Port Sanilac is getting a major boost to its harbor. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is awarding the village $1.65 million to begin upgrades at the municipal marina, including pier repairs, fuel dock replacement, and utility work. The project is part of more than $4 million in statewide boating grants supporting seven communities. With local matching funds, the total investment tops $6.5 million. The program, funded by boat fees and gas taxes, helps improve public access to Michigan waterways.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Michigan is securing a major military upgrade with ripple effects nationwide. Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed a $152 million funding bill to modernize Selfridge Air National Guard Base near Detroit, improving runways and taxiways ahead of a new fighter mission. The move also unlocks nearly $800 million in federal investment. The base is transitioning to F-15EX fighter jets, replacing aging A-10 aircraft, with new KC-46A refueling tankers set to arrive starting in ’27 as part of a broader military overhaul.

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A Port Huron woman has pleaded guilty in a child sex abuse case that began with an online report. Michigan State Police say 31-year-old Kelly Burson admitted to several charges after investigators found video evidence during a search of her home. Prosecutors say the case started when a national missing children group was alerted to abuse being shared through the Kik app. Burson now faces a long prison sentence when she is sentenced in July. The case is a reminder of how quickly online tips can lead investigators to serious crimes.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

A late-night emergency at a Michigan campground is now raising fresh concerns about water safety as summer travel ramps up. Authorities say a 4-year-old boy drowned Tuesday night at Jellystone Park in Forester Township, about 90 miles north of Detroit. Deputies responded after a 911 call just before 10:40 p.m. reporting the child missing. The boy was later found in a large pond inside the campground. Crews performed CPR before he was rushed to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The sheriff’s office is investigating, and the child’s name has not yet been released.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet