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

2 hours, 38 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  The Bobcats took care of business Saturday afternoon verse the Hawks. Grand Blanc won 13-6 in the first round of the MHSAA Boys Lacrosse State Playoffs, and will now face Brother Rice Friday at 6pm.

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.