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Murder trial begins for Saginaw family
SAGINAW, MI — Two years after allegedly killing a man on Saginaw’s East Side then trying to cover up their involvement, three relatives are having their cases heard by a jury. To prosecutors, Timothy B. Baskin Jr. and Thomas C. Baskin Jr. approached Brandon L. Patterson and, without...
Eight most expensive homes sold in Frankenmuth, April 29 - May 19
A house that sold for $485,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Frankenmuth between Apr 29 and May 19. In total, eight residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past three weeks, with an average price of $307,813, or $179 per square foot.
See inside home for sale with ideal waterfront property near the mouth of Saginaw Bay
FAIRGROVE TWP, MI – A wrap-around deck right on Quanicassee River near the mouth of Saginaw Bay could be your favorite new place to relax at. A chalet-style home, less than 20 minutes from downtown Bay City, is on the market offering plenty of entertaining space, year-round fishing opportunities and the ability to tie up boats to the deck.
A new Starbucks, a new acai bar and more local business news
SAGINAW, MI — From a locally-owned acai and juice shop now offering acai bowls and fresh-pressed juices in downtown Saginaw to the region’s newest Starbucks store opening on Dixie Highway, here’s some recent mid-Michigan business news you might have missed. What’s that? New shop serving acai bowls,...
Zehnder’s investing millions in boutique hotel, other projects in Frankenmuth
FRANKENMUTH, MI — Zehnder’s, a Frankenmuth icon known for family-style chicken dinners, Snowfest and an indoor waterpark, is investing millions of dollars on multiple projects in Michigan’s “Little Bavaria.”. Several multimillion-dollar projects have already been completed, and others are underway in the Bavarian-themed town of Frankenmuth,...
Bay City pastor living on roof to raise money for unhoused
BAY CITY, Mich. (WJRT) - A Bay City pastor is bringing awareness to homelessness, from the top of a local community center. The event is a fundraiser for the Great Lakes Dream Center, which helps provide care items to unhoused individuals. Pastor Mary Johnson has been up on the roof...
Saginaw Valley State Dance Team wins first-ever national championship
UNIVERSITY CENTER, Mich. - For the first time in school history, the Saginaw Valley State Dance Team claimed national championships in D-II Team Performance and D-II Pom Performance at the Dance Team Union College Classic last month in Orlando, Florida. Last year was the first year SVSU competed in the...
A gaming room and bridal venue open their doors in Clio
CLIO, Mich.— Tabletop Academy and Bella Venue are two of the newest businesses to come to the area. Tabletop Academy was started by Josh Westfall, who turned his passion for all things gaming into a business. If you’re looking to try out some board games, the store allows you...
Survivor of wrong-way I-75 crash pleads for no drunk driving
GENESEE COUNTY, Mich. (WJRT) - As the roads become busy ahead of Memorial Day, a Genesee County family is remembering a terrible loss suffered this time last year. The family’s life was changed forever, when a then 43-year-old Flint Township man got on I-75 heading south in the northbound lanes with no headlights on.
10 most expensive homes sold in the the Saginaw area, May 13-19
A house in Freeland that sold for $505,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in the Saginaw area in the past week. In total, 51 residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past week, with an average price of $194,720. The average price per square foot ended up at $117.
Businesses excited for the return of Feet on the Street
BAY CITY, Mich. (WNEM) - As the unofficial start of summer begins, so do many seasonal festivities, and that includes Bay City’s Feet on the Street. The outdoor attraction began during the pandemic amid capacity limits and social distancing, but its popularity has kept it alive for several summers now.
Thompson Middle School warns of a possible attempted abduction Wednesday
SAGINAW, Mich. (WJRT) - Staff at Willie E. Thompson Middle School are warning parents about a possible abduction attempt on Wednesday morning. According to the school, around 7:30 a.m., a man in a black SUV approached a student at the intersection of Congress Avenue and Adams Street. The man stopped in front of the student and asked where the student was going and if they wanted a ride.
SVSU baseball’s historic season comes to an end, Cardinals fall to UIndy in Super Regional
SAGINAW, Mich. (WNEM) - A historic season for SVSU baseball came to an end this afternoon as the Cardinals fell to UIndy 11-10 in Game 2 of the Midwest Super Regional. Saginaw Valley State fell behind early. The Greyhounds raced out to a 6-0 lead in the second inning. But...
Fans enjoy festivities as Memorial Cup games begin
SAGINAW, Mich. (WNEM) - The first game of the Memorial Cup, presented by Dow, took place on Friday night, and while the games are the main event of the tournament, people coming to Saginaw said all of the festivities make everyone a winner. “This is really awesome. I am really...
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