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Redistricting Commission chooses final Michigan Senate plan
Michigan’s redistricting commission approved a new proposal for metro-Detroit’s state Senate districts Wednesday. The map re-draws six districts that had been declared unconstitutional. It also redraws many others in the region to accommodate those changes. Commissioner Juanita Curry said the plan, nicknamed Crane A1, best serves the needs...
Rubin: Troubles are abloom for the cherry industry, but it's not necessarily the pits
With the National Cherry Festival in full bloom, this is no time for the executive director of the celebration and the reigning cherry queen to be pessimistic about the Michigan cherry industry. Concerned, yes. Even from her generation, said director Kat Paye, 42, she doesn't know anyone who decided to buy 120 acres of land, plant cherry trees, wait five years for them to produce, and then hope for a high enough price per pound to not...
Woman, children missing from Buena Vista said she is safe, ‘just needed a vacation’
SAGINAW, MI -- Police say a woman reported missing from Saginaw County is safe in South Carolina. Brianna Wafford, 23, was reported missing on June 20 from Autumn Ridge Apartments, formerly The Crossings, in Buena Vista Township, according to Police Chief Reggie Williams II. Williams said Wafford contacted police before...
‘Bittersweet’: Owner opens up about closing Spencer’s Route 46
SAGINAW TWP., Mich. (WNEM) - It’s the end of an era for one local family owned restaurant. Spencer’s Route 46 has been on the market since the middle of March and has been staying open in hopes of operating until its sale, but the owner said this is no longer an option.
Union workers ratify new contract with Kroger
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WNEM) – Members of the United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Local 951 voted to ratify a new contract with Kroger. UFCW 951 said it is the largest private sector union in Michigan, and it represents almost 30,000 workers, over 1,000 of which are Kroger workers.
Michigan Lottery player in Saginaw wins $4 million jackpot
SAGINAW, Mich. (WJRT) - Someone who purchased a scratch-off lottery ticket in Saginaw won $4 million on Tuesday. The Michigan Lottery says a lucky player hit the jackpot in the $4,000,000 Ultimate instant game with a ticket purchased at one of the Fastlane Convenience Store locations in Saginaw. The winner...
That’s What She Said with Christiana Malacara
Join Christiana Malacara as she talks with women from all walks of life from around the Great Lakes Bay Region on “That’s What She Said!” Hear uplifting stories from women who are making things happen in our local communities as we spill the tea on women empowerment Sunday evenings at 6:00 on WSGW.
Little League baseball district tournament pairings for Bay City, Saginaw area
BAY CITY, MI -- Postseason play is about to begin on the Little League baseball scene in the Bay City and Saginaw area, with brackets set for Major Baseball, 11-and-under and 10-and-under divisions. All three District 14 tournaments are using a round-robin format, in which each team faces every other...
Meet the 2024 MLive Saginaw News Softball Dream Team, Player of Year
Matt Starling can only imagine what Grace Schloop could have done with another year or two of high school softball. But nobody can blame the Midland High softball coach for dreaming. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive...
STARS Add Routes, Stops to Google Maps
The Saginaw Transit Authority Regional Services has announced its bus routes and times are now available on Google Maps, making it easier for riders to plan trips around the Metropolitan Saginaw area. To get started, simply download the Google Maps application on your mobile phone, enter your destination, and hit...
State budget talks drag on amid controversy over Michigan school funding
LANSING — Strong opposition to a new and unusual proposal to fund Michigan schools in 2025 dragged budget negotiations through all of Wednesday afternoon and could push votes into late Wednesday night or Thursday morning. In another development, the school aid budget lawmakers are expected to vote on Wednesday or Thursday doesn't quite achieve Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's call for universal publicly funded pre-kindergarten — but it comes close. ...
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