Good morning, Saginaw.

Rescue Ministries of Mid-Michigan and the Saginaw Spirit raised a record amount yesterday (Apr.

2) during their annual Hockey for the Homeless campaign, marking a milestone in local support.

Students in Saginaw and nearby counties will join the 1:10 Walk Out on Thursday, April 10 at 1:10 p.m. to raise child abuse awareness; participants are encouraged to wear blue and step outside, according to CAN Council.

GM will invest over $150M at its Saginaw facility to support production of V8 engine blocks and heads—boosting local capacity and jobs.

United We Go has opened applications for its 4th Annual I AM Youth Fashion Show aimed to empower youth in self-expression.

Applications close April 24 and a casting call is set for April 25 at the SVRC Marketplace (training and workshops will follow before the July 12 show).

Saginaw County will start its 50th mosquito control season in April by sending eight yellow aircraft to treat nearly 90,000 acres if weather permits + officials will celebrate the milestone with an open house on June 26.

Local boys track stars gear up for the 2026 season as athletes from Freeland, Heritage and Midland aim to break personal records in sprints, hurdles and throws; fans can expect exciting competitions + more local pride on display.

The Saginaw Spirit ended their season with a 5-1 loss on April 2 at the Dow Event Center where Kitchener clinched the playoff series win.

Coach Chris Lazary said the young team gained valuable growth and plans to return key players including top goalie Stepan Shurygin next season.

Dodgers prospect Mike Sirota took Whitey Ford's advice — to focus on hitting rather than pitching — and now readies himself for the Great Lakes Loons’ season opener today at 6:05 p.m. at Dow Diamond against the Fort Wayne TinCaps.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.