Saturday, March 14th, 2026
Good morning, Saginaw. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 14th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A voluntary statewide tornado drill is scheduled for 1 p.m. on Wednesday, March 18+ residents are encouraged to participate in the emergency preparedness exercise. WNEM
- ➤ At a luncheon on Friday, Mar. 13 hosted by Saginaw Future, local organizers highlighted the Medical Diamond project as key to shaping Saginaw’s future. The event underscored the project’s potential to drive local innovation. WNEM
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Michigan's 12,000 black bears are emerging from their dens this spring, and wildlife officials advise residents to secure trash, clean grills after use, and take down bird feeders (as bears can smell food from a mile away) to prevent conflicts. WSGW
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Saginaw County Emergency Management urged residents who experienced flood damage from heavy rains on March 10 and 11 to report their losses as soon as possible. The agency is compiling reports to gauge the county's impact and connect affected households to local help (via 211 or an online survey). WNEM
- ➤ STARS, a Saginaw transit agency, has listed three vehicles for public bidding, including two 2011 Ford Econoline shuttle buses with bids of $500 + $300 and a 2001 Chrysler Town and Country with a $490 bid; all auctions close Monday, March 23. MLive
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Local doctors are using new techniques to repair aortic heart valve stoppages that risk heart failure, allowing patients to breathe more easily and recover with less pain (as seen in recent hospital evaluations). Medical teams continue to monitor improvements in patient outcomes. WNEM
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Race organizers say the St. Patrick's Day Race will go ahead if road conditions stay safe—if conditions turn dangerous, runners will be notified immediately. WNEM
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OHL Playoff Game: Kitchener Rangers vs Saginaw Spirit
7:05-11:59 p.m. — Dow Event Center — Tickets available — Catch the Kitchener Rangers battle the Saginaw Spirit in this exciting OHL playoff showdown.
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Frankenmuth Magic Show: Hoppin' into Magic!
7-8:30 p.m. — Fischer Hall — $15 for children, $20 for adults, $60 family pack — Experience a night of comedy and magic in the heart of Little Bavaria with magician Jonathon LaChance.
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