Good morning, Saginaw.

Saginaw City Hall is hosting the 'Team Up to Clean Up' event on May 10 from 9 a.m. to noon, starting at the Saginaw Public Works building at 1435 S.

Washington — volunteers will help clear litter, weed, and edge in various neighborhoods as they sign up online by May 5.

Fire officials in Birch Run investigated a fire at the Holiday Inn Express on Dixie Highway that led to an evacuation at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, and crews using mutual aid from Bridgeport, Frankenmuth and Taymouth Township contained the fire to a storage room by noon while the hotel remains open.

On Tuesday around 7:15 p.m., police received a 9-1-1 call about two vehicles exchanging gunfire near the Zilwaukee Bridge and River Road as the chase moved north on M-15 into Bay County; a house in the 200 block of Michigan Street was damaged and one vehicle stopped at a Mobil station near M-15 and Youngs Ditch Road where three men sustained non-life threatening gunshot wounds—one remains hospitalized in good condition—while officers continue searching for its occupants.

The Restore Saginaw Committee supports House Bill 4121 which would remove the cash tax cap voters approved in 1979 — the bill eliminates the annual $3.8 million limit on property tax revenue but keeps the 7.5 mill cap in place for the city.

The committee will hold a news conference on April 21 at 10:00 a.m. at the Andersen Enrichment Center to discuss the proposal.

Regulators upheld DTE Energy’s cash-only payment rule for about 27,880 customers with returned payments on April 10 — a decision that critics say forces low-income families to pay in cash and adds extra costs.

DTE Energy said the policy helps curb bill accumulation and offers a temporary solution until customers can improve their payment history.

Doctors from three major health systems said that whooping cough cases are rising in Michigan as fewer children get the DTaP vaccine & 497 cases have been recorded so far.

The infection causes long, severe coughs that put infants at risk & can lead to hospital trips if not treated early.

Bob Johnson, feeling sick, tried a bowl of Laotian-style porridge at Pasong’s Cafe in Saginaw and said the warm dish helped him feel better.

He had ordered chicken pad Thai but was surprised with khao piak congee made with chicken, carrots, celery, garlic and shallots in a rich broth (a simple comfort) and enjoyed the unexpected meal (showing the cafe’s care).

The Saginaw Spirit picked three new prospects in Wednesday's OHL U18 draft—selecting goaltender Lucas Tsioutsioulas with their first pick.

Tsioutsioulas, a 6 ft 3 goalie from Ajax-Pickering who finished with a 1.06 goals-against average, was joined by center Jaxson Harismowich and left wing Maxim Skinner.

Nicholas Conners took over as head coach of Swan Valley — the defending TVC champion — after the team swept Freeland on Wednesday with scores of 7-5 and 7-2.

He said his goal is to repeat the championship run and to build the young team for upcoming games.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Wool & Wellness: A Benefit Event

6-8 p.m. — Schomaker Farms — $35 — Craft eco-friendly wool dryer balls while enjoying time with baby goats and supporting trauma-informed care.

Kevin James Live

8 PM – 12 AM — Temple Theatre — Ticket prices starting at $76 — Enjoy a night of laughs with comedian Kevin James in Saginaw.