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

Yesterday at 6:22 PM  A Saginaw county man was arraigned Monday, charged with the murder of businessman James Owens. The 77-year old was found dead inside his home last Wednesday.

Yesterday at 11:59 AM  Anthony Clapper, age 36, was charged in the murder of James Owens.

Thursday, June 13, 2013  Leaker Snowden's allegations about US hacking give China new edge in cyber war of words

Monday, June 10, 2013  The man responsible for leaking to the press information about sweeping U.S. surveillance programs has revealed his own identity.

Thursday, June 06, 2013  Onlookers cite concerns over demolition safety in Philadelphia collapse that leaves 6 dead

Monday, April 29, 2013  Bay City officials are meeting now to discuss firefighter contracts. This comes as the first of two groups of police officers graduate from Bay County Fire Academy next month.

Monday, March 04, 2013  Wayne State's recent 8-year contract is one of the items the Republicans want to examine

Tuesday, February 19, 2013  Dozens of Saginaw residents attended a neighborhood forum Tuesday at Beacon of Hope Church to show support for their local law enforcement.

Monday, February 18, 2013  The Saginaw Police Union is filing union grievances against the city claiming a breach in contract with officers. The city' police force could loose twenty one officers.

Thursday, February 07, 2013  A Flint police union has filed a lawsuit in state court, claiming the city's former emergency manager violated Michigan law by imposing contract concessions.

Wednesday, February 06, 2013  Talks about how to fund public safety in the city of Saginaw continue, after dozens of police officers and firefighters got pink slips last week.

Wednesday, January 09, 2013  Saginaw County leaders decided once again to hold off on moving forward with a police contract proposal from the city of Saginaw until more questions are answered.

Thursday, December 13, 2012  Talks continue over whether Saginaw should do away with its police department and outsource services to the county sheriff department.

Wednesday, December 05, 2012  Saginaw Assistant City Manager Phil Ludos is asking the county to consider taking over police operations in light of a $3.2 million budget shortfall for the 2013-2014 fiscal year. Ludos says without a deal, he would be forced resort to layoffs, and the city would have to operate with 55 police officers and 35 firefighters.

Wednesday, September 19, 2012  Flint teachers will take a seven percent pay cut in a collective bargaining agreement they reached last week and school board members approved Wednesday night.