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‘We’re not OK’: 13-year-old suffers severe burns on most of body after bonfire explodes, mom says
SAGINAW, Mich. (WNEM/Gray News) - The mother of a child injured during a bonfire explosion said he has been released from the hospital but his road to recovery is far from over. Felicia Cook spoke with WNEM Tuesday about the severe burns her son, Riley, suffered Saturday night. “We’re just...
Stolen truck, golden chain used to yank ATM from its mount at Saginaw Township credit union
SAGINAW TWP, MI — In a stolen truck outfitted with a golden chain, thieves managed to yank an ATM free from its mount at a Saginaw Township bank. When police arrived, the culprits were gone, and their truck left behind. The incident was reported about 3 a.m. on May...
Long road to recovery for 2 boys hospitalized after gas can explosion in Saginaw
SAGINAW, MI — Days after a gasoline explosion marred a family Mother’s Day gathering in Saginaw, two children remain hospitalized with severe burns. “It’s going to be a long road to recovery, but we’ll get there,” said Stephanie Murphy of her 13-year-old son Andrew Murphy, a sixth-grade student at Zilwaukee Elementary School.
Michigan Woman Discovered Living On Roof Of Supermarket
"There was some flooring that was laid down. A mini desk, her clothing, a Keurig coffee maker, a printer, and a computer—things you’d have in your home." A Michigan woman found a way to live rent-free. According to NBC News, police officers in Midland were notified by contractors that a woman had made herself a home in the small space of a local supermarket’s store sign on top of the roof. The contractors saw her on April 23. Police officers said she was living there for about a year.
Small Indiana plane had hard landing at Chesaning airport
CHESANING, MI — An out-of-state plane had a hard landing at a Chesaning airport over the weekend. At 2:13 p.m. on Saturday, May 16, police and firefighters responded to a call of a small plane crash at the Howard Nixon Memorial Airport, 205 S. Fourth St. They arrived to find a 2022 single-engine Cirrus SR22 had run off the western end of the runway while trying to land, said Chesaning-Brady Fire Chief Scott Fall.
Lapeer Fire & Rescue stresses safety after teens injured in fire pit explosion
LAPEER, Mich.— Lapeer Fire & Rescue is urging caution with outdoor fires after several teens were injured in an explosion in Saginaw. Following a recent incident in Saginaw where two teens were severely injured due to an explosion at a backyard fire pit, Lapeer Fire & Rescue emphasizes the importance of fire safety, especially as outdoor fire season begins.
Slain Saginaw woman’s children ‘grateful, joyful’ that killer-husband gets life
SAGINAW, MI — A shackled Earl L. Mack said nothing as he learned he’d die in prison for killing his wife. His slain wife’s adult children, though, filled a courtroom with their applause. “I’m so happy. We’ve been waiting three years for this,” said Jacqueline Burton, wiping...
Saginaw Exchange Club honors officers, hands out first posthumous award
SAGINAW, Mich. (WJRT) - It is national police week, and law enforcement officers in Saginaw County were honored Tuesday at an awards ceremony. The Saginaw Exchange Club has been recognizing officers for decades, and on Tuesday, it did something it has never done before. The club gave a posthumous award...
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