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 7:25 PM  Buena Vista school board votes to reopen schools Monday. All 27 laid off teachers are recalled.

Yesterday at 7:17 PM  Buena Vista seniors picked up their cap and gown Friday as the district prepared to reopen schools.

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 8:35 AM  Australian politician sorry he accidentally 'liked' Facebook photo of prankster exposing self

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

Yesterday at 6:13 AM  The state included questions in the tests that were not supposed to be there.

Yesterday at 6:05 AM  A large budget deficit would nearly be closed with this move.

Yesterday at 3:50 AM  Organic industry's political clout grows on Capitol Hill as consumers demand organic foods

Thursday, May 16, 2013  A fire in Genesee Township halted dinner service for a local restaurant.

Thursday, May 16, 2013  After a cool night with some frost possible in our northern counties, Friday looks like another beauty with highs in the 70s.

Thursday, May 16, 2013  The Buena Vista school board cancels their special meeting scheduled for Thursday evening. Meanwhile, the teachers union says they're ready to get back to work.

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.