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Monday, May 20, 2013  Consumer watchdog group warns that most sunscreens meet FDA standards, but questionable SPF ratings persist

Thursday, May 16, 2013  The National Transportation Safety Board has recommended lowering the rate from 0.08 to 0.05.

Sunday, May 12, 2013  As many local public safety departments struggle with funding to maintain staffing levels, local events are pulling together to help combat money troubles.

Saturday, May 11, 2013  Michigan bikers take a ride to benefit local fire departments and burn victims.

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  The Saginaw public safety volley is continuing. Both sides releasing information concerning a lack of cooperation. This time the city released information to NBC25's Josh Marshall, quoting the police union about meetings between the parties being an inefficient use of time.

Tuesday, May 07, 2013  New study says drinking from garden hoses is dangerous.

Monday, May 06, 2013  Saginaw City Manager Darnell Earley presented his budget for the 2014 fiscal year to the mayor and council Monday.  It calls for a 55-officer police department and a 35-person fire department.

Friday, May 03, 2013  Brian Lipe takes over the Saginaw police department as layoffs loom.

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.

Sunday, April 28, 2013  The Mount Morris Township Fire Department gives community members an up-close look at equipment and safety gear as residents weigh a public safety millage.

Tuesday, April 23, 2013  The project the high schoolers created would warn swimmers of dangerous conditions.

Monday, April 22, 2013  It was cold and wet, but people still showed up in droves to run the Lansing Marathon.

Wednesday, April 17, 2013  Officials are reminding drivers to watch out for those orange barrels.

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.