Tuesday, March 31st, 2026
Good morning, Saginaw. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 31st of March.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Pit and Balcony Community Theatre presents Ken Ludwig’s Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery for two April weekends at its Hamilton Street theatre — five actors cover 40+ roles with shows at 7:30 p.m. and 3 p.m.; free tickets for April 18 go on sale April 11 at 7:30 p.m. MLive
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Nearly two million Consumers Energy customers will face higher electric bills starting May 1 as regulators approved a $276 million rate hike to fund grid reliability improvements — a typical residential bill will rise by about $6.46. WSGW
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ House Speaker Matt Hall has urged Gov. Whitmer to opt Michigan into a new federal program to boost student literacy. The call aims to strengthen local schools & improve learning opportunities. WNEM
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Saginaw Planning Commission approved renaming Weadock Park as Weadock-Rooker Park to honor both the city’s first mayor and the late preservationist Kevin Mark Rooker. The city council will consider the proposal at Monday, April 13 at Andersen Enrichment Center in Saginaw. MLive
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Bay County Sports Hall of Fame announced its 2026 ballot featuring 17 local nominees from 10 sports spanning seven decades, with over 700 Lifetime Voting Members set to receive ballots by April 1 and a banquet induction scheduled for Nov. 8 at the DoubleTree hotel and conference center. MLive
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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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Butman-Fish Library Book Sale - Friends Members Presale
4-7 p.m. — Butman-Fish Branch Library — Membership purchase available at the door — Discover a treasure trove of used books, music, and puzzles to support library services.
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Cody Parks and The Dirty South with Slumlord Radio and Cleen
6:30-10 p.m. — 110 Florence St, Saginaw, MI — No cover charge — Experience high-energy action rock from local favorites and supporting acts.
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2026 Region 3 Trauma Symposium
8 AM - 4:30 PM — Horizons Conference Center — N/A — A day of learning and networking focused on trauma care collaboration and best practices.
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2026 Freeland Walleye Festival Race
8:45 AM - 7:30 PM — Freeland SportsZone — Registration required — Participate in a fun-filled day of running with 10k, 5k, and a Kid’s Fun Run.
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World Ballet Company - Cinderella
7-10 p.m. — Dow Event Center — Tickets required — Experience the beloved fairy tale ballet with dazzling performances and enchanting choreography.
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