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30 minutes ago  Updated with new photos (Caution, graphic images), new video added; death toll now at 51.

Today at 5:24 PM  The Buena Vista school district is back open after a two week break amid financial issues.

Today at 9:17 AM  Crash kills man driving a Cub Cadet UTV.

Yesterday at 6:58 PM  Buena Vista schools reopen Monday morning and students say they're ready to hit the books.

Saturday, May 18, 2013  Flint Police along with city officials collected tires for free Satruday at the Flint Parks and Forestry shop.

Saturday, May 18, 2013  The NBC 25 team and community members picked up 50-bags-worth of trash from a deserted lot in Flint Saturday.

Friday, May 17, 2013  Buena Vista seniors picked up their cap and gown Friday as the district prepared to reopen schools.

Thursday, May 16, 2013  The Buena Vista school board cancels their special meeting scheduled for Thursday evening. Meanwhile, the teachers union says they're ready to get back to work.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  Law enforcement from throughout the area gathered together today to remember and honor fellow officers lost in the line of duty. The service is rich with tradition and although annual the service takes on a reinforced meaning after the loss of what they call a brother in 2012.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  Parents and students are elated Buena Vista schools are reopening. Classes could start as early as Friday.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  Residents are shocked after finding out at least ten bronze grave markers are missing from Gracelawn Cemetery in Flint.