Saginaw
Today
Saturday, May 17th, 2025
Good morning, Saginaw. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 17th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Hidden Harvest announced its 2025 'Celebrating Good Tastes' fundraiser, set for June 4 at Dow Diamond in Midland from 6 to 9 p.m.—the event will help fund food recovery and redistribution across eight counties. WSGW
- ➤ The annual Frankenmuth Dog Bowl festival will be held May 24-25 at Frankenmuth River Place Shops and surrounding fields as more than 25 free events give dog lovers a fun weekend with competitions and parades—registration for the Wiener Dog Races begins at 4 p.m. with races starting at 5 p.m. on both days. MLive
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Strong winds and falling trees damaged homes and power lines in Saginaw County on Friday, as trees crashed through roofs in the Village of Saint Charles—leaving thousands without power from Consumers Energy and DTE Energy while the National Weather Service issued tornado warnings. WNEM
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A 16-year-old Saginaw teen, Vincent M. Barrera, is charged with murder for fatally shooting 20-year-old Taylor M. Burton outside an elementary school on Feb. 9, with surveillance footage capturing the incident. He was arraigned on May 15 before Judge Terry L. Clark with a $750,000 cash bond set and his case is scheduled for a preliminary examination on June 2 — prosecutors say the charges arose after arranging a meeting via Snapchat. MLive
- ➤ Police responded to a shooting on Veterans Memorial Parkway and Lapeer Avenue last weekend that left a 66-year-old driver in the hospital after his car crashed into trees — no arrests have been made. ABC 12
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in Detroit will spend over $17.5 million on dredging and repairs at five Mid-Michigan harbors along the Lake Huron shoreline, including Caseville, Lexington, Port Sanilac, Saginaw River and Sebewaing River. These projects will take place this summer & support future harbor safety and infrastructure improvements as part of a larger $290 million effort across the western Great Lakes. ABC 12
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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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The Old Town Saginaw Art Fair 2025
10:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. — Saginaw Art Museum & Gardens — Free entry — Explore creative works from diverse artists amidst the picturesque riverfront of Saginaw.
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YMCA Community Days Riverfront Celebration
12-8:30 p.m. — YMCA of Saginaw — Free entry — Dive into a weekend of food, music, and family fun at the riverfront festivity.
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Annual Art & Garden Festival
Wednesday, Jun 11th — Andersen Enrichment Center — Support local artistry — Enjoy art exhibits and garden displays in a blooming environment.
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47th Annual Saginaw Greek Festival
12-11 p.m. — Greek Festival — Free entry — Savor delicious Greek food and enjoy vibrant cultural performances at this annual celebration.
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Saginaw-Run Michigan Cheap
12 p.m. — Saginaw Valley Rail Trail — Affordable entry — Enjoy a fun and competitive running experience in Saginaw.
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~ Robert Frost
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