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

Today at 12:00 AM  A group of Flint residents is putting time and money into keeping a Flint landmark in the community, but the "save Santa" organizers also hope to send a message to Flint leaders.

Yesterday at 5:31 PM  The Great Lakes Coast Guard is urging boaters to inspect their boats before heading out on the water.

Yesterday at 5:24 PM  The NBC 25 team and community members picked up 50-bags-worth of trash from a deserted lot in Flint Saturday.

Yesterday at 5:12 PM  An accident Friday afternoon claims the life of a 16-year-old passenger from Swartz Creek and leaves two other teenagers in critical condition. Drugs appear to be involved.

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  A groundbreaking ceremony Friday symbolizes a "rebirth" in the City of Saginaw.

Friday, May 17, 2013  Michigan State Police have arrested one of  a most-wanted fugitives in Flint.

Friday, May 17, 2013  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.

Friday, May 17, 2013  Community is supporting the family of Kirk Beauchamp of Lake Fenton, who died following complications from the flu.

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.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  Governor Rick Snyder has called for a special election to fill the 49th District seat vacated by former state Rep. Jim Ananich.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  Michigan schools with too many snow days may avoid having to schedule extra days in June.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  Hemlock Semiconductor is cutting 50 jobs at its Michigan site.