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Thursday, April 11, 2013  A local veteran is helping his fellow soliders with a one-stop-shop resource center for veterans' and their familes.

Tuesday, April 09, 2013  The governor's decision would hinge on whether the bill includes provisions enabling the governor to suspend the program if the federal government decides to prosecute state employees who administer it.

Tuesday, April 02, 2013  Dr. Dan's healthy cleaning alternatives

Monday, March 25, 2013  California farmers team up to build bio-refinery that will convert sugar beets to ethanol

Tuesday, March 12, 2013  This shake is different then your garden variety version.

Tuesday, March 05, 2013  Energy companies and organizations spoke about how we use energy and alternative energy sources

Monday, March 04, 2013  He's an author, a video game producer, and motivational speaker. Flint native Jwan Jordan has a new children's book, "Affairs of the Mind:Chibi."

Thursday, January 24, 2013  State officials are laying the groundwork for planning Michigan's energy future, including a decision about whether to require stepped-up reliance on alternative electricity sources.

Sunday, January 06, 2013  An environmental group says a drop-off program in northern Michigan is helping prevent drugs from contaminating the region's waters.

Friday, December 07, 2012  Flint native and ex-Marine Amir Hekmati has been imprisoned in Iran for 15 months, accused of being a U.S. spy. His family now hopes a special song will be heard around the world and boost their continued pleas for Amir's freedom.

Friday, December 07, 2012  Consumers Energy has picked the city to be a part of its experimental advanced renewable program.  The utility company will buy energy generated by Saginaw's 96 panels for up to 15 years.

Tuesday, November 20, 2012  Pittsburgh Steelers LB LaMarr Woodley donated 500 gift baskets filled with basic-needs to help families prepare for their Thanksgiving dinners on Tuesday morning in Saginaw.

Wednesday, November 14, 2012  A solar power plant on the roof of the public services building will save the city around $300,000 a year due to lower electric bills and a drop in maintenance costs.

Thursday, August 09, 2012  Flint native Claressa Shields wins gold in the first ever female Olympic boxing competition.

Thursday, June 21, 2012  Global automotive supplier Nexteer Automotive announced today it is expanding its product portfolio into the alternative energy market.