(08/24/12) - At least 10,000 people are expected to come out to the Saginaw WonderFest this weekend.
The event is a way to honor Stevie Wonder, who was born in Saginaw.
The musician got his start playing as a child at the First Ward Community Center before moving to Detroit.
Wonder will not make an appearance, but popular talent from all across the region will get to show off their skills.
"It's all kicking off noon at Saturday on Ojibway Island. We've got musicians from all different genres of music. From country to Jazz to R&B to gospel, to contemporary to pop to rock. It's going to be a fabulous day. It's supposed to be beautiful outside. It's going to be a great day to come out to the island and just enjoy the talent that's around the Saginaw area for the Great Lakes Bay Region," said organizer Shannone Dunlap.
Dunlap says there is also a tribute dinner Friday night at the Dow Event Center at 6 p.m.
"We have a tribute to Stevie Wonder. The most well known international super star that has been born from the Saginaw area. We're paying tribute to him at The Dow Event Center with the tribute dinner. Tickets are still available. You can still get them at the door," she said.
WonderFest is Saturday from 12-8 p.m. at Ojibway in Saginaw Island. It is free.
Friday, May 24 2013 5:55 PM EDT2013-05-24 21:55:05 GMT
(05/24/13) - Memorial Day weekend has finally arrived, and that means weekend traffic delays are ahead. Taking a look from our Saginaw skycam, traffic seems to be moving pretty well so far on I-675.
Memorial Day weekend has finally arrived, and that means weekend traffic delays are ahead.
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(5/24/2013) - Union officials say teachers in the Buena Vista School District are not being paid. This comes after the state released financial aid to help them afford payroll and get students back in
Union officials say teachers in the Buena Vista School District are not being paid. This comes after the state released financial aid to help them afford payroll and get students back in class after a financial crisis.
Friday, May 24 2013 6:34 PM EDT2013-05-24 22:34:45 GMT
(5/23/13) - A shooting in Saginaw sends 4 people to the hospital Thursday evening and police say at least one victim is female. It happened during some type of "pre-prom" meet up in the parking lot
Police are searching for whoever is responsible for the deadly shooting of a 17-year-old during a pre-prom celebration Thursday evening. Three others were injured.
Friday, May 24 2013 6:25 PM EDT2013-05-24 22:25:19 GMT
(5/24/13) Some mid-Michigan residents were tired of a failed drainage system that led to flooded property and a closed road. Repairs were made and now property owners have received a special assessment
Some Mid-Michigan residents were tired of a failed drainage system that led to flooded property and a closed road.
Friday, May 24 2013 6:24 PM EDT2013-05-24 22:24:58 GMT
(05/24/13) - Two men face federal charges in Flint, accused of a Home Depot fraud ring that spans 13 states. They're accused of switching price tags on items to pay a lower price, then returning the
Two men face federal charges in Flint, accused of a Home Depot fraud ring that spans 13 states.
Friday, May 24 2013 6:24 PM EDT2013-05-24 22:24:37 GMT
(05/24/13) - The Genesee County Sheriff wants to hear from anyone who's had contact with Kevin Poole. The sheriff says he used to collect money for the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan and used it to put
The Genesee County Sheriff wants to hear from anyone who's had contact with Kevin Poole.
Friday, May 24 2013 5:57 PM EDT2013-05-24 21:57:24 GMT
(05/24/13) - Four teenagers could face charges after police say they broke into a Clare County park shed and damaged some equipment. It happened Tuesday morning at the Harrison City Park. When Sheriff's
Four teenagers could face charges after police say they broke into a Clare County park shed and damaged some equipment.
