Good Day
Bay City
Thursday, April 16th, 2026
Good morning, Bay City. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 16th of April.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Historic Masonic Temple will show a double screening of the 1927 silent film Metropolis on April 18 at 9 p.m. and midnight at 700 N. Madison Ave — doors will open 30 minutes early and $5 tickets are available on site and online. MLive
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Twenty high school teams will present innovative solutions at SVSU on April 25 to compete for $77,500 in scholarships and STEM education grants. The free event runs from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Alan W. Ott Auditorium in SVSU’s Gilbertson Hall. MLive
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A flood watch is in effect through late tonight because heavy rain could flood rivers, creeks, and low spots — including parts of Bay City — so residents should stay alert for updates. ABC12
- ➤ Mid-Michigan communities worked to clean up after severe storms struck Tuesday night, damaging homes, two ice arenas, and other structures + three tornadoes touched down across West Michigan. Mid Michigan NOW
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Three local fire departments upgraded their lifesaving equipment with 120 new self-contained breathing apparatuses delivered April 13 from a FEMA Assistance to Firefighters grant; Midland got 36 devices + Saginaw 46 + Bay City 43 with support from Senator Gary Peters. WNEM
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Pups & Pages at Wirt Library
2-3 p.m. — Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library — Registration required — Children ages 4-12 can enjoy reading to certified therapy dogs in a warm, supportive environment.
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Heywood Banks Live Show
7:30 PM — State Theatre — Tickets required — Experience the comedic genius of Heywood Banks in a unique blend of music and humor.
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Open Art Hangout for Teens
3:30-4:30 p.m. — Sage Branch Library — Registration required — Unleash your creativity with various art supplies in a relaxed space for young artists.
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Food for Thought: AI Exploration
12:30-1:30 p.m. — Sage Branch Library — Registration required — Engage with AI concepts while enjoying light refreshments.
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Elvis Tribute Concert
7-9 p.m. — State Theatre — Ticket prices TBA — Experience the captivating performances of award-winning Elvis Tribute Artist Jake Slater across all eras of Elvis's music.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The price of freedom is eternal vigilance.
~ Thomas Jefferson
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