Good morning, Saginaw.

Six drug companies agreed to pay over $96M to settle claims of inflating generic drug prices, and Michigan residents who bought these drugs from May 2009 to Dec.

2019 may check eligibility online—federal judges have given preliminary approval.

SVSU enrolled 1,970 new students for the fall semester - the largest boost since 2019.

Growth occurred among freshmen, graduate, and international programs, although overall numbers dipped slightly due to fewer transfers, with classes having begun Aug. 31 amid full campus housing.

Essexville-Hampton Public Schools announced that a $29,000 donation from anonymous alumni is funding a new robotics field in the upcoming Center for Innovation and Civic Engagement.

A matching challenge for an extra $21,000 for pit boxes and a trailer is in progress before Dec. 15.

State candidates for secretary of state are focusing on election security ahead of the Nov.

3 contest. Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist and Macomb County Clerk Anthony Forlini (along with other candidates) propose distinct plans to protect voter data and modernize voting systems statewide.

The Michigan DNR confirmed that several dead deer in our county tested consistent with Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease (a virus spread by biting midges that causes rapid death and poses no risk to people or pets).

Hunters are advised not to consume sick deer (and to report any unusual cases).

Four veteran service organizations in Michigan received more than $2.7 million through the Fox Grant — a statewide initiative aimed at suicide prevention — to fund community programs like outdoor expeditions and outreach.

The funding package includes $500,000 for Morgan's Place in Millington.

Hugh (The Mad Bavarian) Bernreuter predicted Saginaw-area Week 6 football scores, calling Heritage to win 49-14 over Flint Carman-Ainsworth and United to beat Bay City Central.

His picks offer local fans a clear look ahead at key matchups.

Bay County high school football stats show six players averaging a touchdown per game through Week 5 — the detailed list names top performers from Bay City Central, Bay City Western, John Glenn, Essexville Garber, Pinconning, Bay City All Saints and Bay City Academy as teams prepare for Week 6.

Dave Drinkill signed a two-year contract extension to lead the Saginaw Spirit through the end of the 2028-29 season, making him the team’s longest-tenured GM.

He has guided the Spirit to three West Division titles (2019, 2020, 2024) and a Memorial Cup win.