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Thursday, May 28th, 2026
Good morning, Saginaw. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 28th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Saginaw County Parks and Recreation is hosting the 37th Catch Me If You Can Family Fishing Festival on Saturday, June 6 at William H. Haithco Recreation Area (2121 Schust in Saginaw Township). The free event runs 8-11 a.m., and the first 150 children to register receive fishing poles and bait. MLive
- ➤ After standing for decades, Flushing's water tower was demolished yesterday & its removal marks the end of a familiar local landmark. WNEM
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Consumers Energy is conducting line clearing along 9,000 miles of power lines today to prevent outages by trimming trees and limbs and increasing monitoring to alert to hazards, while community tree planting grants that have supported nearly 5,500 new trees cost $730,000 since 2017 + help keep service stable. WSGW
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Kehlani announced her 33-stop North American tour (including a Metro Detroit stop) at the Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre at Freedom Hill in Sterling Heights on Thursday, Aug. 13. Tickets will be on sale starting Friday, May 29 at 10 a.m. MLive
- ➤ The theater venue at Dow Event Center in Saginaw was renamed Applied Innovation Theater — a ribbon-cutting ceremony was held yesterday to mark the new partnership focused on enhancing local entertainment and community connection. Mid-Michigan NOW
- ➤ The first annual Saginaw Tattoo Fest will run from Friday, May 29 until Sunday, May 31 at the Dow Event Center. Celebrity and local tattoo artists will offer tattoos (advance bookings accepted or walk-up service on a first-come basis) amid live entertainment and vendor competitions. MLive
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday, May 26, 2026, 262 Saginaw United High School graduates walked the stage at the Dow Event Center during commencement. The ceremony celebrated achievement and included a tribute for Deon Wiley III (honored with his diploma) following his tragic death earlier that week. MLive
- ➤ Yesterday, Saginaw Covenant Academy held a ribbon cutting at 508 S. Washington Ave and unveiled a new conference room, extra classrooms, and upgraded restroom facilities including a bathroom + a shower for the alternative high school program serving ages 15–22. Mid-Michigan NOW
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ UAW Local 699 will vote on a tentative agreement with Nexteer Automotive today. Voting runs from 4 a.m. to 8 a.m. Friday at the Local 699 Union Hall in Saginaw. WNEM
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Michigan’s underclassman golfer nominees can be emailed by 11:59 p.m. today and voted on online until 11:59 p.m. Sunday (nominations include freshmen and sophomores from across the state). MLive
- ➤ At the Thumb Meet of Champs track meet in Caro Tuesday, Frankenmuth won 177 points as Nick Parker led by winning four races including the 800 and 1,600, helping his team secure top honors. MLive
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Saginaw Tattoo Fest
12-4 p.m. — Dow Event Center — Check event page for cost — Discover unique tattoos and engage with talented artists at this vibrant local festival.
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Swanhaven Manor Community Car Show
5-7 p.m. — Swanhaven Manor Retirement Community — Free entry — Enjoy a delightful evening of classic cars, music, and delicious food vendors.
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Summer Spectacular Community Gathering
4 PM — Fordney Park, Saginaw, MI — Free entry — A festive celebration where Saginaw residents unite to enjoy local activities and attractions.
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The Lion King Screening
2-5 p.m. — Temple Theatre — Cost info unavailable — Experience the beloved 1994 classic film brought to life on the big screen!
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Frankenmuth Bavarian Festival
12 a.m.-11:59 p.m. — Frankenmuth Scout Building and Zehnder Park — $15 — Celebrate German heritage with music, parades, and delicious food and drinks.
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Rio Da Yung Og & FWC Big Key Live
9 p.m.-2 a.m. — Platinum Creation — Paid entry — Experience the electrifying first live performance in Saginaw by Rio Da Yung Og and FWC Big Key.
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