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Two young women from Owendale and Elkton were hurt Monday afternoon in a crash near the Walmart entrance in Bad Axe. A 23-year-old Owendale woman pulled out from a private drive onto North Van Dyke Road, directly into the path of a southbound pickup truck driven by a 20-year-old Elkton woman. The pickup could not avoid the collision. Both drivers suffered minor injuries. The Owendale driver was taken to Scheurer Hospital and the Elkton driver to McLaren Thumb Hospital. Police cited the Owendale woman for failing to yield.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

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

Port Huron police say a pickup truck hit a young boy on a bicycle Tuesday at the busy intersection of Gratiot Avenue and Garfield Street. Officers arrived just before 4 p.m. and found the juvenile alert and talking at the scene. He was taken to a local hospital with what appeared to be minor injuries. The driver was cited for running a red light. With warmer weather bringing more bikes and walkers out, police urge everyone to watch for each other and obey traffic signals to keep our streets safe.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

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

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

A Warren man is facing serious felony charges after police say he stabbed a family dog that tried to protect its owners. James Vigneau, 42, allegedly made inappropriate comments at a friend’s home on Sunday, refused to leave, then pulled a knife and lunged toward a man and his daughter. The family dog stepped in, and Vigneau stabbed it twice in the mouth. The dog was hurt but is expected to recover. Vigneau was arraigned Monday. If released, he must wear a GPS monitor.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet