Lauren Piesko

2 days ago | wnem.com | Lauren Piesko

SAGINAW, Mich. (WNEM) - Good morning, mid-Michigan! We’re waking up to warmer temperatures today and a sunnier week ahead. Here are five local stories you should know to start your day. 1. The City of Owosso is proposing a new rate hike for water bills to help pay for more than $207 million dollars in critical infrastructure. Under the current plan, those living in Owosso pay a base fee of about $30 a month, with usage on top of that.

3 days ago | wnem.com | Lauren Piesko

SAGINAW, Mich. (WNEM) - Good Monday morning, mid-Michigan. If you’re waking up with us right now, here are five things you need to know to start your day. Our top story we’re following: Pope Francis has died at the age of 88. Cardinal Kevin Ferrell, the Vatican camerlengo announced he passed away in Rome just after 7:30 a.m. local time. He spent his last Easter Sunday delivering a blessing in St. Peter’s Square.

6 days ago | wnem.com | Lauren Piesko

SAGINAW, Mich. (WNEM) - Happy Friday morning, mid-Michigan! We hope you have a wonderful Easter weekend. If you’re waking up with us right now, here are five things you should know to start your day. 1. Nexteer Automotive is taking one of its suppliers to court over a contract dispute. Its accusing South Korean company Primax of refusing to continue deliveries of necessary tie-rods, unless they’re paid millions.

1 week ago | wnem.com | Lauren Piesko

SAGINAW, Mich. (WNEM) - Good Monday morning, mid-Michigan! It’s a new week with warmer temperatures in our forecast. Here are five local stories to start your day. 1. The Flint City Council will host a public hearing tonight on the new Flint Commerce Center. People can hear the plan for the former Buick City site, which includes adding and removing property and decreasing the total tax-capture amount. All aspects of the plan are up for discussion.

2 weeks ago | wnem.com | Lauren Piesko

SAGINAW, Mich. (WNEM) - Good morning, mid-Michigan! Despite some snow and rain overnight, drier conditions are on the way to end out our week. Here are five things you need to know to start the day. 1. People facing life in prison for crimes they committed at 18 years old now have the chance be resentenced. In a major decision by the Michigan Supreme Court, more than 250 people could receive a second chance.