Stella Behnan’s Inspiring Comeback
Cardinal Mooney senior Stella Behnan overcame a serious sacral fracture at the base of her spine last summer. The injury forced her to miss the entire cross country season and raised doubts about her future in track. With steady support from coach Matt Zammit, she pushed through three months of recovery and tough winter training. On May 6, Behnan broke the school record in the girls 1,600 meters, running 5 minutes 39.76 seconds. She heads to the Division 4 state finals on May 30th.
Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet
Black River Tattoo Convention
The award-winning Black River Tattoo Convention is bringing ink, art, and entertainment back to Port Huron next month. The three-day event runs June fifth through seventh at the Blue Water Convention Center. Organizers say visitors can expect live tattoo competitions, charity art auctions, performances, and vendors from across the region. Entertainment includes magician Anthony Grupido, speed painter Dave Santia, and martial arts demonstrations from Dragon Edong. Event founder Jonathon Anderson says the convention was created to celebrate tattoo culture while giving back to the community.
Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet
Foster Mom Pleads Guilty
A Michigan foster mother has admitted to abusing two children in her care for years in St. Clair County. Prosecutors say 39-year-old Sarah Hager locked the children in dark rooms and even dog cages between 2017 and 2021 at a home in Emmett, west of Port Huron. Investigators say the children described repeated beatings and severe punishment. Hager pleaded guilty to four felony charges, including attempted torture and child abuse. She is expected back in court for sentencing on June 22.
Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet
Motown Sports Village
A massive sports and entertainment complex is being planned just outside Detroit, with developers targeting Romulus near Metro Airport. The proposed Motown Sports Village would span more than 450 acres along I-94 and could cost around $3 billion. Plans include a large indoor arena, youth sports courts, hockey rinks, hotels, and even a water park and IMAX theater. Backers say the project could bring thousands of jobs to the area and tap into the fast-growing youth sports travel market across southeast Michigan.
Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet