Good morning, Bay City.

The Home Builders Association of Great Lakes Bay Region has expanded to include Bay County, forming a four-county alliance that will support local residential construction professionals.

A new Resource and Skilled Trades Training Center is under construction in Auburn + it will offer hands-on training to address workforce shortages.

Consumers Energy announced it will set up a $270M safety fund to cover long-term dam safety issues if its sale of 13 hydroelectric dams to Confluence Hydro is approved — the Michigan Public Service Commission is reviewing the deal, and the company will decommission the dams if the sale fails.

Delta College professor J.C.

Vande Zande finished his Michigan-based Orphan Island Trilogy with the release of his horror novel 'Coven of the Worm Moon' last month and is now promoting the series at events across the state to share insights with students.

Covenant HealthCare in Saginaw introduced the OBIX system (which monitors triplet pregnancies on one machine), making it the first hospital to streamline high-risk fetal monitoring.

The new technology is expected to improve care for mothers and babies across mid-Michigan.

Officials report 992 cyclosporiasis cases with over 36 hospitalizations, urging residents to wash fruits and vegetables thoroughly and cook food to 158°F (the safe temperature to kill parasites).

Pediatric infectious disease doctor Rebecca Schein from MSU says symptoms can last from a few days to a month.

Northwood University is set to host the Tricity Cricket 2026 tournament on July 11 and 12 near the Bennett Sports Complex, drawing local teams and fans to join the community sports event.

Yesterday, Swan Valley won 8-7 over Saginaw in the Little League Junior District Tournament when Jax Teneyque hit a two-out line drive for a walk-off win that tied the game.

The victory forces a winner-takes-all rubber game at 6 p.m. today at Saginaw Township South Complex.

Bay City area athletes competed in college softball this spring at programs including SVSU, Northwood and Adrian.

Nearly 30 players shined on the field, with standout performances by Delaney Conley and Abbie Hoff + strong pitching and hitting that underscored local talent.

Question Mark & The Mysterians - 60 Years of 96 Tears

3-6 p.m. — Wenonah Park at World Friendship Shell — Free entry — Celebrate six decades of iconic music with a legendary band in the heart of Bay City.

Neighborhood Walking Club

9:30-10:30 a.m. — Sage Branch Library — Free — Explore historic Midland Street and local artistry while enjoying a community walk.

Snakes Alive! Educational Program

12:30-1:15 p.m. — Sage Branch Library — Free entry — Experience a family-friendly educational program featuring live snakes.

Family Musical Performance by Beverly Meyer

12:30-1:15 p.m. — Sage Branch Library — Free entry — Enjoy an interactive musical performance by Beverly Meyer at the library, with backup plans for inclement weather.

Classic Seger Tribute

8:30 AM – 12:30 PM — Veterans Memorial Park — Admission details not specified — Enjoy a tribute to Bob Seger alongside ZZ Top tribute band Eliminator at the Labadie Rib Festival.

Labadie Rib Fest

5-8 p.m. — Veterans Memorial Park — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an evening of rock music by Night Ranger in Bay City.

Bookmobile Stop at Montessori Children's House

10:30-11:30 a.m. — Montessori Children's House of Bay City, MI — Free entry — Explore a treasure of books for all ages at the community's traveling library.

Baffling Bill the Magician

12:30-1:15 p.m. — Sage Branch Library — Free admission — Experience a delightful magic show for families featuring audience participation and enchanting tricks.