Local News

A domestic violence standoff in St. Clair County ended without injuries after a heavy police response in Kenockee Township. Michigan State Police from the Lapeer Post were called to a home on Kilgore Road around 2 p.m. Monday. Residents were urged to avoid the area as troopers worked to secure the scene, though officials said there was no threat to the public. After hours of negotiations, the suspect surrendered just after 5:20 p.m. He is now in the St. Clair County Jail, facing multiple felony charges.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

A disco-era mystery is coming to Michigan’s Thumb. The Sanilac County Historical Society is hosting a 1978-themed murder mystery May 17th from 2 to 5 p.m. at the museum village in Port Sanilac. Guests will move through historic buildings, question live suspects, and piece together who killed a fictional Detroit singer. The interactive event wraps with a final reveal inside the church. Tickets range from 65 to 75 dollars and include drinks and food. Proceeds support the museum’s preservation efforts.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Port Huron leaders are moving ahead with next year’s budget, without raising taxes. City Council voted Monday to set a public hearing for May 11th on a proposed $164 million plan. City Manager James Freed says the budget is balanced and keeps services intact, despite rising costs like wages, pensions, health care, and utilities. Much of the increase funds major projects, including work on the Black River canal. A final review is expected before the hearing at City Hall.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

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