Good morning, Saginaw.

The Saginaw Community Foundation distributed $150,000 from the Michigan Health Endowment Fund to local nonprofits amid SNAP disruptions.

The funds helped groups such as East Side Soup Kitchen and Saginaw Backpack Program support families facing food insecurity.

Ma Barker (the featured star) is at Saginaw County Animal Care and Control as part of Fuzzy Fridays, inviting locals to visit the shelter and see its services in action.

A barn fire in St. Charles Twp on Thursday evening caused one animal's death and injured another—firefighters continue investigating the blaze's cause.

A local Girl Scout discussed the hands-on lessons behind cookie season during an interview on Feb.

6. The conversation focused on how sales and leadership experiences help scouts build real-world skills (critical for future growth) in the community.

A bill passed in the State House on Feb.

6 will allow deer baiting in the Lower Peninsula for the first time in years, marking a notable change in local hunting practices. The measure is expected to affect the upcoming hunting season in the region.

Local researchers are testing if blood donations can help fix brain injuries from falls and accidents; the study now underway at a community hospital (with early promising results) may soon offer a new treatment for traumatic brain injuries.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.