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Saginaw man on moped suffers severe injuries in crash with vehicle
SAGINAW, MI — A Saginaw man has been hospitalized after suffering serious injuries in a collision near the Saginaw Childrens’ Zoo. The crash occurred at 10:19 p.m. on May 6, when a 44-year-old man was riding his moped south on South Washington Ave./M-13 and crossing Ezra Rust Drive. A 23-year-old woman was driving a 2017 Chevrolet Equinox north on Washington toward westbound Ezra Rust when she crossed into the moped’s path, said Saginaw Police Detective Sgt. Matthew Gerow.
Friday, May 10, 2024: 5 things you need to know
MID-MICHIGAN (WNEM) - Happy Friday morning! It’s been a great week so far and the weekend is now in sight. If you’re up with TV5 Wake-Up, check out these five stories to know. 1. We’re learning more on that cyberattack that affected a hospital system in mid-Michigan and...
'Cherrystone Park' wins National Cherry Festival commemorative print contest
GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- The National Cherry Festival has unveiled this year’s commemorative print winner!. “Cherrystone Park” by Student Artist Delaney LaMarbe of Flushing, is this year’s winner. The theme for the contest was “Cherry Treats.”. “This year’s commemorative print embodies the cherry industry...
Groundbreaking ceremony held for the 14 new condos being built in Owosso
Builder J.W. Morgan will begin work on the two condos and expects to have all 14 built over the next five years. Groundbreaking ceremony held for the 14 new condos being built in Owosso. Builder J.W. Morgan will begin work on the two condos and expects to have all 14...
Voters reject $29.8M bond for Saginaw County school district
SAGINAW COUNTY, MI – A $29.8 million bond proposal that would repair and update school facilities in the Freeland Community School District has failed to pass, according to unofficial results from Saginaw County. Voters rejected the bond by a margin of 2,315 no votes to 1,188 yes votes. The...
What’s that? New Starbucks opens in Saginaw County, and it’s looking for a neighbor
BRIDGEPORT, MI — Saginaw County’s newest Starbucks recently opened in Bridgeport Township, and the space next door remains available for another new commercial tenant. The coffee chain opened its new store last month at 6301 Dixie Highway, formerly Big Boy, which served loyal customers for four decades before closing in 2023.
Korf/Schultz Meet creates showdowns for top Saginaw County athletes
The top track and field athletes in Saginaw County will meet Friday in the annual Korf/Schultz Saginaw County Track Invitational. And all three Most Valuable Athletes will return to defend their titles. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may...
13th Annual Advocates for Change Luncheon held in Saginaw
SAGINAW, Mich. - Underground Railroad, which has served victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking and human slavery in Saginaw County for decades, held its annual luncheon on Thursday. The event allowed for community members to learn about the Underground Railroad's services and new initiatives to support survivors of abuse.
Owosso City Council approves revised purchase offer for historic home
OWOSSO, Mich. (WNEM) - A historic home in Owosso may soon have a new owner. On Monday, May 6, Owosso City Council approved a revised purchase offer for the Amos Gould House, located on 515 N. Washington St., for $237,000. Last fall, city leaders decided to put the home up...
Live election results for May 7, 2024 election in mid-Michigan
Voters across Genesee County, Saginaw County and Bay County will decide the fate of multi-million-dollar school bond proposals, sinking fund millage renewals and a new city councilperson in the city of Flint. In Genesee County, Flushing Community Schools and Clio Area Schools will ask voters to approve bond proposals for...
More than a dozen new condominiums coming to Shiawassee County development
OWOSSO, MI -- The state of housing is improving in Shiawassee County. A ceremonial groundbreaking took place on Tuesday, May 7, at 1473 Mallard Circle for the first of 14 new homes to be built in the Woodland Trails condominium development in northeast Owosso. If you purchase a product or...
Freeland and Swan Valley baseball earn wins in dramatic games.
SAGINAW, Mich. (WNEM) - Freeland would take on Beaverton at home and would take a commanding 5-0 lead, but the Beavers made a late rally in the 7th inning to make it a one-run game, but the Flacons would stop them to earn a 5-4 victory. Midland Dow visited Swan...
Montrose softball player voted Flint-area Athlete of the Week
FLINT – Lainey Cannon of Montrose’s softball team has been voted Flint-area Athlete of the Week by readers of MLive-The Flint Journal. Cannon received 6,934 of the 18,385 votes cast – that’s 37.7 percent – to finish ahead of Clio softball player Kate Sperling, who received 4,802 votes.
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