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Bay City
Tuesday, May 5th, 2026
Good morning, Bay City. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 5th of May.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Downtown Bay City's Third Street Waterfall Park hosts a free summer concert series—Fridays at the Falls—from July 3 through Aug. 28 at 6 p.m. each Friday, where families can enjoy local music and food vendors from downtown eateries. MLive
- ➤ Sixty students celebrated the All Saints Catholic High School prom, 'Party Like the Gatsby,' on Friday, May 1 at The Grand in Essexville. The event featured a photo station, DJ, and themed decor, with five favorite photos shared for subscribers. MLive
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ AAA reported that on Monday Michigan’s gas sold for $4.86 per gallon while diesel hit a record $6.01. Fuel prices rose due to BP refinery outages plus tight global oil supplies, with prices varying from below $4.60 in the Upper Peninsula to above $4.90 elsewhere. ABC12
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Independence Bridge on Truman Parkway has been closed to traffic since May 4 due to mechanical issues — Bay County Central Dispatch said there is no estimated reopening and residents should use alternative routes. MLive
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ The Collective Core Studio in uptown Bay City now offers rooftop Pilates classes starting at 6:30 a.m. and extending as late as 5:45 p.m. — the studio emphasizes strength, movement and community connection led by owner Allison Lemay. WNEM
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Tigers’ shortstop Kevin McGonigle earned AL Rookie of the Month honors after a strong debut in March-April, posting top rookie stats. He also signed a $150-million extension to stay with the team through 2034. MLive
- ➤ Heritage lacrosse player Brennan Denay earned medalist honors on Monday at the Saginaw County Boys Golf Invitational at Valley View Farms by winning a tiebreaker birdie on a modified No.-10 par-3 hole as his team claimed the overall title. MLive
- ➤ Bay City Athlete of the Week recognized standout high school athletes from baseball, soccer, track, and softball on May 4. Community members can vote until 8 p.m. Thursday, May 7 — every vote helps choose next week’s honoree. MLive
- ➤ Standish-Sterling pitcher Landon Nixon struck out 15 batters in a five inning perfect game against Ogemaw Heights during a tribute doubleheader — earning him MLive Bay City Athlete of the Week as he joined an elite group with a 4-1 record and a 0.33 ERA. MLive
- ➤ The Michigan Arsenal season is underway with arena football games to be played at The Dow Event Center. Fans can catch the games as the season progresses. ABC12
- ➤ Local baseball standout Brady Stephens was named top Saginaw area spring sports junior athlete today after leading a fan vote—he posted strong stats as both catcher and pitcher. Coach Nicholas Conners said Stephens faces NCAA decisions as he continues to excel on the field. MLive
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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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Bookmobile Stop at Montessori Children's House
10:30-11:30 a.m. — Montessori Children's House of Bay City — Free entry — Explore a vibrant Bookmobile library filled with books for all ages and sign up for a library card.
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Andy Beningo Comedy Night
7:30-9 p.m. — State Theatre — Check event page for ticket info — Enjoy a night of laughs with the acclaimed comedian Andy Beningo at the State Theatre.
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