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

Today at 5:24 PM  The Buena Vista school district is back open after a two week break amid financial issues.

Today at 1:17 PM  The watch is set to expire at 8 pm.

Today at 12:39 PM  Tonight at 11, NBC25’s Walter Smith-Randolph examines the effects of Michigan’s new Right to Work law. Passed in December, the legislation was a hot topic with protestors from both sides flooding Michigan’s state capitol.

Today at 7:12 AM  Expect a sunny and hot day today with highs 15º above average. We'll soar into the mid 80s! A strong system out west will help enhance a thunderstorm risk later today. Some severe weather is possible. Click on the video for details!

Today at 7:00 AM  Consumer watchdog group warns that most sunscreens meet FDA standards, but questionable SPF ratings persist

Today at 6:45 AM  Central Michigan University trustees have approved an additional $350,000 for planning and design for the Saginaw campus of its new medical school.

Friday, May 17, 2013  Buena Vista seniors picked up their cap and gown Friday as the district prepared to reopen schools.

Friday, May 17, 2013  Michigan State Police have arrested one of  a most-wanted fugitives in Flint.

Friday, May 17, 2013  The state included questions in the tests that were not supposed to be there.

Friday, May 17, 2013  A large budget deficit would nearly be closed with this move.

Thursday, May 16, 2013  The Buena Vista School Board has canceled their meeting tonight.  They will now meet Friday, May 17 at 5:30 p.m.

Thursday, May 16, 2013  Another nice afternoon is expect with plenty of sunshine and warm temperatures. Click on the video for your forecast!

Thursday, May 16, 2013  Nationally, the unemployment rate was 7.5 percent last month.

Thursday, May 16, 2013  The money would come right from the Michigan Department of Civil Rights' budget. The MDCR is who filed the complaint, suggesting that the mascots be changed.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  Flint Community Schools will let go of 139 teachers come June 10, the last day of school, but the teacher's union is holding out hope that number will be smaller.