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Tuesday, April 09, 2013  Saginaw faces laying off 20 officers if a deal isn't struck soon.

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.

Friday, December 21, 2012  While schools in Birch Run and Saginaw Township cancelled classes Friday amidst potential threats of violence, Saginaw County Sheriff William Federspiel says his department is ramping up patrols at other area schools.

Thursday, December 13, 2012  Talks continue over whether Saginaw should do away with its police department and outsource services to the county sheriff department.

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.

Friday, August 17, 2012  Saginaw County Sheriff Willaim Federspiel is setting the record straight.

Tuesday, August 14, 2012  The potential to have the Saginaw County Sheriff's Department take over police operations for the city of Saginaw is drawing protests from citizens.

Wednesday, April 18, 2012  Saginaw Co. Sheriff William Federspiel says the City of Saginaw is considering doing away with its police force and getting the sheriff's department cover the city to save money.

Friday, January 13, 2012  1,900 people lost power Thursday night because someone shot utility poles

Tuesday, December 20, 2011  The Saginaw county sheriff's department is taking steps to crack down on K-2.

Saturday, December 17, 2011  The Saginaw county sheriffs department is investigating a rash of car thefts in Chesaning.

Wednesday, December 14, 2011  The Sheriff's Department millage was approved last May, and was supposed to raise $4.4 million. Instead, the millage brought in $4.8 million.

Thursday, December 01, 2011  The final totals are in on the season's first winter storm.