Good morning, Saginaw.

The Four Lakes Task Force will start refilling Sanford Lake today, nearly six years after the Edenville Dam failure; locals welcome the restoration while some worry about tax impacts & look for reassurances on future costs.

Saginaw Control & Engineering is expanding operations in Saginaw and Thomas Townships by building a 230,000 sqft facility that will generate at least 95 new jobs and $50M in investment, supported by a Michigan Strategic Fund grant and planned tax abatements.

Birch Run Area Schools will ask voters on May 5 to approve a $17.8 million bond to upgrade classrooms + safety features and modernize infrastructure without raising the 2.6 mill rate.

Absentee ballots will be available for those who cannot vote in person.

The Michigan Department of Transportation has closed the intersection of eastbound M-58 (State Street) and Brenner Street today for additional storm sewer repairs.

Eastbound traffic is detoured onto westbound Davenport Avenue and the intersection is expected to reopen Friday, April 17, weather permitting.

Former patient Kathy Cozad's donation via her foundation provided MyMichigan Medical Center Saginaw with a True Fitness Gravity Recumbent Bike (with LCD screen) and gas cards to help patients access cardiopulmonary rehab after her treatment on April 13.

The new equipment will offer varied exercise options to boost heart health.

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.

All of Me - Author Fred Reif

6-7 p.m. — Thomas Township Library — Free entry — Explore the historical significance of Saginaw's contribution to the music industry with author Fred Reif.

Completely Unchained - A Van Halen Tribute

7-10 p.m. — The Vault - Saginaw — Ticketed event — Experience the electrifying sound of Van Halen with a tribute that brings their legendary hits to life.

Zauel Friends of the Library Annual Spring Book Sale

9 a.m. - 7 p.m. — R C Zauel Memorial Library — Free entry — Explore a treasure trove of used books, music, and puzzles while supporting library programs.