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Archives for 2026-06

Party on McCarty Returns for a Big Summer of Music in Saginaw Township

 

 

 

 

Get ready, Mid-Michigan! One of Saginaw County's favorite summer traditions is back for another season of live music, food, and family fun.

The annual Party on McCarty Concert Series returns to the Saginaw Township Soccer Complex, celebrating its 15th season of bringing the community together for great entertainment all summer long. Hosted by the Saginaw Township Soccer Association and Saginaw Township Parks & Recreation, the six-show series runs from June through August at the Soccer Complex on McCarty Road.

Six Nights of Music for Every Taste

This year's lineup features a little something for everyone:

  • June 11 – 60s & 70s Hippie Hits
  • June 25 – 70s & 80s Boogie Bash
  • July 9 – Motown Night
  • July 23 – Dance the 80s & 90s
  • July 30 – Country Night
  • August 13 – Classic Rock Night

For country fans, July 30 is the night to circle on the calendar, featuring performances from Raquel Hawkins and Whiskey Six, bringing plenty of country hits to the Party on McCarty stage.

More Than Just Music

The concerts are about much more than the bands. Attendees can enjoy:

  • Food trucks and local vendors
  • A beverage tent
  • Kids activities
  • Community organizations and nonprofits
  • A family-friendly atmosphere perfect for a summer evening out

Popular food options expected this year include Wonder Burger, Big Meaty Philly's, Kona Ice, barbecue favorites, Mexican cuisine from Maria's, and more.

Supporting Youth Soccer in Saginaw County

Party on McCarty isn't just a concert series. It's also the largest fundraiser for the Saginaw Township Soccer Association, helping support field maintenance, facility improvements, and opportunities for local youth soccer players throughout the community.

What You Need to Know

  • Location: Saginaw Township Soccer Complex, 3575 McCarty Road
  • Gates Open: 5:00 PM
  • Music Begins: 5:30 PM
  • Parking: $5 per vehicle
  • Admission: $2 per person
  • Kids 12 and Under: Free

Bring a lawn chair or blanket, gather the family, and enjoy one of Saginaw County's signature summer events. Whether you're into country, Motown, classic rock, or dance hits, Party on McCarty has a night for you.

We'll see you this summer on McCarty Road!

 

Florida Georgia Line Just Dropped a Huge Hint About a Reunion

 

 

 

 

 

Is Florida Georgia Line Getting Back Together? Fans Are Buzzing About a Possible Reunion

Country music fans may finally be getting the news they've been hoping for.

After years of speculation, it appears that Brian Kelley and Tyler Hubbard have officially buried the hatchet and could be preparing for a Florida Georgia Line reunion.

The duo recently sent the country music world into a frenzy when they updated their social media profiles with a brand-new logo featuring the letters:

FGL LFG

For those wondering, "LFG" stands for "Let's [Effing] Go."

And that's not all.

Billboards have started appearing around Nashville featuring the same logo and a phone number. Fans who text the number receive a message that reads:

"Turns out, some things are just better together. Much more to come. FGL LFG."

Needless to say, that message has fueled rumors that something big is on the horizon.

Florida Georgia Line became one of the biggest acts in country music history with massive hits like "Cruise," "This Is How We Roll," "Round Here," "H.O.L.Y.," and "Simple." The duo dominated country radio throughout the 2010s and helped introduce a whole new generation of fans to country music.

When the group went on hiatus and both artists pursued solo careers, many fans wondered if they would ever share a stage again.

Now, there are growing rumors that the answer may be yes.

Some industry insiders believe Brian and Tyler could make a surprise appearance during CMA Fest this weekend in Nashville. Nothing has been officially confirmed, but the timing of the social media changes and billboard campaign certainly has fans talking.

If a reunion does happen, it would instantly become one of the biggest stories in country music this year.

For now, fans will have to wait and see.

But one thing is clear:

FGL may not be done yet.

