Crypto Kiosk Scams
Port Huron police say scammers are stealing big money from residents by creating panic over fake bank problems, computer viruses, or family emergencies. Victims lose thousands when they rush to send cash through cryptocurrency kiosks. More than six hundred thousand dollars has been reported lost in the past year alone. To fight back, the city is moving forward with a new law that would limit first-day deposits at these kiosks to one thousand dollars and require warning signs. Check any suspicious demand with a trusted source before acting.
Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet
Board Rejects Push to Cut Family Planning Services
In St. Clair County, the Health Advisory Board refused to cut local family planning services after a heated meeting on Wednesday. Medical Director Dr. Remington Nevin had urged the county to drop federal Title X funding, citing staffing shortages and other priorities. But dozens of residents pushed back, warning that hundreds of patients could lose access to birth control, STI testing, and preventive care. Board members agreed more time is needed for a solid transition plan to protect patients. The program served 871 people last year.
Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet
Fire Reported on Heisterman Island
Officials in Huron County responded quickly Monday evening after multiple reports of smoke rising from Heisterman Island in Saginaw Bay. The uninhabited, state-owned island sits off Fairhaven Township. Dispatchers got the first calls shortly after 5 p.m., right after strong thunderstorms rolled through the area. Using a drone between storm cells, the Huron County Sheriff’s Office confirmed the fire was limited to the middle of the island with no signs of people in trouble. The Michigan DNR is now deciding on further action.
Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet