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Drivers in Marysville are already seeing delays as a major road project gets underway on Gratiot Boulevard. The $1.5 million MDOT project started April 20th, reducing traffic to one lane each way between Range Road and M-29. Crews are repairing concrete and sidewalks in two phases, with the first expected to wrap up in July and full completion by October. Commuters report travel times increasing by up to 15 minutes, especially during morning traffic, though many say the long-needed repairs will be worth it.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

A nearly three-week manhunt tied to a deadly campus bar shooting in Canada is now over. Police say 24-year-old Kyaw “Chin” Doe was arrested in London, Ontario after officers surrounded a home and he surrendered without incident. Investigators say Doe is the main suspect in the April 10th shooting at Lambton College that left 20-year-old Dane Nisbet dead and two others hurt. Doe now faces murder, attempted murder, and weapons charges as the case moves forward.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Students at St. Clair County’s Technical Education Center are bringing home big wins after a statewide competition in Grand Rapids. More than 60 students competed, earning 13 medals across skilled trades like welding, machining, and cosmetology. Three students now advance to nationals in Atlanta this June. School leaders say the results reflect months of hands-on training and real-world preparation, highlighting how local students are building career-ready skills and standing out across Michigan.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

A 19-year-old Port Huron man is headed to prison after a November drive-by shooting on West Water Street. Cameron Maydwell was sentenced Monday to three-and-a-half to 10 years after pleading guilty to firing at a home and other weapons charges. Police arrested him and two others shortly after the shooting in a van with guns, including an AR-15. No one was hurt, but the judge said the victims were terrified. One co-defendant’s charges were dropped, while another awaits sentencing in June.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

A new international study finds Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is boosting early reading skills, and the impact is showing up in St. Clair County. Since 2012, the program has delivered more than 683,000 books to local children, with over 4,200 kids currently enrolled. Families across the county are building home libraries and reading together every day, giving young children a stronger start before they ever enter the classroom.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

A dangerous hoax in Marine City is now turning personal. Police say a fake hostage call on April 12th triggered a massive four-hour response near South Water Street, only to be confirmed as a “swatting” incident with no victims. Now, the suspect is targeting officers and others involved, including Police Chief James Heaslip’s own family, using stolen personal information to make new threats. Authorities, including the FBI, are working to track the suspect, who has carried out similar hoaxes across the country.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet