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Thursday, July 10, 2025: 5 things you need to know

Good morning, mid-Michigan! We hope you’re having a good start to your Friday-eve. Before you head out the door, check out these five things you need to know.
Get brought up to speed on several stories.

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The fundraiser is aimed to ease travel costs and support recovery after the devastating...
Broadway Family Grill steps up to help teen burn victim and his family

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Flint Mayor Sheldon Neeley
MI Court of Appeals rules on Flint ARPA committee

Forecast

High temperatures for Thursday.
Drying out tonight, fog possible early Thursday, otherwise pleasant

TOP HEADLINES

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Damage from electrical fire at Brunkow Preschool in Buena Vista. (September 2024)

Demo begins at fire-damaged Buena Vista preschool

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By Meg McLeod
Demolition has started on the fire-damaged remains of Brunkow Preschool in Buena Vista Township, according to the Saginaw Intermediate School District.

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MTA Genesee Co. makes plans to update routes.

MTA plans to update fixed route services in Genesee Co.

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By Zain Omair
The Mass Transportation Authority (MTA) is conducting a study on their fixed route services throughout Genesee County.

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FlotiShirt floatation device to help children float in water.

Bay City business owner creates FlotiShirt to help prevent child drownings

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By James Felton
A local business owner hopes his creation, the FlotiShirt will help save lives.

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Changes are coming to the west side of Bay City when the old Arlington Hotel will be renovated.

Shuttered Bay City hotel to be renovated

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By James Felton
The Bay City Commission has approved a project to renovate the historic Arlington Hotel.

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John Miko's mug shot

Roscommon Co. man sentenced for murder of his mother

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By Shannon Glaser
A Roscommon County man was sentenced for second-degree murder in the death of his mother, according to the Roscommon County Sheriff.

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Vernor's new flavor

Vernors debuts new flavor with classic twist for a limited time

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By Christian Swincicki
For a limited time. Vernors is releasing a new flavor for the summer, the Vernors Boston Cooler.
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Thursday, July 10, 2025: 5 things you need to know

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The fundraiser is aimed to ease travel costs and support recovery after the devastating...
Broadway Family Grill steps up to help teen burn victim and his family

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North Branch’s Martin Knight to compete nationally for wrestling

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Here are some of the top stories we're following tonight.
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The Michigan Department of Natural Resources Conservation Officer Training Academy July 3 2025...

Newly trained conservation officer assigned to Saginaw Co.

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By Shannon Glaser
A new conservation officer has been assigned to Saginaw County, according to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.

Crime

Crime Stoppers of Flint and Genesee County is asking for help to solve the murder of a Flint...

Crime Stoppers offering $10K for help to solve cold case

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By WNEM Digital
68-year-old Pablo Lopez Sr. was found shot to death on July 9, 2011.

Crime

Augustine Floyd has been missing since 2007.

Mt. Pleasant missing, murdered indigenous person case brings SCIT, BIA together

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By Shannon Glaser
The Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe and the Bureau of Indian Affairs Missing and Murdered Unit are working together to solve a case where a missing man is believed to have been murdered.

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Saginaw Co. Mosquito Abatement Commission warns against use of homemade traps

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By Ben Clevenger
The Saginaw County Mosquito Abatement Commission (SCMAC) is warning people about homemade mosquito traps, also known as “buckets of doom”.

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GENERIC Police lights

11-month-old drowns in Mt. Pleasant, police investigating

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By Christian Swincicki
An investigation is underway following the drowning of an 11-month-old girl in Mt. Pleasant.

News

Great Lakes Loons

Great Lakes Loons to honor 4 millionth fan at upcoming game

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By Christian Swincicki
The Great Lakes Loons are looking to surprise one fan in a big way.

Sports

Detroit Tigers' Colt Keith watches his two-run home run against the Tampa Bay Rays in the...

Game time adjusted for Tigers-Rays series finale Wednesday due to weather

Updated: Jul. 9, 2025 at 5:59 AM EDT
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By Seth Wells
First pitch has been moved back to 5:10 p.m. Wednesday.

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Michigan State Police in American Association of State Troopers’ Best Looking Cruiser contest.

Cast your vote: MSP narrowly leading in Best Looking Cruiser, Florida coming in hot

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By Shannon Glaser
Michigan State Police (MSP) is currently leading on votes for the American Association of State Troopers’ Best Looking Cruiser contest.

