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Bay City road closures, fireworks rules to keep in mind as you celebrate the Fourth of July
BAY CITY, MI – Traffic can be a nightmare around the time of the Bay City Fireworks Festival. But that’s what happens when the show and festivities are so exciting that thousands of people come out to take it all in. For those planning to commute in the...
MSP: 2 arrested in connection to deadly Flint shooting
FLINT, Mich. (WNEM) - Two people have been arrested in connection to a deadly shooting on Monday in Flint, Michigan State Police (MSP) said. The shooting happened in the 4000 block of Clio Road at the BP Gas Station about 9:30 p.m. on Monday, July 1. A 24-year-old man and...
Unleash your inner child with ‘Adult Recess’ in downtown Midland
MIDLAND, Mich. (WNEM) - Downtown Midland is turning its Pedestrian Plaza into an adult playground this summer. Take your lunch break outside this summer. Draw some chalk art, pick up some hula hoops, or play some games like cornhole, ping-pong, giant Jenga, Connect Four or Candy Land. The city of...
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...
Illinois man kidnapped Saginaw ex, killed her while surrounded by police, witnesses say
SAGINAW, MI — On Memorial Day weekend, a Saginaw family gathered for a celebratory get-together. All was going fine until an uninvited guest arrived, all the way from Illinois, at which point chaos ensued. Brandishing a handgun, the intruder opened fire on the gathering, wounding two people, including a...
Mich. city’s blight gives rise to increased arson
FLINT, Mich. — When the house next door burned for the fourth time in October, Julie Mcmann started having a recurring dream. Nothing remained of the home on Kentucky Avenue except the chimney and a deep hole filled with charred wood and burned bricks. It stayed that way through the winter and spring before the foundation was fenced off with plastic mesh.
Chris Lazary selected to be an assistant coach on Canada’s National Junior Team
SAGINAW, Mich. (WNEM) - Team Canada’s National Junior team announced today that Spirit head coach Chris Lazary will be one of their assistant coaches in the 2025 I-I-H-F World Junior Championships. It’s been impressive year for Lazary who just a month ago lead the Spirit to their first Memorial...
Saginaw Township pool in line for $1.9 million update in state budget proposal
SAGINAW TWP., MI — School leaders and swim enthusiasts alike here hope the next state budget saves a onetime community commodity from troubled waters. An $82.5 billion state budget proposal, if signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, would provide $1.9 million to return Sherwood Elementary School’s 35-year-old indoor community pool to an operable condition.
Two Flint City Council meetings adjourned, special meeting scheduled for July 17
FLINT, MI – A pair of Flint City Council meetings set for July have been adjourned, according to an announcement from the city. The council meetings scheduled for Wednesday, July 3, and Monday, July 8, were adjourned under The Rules Governing Meetings of the Flint City Council. If you...
Spirit land two NHL second-rounders in 2024 CHL Import Draft
SAGINAW, Mich. (SAGINAW SPIRIT) - The Saginaw Spirit added forwards Igor Chernyshov and Lucas Pettersson to their roster by way of the CHL Import Draft on Wednesday afternoon. The pair of forwards were just selected two slots apart (33rd and 35th) at the 2024 NHL Draft in Las Vegas. “To...
Missing Michigan Teen Found on Miami Live Stream
One of the biggest miracles on social media just happened after a missing 17-year-old from Michigan popped up on a live stream in Miami, Florida. Troy Coleman, a teen from Mt. Morris Township went missing from Flint, Michigan on May 21st. To make matters worse, Coleman is schizophrenic, which could put him in more danger without his medication. The missing person case was allegedly becoming a death investigation after he was missing for a couple of months with no leads to his whereabouts. Then like magic, many strange moments came together thanks to social media.
Update on funding request for Saginaw Police Department and HELP
The Saginaw Police Department, in collaboration with HELP, is launching a new crime prevention initiative supported by federal funding secured by Congressman Dan Kildee. With this funding it is planned enhance community violence intervention, community engagement efforts, and upgrade law enforcement technology in Saginaw. Congressman Kildee emphasized the need for a community-wide approach to address crime effectively.
Oldest Brewery in Michigan is 162 Year Old Timeless Legend
If you look up the definition of history there should be a picture of Michigan. Not just history, but history that has stood the test of time. One of the coolest pieces of history you'll find is the oldest brewery in the state. For over 162 years it has been a favorite staple in a place where history thrives. In the charming town of Frankenmuth, Michigan, where the scent of freshly fried chicken fills the air and the magic of Christmas lasts all year round, you'll find a gem that has stood the test of time: the Frankenmuth Brewery.
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...
Missing Michigan teen with schizophrenia found in Florida during Twitch livestream
MIAMI (WKRC) - A missing teenager from Michigan with schizophrenia was found months later in Florida when his brother recognized him on a livestream. Flint Police Operations posted to Facebook on Thursday that the teenager had been found. The last time Flint Police Operations posted about him was on May...
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