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

Yesterday at 9:05 PM  Updated with new photos (Caution, graphic images), new video added; death toll now at 51.

Monday, May 13, 2013  The Saginaw City Council approved changes to retiree health care benefits in an effort to reign in legacy costs.  Under the changes, retired city employees will have to pay higher deductibles and co-pays.

Thursday, May 09, 2013  A new multi-million dollar retail, office and residential development is expected to be built there.

Monday, April 15, 2013  Leaders in the Buena Vista school district are preparing to make tough decisions to tackle a budget deficit. Superintendent Dr. Deborah Hunter-Harvill hosted a public meeting Monday night to discuss consolidation options.

Tuesday, April 02, 2013  In nearly a century of existence the Lebowsky Theater has seen many changes including being repurposed as a movie theater. After six years of waiting the community is seeing the rebirth of a landmark.

Thursday, March 21, 2013  Flint school board members approved redrawing of school boundaries after voting to close four schools and reconfigure two others last week.

Wednesday, March 13, 2013  The Flint school board decided Wednesday night to close four school buildings and repurpose three others.

Wednesday, March 13, 2013  West Elementary in the Village of Breckenridge is deemed no longer safe.

Monday, March 04, 2013  It's a small town with a lot of heart and just five months ago a fire left a noticeable imprint on the town of Byron.

Saturday, February 09, 2013  New zoning may be coming to several counties in Mid-Michigan. Flint Township is leading the way for renaissance zoning across the I-69 corridor.

Monday, January 21, 2013  New recycling plant opens in Midland.

Thursday, December 06, 2012  Students learned about building a framework for success in all aspects of life.

Tuesday, December 04, 2012  GM to expand operations at Flint Engine Plant.

Thursday, November 29, 2012  The lots are south of Genesee Towers and hold about sixty spots.  It's all part of a plan to raze Genesee Towers.

Tuesday, November 27, 2012  On Monday night, a flatbed truck drove one of the support beams of the new building to a fundraising event for Powers Catholic.  Students as well as donors signed their names on the beam as a way to commemorate the school.