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Friday, June 14, 2013  Detroit's emergency manager says the city is defaulting on about $2.5 billion of debt.  Kevyn Orr said Friday that Detroit is asking creditors to take about 10 cents on the dollar of what they're owed.

Thursday, June 13, 2013  State officials could dissolve a deficit-ridden school district and send the students to nearby schools under legislation advancing quickly in Lansing.

Monday, June 10, 2013  The Uptown Reinvestment Corporation says they suffered a setback. It's not a big deal but the Back to the Bricks and Crim goers this year are going to see the Genesee Towers one last time.

Friday, June 07, 2013  The review ultimately could lead to the appointment of an emergency manager.

Thursday, June 06, 2013  Court allows girls of all ages to buy generic morning-after pill while government appeals

Wednesday, June 05, 2013  The Buena Vista school district is laying off two teachers, weeks after they were called back to finish the school year.

Friday, May 31, 2013  It's payday Friday for the 28 teachers in the Buena Vista school district who haven't seen a paycheck since May 10.

Friday, May 31, 2013  A bill introduced Wednesday says art institutes must adhere to the American Alliance of Museums' code of ethics.

Sunday, May 26, 2013  As a Montrose man works to recover from the injury doctors doubted he would his family is working to bring him home.

Saturday, May 25, 2013  Elected officials and members of the community are paying their respects to those who fought and are fighting for our freedom.

Friday, May 24, 2013  The review team found the city will have a $3.3 million deficit in its $16 million general fund budget by June 30th.

Thursday, May 23, 2013  Nancy Johnson, age 34 of Davison, Matthew Riselay, age 20 of Flint, and James Horn, age 22 also of Flint were told they would spend life in prison.

Tuesday, May 21, 2013  Buena Vista school board recalls seven support staff, after a two-week hiatus amid a financial crisis.

Tuesday, May 21, 2013  Roads, public safety, blight and more are all covered in the document.

Tuesday, May 21, 2013  A new enforcement program has been announced: Buckle-phobia