And if you're a fan of "Cruise," "Stay," "Confession," or "Dirt," you might want to keep your eyes on Nashville this weekend.

Michigan Summer Picnic Alert: Apparently, Potato Salad Is Out and Olives Are In?

 

 

 

 

 

 

The first weekend of June is here, which means Michigan is officially entering peak picnic, pontoon, campground, and backyard barbecue season.

Whether you're heading Up North, hanging out at the lake, or firing up the grill in the backyard, a new survey says some traditional picnic foods are gaining popularity while others are falling out of favor.

And honestly, some of these results may start an argument at your next family cookout. According to the survey, the hottest picnic food trend this summer is... olives.

Yes. Olives.

In fact, olives topped the list of foods growing in popularity, followed by flatbreads, breadsticks, hummus, chorizo, grilled halloumi cheese, salami, prosciutto, Spanish tortilla, and focaccia bread.

It sounds less like a Michigan picnic and more like something you'd find on a Mediterranean cruise.

Meanwhile, several longtime picnic favorites landed on the list of foods losing popularity.

The biggest surprise?

Potato salad made the list.

So did Spam, cocktail sausages, corned beef, sandwich spread, sliced white bread, cheap potato chips, cheddar cheese slices, mayonnaise, and potato salad.

Let's be honest. Here in Michigan, good luck showing up to a family reunion, graduation party, campground potluck, or Fourth of July cookout and announcing that potato salad is "out."

You might get escorted off the property.

The same goes for white bread, chips, and mayonnaise. These are practically food groups during a Michigan summer.

While trendy foods come and go, most Michiganders know what really belongs at a summer gathering:

Burgers on the grill
Hot dogs and brats
Potato salad
Baked beans
Corn on the cob
Chips and dip
A cooler full of cold drinks

So we're curious...

Would you rather snack on olives and focaccia, or stick with classic Michigan cookout food?

Because if potato salad is truly going out of style, nobody bothered to tell Michigan.

98 KCQ NEWS, SPORTS, AND WEATHER

 

 

 

 

 

Earlier today, an Iranian missile attack damaged Kuwait's airport, and the U.S. military carried out strikes near the Strait of Hormuz, as diplomacy between Washington and Tehran showed little progress. The latest flare-ups sent oil prices up more than 1%.

In a letter sent to law enforcement agencies, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is reminding law enforcement about election laws ahead of the August primary and November general election. The letter outlines legal guidance for common issues that may arise during the election process. It states that every eligible voter must have the ability to cast their vote free from intimidation and harassment.

Throughout the month of August, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources is hosting its surplus land auction, with more than 100 properties available across 28 counties. The properties include lakefront, riverfront, and forested acreage. Before the auction begins, you must register at the website MichiganPublicLandAuctionTax-Sale.info.

In sports, Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final saw the Vegas Golden Knights outskate the Carolina Hurricanes 5-4.

The Tigers shut out the Tampa Bay Rays 8-0.

The Great Lakes Loons scored their fourth shutout win of the season, a 4-0 series-opening victory over the Lansing Lugnuts.

The NBA Finals begin tonight in San Antonio as the New York Knicks take on the Spurs. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30.

Your KCQ Pinpoint Forecast:

Sunny and hot today with a high of 86.

Partly cloudy tonight with a low of 56.

Thursday, mostly sunny with a high of 88.

Friday, mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers and a high of 85.

 

 

What Are The Most Unusual Things People Forget In Their UBER or Taxi?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Uber has released their 10th annnual lost and found list.  What have Michiganders left behind?  Any of this stuff yours?

 

Sack of marbles

Brand new mini fridge

Dentures with only two teeth
Breast milk
Human hair
Donny Osmond group picture
Ankle monitor


A prosthetic eye
Oxygen tank
Gold mouth grillz
Welding helmet

Single red-bottom Louboutin heel
Kitchen faucet

A live fish
Mannequin
Two trees
Textured photo with a rhinestoned picture of Jesus
Toboggan
Pelvis implants
Package of live butterflies
Sleep apnea machine

 

Check out the rest of the list!  Maybe you'll find your missing propane tank or your meat slicer!
 

