Good morning, Saginaw.

Victoria’s Secret opened its new store at Birch Run Premium Outlets in Saginaw County with doors opening at 10 a.m. Friday, Aug.

14. The store is located in Section A between Kate Spade & Samsonite and is part of Simon’s retail portfolio.

Merrill Community Schools will use locked phone cases this school year as a new state law bans cell phones during class time - the measure is designed to reduce distractions and improve focus on lessons.

Dow Credit Union representatives and local partners—including the Saginaw County Treasurer, United Way, and Consumers Energy—taught budgeting and credit basics at the Transit Plaza on Friday, Aug.

14. STARS riders also received complimentary bus service that day.

A new study by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and Michigan State University reveals that lake sturgeon may live beyond 200 years, with some approaching 300—challenging previous methods based on growth rings.

The findings also mirror longstanding Indigenous knowledge.

Congresswoman Kristen McDonald Rivet (MI-08) met with local seniors in Saginaw on Friday, Aug.

14 to mark Social Security's 91st anniversary and highlight its long-standing support for the community.

The Mott Foundation will invest up to $30 million over 10 years in community policing and violence reduction measures in Saginaw.

Local public safety agencies will soon learn how the funds will boost efforts — officials plan to outline details in upcoming meetings.

Michigan’s utility regulator recommended lawmakers end annual rate hikes and change profit rules for DTE & Consumers by adopting multiyear rate plans tied to grid efficiency improvements and revised energy assistance programs.

The proposals aim to lower bills and shift focus from costly capital projects.

Merrill coach Christian Wiley said his team is set for a strong season after a rigorous offseason and standout play by senior Harry Ayotte in a recent opener + the Vandals will start their schedule on Aug.29 at Newberry.

Former Tigers catcher Jake Rogers was claimed off waivers by the Chicago White Sox before yesterday's series opener at Comerica Park, and he is expected to join the active roster (potentially replacing Edgar Quero on Saturday).

Local fans can vote for the top high school football game in the area as excitement builds for the season starting Aug.

27 (voting ends Aug. 20) with the state championships set for Nov. 28 at Ford Field.