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Wednesday, May 29, 2013  The Saginaw City Council adopted the city manager's 2014 budget Wednesday night, making deep cuts to the police and fire departments a reality.

Friday, May 03, 2013  12 police officers will be laid off according to City Manager Darnell Early.

Monday, April 29, 2013  Saginaw city council members are getting their first look at the line-by-line city budget. It’s a budget that continues to change as the public safety unions look for ways to save jobs.

Thursday, April 18, 2013  All three people that were being held for observation have been released.

Monday, April 15, 2013  Two house fires just a block apart has Saginaw neighbors on edge about fire coverage. That’s because 15 firefighters are facing layoffs. City officials say no worries, they have a plan.

Wednesday, February 27, 2013  Upcoming layoffs are forcing the Saginaw Fire Department to make more cuts. The fire department says with fewer firemen, less space is needed to house them.

Tuesday, February 19, 2013  Dozens of Saginaw residents attended a neighborhood forum Tuesday at Beacon of Hope Church to show support for their local law enforcement.

Wednesday, January 09, 2013  Saginaw County leaders decided once again to hold off on moving forward with a police contract proposal from the city of Saginaw until more questions are answered.

Tuesday, January 08, 2013  Saginaw's efforts to pay for public safety took another turn Tuesday as City Manager Darnell Earley met with Sheriff William Federspiel this morning in hopes of moving forward with a police contracting deal.

Monday, January 07, 2013  As Saginaw city leaders continue talks about contracting for police services with Saginaw County, one local organization is talking about repealing the city's 34-year-old property tax cap as a means to bring in more revenue.

Wednesday, December 05, 2012  Saginaw Assistant City Manager Phil Ludos is asking the county to consider taking over police operations in light of a $3.2 million budget shortfall for the 2013-2014 fiscal year. Ludos says without a deal, he would be forced resort to layoffs, and the city would have to operate with 55 police officers and 35 firefighters.

Monday, December 03, 2012  The Saginaw Fire Marshal is investigating a fire on the corner of Benjamin and West Genesee early this morning.

Thursday, November 29, 2012  A Saginaw County community is getting a new main fire station with support from a nearly $1.4 million federal loan.

Wednesday, August 01, 2012  Chakur Tolbert is remembered as a happy young man at Wednesday's funeral service.

Wednesday, July 04, 2012  Bay City's fireworks display will be the largest display ever in the state.