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  • 2 days ago | wnem.com | Christine Winter |Lauren Piesko

    SAGINAW, Mich. (WNEM) - Happy Wednesday morning, mid-Michigan! We’re tracking another warm day with spotty showers in our forecast. If you’re waking up with us right now, check out these five stories we’re following to start your day. 1. The Michigan House is expected to consider proposed legislation aimed at boosting safety in schools across the state. The bills are scheduled for their third reading and a possible vote later today.

  • 3 days ago | wnem.com | Lauren Piesko

    SAGINAW, Mich. (WNEM) - Good morning, mid-Michigan! Check out these five local stories we’re following to start your day. 1. One mid-Michigan company is moving forward with the deal between the U.S. and China to lower tariffs by 115%. The owner of Hayes Specialties Corporation expects his shipments to arrive in six to 10 weeks, saving part of his summer business.

  • 4 days ago | wnem.com | Lauren Piesko

    SAGINAW, Mich. (WNEM) - Happy Monday morning, mid-Michigan! We’re starting off the week with sunshine and summer-like temperatures! If you’re waking up with us right now, check out these five stories we’re following. 1. The Flint City Council is meeting today for the first time since last week’s election. Councilmembers have several items to review on the agenda.

  • 1 week ago | wnem.com | Lauren Piesko

    SAGINAW, Mich. (WNEM) - Happy Friday morning, mid-Michigan! A chilly start to our morning, but temperatures are warming up again and it’s going to be a beautiful weekend. If you’re waking up with us right now, check out these five stories we’re following today. 1. The Vatican has named the next pope. Cardinal Robert Prevost, set to go by Pope Leo XIV, is the first American to be elected pope. The 69-year-old was born in Chicago. The Vatican says he’ll lead Sunday prayers from Saint Peter’s Basilica.

  • 2 weeks ago | wnem.com | Lauren Piesko

    SAGINAW, Mich. (WNEM) - Happy Friday morning, mid-Michigan! We hope you’re having a great start to your day. Take a look at these five local stories we’re following. 1. Bay City crews are set to begin removing dozens of trees in neighborhoods this week. It comes as part of a major infrastructure project tied to street and utility work. City leaders say removing the trees clears the way for safer, more efficient upgrades underground. Some argue removing the trees goes against the city’s values.