Good morning, Saginaw.

Consumers Energy said crews made their final overnight push to restore power for nearly a quarter million customers after freezing rain and high winds; the company expects outages to be fully restored by the end of tomorrow.

Boxes-on-Break delivered 868 food boxes to local students during the 16-day school break, surpassing the planned 500 boxes.

Over 100 volunteers and community partners + generous donations helped pack and deliver the boxes on Dec. 28 and 29.

After the fire at Jack's Fruit and Meat Market on Tuesday, Dec.

30, Excited Goat Coffee Company in Essexville offered free lunch to market employees to ease holiday stress — owner Josh Sharrow said it was a simple way to support neighbors.

Law enforcement officials have increased patrols for New Year's Eve celebrations today as they urge residents to celebrate responsibly & a local personal injury attorney is offering safe travel tips for getting home.

Venues in Saginaw, Midland and Bay City are preparing for New Year's Eve celebrations on Wednesday, Dec.

31. The Children’s Museum offers a countdown with crafts and games from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m while downtown events and dinner parties will feature music and comedy.

The Castle Museum of Saginaw County hosted a STEM snow-cation event on Dec.

30 that let children build snowball launchers + study snowflakes, and it will host a lunch and learn on Jan. 13 to explore lumbering.

Sen. Stephanie Chang introduced Senate Bill 764 to allow deaf and hard of hearing residents to request additional closed captioned movie screenings beyond a film's usual three-week run.

The proposal is now before the Senate Committee for Civil Rights — Judiciary — Public Safety for further review.

Drivers across Michigan are starting the new year with a new gas tax system (designed to shift how road money is collected) that will fund transportation projects statewide.

Glow Circus Spectacular

7-9 p.m. — Dow Event Center — Children 2 and under free — Experience the thrilling performances and magic of the Carden International Circus this January.

Zehnder's Snowfest

Jan 28 – Feb 1 — Zehnder's of Frankenmuth — Admission varies — Experience larger-than-life snow sculptures and family entertainment at this iconic winter festival.