Stimac Trial Moves to Final Stage
The St. Clair County murder trial of Wyatt Stimac is now in the jury’s hands after both sides rested their cases Thursday. Prosecutors played Stimac’s interview where he admitted following his father into the garage and firing five shots. The defense argued the killing wasn’t planned and should not be first-degree murder. A knife-related charge was dismissed, but the main charge stays. Jurors returned Friday for instructions and closing arguments. Stimac faces life in prison if convicted, plus two years for the firearm.
Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet
Blue Water Recovery Center Celebrates
In St. Clair County, the Blue Water Recovery and Outreach Center has grown from a small support group to one of the region’s largest recovery organizations. The peer-led center offers free meetings, coaching, and community events, helping hundreds each week connect with treatment, housing, and support services. Last Tuesday about 400 people attended BWROC’s annual banquet, celebrating recovery and raising an estimated $30,000 for programs. Staff with lived experience guide participants through challenges beyond addiction, emphasizing that recovery is possible and no one should face it alone.
Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet
Father-Son Shooting Trial Begins
A jury trial began Tuesday for Wyatt Stimac, 24, accused of killing his father, Shane Stimac, at their St. Clair Township home in March. Prosecutors told jurors his sister and mother would testify that Wyatt admitted to the shooting, and that earlier he had a heated confrontation with his father. Defense attorneys said the killing was impulsive, not premeditated. Wyatt’s sister described a crowded home, her brother following their father, then hearing gunshots. She found Shane Stimac bleeding and called 911. First-degree murder carries up to life in prison.
Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet
Holiday Classic Basketball Tournament
St. Clair County Community College is bringing top regional basketball action to Port Huron this weekend with the Skippers Holiday Classic. The two-day event kicks off today at the SC4 Fieldhouse, featuring men’s and women’s teams from Cuyahoga, Lakeland, Glen Oaks, and Oakland community colleges. Fans can catch eight games through Saturday, including SC4 matchups against Lakeland and Cuyahoga. Coach Richard Field says it’s a chance to see high-level basketball up close. Tickets and full schedules are available at sc4.edu/athletics.
Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet