Lauren Piesko
Lauren Piesko joined the WNEM TV-5 Wake-Up team in September 2023. She and her husband tied the knot in the summer of 2023 and are proud to call mid-Michigan their first home. A Michigan native, Lauren graduated from Central Michigan University in 2021--FIRE UP CHIPS—and comes here from Oakland County. You can catch her live, out in the field, and on Saturday and Sunday mornings anchoring Weekend Wake-Up. When she’s not on-air, you can find Lauren outside with her dog, Jax.
The holidays have arrived at Crossroads Village in Flint! With millions of dazzling lights decorating the 19th century community, you can take a step back in time while celebrating the Christmas season.
SAGINAW, Mich. (WNEM) - If you enjoy making Christmas cookies, then this is the week to do it!Monday was National Cookie Day, kicking off National Cookie Cutter Week. TV5′s Lauren Piesko stopped by Heidi’s Darn Good Cookies in Saginaw to learn more about the shop and make some gourmet Christmas cookies.
Downtown Bay City is officially ready for Christmas and it’s all thanks to one local woman.
Good morning and happy Friday! Hope the week has been good to you. Before you kick off a new day, check out these five stories to know.
Need a little dose of Christmas magic? Look no further than Rooftop Landing Reindeer Farm in Clare.
What better place to do your holiday shopping than at the world’s largest Christmas store?
The holidays have arrived in Holly, where the Holly Dickens Festival is returning to the village for its 50th year.
Every year when black Friday ends, small business Saturday begins. Tt encourages shoppers to shop small and local.
It's Black Friday! Here's five things you should know to start your day.
It’s time to answer the age-old question: what do I do with all these Thanksgiving leftovers?
For many families in mid-Michigan, November is a very special time of year.
If you’ve been to Baynes Apple Valley in Freeland this fall, you may have met Denys. The 17 year-old from Ukraine made his first trip over to the U.S. last month, quickly becoming a close friend to the staff at Baynes.
The annual Santa Parade returned to downtown Midland on Saturday, with one block looking a little different.
Downtown Midland is getting ready for Christmas with the return of the annual Santa Parade this weekend! If you’re looking for a way to stay warm and caffeinated Saturday, stop by Live Oak Coffeehouse for a holiday treat.
The Junior League of the Great Lakes Bay Region’s annual Festival of Trees returned to Midland this weekend.
Students at New Lothrop High School stopped by the VA Medical Center in Saginaw to honor those who have served.
Firefighters contained a fire on S. 24th St. on Saturday November 11th at around 11 am after spreading to two houses.
Is it ever too cold for ice cream? Michigan Cream & Sugar Ice Cream Co. in Bay City says no.
From the annual tree lighting to Deal Hunters, there's so much to do in Birch Run this weekend!
Get your holiday shopping done early! Frankenmuth's annual Holiday Open House returns today.
Halloween may be over, but Day of the Dead is just beginning! Find out how you can celebrate the Mexican holiday at the Saginaw Art Museum.
Halloween is right around the corner and if you’re looking for more to do besides trick-or-treating, there are plenty of community events safe and inclusive for the whole family.
Journey through Exit 13 this weekend... if you dare.
Calling all mad scientists: you’re invited to the Flint Children’s Museum!
Animal shelters are facing a crisis nationwide.
Halloween came early at the Mid-Michigan Children’s Museum in Saginaw, and there was no shortage of candy or costumes.
Indulge yourself in Bay City’s haunted history this Halloween season with walking ghost tours downtown.
All brides planning a wedding deserve a night out. Find out how you can meet with local vendors and treat yourself tonight in downtown Bay City.
Scarecrow Fest in Little Bavaria features scarecrow displays, pumpkins, dogs in costume and more throughout downtown Frankenmuth.
It's Friday the 13th! The Howling Haunted Trails of Fenton is hosting it's opening night and serving scares and screams throughout the end of October.
Catch up on the day's top stories with TV5 Wake-Up's "5 things you need to know"
Here are 5 stories you should know before you get your day started.
Good morning Mid-Michigan and happy Wednesday! We have some stories to know before you get your day started.
The 60th annual Northwood University International Auto Show is back this weekend.
The 42nd annual Tuscola County Pumpkin Festival is back in Downtown Caro this weekend!
A local foundation in Genesee County is collecting donations to help mothers in need.
As the UAW strike enters day 20, members are opening up about living on strike pay
The Scrumpy Skedaddle returned to Flushing on Sunday morning, and it’s become a community favorite because it takes place in an apple orchard.
It was an emotional afternoon on the University of Michigan-Flint’s campus Saturday as many families gathered for a special walk in honor of suicide awareness and prevention.
The Chick-fil-A on Miller Road in Flint Township officially opened Thursday, Sept. 28 at 6 a.m.
The United Auto Workers’ (UAW) strike against The Big Three is causing more and more employees to walk out on the job.
