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

Yesterday at 1:51 PM  Authorities say 8,700 tickets were written during a recent four-day crackdown on seat belt use, a 6 percent increase over a similar effort a year ago.

Yesterday at 12:36 PM  A training conference for school administrators and emergency responders across the state today features speakers who responded to last year's Connecticut school shooting.

Tuesday, June 18, 2013  The National Weather Service says a wave of severe thunderstorms has hit parts of Michigan's Lower Peninsula, generating winds gusting to 70 miles per hour, golf-ball size hail and a funnel cloud.

Sunday, June 16, 2013  What could be better than to celebrate dad while watching some high-flying stunts?

Sunday, June 16, 2013  Illegal use of prescription drugs is a problem in parts of the Upper Peninsula.

Saturday, June 15, 2013  A Detroit federal judge again has reset the trial date for four remaining defendants in a University of Toledo point-shaving case. The new date is Oct. 29. The postponement allows lawyers to discuss possible plea deals and handle other matters in the case.

Friday, June 14, 2013  Congressman Mike Rogers says no to a Senate bid.

Thursday, June 13, 2013  It is at the Mobil Gas Station on Vienna Road

Wednesday, June 12, 2013  Using voice commands to send text messages and emails from behind the wheel, which is marketed as a safer alternative for drivers, actually is more distracting and dangerous than simply talking on a cellphone, a new AAA study found.

Wednesday, June 12, 2013  Southern Baptists expected to address Boy Scouts' homosexuality decision at annual meeting

Tuesday, June 11, 2013  Search for 1st Web page by European physicists is as elusive as mysteries of the universe

Friday, June 07, 2013  A U.S. District Court magistrate in Detroit issued the warrant Thursday for 45-year-old Ronnie Duke.

Tuesday, June 04, 2013  Juicers are all the rage.

Tuesday, June 04, 2013  Dangerous thrills: After deaths of pro storm chasers, industry questions risks and motivations

Saturday, June 01, 2013  Clean up continues in Fenton Township less than a week after one of seven tornados touched down in Mid-Michigan. NBC 25's Josh Marshall went to ground zero where volunteers continue to pour in.