Good morning, Saginaw.

The Salvation Army is providing toys + winter clothing, including pajamas, blankets, and stocking stuffers, to families who signed up during Distribution Days; the program will benefit community members in need this season.

Saginaw Township Animal Control moved a 5-month-old ginger pig named Kris P.

Bacon from a mobile home park to a foster home with another pig at Undercover Angels Animal Rescue on Dec. 15; investigators now seek her unresponsive owner to learn if she allowed the pig to wander.

Consumers Energy filed on Tuesday for a $240 million natural gas rate hike request to support upgrades on its aging system; if regulators approve the request by Nov.

1, residential bills could rise by over eight percent and daily gas costs may exceed three dollars in 2027.

AAA projects a record 8 million domestic travelers this holiday season — MBS International Airport has short-term parking construction and extra checkpoints, so officials urge travelers to arrive early and secure a REAL ID by Feb.

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Chief District Judge Terry Clark — Saginaw County’s first Black judge and longest serving member — shared his 35-year service and clarified misconceptions about the judicial role in a local interview.

His journey began with a mock trial at Ricker Junior High School in Buena Vista Township.

The Nutcracker

7:00 – 8:30 PM — Dow Event Center — Ticket prices start at $78 — Experience the magic of Tchaikovsky's classic ballet as it unfolds in Saginaw.

Oshawa Generals vs Saginaw Spirit

7:05-8:35 p.m. — Dow Event Center — Streaming available on FloHockey — Catch the action as the Oshawa Generals face off against the Saginaw Spirit in this exciting hockey match.

Saginaw Spirit vs. Sarnia Sting

7:05-8:35 p.m. — Dow Event Center — Cost info not provided — Catch the exciting OHL matchup as the Saginaw Spirit take on the Sarnia Sting.