Lauren Creighton

Wake-Up Anchor at WNEM-TV (Saginaw, MI)

MI 📍WNEM TV5 Wake-Up Anchor | CMU Alum

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Nonprofit calls for continued support during Pride Month amid DEI rollbacks

6 days ago | wnem.com | Lauren Creighton

SAGINAW, Mich. (WNEM) - As celebrations kick off across the country, Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist declared June as Pride Month across Michigan. With recent cuts to DEI programs, some LGBTQ+ organizations now have concerns for the future of pride.
Monday, June 2, 2025: 5 things you need to know

6 days ago | wnem.com | Lauren Creighton

SAGINAW, Mich. (WNEM) - Good Monday morning, mid-Michigan! Temperatures are on the rise this week, so don’t forget your sunscreen! If you’re waking up with us right now, check out these five stories we’re following to start your day. 1. Today is the deadline for the Flint City Council to agree on the city’s budget. Members will hold a special meeting tonight, after failing to come together and vote on Friday.
Shiawassee Strawberry Festival returning for third year

1 week ago | wnem.com | Lauren Creighton

CORUNNA, Mich. (WNEM) - The third annual Shiawassee Strawberry Festival is returning to the Shiawassee County Fairgrounds just in time for the start of summer. Organizer Paulette Darling says it’s a celebration of the local farmers who make it all possible. The festival runs June 21-22. This year, they’re partnering with Back to the Bricks on Sunday for a classic car show and live music from the Shiatown Band. Saturday is Kids Day. Admission is free and parking is $5.00.
Thursday, May 29, 2025: 5 things you need to know

1 week ago | wnem.com | Lauren Creighton

SAGINAW, Mich. (WNEM) - Good morning, mid-Michigan! A wet start to our morning, but warmer temperatures are on the way! If you’re waking up with us right now, check out these five stories we’re following to start your day. 1. The Flint City Council met Wednesday to approve resolutions for the 2025-26 budget. In the end, there were discussions, but no vote on the final budget, with multiple members walking out late last night.
Tuesday, May 27, 2025: 5 things you need to know

1 week ago | wnem.com | Lauren Creighton |Christine Winter

SAGINAW, Mich. (WNEM) - Good Tuesday morning, mid-Michigan! If you’re waking up with us right now, check out these five local stories we’re following to start your day. 1. State lawmakers are considering a new bill today that would test children for levels of PFAS chemicals in their blood. The bill would allow children under the age of 11 in certain areas to be tested for free. Blood samples would be collected by their doctor and sent to a state lab for testing.
Monday, May 26, 2025: 5 things you need to know

1 week ago | wnem.com | Lauren Creighton

SAGINAW, Mich. (WNEM) - Good morning, mid-Michigan! This Memorial Day, take a minute to thank your local veterans and remember our fallen servicemembers who made the ultimate sacrifice. Flags will also be flown at half-staff today until noon, out of respect. Here’s a few local events honoring our military near you today:1. Saginaw’s Memorial Day parade will feature Fire Captain Chedrick Greene as grand marshal. The annual parade runs a mile and a half route.
Travel plans adapt amid economic uncertainty

2 weeks ago | wnem.com | Lauren Creighton

FRANKENMUTH, Mich. (WNEM) - Despite inflation and economic uncertainty in the United States, travel plans are not slowing down this Memorial Day. Triple A predicts more than 45 million Americans will hit the roads or take to the skies, a new record. In Frankenmuth, visitors have come from all over the country for two major festivals, Balloons Over Bavarian Inn and The Frankenmuth Dog Bowl.
Thursday, May 22, 2025: 5 things you need to know

2 weeks ago | wnem.com | Lauren Creighton |Christine Winter

SAGINAW, Mich. (WNEM) - Good morning, mid-Michigan! We’re waking up to another chilly, wet morning—but things are warming up a bit for Memorial Day weekend! Before you head out the door, check out these five stories we’re following. 1. The Genesee County Board of Canvassers is holding a recount of this month’s primary results after A.C. Dumas and Beverly Biggs-Leavy each received 165 votes, while Lashawn Johnson received 162. The top two candidates will move on to the general election in August.
Tuesday, May 20, 2025: 5 things you need to know

2 weeks ago | wnem.com | Christine Winter |Lauren Creighton

SAGINAW, Mich. (WNEM) - Good morning, mid-Michigan! If you’re waking up with us right now, check out these five stories we’re following to start your day. 1. Mott Community College interim president Shaunda Richardson-Snell is accepting an offer to become president of the college. The offer was approved in a four-to-three vote by the board of trustees.
Monday, May 19, 2025: 5 things you need to know

2 weeks ago | wnem.com | Lauren Creighton

SAGINAW, Mich. (WNEM) - Happy Monday morning, mid-Michigan! We’re waking up to another chilly morning, continuing a cool week ahead. Check out these five local stories we’re following to start your day. 1. St. Charles Public Schools are closed today to help keep the roads clear for cleanup efforts. The village is still picking up debris, following the EF-0 tornado that touched down for about five minutes.