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Newtown officials share message with Michigan law enforcement, schools

1 hour, 57 minutes ago Law enforcement from across the state received valuable information from Newtown, CT police and school officials following the six-month anniversary of the Sandy Hook shooting.

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Hundreds protest school dissolution bill

2 hours, 49 minutes ago Lawmakers and dozens of educators rallied at the state capitol in Lansing on Wednesday. They’re protesting a bill that could dissolve the Buena Vista school district.

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Educators, legislators protest proposed new law that could dissolve entire school districts

Today at 1:49 PM Tonight at 6, NBC25's Walter Smith-Randolph covers an education rally on the steps of the capitol in Lansing. This is in protest of a new law that could shut down struggling districts like Buena Vista.

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Clio school board looks to approve balanced 2013-2014 budget

Today at 12:10 AM Dozens of residents in Clio packed Tuesday’s school board meeting, raising questions and concerns about next year's budget. The district is not facing a deficit right now, but some people say they’re concerned because of the reality many public school districts in Michigan are facing - diminished enrollment and less funding from the state.

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Helping hands for the Black Forest Fire victims

Yesterday at 9:34 PM Each and everyday at the press briefings you see familiar faces and you hear from most of them, but the one person you don't hear from is coming across loud and clear for the deaf community in Colorado Springs.

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Otter Lake teenager dies after boat capsizes in Saginaw Bay

Yesterday at 7:36 PM A 14-year old Otter Lake boy is dead and his father is recovering after their boat capsized in the Saginaw Bay.

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Storms cause damage in mid-Michigan

Yesterday at 12:25 AM 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.

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Friends remember James Owens, Saginaw businessman found dead

Monday, June 17, 2013 A Saginaw county man was arraigned Monday, charged with the murder of businessman James Owens. The 77-year old was found dead inside his home last Wednesday.

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Alcona County

Sunday, June 16, 2013 There is a Severe Thunderstorm Warning in effect for Alcona County until 8:45 tonight.

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Military dog statue unveiled at veterans memorial

Friday, June 14, 2013 Man's best friend is joining a group of bronze statues at Swartz Creek's cherished veterans memorial downtown. The Swartz Creek Area Veterans Memorial Committee unveiled a sixth and final statue of a military dog during a special dedication ceremony on Friday. The statue was modeled after Ike, the K-9 officer with the Swartz Creek police department.

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Buena Vista schools one step closer to dissolution

Friday, June 14, 2013 A bill aimed at dissolving financially struggling districts like Buena Vista has passed the Michigan House of Representatives and is now headed to the state Senate.

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