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The Saginaw area properties: What $500K purchases today
Prospective homebuyers considering the real estate market had a range of options in various neighborhoods throughout the region between June 17 and June 23. In this article, we outline recent property sales in the Saginaw area, all of which featured homes under $500,000. Below, we provide an overview of the...
Beautiful Thursday ahead, no humidity
SAGINAW, Mich. (WNEM) - Although we dealt with fog this morning and the humidity and rain stuck around, things have improved quite a bit this afternoon!. Skies are starting to open up and dew points are dropping as we approach 6 PM. And it appears we’ll keep these beautiful conditions going into Thursday, though temperatures will be a bit cooler than our Wednesday afternoon. Quiet weather should continue into Friday too, which should provide a nice break!
Regional Honor Guard Enhances Police Academy Graduation Ceremony with White Settlement and Saginaw PD Joint Effort
In a display of interdepartmental camaraderie and celebration, the recent police academy graduation ceremony was graced with the presence of the regional Honor Guard. The commendable team-up featured WSPD Corporal Brandon Tibbit and Detective Geovany Ramirez, who, along with officers from the Saginaw Police Department in Texas, carried out the distinguished task of presenting the Colors during the occasion. According to the White Settlement Police Department, the combined effort was hailed as a "Great job by the joint team!"
CAUGHT ON CAMERA: Saginaw Police looking for theft suspect
SAGINAW, Mich.— Authorities are asking for any information regarding a theft incident at a gas station. Saginaw Police is looking for a "mysterious citizen" who enjoyed a "nicotine feast" at a local gas station. Authorities believe the individual stole four cartons of Newports. If you have any information about...
Miss Work Due to Tuesday’s Storms? Ellen Bacca Has You Covered
Tuesday morning, severe storms ripped through West Michigan leaving over 140,000 people without power and knocking down trees and power lines throughout the area. The morning commute was dicey with trees down across streets, power lines everywhere, and traffic lights out. So, it seems, many opted to stay home or go in late on Tuesday to clean up the mess that was left in the wake of the storm.
Will Michigan Taxpayer Dollars go Toward Making Movies?
Last year, Michigan's House and Senate saw the introduction of a significant proposal known as the Multimedia Jobs Act. These bills, which have gained attention through social media platforms like TikTok (yes, really), aim to use state tax incentives to boost Michigan's media production industry. Former Mid-Michigan Now anchor and...
Centuries-Old Brass Ring Uncovered at Historic Michigan Fort
Many treasures have been unearthed on Michigan's Mackinac Island over the years. An 18th century brass ring discovered this week is being called a "nice find". Every summer since 1959, an archaeological team has been working at Colonial Michilimackinac, an 18th century reconstructed fort and fur trading village located just west of the Mackinac Bridge.
New Speeding Tickets Coming to Michigan and Not From an Officer!
Smile because soon you may soon be on Candid Camera, or rather Candid Speeding Camera here in Michigan!. It looks as if new legislation that would allow the use of traffic cameras in construction zones has gained a lot of traction and is close to becoming the law here in Michigan.
Do You Know When It’s Legal to Light Fireworks in Michigan?
Planning on fireworks over the Fourth of July? Make sure you know the rules, and make sure you know when it's legal to light up the sky here in Michigan. And yes, it's a good idea to know when it's legal for your neighbors to set 'em off, so you're not wasting a phone call to your local police agency.
Michigan Man Wins Lotto After Following This Advice From His Dad
Mom's and dad's give their kids all kinds of advice to try and help them make the best decision possible as they navigate their way through life. One Michigan man took the simple advice his father gave him and it ended up having a dramatic impact on his life for the better.
Michigan City Named Most Expensive for Renters in the US
It's not as though rent prices will go down anytime soon. But between the high costs of rent and low wages, many renters in cities across the nation have it worse than the rest. That's why, despite having a below-average cost of living, Michigan is home to the city deemed...
Ohio woman sentenced for leaving threatening voicemail for Michigan lawmaker, officials say
(CBS DETROIT) - An Ohio woman was sentenced Wednesday in connection to leaving a race-based death threat voicemail for a former Michigan lawmaker, officials said. Sandra Bachman, 61, of Batavia, was sentenced in the 30th Circuit Court in Ingham County to 23 months to five years in prison. In June 2021, Bachman left a threatening voicemail to then-Michigan State Rep. Cynthia A. Johnson, which included death threats."You will die," Bachman said in the voicemail. "You are one of the worst offenders. We actually have a tier too, in like points for how much you are worth once we kill you.... You're going...
Detroit Med Miracle: Ferndale Man Receives Michigan's First Beating Heart Transplant on His Birthday
Henry Ford Health in Detroit has marked a significant milestone with the successful implementation of Michigan's first two beating heart transplants. Ken Miller, a Ferndale resident, became the first in the state to receive this ground-breaking procedure on May 31, coinciding with his 58th birthday. Following a challenging period of heart failure that spanned over a decade and required 25 days on a heart pump, Miller received both a new heart and kidney, reports FOX 2 Detroit.
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