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

2 hours, 4 minutes ago  Natural disaster response and preparations are large scale operations involving dozens of agencies. Incident management experts call Saginaw County’s awareness and preparation above the rest.

Today at 12:50 PM  Death toll was corrected and lowered to 24 people, including 7 children.

Today at 12:50 PM  The storm's death toll was corrected and lowered to 24, including 7 children.

Today at 8:33 AM  Associated Press photographer's first-person account of efforts to rescue chidlren and staff in a collapsed school.

Saturday, May 11, 2013  After losing more than $20,000 in funds, a local baseball travel team is inching closer to raising the money they need to keep kids on the field.

Tuesday, May 07, 2013  Frantic call leads police to 3 missing women in Cleveland home; 3 brothers arrested

Tuesday, May 07, 2013  Let's Talk: Survey finds moms lead in discussing family financial matters, dads take back seat

Monday, May 06, 2013  One in three kids in the U.S. is considered either overweight or obese.

Sunday, May 05, 2013  UPDATE: CHILREN FOUND SAFE.

Thursday, May 02, 2013  In Kentucky, child shooting spotlights urban-rural gun debate when 5-year-old kills 2-year-old

Tuesday, April 30, 2013  FDA will investigate added caffeine in foods after new caffeinated gum introduced

Monday, April 29, 2013  As part of Sexual Assault Awareness month a local organization is telling women, “It's time to talk about it.” The YWCA of Greater Flint invited the community to the Speak up, Speak out event Monday to empower victims and survivors to fight back against sexual assault.

Sunday, April 28, 2013  The Debernardi family is taking steps in the right direction at Bicentennial Park in Grand Blanc. They say the march of dimes was there for them in their time of need and bringing their now healthy twin girls to the walk is a token of their gratitude.

Tuesday, April 23, 2013  The grant will help children who are part of the Genesee County Head Start program.

Tuesday, April 23, 2013  The group is looking at making "value" schools that operate at less then $5,000 per student.