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A Port Huron murder case is moving toward trial as 40-year-old Jennifer Goodall prepares to face a jury on March 3rd. Prosecutors say she admitted to shooting her boyfriend, 23-year-old Chase Hoyt, during a September incident at a home on 10th Avenue. Police found Hoyt unresponsive with a chest wound, and a handgun with missing rounds was recovered from a dresser. A plea hearing is set for February 23rd. Goodall is charged with open murder and firearm offenses and could face life in prison if convicted.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Port Huron families can catch a free Santa Shuttle this evening, thanks to Blue Water Area Transit and the Blue Water Area YMCA. Trolleys depart at 5:30 and 6:30 p.m. from the McMorran Transfer Center to the YMCA, where kids can enjoy hot cocoa, cookies from M’z Sweets and Frozen Treats, and a visit with Santa. Afterward, the trolley returns, giving riders a festive tour of local Christmas lights. Space is limited, and registration is required by calling 810-987-7373, option 2.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

A high-speed chase across Tuscola and Bay counties ended with a Fairgrove woman in custody. It began in Caro when police tried to stop a white GMC Acadia for an equipment violation, but the driver fled, reaching speeds over 100 mph. Troopers deployed spike strips in Reese, but the vehicle kept going through Saginaw and Bay counties, hitting a bridge gate in Bay City. The chase ended safely on Saginaw Street in Reese, and the 41-year-old driver now faces charges of fleeing and reckless driving.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

SC4 is bringing world-class opera to the local stage this Friday with performances by internationally recognized artists Mia Mandineau and Nathalie Doucet. Mandineau, a Detroit Opera Resident Artist and former Metropolitan Opera Competition finalist, is known for her engaging YouTube channel introducing opera in English and French. Doucet, Detroit Opera’s Head of Music, brings nearly 30 years of experience as a pianist and vocal coach. The duo will perform at SC4’s Fine Arts Theatre at noon and 7 PM. Admission is free.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Port Huron residents are reminded that the city’s winter parking rules are now in effect. Starting today cars cannot park on paved streets between 2:30 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. to allow for snow removal. The rules will stay in place through March 31st, of ’26. Officials say drivers will get warning notices during the first five days, but after that, parking violations will carry a $23 dollar fine. Police urge everyone to follow the rules to keep streets clear and safe.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Marlette Elementary’s new Lego robotics team finished its first season at the Bulldog Classic in Flint, competing in the FIRST Lego League “Unearthed” challenge. Fourth and fifth graders built and coded robots to move artifacts and navigate tricky terrain. Despite being a first-year team, they quickly learned coding and teamwork, even fixing programs on-site. Their Innovation Project focused on safer, more efficient archaeological digs. Coaches and high school mentors guided the students, and the school plans to start next season earlier and expand robotics for middle schoolers.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet