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

Yesterday at 10:02 PM  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.

Yesterday at 6:51 PM  A groundbreaking ceremony Friday symbolizes a "rebirth" in the City of Saginaw.

Yesterday at 6:15 PM  For a quarter of a century, the internationally acclaimed Maestro Enrique Diemecke has captivated and entertained thousands of area men, women and children as conductor and music director of the Flint Symphony Orchestra.

Thursday, May 16, 2013  With the Sandy Hook Elementary school shooting still fresh in the minds of people across the country local districts are stepping up to be prepared for the absolute worst.

Thursday, May 16, 2013  Jane Park looks into what goes into fixing up a blighted home, putting it on the market and recruiting buyers who will invest in the city of Flint.

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

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  School could be back in session in the Buena Vista school district, after the school board approved two items Tuesday night.

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

Monday, May 13, 2013  Two Saginaw County teenagers are facing felony charges after setting off bottle rockets at their high school.

Monday, May 13, 2013  May is 'Love Your City Month' and thanks sizeable grant, the City of Flint is now helping community groups tidy up 20 city blocks, by focusing on trash and brush pick up.

Thursday, May 09, 2013  Questions swirl amid the financial crisis facing Buena Vista schools.  Students have not been in class since Friday and the district laid off its teachers on Tuesday after announcing it could not make payroll this month.