Joey Oliver

Marijuana money for homeless shelter, budget adjustments for street project and more Bay County news

Consumers Energy natural gas plant planned for Hampton Township

A retired teacher, a former board member and a parent with young children in the district explain why they're running and what they hope to accomplish if elected.

The America's Got Talent finale airs at 9 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 22, on NBC, where viewers can watch and vote for Olivia Befus as she competes for the show’s $1 million grand prize.

Plus: Mike Bacigalupo has begun his two-year federal prison sentence.

The 24-year-old neuroscience major from Alma College took home the $250,000 prize with a three-course menu featuring pan-roasted duck breast and innovative desserts.

The festival has brought more than 1,200 industry professionals to Bay City's historic downtown riverfront over nearly two decades.

The district will prioritize construction of a new early childhood facility following the successful $17.9 million bond passage in August.

Plus: Five local entrepreneurs will compete later this month for cash prizes at a Bay County pitch event.

Jeff DeHaven, a single father who kept showing up for his daughter through five years of strained visits, is now asking the community to vote for him in the national contest.