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30-year-old dead after hit-and-run in Saginaw
SAGINAW, Mich. (WJRT) - Police are investigating the hit-and-run death of a 30-year-old man in Saginaw late Wednesday. The Saginaw Police Department says an unknown vehicle hit Raymundo Delgado Jr. around 10 p.m. in the area of East Holland Road and South Jefferson Street. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Two men accused of killing 18-year-old in Saginaw last week
SAGINAW, Mich. (WJRT) - Two men were arraigned Thursday in connection with a deadly shooting that happened in Saginaw on Friday night. Court records show 25-year-old Donsha Wesby-Whitley and 24-year-old Antrell Wright were both arrested shortly after 18-year-old Tyreion Thomas was shot and killed. Both suspects are charged with felony...
Storm threat moves out, quieter Thursday
SAGINAW, Mich. (WNEM) - As of 5 PM, the First Alert Weather Day is no longer in effect. A few severe thunderstorm warnings were issued across the state this afternoon, even one tornado warning, but the storms are starting to make their way out of the area. As we work...
Ice cream shop offering discounts for customers with Bay City bridge bills
BAY CITY, Mich. (WNEM) - If you recently received a bill from the Bay City Bridge Partners (BCBP), you can receive a discount on ice cream. The Michigan Cream and Sugar Ice Cream Company is offering a discount on a quart of its scratch-made ice cream. “Are bridge fees taking...
Bay City commissioner opens up about abrupt resignation
BAY CITY, Mich. (WNEM) - Bay City Commissioner Shelley Ann Niedzwiecki announced her resignation from the Board of Commissioners during the board’s regular meeting on Monday night, April 15, and she gave her formal letter of resignation to the board the following day. Niedzwiecki told TV5 she has no...
Man taken into custody in Birch Run area, wanted for allegedly assaulting officer
BIRCH RUN TOWNSHIP, Mich. – UPDATE: Michigan State Police say that a 28-year-old man has been taken into custody after allegedly assaulting a police officer. MSP says a fugitive team was sent to a home in Birch Run Township on Dixie Hwy. to arrest a man wanted for felonious assault.
‘This is not a game’: Crime Stoppers introduce cold case initiative
FLINT, Mich. (WNEM) - A new initiative by Crime Stoppers of Flint and Genesee County will use a deck of cards to help solve crimes in the community. The Cold Case Playing Cards project was created with a grant from Season of Justice, a non-profit that helps support investigative agencies with DNA testing and advocating for cold cases.
Medical Diamond project could bring big changes to Saginaw
SAGINAW, Mich. (WNEM) - Developments in a large project could create major changes in downtown Saginaw. The Medical Diamond is creating optimism for many in the city. Infrastructure improvements will need to be made to prepare a site on Washington Avenue, which may start as early as this year. The transformational project has been a collaborative effort between the city of Saginaw, Saginaw County, Saginaw Future Incorporated, the Saginaw County Chamber of Commerce, and many others.
Liberty Bridge billing issues causing long customer service wait times
BAY CITY, Mich. (WNEM) – As people continue to have problems with billing from Bay City Bridge Partners, some people are frustrated with the customer service wait times. Bay City Bridge Partners said right now it’s all hands on deck in an effort to lower customer service times.
Bob’s Bites: Craft your wildest wing and pizza dreams at this oddly-named restaurant
Wings and pizza are the unsung heroes of late-night cravings that also hit the spot for lunch and dinner. And their versatility allows them to transform to fit any taste you crave. Imagine my delight when I found a dine-in spot that offers both right in the heart of the...
Clean-up effort to shine up downtown Saginaw for 2024 Memorial Cup
SAGINAW, MI — Saginaw City Hall officials will double down on its volunteer springtime cleanup plans this year. Officials this week announced plans to seek volunteers for the next “Team Up to Clean Up” event, which typically sends participants for one day to designated neighborhoods in need of litter collection. This year, the initiative will span two weekends.
Emails shed light on MSP trooper's lawsuit stemming from Flint post scandal
FLINT, Mich. (WJRT) - Warrant requests were denied, and hearings were adjourned, all because several troopers were placed on a list that questioned their credibility. Those claims are in a lawsuit coming out of the scandal. The Genesee County Prosecutor is now weighing in on those claims. The prosecutor's office...
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