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Eight people were hospitalized after a fire broke out at an apartment on 10th Street in Port Huron early Tuesday morning. Fire crews arrived around 1:24 a.m. and brought the flames under control in 20 minutes. The fire was fully out after two hours. Victims suffered smoke inhalation and were taken to McLaren Port Huron and Lake Huron Medical Center. Firefighters from Fort Gratiot, Marysville, and Port Huron Township helped at the scene. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Saturday evening near Pine Grove Park and Prospect Street in Port Huron, police responded to a shooting involving two people in separate cars. One person fired multiple shots at the other’s vehicle, but no one was hurt. The victim drove away safely. Police say this was a personal dispute with no danger to the public. The Port Huron Major Crimes Unit is investigating, and the suspect remains free. Anyone with information is encouraged to call the police or submit an anonymous tip.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Under cloudy skies, downtown Port Huron’s Wrigley Center came alive Saturday with its first-ever Classic Car Show. Over 40 vintage cars and hot rods filled the inside and outside of the center from noon to 4 p.m., drawing local car lovers and families. The event aimed to boost downtown’s community vibe and spotlight the Wrigley Center as a hub for culture and business. With food vendors and friendly faces all around, the show is set to become a regular Port Huron tradition.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

In Port Huron, local baseball legend Jim Gosger nearly saw his namesake horse win big at Saturday’s Preakness Stakes. The horse surprised many by running a close second in the nine-horse race despite 15-1 odds. Gosger led much of the race but was overtaken at the last second by the favorite, Journalism. Jim watched from home with family, proud yet heartbroken.  Port Huron fans are eager to see what’s next for their hometown hero—on the track and off.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

On Sunday afternoon in Elk Township, a 68-year-old woman from Croswell was injured while driving east on Peck Road near School Road. She swerved suddenly to avoid hitting a deer that ran into the roadway. This caused her Ford Explorer to cross the centerline and leave the road, ending up in a drainage ditch on the north side. Emergency crews quickly responded and transported her to McKenzie Hospital for treatment. Officials confirmed that neither alcohol nor speeding played a role in the crash. Local deputies and Sal’s Towing also assisted at the scene.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

The Food Bank of Eastern Michigan is hosting a local food drive at the Port Huron Art & Music Festival, “Art on the River,” from June 6 to the 8th. Residents are encouraged to donate everyday essentials like cereal, peanut butter, canned tuna, fruits, vegetables, and soup. Donations will stay within St. Clair County to help local families. The Food Bank supports the community with 314 partner agencies and offers mobile pantries, SNAP benefit assistance, and programs focused on feeding children in need.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet