George James

Four Washtenaw County deputies are on leave after a deadly police shooting earlier this month in Ypsilanti. Sheriff Alyshia Dyer says a deputy shot and killed a 34-year-old St. Clair County man after he fled a felony traffic stop on January 6th near Michigan Avenue and Prospect Road. Deputies said they believed the man was armed, but investigators later found no weapon in his vehicle. Michigan State Police are handling the case, and the sheriff says body camera footage will be released soon.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

McKenzie Health System is kicking off its annual “Healthy Living Together” series in Sandusky with a session on budgeting and debt reduction. The free program happens Tuesday from noon to one at McKenzie Health System’s dining room on Delaware Street, with a virtual option available. Speaker Aileen Simons from Team One Credit Union will share simple, practical money tips. Each month, the series tackles everyday wellness topics—next up in February: “Menopause Matters.”

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

The Sherman Woods neighborhood in Port Huron wrapped up its holiday season with record-breaking generosity. The local homeowners association raised more than $7,000 for the Port Huron Salvation Army through its annual Red Kettle drive — up 17 percent from last year. Over the past decade, the community has contributed more than $55,000 to families in need. Volunteers collected donations as visitors enjoyed the neighborhood’s dazzling centennial light displays, carolers, and even horse-drawn carriage rides.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet