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

26 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 12:39 PM  Tonight at 11, NBC25’s Walter Smith-Randolph examines the effects of Michigan’s new Right to Work law. Passed in December, the legislation was a hot topic with protestors from both sides flooding Michigan’s state capitol.

Today at 8:40 AM  Swarm of tornadoes slam Plains, Midwest; 1 dead in Oklahoma mobile home park ravaged by twister

Today at 7:12 AM  Expect a sunny and hot day today with highs 15º above average. We'll soar into the mid 80s! A strong system out west will help enhance a thunderstorm risk later today. Some severe weather is possible. Click on the video for details!

Yesterday at 7:42 PM  Members of the Joy Tabernacle Congregation and 90 people from St. Paul's Baptist Church in Wisconsin celebrated Pastor Robert McCathern and his 13th year of ministry.

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  With greater amounts of sun, comes more impressive warmth, and a higher chance of storms this week.

Friday, May 17, 2013  If your weekend plans include gathering up some friends and going bar-hopping, here's a suitable alternative that's purely Michigan.  he World Expo of Beer 2013 kicked off in Frankenmuth Friday night and continues Saturday from 3 to 10 p.m. at Heritage Park.

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

Friday, May 17, 2013  A groundbreaking ceremony Friday symbolizes a "rebirth" in the City of Saginaw.