(11/27/12) - A Flint family is still crying out for justice, more than a year after their little girl was hit by a van and killed.
Thirteen-year-old Misty Kurmas was on her way to church when she was hit by a man, running from police.
That man will be on trial this week, and Tuesday, Misty's family is praying that they finally find closure.
A Christmas tree stands in Misty's mother's living room, but they hang ornaments with heavy hearts.
"We're decorating our tree today and she's not here to help," said Martha Walker, Misty's mother. "The money's so drained right now after paying for everything, my kids aren't even going to have a Christmas."
This will be their second Christmas without Misty.
Mark Blount is charged with hitting and killing her. He was being chased by state police in Flint when investigators say he hit Misty as she crossed Tobias Street at Saginaw.
"He took my daughter's life," Walker said. "We gotta go... to the cemetery to see my daughter on the holidays and that's not fair."
Martha and her family are hoping for long-awaited justice. Wednesday, the jury will be selected for Blount's trial.
But this family's scars might never be fully healed.
"It's hard, I don't leave my house anymore, I'm scared to drive, I don't like my kids to be in cars, I don't like them walking around, I don't let them outside to play any more," Walker said.
And they're holding tight to each other while they wait for the outcome.
"We might not have anything to put under [the Christmas tree], but at least her spirit is still her a little bit."
Monday, May 20 2013 12:25 PM EDT2013-05-20 16:25:12 GMT
(05/20/13) - Following an unexpected two week break, students in the Buena Vista School District finally hopped off the bus and returned to class Monday morning. Twenty-seven laid off teachers were also
Following an unexpected two week break, students in the Buena Vista School District finally hopped off the bus and returned to class Monday morning.
Monday, May 20 2013 12:55 PM EDT2013-05-20 16:55:48 GMT
(05/20/13) - We should learn more about Flint's budget, Monday. Emergency Manager Ed Kurtz has a media briefing planned for Monday afternoon. After that, the Flint City Council will hold a Finance Committee
We should learn more about Flint's budget, Monday.
Monday, May 20 2013 12:55 PM EDT2013-05-20 16:55:14 GMT
(05/20/13) - People in Saginaw will weigh in on their city's budget, Monday at 6:30. The city needs to cut more than $3 million from its budget. City Manager Darnell Earley has proposed a money plan
People in Saginaw will weigh in on their city's budget, Monday at 6:30.
Monday, May 20 2013 12:29 PM EDT2013-05-20 16:29:51 GMT
(05/20/13) - Teachers in the Carman-Ainsworth School District will vote on a new contract this week. Their current contract expires next month. There are around 252 teachers working for the distric
Teachers in the Carman-Ainsworth School District will vote on a new contract this week.
Monday, May 20 2013 12:15 PM EDT2013-05-20 16:15:57 GMT
(05/17/2013) After nearly two weeks, Buena Vista students are officially headed back to school. School officials mady the announced Friday night that classed will start on Monday and the school year will
After nearly two weeks, Buena Vista students are officially headed back to school.
Monday, May 20 2013 12:14 PM EDT2013-05-20 16:14:55 GMT
(05/18/2013) - On Saturday, thousands got the opportunity to get a jump start on sprucing their yard up.It was due to the Flint Farmer's Market Flower Daze.A variety of annuals, perennials, hanging baskets
On Saturday, thousands got the opportunity to get a jump start on sprucing their yard up.
Monday, May 20 2013 12:14 PM EDT2013-05-20 16:14:14 GMT
(05/18/2013) The financial hurricane that battered Buena Vista schools is over, at least for now. On Monday, students go back to class to complete the school year. But, there is another problem on the
The financial hurricane that battered Buena Vista schools is over, at least for now.
