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Friday, April 11th, 2025
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Good morning, Saginaw. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 11th of April.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Rickie D. Glenn changed his account in court after first telling detectives his 60-year-old brother confessed to killing his wife Domonique C. Watson—his emotional testimony on Wednesday, April 9th, showed that he could not remember details of their conversation as his brother now faces charges of murder and felony firearm. MLive
- ➤ Saginaw police are investigating the fatal shooting of 27 year old Eliza Vega, who was found dead on April 5 in a home on the 1400 block of Cypress Street with no suspects in custody, and authorities ask anyone with information to contact police or Crime Stoppers. WSGW
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Saginaw’s Engineering Division announced a new plan called Safe Streets to make roads safer in the city. The plan will use community input (through a survey and online mapping tool) and a federal grant to decide which projects need work later. WSGW
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Saginaw-area softball players are gearing up for a competitive 2025 season as they build on last year’s success and aim to compete in conference, district, regional and state championships. The state finals will be held on Saturday, June 14 at Michigan State University. MLive
- ➤ The Saginaw Soul, a new pro basketball team in the Basketball Super League led by owner Kelly Gerity & coach Isiah Thomas, will begin their first season in November to bring professional basketball back to Saginaw. MLive
- ➤ Millington senior Reese Gohsman— a record-breaker—received 7,932 fan votes to earn the Saginaw-area girls basketball Player of the Year award and a spot on the Dream Team, edging out Heritage freshman Jayla Laster. MLive
- ➤ Local fans selected Hemlock senior Chad Brown as the Boys Basketball Player of the Year after he received double the votes of his closest rival + his strong play has made him a promising asset for the team. 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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