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Saturday, January 17th, 2026
Good morning, Saginaw. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 17th of January.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ SVSU celebrated Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy yesterday, as community leaders and students gathered on campus to honor his dedication to equity, justice, and service — marking a commitment to our shared values. WNEM
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy announced on Jan. 16 that $9 million in PFAS response grants will support 19 airports in mid-Michigan with testing, monitoring, and cleanup projects (including $300,000 to Bishop International and $340,202 to MBS International). WNEM
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Starting March 1, Michigan hunters can use the Hunt Fish mobile app to purchase and validate digital kill tags for deer, bobcat, bear, fisher, marten, and otter (paper tags remain available at license agents or by mail). ABC 12
- ➤ Groundwork Center for Resilient Communities is planning a 300-mile rail service to link northern Michigan to Detroit using state-owned rails + the public survey will guide the study finishing this year and could boost local economies. Mid-Michigan NOW
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ MDHHS launched the Rural Health Transformation Advisory Council today to give rural residents a voice in shaping care + resource access in underserved communities. The council will guide improvements to health services in local areas. WNEM
- ➤ Michigan’s flu activity remains very high though flu visits fell slightly for the week ending Jan. 10 (4.1% of ER visits were flu-related). Health officials advise residents to get a flu shot as a key preventive measure. MLive
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ City leaders and the county land bank are accepting bids from developers to rehab the 20,000 sqft Mason Building on the corner of East Genesee & South Washington Avenues. Built in the 1860s and vacant for over a decade, the project aims to revitalize a downtown landmark. WNEM
- ➤ Saginaw officials are seeking a developer to revitalize the historic WSGW building downtown; the structure, built in the 1860s and vacant for over a decade, is set to undergo transformation. The redevelopment is expected to enhance the area. WNEM
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Glow Circus Spectacular
7-9 p.m. — Dow Event Center — Children 2 and under free — Experience the thrilling performances and magic of the Carden International Circus this January.
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Zehnder's Snowfest
Jan 28 – Feb 1 — Zehnder's of Frankenmuth — Admission varies — Experience larger-than-life snow sculptures and family entertainment at this iconic winter festival.
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Stand-Up Comedy Night at The Point
8:00-9:30 p.m. — The Point — Check site for ticket info — Enjoy a night of laughter with headliner Don Jamieson and favorite local acts.
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High School MITS Track and Field Distance Fest
1:30 p.m. — Saginaw Valley State University — Free entry — Witness high school athletes compete in exciting distance events at this annual track and field meet.
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Saginaw Spartans Progressive Euchre Tournament
1-5:30 p.m. — Beef 'O' Brady's — Registration required — Compete in a fun progressive Euchre tournament with random partners and exciting rounds.
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