Good morning, Bay City.

Brooke Lynette Allen was sentenced Monday, August 11 to up to 93 days in prison and community service after a jury found her guilty of operating a vehicle while intoxicated that contributed to state trooper Joel Popp’s death during a traffic stop on I-75 in Birch Run in January 2024.

Seven Michigan residents filed a complaint in the Michigan Court of Claims to force Gov. Whitmer to call a special election for the 35th District State Senate seat—this seat has been empty since Jan.

3 when Senator Kristen McDonald Rivet joined Congress. The suit says leaving the seat vacant leaves 270,000 residents without a voice—alleging that the vacancy violates the state constitution.

MDOT has delayed work on the northbound I-75 bridges in Bay County from north of US-10 to the M-13 connector due to forecasted rain, moving the start to Aug.

18 with work expected to finish on Aug. 21. Southbound lanes are already open and the $400,000 project aims to enhance driving safety.

Great Lakes Beer Festival

2-7 p.m. — Dow Diamond — VIP ticket includes buffet — Sample Michigan's finest craft beers and enjoy live music in a vibrant ballpark setting.

Knitting and Crocheting Meetup

10 AM – 12 PM — Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library — Bring your own supplies — Drop in to knit and crochet with expert assistance available.

Monthly Zine Meet Up

2-4 p.m. — Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library — Materials provided — Create mini-books filled with your creative expressions at this interactive zine workshop.

Westside Putt & Pub Crawl

12-4 p.m. — H2O's Waterside Grill — Registration required — Enjoy a fun day traversing 9 bars with 9 unique putting holes in Bay City.

Knitting Solutions Workshop

10 AM – 12 PM — Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library — Bring your own supplies — Enjoy a community knitting and crochet session with expert assistance.

Colorectal Cancer Screening Event

4-7 p.m. — Bay County Library System — Free kits available — Get screened for colorectal cancer with a private test from McLaren Bay Region healthcare professionals.

Wirt Nonfiction Book Club

2-3 p.m. — Alice & Jack Wirt Public Library — Free entry — Engage in stimulating discussions about various nonfiction works led by knowledgeable hosts.

Makers Market at Uptown Bay City

4-7 p.m. — Live Oak Coffeehouse — Free entry — Explore unique creations from over 70 talented artists in the vibrant atmosphere of Uptown Bay City.