Good morning, Saginaw.

Frankenmuth Auto Fest kicks off today and will run through Sunday—bringing a weekend of auto-themed activities to local fans.

Saginaw residents will attend the Saginaw Soup Pitch Competition at SVRC Marketplace Ballroom on Sept.

11 at 5:30 p.m. to vote for a favorite small business idea (a $5 entry fee applies) as five local entrepreneurs pitch for cash prizes from $500 to $3,500.

A former Saginaw City Council candidate, Eric Eggleston, 53, was sentenced on Sept.

4 to 18 months probation and 140 hours community service—after he was found guilty of election law forgery—by forging signatures on a nominating petition to appear on the November ballot.

Two 20-year-old men—one from Detroit and one local—were charged after a double-shooting and high-speed chase in Saginaw that ended when they crashed into a GM plant fence, with charges including fleeing and eluding police and resisting police causing injury, while the Detroit man faces extra assault charges and the local man is charged with carrying a concealed weapon.

Saginaw-area high school athletes are starting the 2025 fall sports season after strong 2024 performances.

Freeland sophomore Clara Kaczor won the first mile of TVC Jamboree — finishing in 18:24.84 while Frankenmuth junior Natalie Foltz competed and is expected to build on her success this fall.

Carrollton’s volleyball team stays undefeated at 13-0 after beating Bridgeport with set scores of 25-5, 25-10, and 25-11, head coach Kristin Palmer said.

Disney On Ice: Frozen & Encanto

7:00-8:30 p.m. — Dow Event Center — Ticketed event — Experience the magic and music of Disney's Frozen and Encanto on ice with dazzling performances.

Chesaning Chamber of Commerce Dry-Tri

9 AM – 1 PM — Showboat Park — Celebrate fitness and the outdoors with biking, running, and paddling in the scenic Chesaning area.

Vision Meeting at 2|42 Community Church

12:15-2:15 p.m. — 2|42 Community Church — Food provided — Discover the church's upcoming plans and engage in worship together.

Flint Firebirds vs. Saginaw Spirit

7:05-8:35 p.m. — Dow Event Center — Watch the Flint Firebirds take on the Saginaw Spirit and enjoy an exciting hockey broadcast.

Niagara IceDogs vs Saginaw Spirit

7:05-8:35 p.m. — Dow Event Center — Stream available — Catch the action as the IceDogs take on the Spirit in a thrilling hockey match.

Saginaw Comic Con at The Market

11 a.m. – 6 p.m. — SVRC Marketplace — Free entry — A vivid celebration for comic enthusiasts, cosplayers, and families to unleash their inner heroes.

The Great Gatsby Ballet

7-8:30 p.m. — Dow Event Center — Tickets available — Experience a dazzling ballet adaptation of the classic tale filled with wealth, love, and tragedy.