Good morning, Saginaw.

Saginaw Township police hosted the 5th annual Pop Up Picnic at Sherwood Elementary School with games, food, music and a chance for families to connect with officers (sponsored by Jolt Credit Union) as School Resource Officer Andrew Carlson said the event built community ties.

Saginaw's Fourth Annual free block party took place on Wednesday, July 15 at Mission In The City Park (hosted by Saginaw Community Alliance for the People) and offered live music, games, and chances to meet neighbors.

Emmy nominated singer-songwriter Ben Folds will perform with actress and playwright Lindsey Kraft at the Temple Theatre in Saginaw at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 30, marking his only Michigan show this summer.

Applications for reserved public land hunts and youth hunts are open through Aug.

15 at Shiawassee River State Game Area, Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge, and Sharonville State Game Area (drawing results will be available Aug. 31 and leftover licenses offered Sept. 3 beginning at 10 a.m.).

Residents in storm-hit counties including Saginaw may soon receive calls from FEMA inspectors—whose numbers can show as out-of-state—to schedule property assessments for disaster relief; homeowners must apply for aid by Aug.

31.

Crim Fitness Foundation held a press conference on Wednesday, July 15 to officially kick off the 49th Health Alliance Plan Crim Festival of Races — an event highlighting local fitness.

More details on the festival's schedule will follow.

Wildfire smoke from Canada is drifting into Michigan and air quality alerts are in effect through Thursday; residents should monitor local advisories + limit time outdoors.

Wildfire smoke forced Covenant HealthCare MedExpress in Bay City to close early yesterday as air quality dropped.

Operations resume today, and patients may visit other MedExpress locations in Saginaw + Frankenmuth for urgent care.

The Little League district championship featured rival teams, Greater Bay & Bay City Southwest, yesterday at 6 p.m. at Saginaw Little League’s North Complex, after pool play wins sent them to the showdown that decided who advanced to the state tournament.

The SCAA has released its 2026 football schedule with opening games on Aug.

27 featuring local teams such as Britton Deerfield and Pittsford — the schedule includes matchups in White and Yellowjackets conferences over several weeks.

Golfers at Freeland course faced reduced visibility today due to Canadian wildfire smoke drifting in, testing their focus amid easing heat.

They kept playing with extra water breaks while following health advice.

BGT Aerospace expands Freeland operations with $2.88M investment.

Kaney is investing $2.88 million to expand BGT Aerospace's operations in Freeland, Michigan. The investment expands manufacturing capacity for precision motion control components serving the aerospace, defense, and advanced mobility industries.