Good morning, Saginaw.

Michigan country artist Waylon Hanel won the Artist of the Year Award on Sept.

20 at the Josie Music Awards in Nashville and will perform at local Michigan venues this fall, including a show at Kohl Farms in Unionville on Sept. 26.

Local teen Olivia Befus from Midland advanced to America's Got Talent finale after a crowd-pleasing dog performance on Sept.

16 — the finale airs at 9 p.m. today on NBC.

Gas prices in Michigan reached a new 2026 high today as AAA reported an average of $4.93 per gallon—a 62-cent jump from last week and 72 cents more than last month—while the rise is linked to global oil market changes.

Social Security will announce the 2027 COLA on Oct.

14, and retirees in 10 states — including Michigan — are set to receive the largest boosts based on lifetime earnings. An expected 3.5% increase could add about $68 to the average monthly check.

Record-high diesel nearing $7 a gallon led Saginaw Transit Authority Regional Services' fuel costs to rise 37% since last year, and its board increased next fiscal year's fuel budget by 19% (a $100,000 adjustment) that left fares and routes unchanged.

High school football fans can vote for Week 4's top Michigan video highlight via an online poll open until 9 a.m. on Sept.

25; the contest features standout plays from games including Flushing’s win over Ann Arbor Pioneer.

Millington senior Layden DeLong stepped in as quarterback in Week 4 and led the Cardinals to a 4-0 record with four touchdowns in a 48-7 win over Caro.

Coach Jason Germain praised his play in multiple roles that earned him the title Friday Night Hero.