not facing a deficit right now, but some people say they’re concerned because of the reality many public school districts in Michigan are facing - diminished enrollment and less funding from the state.

Yesterday at 9:34 PM  Each and everyday at the press briefings you see familiar faces and you hear from most of them, but the one person you don't hear from is coming across loud and clear for the deaf community in Colorado Springs.

Sunday, June 16, 2013  There is a Severe Thunderstorm Warning in effect for Alcona County until 8:45 tonight.

Friday, June 14, 2013  Man's best friend is joining a group of bronze statues at Swartz Creek's cherished veterans memorial downtown.  The Swartz Creek Area Veterans Memorial Committee unveiled a sixth and final statue of a military dog during a special dedication ceremony on Friday. The statue was modeled after Ike, the K-9 officer with the Swartz Creek police department.

Thursday, June 13, 2013  Members of the Saginaw Chapter of the National Action Network invited people to leave gang and drug violence behind during a peaceful protest Thursday evening,

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

Thursday, June 06, 2013  CMU student beaten and robbed by five teenagers.

Wednesday, June 05, 2013  The Buena Vista school district is laying off two teachers, weeks after they were called back to finish the school year.

Wednesday, June 05, 2013  More violence in Flint after a man, police say, pulled a gun on two state troopers. It happens on the heels of a new FBI report about crime.

Sunday, June 02, 2013  More than 280 Fenton High School graduates are spending the night at AGS middle school, which was transformed to accommodate an all-night party for Project Graduation 2013, part of a campaign to keep grads safe.

Thursday, May 30, 2013  After fears the Buena Vista School District would not reopen after money troubles today marks a positive step for the district.