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44 minutes ago  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.

Yesterday at 6:22 PM  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.

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

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.

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.

Thursday, June 13, 2013  Members of the Saginaw Chapter of the National Action Network invited people to leave gang and drug violence behind during a peaceful protest Thursday evening,

Thursday, June 13, 2013  A preliminary financial report of the Buena Vista school district says the district has been operating in the red for years. Now, district officials look to charter as a last ditch effort.

Thursday, June 13, 2013  UPDATE: The victim has been identified as James Owens.

Wednesday, June 12, 2013  As the Buena Vista school district superintendent lays out her plan for the next school year, there’s a new bill in Lansing that could dissolve the district before the superintendent’s plan is even given a chance.

Wednesday, June 12, 2013  Michigan lawmakers want to expand the collection of DNA to include those arrested on suspicion of a felony.

Tuesday, June 11, 2013  Three Bay City Public Safety officers are suspended after what the chief calls serious charges.  Public Safety Director Mike Cecchini isn't divulging much, pending the investigation, but he told NBC25 news that a citizen filed a complaint with the Bay County Sherriff's department about officer misconduct regarding some missing property.