Saginaw
Today
Wednesday, April 9th, 2025
Good morning, Saginaw. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 9th of April.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A 17-year-old died in a crash in Marion Township on April 4 when an ATV collided with a semi (at about 4:45 p.m.) as the Saginaw County Sheriff’s Office investigates the incident. WNEM
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ On March 21, Brady W. Groom (19) allegedly fought with loss prevention officers at the Saginaw Township Menards (5806 State St.) when he tried to steal security cameras; he fled the scene, was arrested on April 6, and will appear for a preliminary examination on April 21. MLive
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ An international student at Saginaw Valley State University had their visa terminated, and the college is contacting the student—while it has asked federal officials for more details—after the change was discovered. WNEM
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Bears are expanding their range in Michigan's Lower peninsula with an estimated 2,000 present—homeowners should secure garbage, dirty grills, and bird feed to keep bears away—to prevent dangerous encounters. Mid-Michigan NOW
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Intermittent lane closures will occur on I-75 near the northern end of the Zilwaukee Bridge today from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and again April 10 as crews install utility lines—motorists should expect delays due to temporary full closures and 15-minute slowdowns that are weather-dependent. WNEM
- ➤ A Saginaw Township doctor filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy for his autopsy services company (Michigan Institute of Forensic Science and Medicine) early this week, delaying a judge’s planned $551,800 defamation judgment ordering him to pay the county’s chief medical examiner after a ruling that he acted with malice. The filing has put the case on hold until courts can review the company’s assets and debts. MLive
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Michigan state health officials confirmed 11 mumps infections so far in 2025 and said the cases are sporadic so no extra public notification or control measures will be taken (MDHHS). The virus spreads through saliva and respiratory droplets and can cause painful swelling of the jaw. MLive
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Saginaw Spirit vs. Erie Otters - Round 1 Game 4
7:59 p.m. — Dow Event Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience the excitement of Saginaw Spirit hockey as they take on the Erie Otters in a pivotal playoff matchup.
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2025 Great Lakes Bay Area Celebrity Game
3-6 p.m. — Michigan Lutheran Seminary — Tickets required — Experience local celebrities in an entertaining charity basketball game for a great cause.
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Dueling Pianos Night
7-10 p.m. — Pierce Road Bar and Grill — $5 cover — Sing, clap, and laugh along to Cass and Jake's dynamic dueling piano performance with plenty of song requests.
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Jack Russell's Great White Concert
7-11 p.m. — The Vault Saginaw — Tickets available — Experience the musical legacy of Jack Russell's Great White with an electrifying performance.
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United Financial Freeland Walleye Races 5K/10K
8:45-9:20 a.m. — Freeland SportsZone — Registration fee applies — Experience the thrill of competition at the 16th Annual Freeland Walleye Festival Race.
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Pretty Woman: The Musical (Touring)
7:30-9 p.m. — Dow Event Center — Tickets available — Experience the romantic journey of Vivian and Edward reimagined in a modern musical adaptation.
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Elvis Tribute Concert with Jake Slater
7-9 p.m. — State Theatre — Tickets available — Experience the captivating vocal tribute to Elvis spanning his illustrious career.
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