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

1 hour, 39 minutes ago  A 14-year old Otter Lake boy is dead and his father is recovering after their boat capsized in the Saginaw Bay.

2 hours, 5 minutes ago  It's a scene Mid-Michigan residents are revisiting after severe weather put them to the test again yesterday afternoon. The National Weather Service says no tornado touched down but Genesee County residents say Mother Nature gave them a run for their money.

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.

Yesterday at 5:45 PM  Prospective college students are going to pay more for the most commonly talked about subsidized loan. Loan applications starting after July, 1st are going to have that doubled rate. Despite the upward trend students are still seeing the value in their education.

Yesterday at 11:50 AM  Showers and storms continue throughout today and through tonight as well.

Yesterday at 9:01 AM  Head of colation to protect wolves says there's misinformation fueling the debate.

Yesterday at 7:10 AM  A cold front will provide a risk for thunderstorms this afternoon. A few could be strong to severe, but a widespread severe weather event is not expected. Click on the video for details.

Sunday, June 16, 2013  At 12:10 am on June 15th 2013, Officers responded to the area of S. 5th and Burt reference shots fired. Once on scene, officers located a 44 year old female who had been shot.

Saturday, June 15, 2013  The Buena Vista School Districts struggles are continuing this time shifting the focus to the parents and students while the districts most valuable resource runs thin.

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  It's a case of he said, she said and it involves Clio-based Shrine organization and a former employee.