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Golf carts could soon become a new way to get around in Port Huron. A bill from State Representative Joe Pavlov would update state law that has kept the city from allowing them because of its population size. The change would let Port Huron use newer census data and create its own local rules. If approved, drivers must be at least 16 with a license and stick to daytime travel on roads 30 miles per hour or less. Final approval would still come from Port Huron City Council.

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

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

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