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A Michigan boy who went missing in May has reportedly been spotted on an influencer’s livestream in Miami — the first time he’d been seen in weeks. The missing teen’s father said he is unarmed and does not pose any danger to an...
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10 most expensive homes sold in Bay County, June 24-30
A condo in Bay City that sold for $585,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Bay County in the past week. In total, 32 residential real estate sales were recorded in the county during the past week, with an average price of $184,252, or $122 per square foot.
Billy Joel, Jimmy Buffett tributes set for this Michigan concert series in 2024
SAGINAW, MI — One of mid-Michigan’s signature summertime concert series will debut a new dancefloor in time for the first gathering of 2024. Jeanne Conger, the longtime organizer of the Friday Night Live weekly free outdoor concert series in Saginaw, said crews plan to pour the concrete five days before the first show — featuring a Billy Joel tribute band — at 5:30 p.m. Friday, July 12, at Morley Plaza in downtown Saginaw.
Arenac County couple missing for two days found safe
ARENAC COUNTY, Mich. (WJRT) - Police located a couple reported missing from Arenac County earlier this week. The Arenac County Sheriff's Office says 35-year-old Nathan Pemberton and 41-year-old Crystal Witkowski, both of Sterling, were reported missing around 2 p.m. Wednesday. Investigators believe they may be in the Saginaw area. The...
The newest freighter on the Great Lakes is in the Saginaw area. Here’s where you can see it.
ESSEXVILLE, MI – About a month ago, the oldest ship sailing on the Great Lakes made its way to the area, making a prolonged stop at Holcim Terminal in Essexville. Now, the Great Lakes’ youngest freighter will be coming to town. The Mark W. Barker, a 639-foot lake...
Bay City Fireworks Festival continues through Saturday with family-friendly fun!
BAY CITY, Mich. - Reporter Andrea Flores caught up with organizers of the Bay City Fireworks Festival to see what it takes to put on such a huge community event. On Saturday, July 6th, Mid-Michigan NOW will be broadcast the fireworks finale at 10 p.m. on NBC25!
See the most dangerous intersections in Genesee and Saginaw counties
MID-MICHIGAN (WJRT) - Drivers racked up dozens of crashes at the most dangerous intersections around the Flint and Saginaw areas last year. Michigan Auto Law compiled lists of the top 10 most dangerous intersections in Genesee and Saginaw counties based on crash data reported to Michigan State Police. The most...
Choose Your Trip: Trippin’ America Contest Rules
ALPHA MEDIA’S CONTEST-SPECIFIC RULES FOR CHOOSE YOUR TRIP: TRIPPIN’ AMERICA. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. These contest-specific rules should be read in conjunction with Alpha Media’s General Contest Rules, which are applicable to all contests conducted by Alpha Media LLC and/or its subsidiaries (including licensee subsidiaries).
Saginaw Spirit coach named to World Junior staff
Saginaw Spirit head coach Chris Lazary was named as an assistant coach for the Canadian National Junior Team, Hockey Canada announced Thursday. The National team will play in the 2025 World Junior Championship in Ottawa, Ontario from Dec. 26 to Jan. 5. If you purchase a product or register for...
Saginaw’s Fourth of July fireworks, ‘best show around,’ dazzles thousands
SAGINAW, MI – Saginaw’s annual Fourth of July celebration went off with a bang yet again. This year, with a budget of $150,000, the holiday fireworks display attracted thousands of people. Scattered around Ojibway Island, friends and families lounged on blankets, folding chairs, and nothing but grass to celebrate the day and its events.
Jurassic Ballpark Night bringing lifelike dinosaurs to Dow Diamond
MIDLAND, MI — Dow Diamond, home of the Great Lakes Loons, is hosting a Jurassic Ballpark Night Saturday, July 6. This special event for dinosaur lovers of all ages starts when the gates open at 6 p.m. First pitch is at 7:05 p.m. If you purchase a product or...
WEATHER EXTRA: Stormy conditions ahead
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - As low pressure passes over lower Michigan on Friday, it will bring the chance of widely scattered showers and thunderstorms to Mid-Michigan. The Storm Prediction Center has highlighted the area with a Marginal Risk (level 1 of 5) for severe weather. Widespread severe weather is not expected, but we could see a few thunderstorms that contain gusty winds and hail.
Nonprofit’s efforts to buy State Theatre catch AG’s attention
BAY CITY, Mich. (WNEM) – A mid-Michigan nonprofit’s push to buy the State Theatre in Bay City has attracted the eyes of the state Attorney General’s (AG) office. The nonprofit State Theatre Great Lakes Bay Region is trying to raise money to buy the bankrupt theatre, which has an asking price of $483,000. Toward that end, it sent out letters to people, and those letters are what caught the AG’s attention.
Saginaw 6-year-old Saved by Big Brother in Dog Attack
On June 30th, 6-year-old Lillian Chitwood was playing in the backyard of her grandparents' home. Suddenly, the neighbors pit bull got out of their fence, and attacked Lillian. It was her big brother, Nicholas, who ended up coming to her defense, and ultimately saved her life. I didn’t want her...
Midland Street is booming. Bay City business owners explain why.
BAY CITY, MI – It was sometime around January when the Midland Street Management Board had a special meeting. The conference room on the third floor of city hall, where the meetings are held, was packed with residents, business owners and other interested parties. And everyone agreed, according to...
Securatech earns Gold-level Veteran-Friendly Employer status from Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency
Securatech, a Farmington Hills-based company providing technology security and monitoring services, has achieved Gold-level Veteran-Friendly Employer status in just two years in the program from the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency (MVAA), according to a press release. Since its creation in 2013, the Veteran-Friendly Employer program has recognized more than 601...
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