Good morning, Bay City.

Journalist Joey Oliver will hold open office hours at coffee shops in Bay City starting next month on Tuesdays at 10 a.m. to rebuild a face-to-face connection between local reporters and readers.

A Saginaw man was sentenced to 66 months—15 years in prison after robbing a Dollar General store by using a gun to force employees into a restroom, while two female employees received lighter sentences for helping plan the robbery.

Bay City residents can enjoy the Independence Day celebration from home as the Bay City Fireworks Festival grand finale will be broadcast live on NBC25 at 10 p.m. Saturday, July 5th—promising a dazzling patriotic display.

Bay City is facing a dangerous heatwave that began today and will last through Tuesday as hot, humid air moves in from the south.

Temperatures will hit the mid-90s and heat indices are expected to reach 100 to 105 on Sunday and Monday—official alerts warn residents to take safety measures.

Congresswoman Kristen McDonald Rivet spoke out against federal Medicaid cuts in Bay City on June 20 — warning that the proposed budget would leave nearly a quarter-million people without coverage and risk local hospital closures — urging legislators to reconsider the changes.

Storytime at the Trombley House

9:30-10:00 a.m. — Trombley House — Free entry — Enjoy an engaging morning of stories, songs, and an eye spy tour at the historical museum.

Bay City Fireworks Festival

Festival — Jul 3-5 — Wenonah Park at World Friendship Shell — Free entry — Enjoy three days of spectacular fireworks and community festivities in Bay City.

The Lion King Jr. Production

7 p.m. — State Theatre — Ticket pricing varies — Experience the vibrant youth performance of Disney’s The Lion King Jr. in a community theater setting.

Cool City Car Show & Cruze

5:30-9:30 p.m. — Midland Street Business District — Donations benefit American Cancer Society — Celebrate cars and community at this annual charity cruise and block party.

3rd Annual USS Edson 5K Run

10 AM – 2 PM — U.S.S. Edson - Saginaw Valley Naval Ship Museum — Registration fee applies — Celebrate history and support veterans in this fun 5K run honoring the legacy of DESRON 13.