Saginaw

The 35th state Senate district has been vacant since the beginning of the year. A special election could shift the balance of power in the chamber, with Democrats only holding a one-seat majority.

Saginaw officials and residents gathered to discuss traffic safety and infrastructure improvements at a joint open house Wednesday hosted by the city and the Michigan Department of Transportation. The event highlighted efforts to reduce crashes, improve corridors and collect public input for long-term planning.

U.S. rep. Kristen McDonald Rivet (D-Bay City) held a press conference Tuesday advocating to keep a Saginaw Social Security office open, and demanding clarity from the Trump administration.

As Saginaw struggles with gun violence, leaders have stepped in with efforts to find solutions by starting intervention programs and services that help victims and motivate young people towards positive life outcomes.

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer told WCMU recently that there will be a special election to fill the open 35th District State Senate Seat, which includes representation for Midland, Bay City and Saginaw.

"The governor has a lot of leeway and control over calling the election itself," Reporter AJ Jones told WCMU's All Things Considered host David Nicholas. "The constitution says the governor 'may call a special election.'”

Republicans in the Michigan statehouse have renewed calls for a special election in the 35th senate district following a comment by a Gov. Gretchen Whitmer staffer at a public meeting in Saginaw.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says her legal is still trying to determine when they will call a special election in state Senate district 35, which represents the cities of Midland, Bay City and Saginaw. It's been vacant since Jan. 3 after Kristen McDonald Rivet was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives.

Holy Family Catholic Church in Saginaw was built 100 years ago by French Canadians. Church's officials and attendees share what is special about its architecture and history.

Volunteers from Great Lakes Bay region gather to repair a street in Saginaw as a part of One Week, One Street event. They share what the event means for them and what they enjoy about volunteering.