Saginaw
Today
Thursday, February 5th, 2026
Good morning, Saginaw. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 5th of February.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Late Tuesday, authorities spent four hours tracking down the owner of an unattended ice fishing shanty on Saginaw Bay as local fishermen reported a potential emergency near Sebewaing — the owner later confirmed he left the snowmobile after it broke down. ABC 12
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Value City Furniture is closing its Kochville Township store on Tittabawassee Road near Fashion Square Mall as the chain winds down its operations; Township Manager Steve King said another retailer will soon occupy the 43,181-sqft building. MLive
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Tummy Ache Candy Store added a new experience called Sound in Silence that uses plant sensors to create sounds and prompt quiet conversations. The room opened yesterday behind the store (1116 N. Johnson St.) and is meant for small gatherings. MLive
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Feb. 4, President Biden sent his condolences to Saginaw Councilman Bill Ostash after the loss of his husband. The supportive message provided comfort as he navigated this personal hardship. WNEM
- ➤ The Michigan Department of Treasury updated its unclaimed property list and urged residents to check its website for lost cash and dormant bank accounts. Governor Whitmer declared Feb. 1 as Unclaimed Property Day, and validated claims will result in mailed checks. WNEM
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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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Sarnia Sting vs Saginaw Spirit Hockey Game
7:05-9:05 p.m. — Dow Event Center — Free entry — Catch the thrilling OHL matchup as the Sarnia Sting take on the Saginaw Spirit.
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Toughest Monster Truck Tour
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Dow Event Center — Tickets available, free pit passes until December 21 — Experience thrilling monster truck races and freestyle events with a chance to meet the drivers.
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6th Annual Women of Royalty Conference
12 AM – 6 PM — 825 Bridgeview S, Saginaw, MI — Free entry — Experience faith-igniting worship and empowering talks at a transformative women's conference.
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