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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...
Police investigating stabbing in Saginaw
SAGINAW, Mich. - Saginaw Police are investigating a stabbing that happened on Thursday night. The stabbing happened shortly before 9 p.m. near S. Jefferson Ave and E. Holland Ave. Police tell Mid-Michigan NOW that the incident stemmed from a large fight in the street with "extremely uncooperative witnesses", along with...
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.
Mid-Michigan children’s zoo opens without its wolves, but they’ll be back
SAGINAW, MI — The Saginaw Children’s Zoo has reopened for the 2024 spring and summer season without a few familiar four-legged friends, but they’ll be back. The zoo, located at 1730 S. Washington Ave., opened to guests Saturday, April 13, a day after a vehicle struck the wooden fence of the Mexican grey wolf enclosure. Police and firefighters who responded found a hole in the fence, but the wolves were unharmed and did not escape.
Hello, Grand Rapids: DeVos family hotel; woman sentenced for torturing child
GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Last weekend, I stayed at a nice hotel on the riverfront in Bay City with a nice view, amenities and in walking distance to downtown shops, restaurants and bars. I joined MLive colleagues and friends for the premiere that Saturday of an excellent MLive-produced documentary,...
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...
19-year-old dead after shooting in Saginaw, suspects in custody
SAGINAW, Mich. - A 19-year-old has succumbed to his injuries after being shot on Friday night, police say. Michigan State Police responded to a shooting around 10:30 p.m. near Bay and Congress Streets in Saginaw on April 12th. Police say the suspects fled the scene, leading officers on a car...
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.
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...
Saginaw Township school board seeks applicants to fill vacancy
SAGINAW TOWNSHIP, MI – The Saginaw Township Community Schools district is seeking residents to apply to become a temporary Board of Education member after one stepped down due to relocation. Anthony Duncan, first elected in 2020, announced he will be stepping down before the end of his term that...
Commissioners approve placing Saginaw Children’s Zoo tax renewal on August ballot
SAGINAW, MI — Saginaw County voters in August will weigh renewing a millage that has generated general operation dollars for the Saginaw Children’s Zoo since 2014. The Saginaw County Board of Commissioners during a Tuesday, April 16, gathering unanimously approved the ballot language for the tax renewal, which would extend the existing .5-mill tax to 2034. The tax approved 10 years ago will expire later this year if voters reject the renewal.
Friday, April 19, 2024: 5 things you need to know
MID-MICHIGAN (WNEM) - Good morning and happy Friday, we made it! Feels so good to say the weekend is near. In the meantime, get up to date with these five stories we’ve compiled for you to know. 1. People in mid-Michigan are sounding off about their frustrations with Bay...
Prisoner reform program asking lawmakers at State Capitol for funding assistance
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - Programs across the state exist to help reform prisoners or even replace the option of jail or prison itself. Mandatory classes, therapy, and help from peer mentors could help give people who have done wrong a second chance at life. Chris Brown, who went through such...
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