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S.S. Edmund Fitzgerald – St. Mary’s River, 1975.

Edmund Fitzgerald memorial swim to honor 50th anniversary of tragic sinking

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By Jade Chaparro
To commemorate the 50th anniversary of the sinking of the S.S. Edmund Fitzgerald, 68 open water swimmers will take part in a 17-stage, 411-mile relay swim.

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Wednesday, July 9,2025: 5 things you need to know

Updated: Jul. 9, 2025 at 6:40 AM EDT
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By Christine Winter
We are halfway through the work week, mid-Michigan. Here are five things you need to know today.

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Organizers say hundreds of players are on their way and volunteers are urgently needed.

Saginaw gearing up to host major state little league tournament

Updated: Jul. 9, 2025 at 1:13 AM EDT
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By Trae Harris
Organizers say hundreds of players are on their way and volunteers are urgently needed.

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Flooding Stock Photo

Following floods nationwide, a review of flood alerts & flash flood frequency in Mid-Michigan

Updated: Jul. 8, 2025 at 10:43 PM EDT
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By Chris Easlick
With flooding in the headlines in recent days, we take a look at what each flood alert means, plus some recent flash flooding events in Mid-Michigan.

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Flint firefighter staffing shortage.

Michigan bill could help local firefighters with staffing

Updated: Jul. 8, 2025 at 6:04 PM EDT
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By Zain Omair
Many fire departments are struggling to have enough staff on duty, including in Flint Township. Supporters of a bill currently in Lansing believe the legislation could help fix that problem.

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The Saginaw Public School District is remembering a local student who drowned Saturday.

‘Devastating’: Principal, school district remembers teen who drowned at house party

Updated: Jul. 8, 2025 at 1:06 PM EDT
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By Anna Kathman and James Felton
Saginaw Public Schools is remembering a teen who drowned at a Carrollton Township house party.

Forecast

What the radar may look like at 5 PM Wednesday.

Isolated rain possible tonight, scattered rain on Wednesday

Updated: Jul. 8, 2025 at 5:47 PM EDT
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By Chris Easlick
Rain should hold off for most tonight, but our next chance arrives on Wednesday.

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Officers are investigation the death of a local teen at a party on the 900 block of Atlanta...

Teen who drowned found at bottom of pool in swim clothes, police say

Updated: Jul. 8, 2025 at 5:19 PM EDT
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By James Felton
Investigators are looking into how a 15-year-old ended up at the bottom of a pool, and how long he was there.

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Measles cases continue to grow.

Flint doctor gives advice on how to prevent measles as cases surge

Updated: Jul. 8, 2025 at 5:08 PM EDT
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By Zain Omair
Measles was declared eliminated in the U.S. in 2000 after the development of the MMR vaccine. However, according to Johns Hopkins, 1,200 cases have been confirmed nationally.

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Burton roundabout proposal rejected by city council.

Burton City Council rejects controversial roundabout proposal 6-0

Updated: Jul. 8, 2025 at 3:36 PM EDT
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By Chet Davis
The Burton City Council has voted against a controversial roundabout. 

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Children’s Grief Center shares tips for parents on how to help kids after a tragedy

Updated: Jul. 8, 2025 at 3:24 PM EDT
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By Anna Kathman
There are several ways parents or an adult at home can support kids while also giving them space to feel.

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Man with notebook. Credit: Vecteezy....

Buckham Gallery’s Fine Arts Project now accepting submissions for 2025-26 Writer In Residence program

Updated: Jul. 8, 2025 at 2:32 PM EDT
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By Shannon Glaser
The Buckham Fine Arts Project (BFAP) is accepting submissions for the 2025-26 Writer In Residence program.

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Project to improve portion of M-46 to start in late July

Updated: Jul. 8, 2025 at 2:00 PM EDT
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By WNEM Digital
Crews will be working on M-46 from M-24 (Mertz Road) to M-53 (Van Dyke Road) in Tuscola and Sanilac counties.

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A Chesaning woman was charged after being accused of sexually assaulting a 3-year-old.

Chesaning woman accepts plea deal for sexually assaulting 3-year-old

Updated: Jul. 8, 2025 at 12:36 PM EDT
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By WNEM Digital
A Chesaning woman has accepted a plea deal after facing charges for sexually assaulting a 3-year-old.
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