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

Today at 6:00 AM  High crop prices entice farmers to expand planting into old golf courses, wildlife preserves

Yesterday at 8:34 AM  Garden Tour set to go next month in Genesee County.

Sunday, May 19, 2013  Members of the Joy Tabernacle Congregation and 90 people from St. Paul's Baptist Church in Wisconsin celebrated Pastor Robert McCathern and his 13th year of ministry.

Friday, May 17, 2013  Organic industry's political clout grows on Capitol Hill as consumers demand organic foods

Monday, May 13, 2013  Overnight temperatures are giving local farmers a scare. Some took action others forced to wait it out.

Tuesday, May 07, 2013  Oklahoma congressman proposes $20 billion spending cut over 10 years in nation's food stamps program

Thursday, April 25, 2013  A new greenhouse on the campus of Saginaw Valley State University is dedicated in a special ceremony.

Wednesday, April 24, 2013  Forget the wrecking ball, they'll use dynamite to destroy the old Genesee Towers.

Wednesday, April 24, 2013  The National Weather Service doesn't expect the Saginaw River to drop below flood-stage until May.

Wednesday, April 17, 2013  USDA makes 2nd attempt with livestock ID system meant to help control spread of animal disease

Wednesday, April 10, 2013  Non-profits, universities and other organizations can qualify for the grant money.

Monday, April 08, 2013  66 farms are undergoing testing for tuberculosis in cows after one herd tested positive. Now, state agriculture officials are trying to contain it.

Wednesday, April 03, 2013  While many people are anxiously awaiting the arrival of more Spring-like temeratures, the current stretch of below-normal readings are actually a welcome sight for fruit farmers who experienced major crop losses last year.

Monday, April 01, 2013  A proposed ordinance that would limit the number of cats and dogs that Bay City residents can have will get a second look before commissioners consider a vote.

Monday, April 01, 2013  Two people in Michigan have become sick from an outbreak of E. coli infections linked to frozen snack foods marketed to children.