Do You Pay Your Kids For Good Grades?

 

 

 

 

 

 

With mid-Michigan schools letting out for the summer, will you be paying your kids for good grades?

 

18% of Michiganders say NO WAY!  39% are undecided.  37% say its a GREAT idea!

 

What do you think?

 

 

National Dinosaur Day: Most Adults Fail the Dino Test, how about you?

 

 

 

 

 

 

Today is National Dinosaur Day, which is a perfect excuse to dust off your dinosaur knowledge and see if you're smarter than a fourth grader.

Fun fact: dinosaurs actually get TWO celebrations every year. There's International Dinosaur Day in May and National Dinosaur Day on June 1st. Because apparently one dinosaur holiday wasn't enough.

A recent survey asked more than 1,000 American adults a simple question:

How many dinosaurs can you name off the top of your head?

The results suggest many adults are letting dinosaur-loving kids down.

Nine percent of people admitted they couldn't name a single dinosaur. Another 8% said they could only name one. Meanwhile, 25% confidently claimed they could name five or more dinosaurs, and 7% said they could name ten or more.

Then researchers did something cruel.

They made people actually write down the dinosaurs they knew.

Suddenly things got Jurassic.

A whopping 84% of people named fewer dinosaurs than they predicted they could. Only 15% matched their estimate, and just 2% exceeded expectations.

Even more surprising, 16% of people who thought they could name one dinosaur couldn't come up with any at all.

Seriously? Not even Tyrannosaurus Rex?

Somewhere, a Triceratops is shaking its head in disappointment.

Only 16% of participants successfully named five or more dinosaurs, far fewer than the 25% who originally thought they could.

Special recognition goes to the elite 2% who managed to name ten or more dinosaurs. They're probably one of three things:

  • Dinosaur enthusiasts
  • Museum employees or teachers
  • Parents who have watched the same dinosaur documentary 500 times with their kids

The survey proves something we've all learned in life: we're usually a lot more confident about our knowledge than we should be.

So let's put Mid-Michigan to the test.

Without Googling...

How many dinosaurs can YOU name?

T-Rex, Triceratops, Velociraptor, Stegosaurus, Brontosaurus...

Can you get to ten?

Or are you about to discover you're not quite the paleontologist you thought you were?

Michigan Debate: When Does the Week Actually Start?

 

 

 

 

 

It's Monday morning in Michigan.

The coffee is brewing, the road construction barrels are out, and somebody is already counting down to Friday.

But here's a question that has surprisingly divided people around the world:

What is the first day of the week?

A new poll found that Americans can't seem to agree.

About 54% say Monday is the first day of the week, while 45% insist it's Sunday. Another 1% picked "something else," which raises a whole new set of questions.

Honestly, that 1% might be onto something. During a Michigan summer, the week doesn't really start until after you've recovered from a weekend up north.

Part of the confusion comes from our calendars. Most calendars in the United States start with Sunday, which makes it look like the beginning of the week. But many people view Monday as the true starting line because it's the beginning of work, school, and reality.

Around the world, it's not even close.

A whopping 86% of people outside the United States say Monday is the first day of the week. Most of Europe, Asia, and Australia are firmly Team Monday.

Meanwhile, countries like the United States, Canada, Brazil, and Argentina typically consider Sunday the start of the week.

And then there are places that really shake things up. In Iran, Afghanistan, and Somalia, Saturday is considered the first day of the week.

Here in Michigan, the answer may depend on the season.

In January, Monday definitely feels like the start of the week because you've spent the weekend shoveling snow and watching football.

In July? Many Michiganders would argue the week starts whenever you get back from the cottage, campground, lake, or pontoon boat.

Michigan Poll Time:

What is the first day of the week?

 Sunday
 Monday
 Something else

And be honest... are you answering based on the calendar, or based on when you finally stop thinking about the weekend? 

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