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

Yesterday at 5:45 PM  Prospective college students are going to pay more for the most commonly talked about subsidized loan. Loan applications starting after July, 1st are going to have that doubled rate. Despite the upward trend students are still seeing the value in their education.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  Firehouse subs now open in Mt. Pleasant, other Michigan locations expected to follow.

Wednesday, May 01, 2013  Jury gets first glimpses into Michael Jackson's private life as testimony begins in civil case

Wednesday, April 24, 2013  Don't use artificial sweetners

Monday, March 25, 2013  Crop insurance claims total $16 billion after widespread U.S. drought; cost stirs debate in Congress

Saturday, February 02, 2013  After years of anticipation, the Renaissance of Smith Village is just about ready to open more than 20 homes to new owners.

Friday, January 18, 2013  In what Oprah has called the most important interview of her television career, she couldn't be accused of burying the lead.

Tuesday, September 11, 2012  Nielsen: Fewer people get traditional TV service, but still use televisions

Thursday, July 05, 2012  House Agriculture Committee unveils its farm bill, calls for bigger cuts to food stamp program

Saturday, March 24, 2012  Consumers Energy confirms a power outage affecting nearly 10,000 customers in Genesee County.

Friday, March 16, 2012  A judge rules for a mistrial in the case of a woman authorities say had sexual relationships with three students she taught while serving as a substitute teacher in Bay City.

Friday, January 27, 2012  President Obama introduced a new program called "Race to the Top", which shares the same name as a similar plan introduced in 2009 that targeted K-12 educational standards.

Wednesday, January 25, 2012  FACT CHECK: Obama skims over election-year political realities in laying out plans

Monday, November 07, 2011  Congress moves to create new farm subsidy; critics say it could mean large payouts for farmers

Tuesday, November 01, 2011  Flint Mayor Dayne Walling is calling the Halloween weekend a "success."