Monday, May 5th, 2025

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Good morning, Saginaw. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 5th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Last week in Saginaw County, Tyrell Brown began Detroit-style dance lessons to help residents unwind, and a new surgical center opened at Animal Care & Control—raising concerns over shelter management. Local officials advanced projects like a $13M rebuild on State Street and a nearly finished water tank 160 feet high—while police continued to handle various criminal cases. MLive
- ➤ Hundreds of people celebrated Cinco de Mayo in Saginaw with a vibrant parade and fiesta as residents shared pride in their heritage and concerns about immigration crackdowns and tariffs affecting local vendors. Valerie and Audelia Munguia along with vendor Maria Barron joined others to stand united—despite cancellations in other cities. ABC 12
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday, many comic book fans lined up outside Coy’s Comics on Bay Road in Saginaw Township for Free Comic Book Day when the store opened at 9 a.m., offered free comics, special sales, and sketches by local artists—and early patrons were entered in a drawing for a $250 gift card. WNEM
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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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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.
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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.
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Andy Beningo Comedy Show
7:30-9:00 p.m. — State Theatre — Ticket pricing not listed — Enjoy a night of laughs with comedy greats Andy Beningo and Des Mulrooney.
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On-Site Tour at Independence Village
9 AM - 7 PM — Independence Village of Saginaw — Free entry — Discover quality senior living with award-winning dining and activities.
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