On the morning of Wednesday July 2nd, a false active shooter alert triggered at the Lapeer County Courthouse due to a technical glitch in a new emergency system being installed. Local police and emergency teams responded immediately but quickly confirmed no threat was present. Sheriff Scott McKenna thanked all responders for their quick action and assured residents the incident was only a system error, with no danger to the public. The courthouse and the system’s vendor are investigating the cause to prevent future issues.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

In St. Clair County, Tri-Hospital EMS earned a prestigious silver award from the American Heart Association for their life-saving work. The team’s quick responses and top-notch care for heart attack and stroke patients shone through. Led by CEO Ken Cummings and Vice President Karyn Belanger, the 85-member crew handled 24,000 calls in 2024. Their coordination with local hospitals ensures patients get the right care fast. This first-time applicant aims for gold next year.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

In Brown City, residents voiced concerns at a July 1st meeting about a proposed 70-home development by Maple Valley Estates LLC. They worry about cramped conditions on just 13 acres, poor road conditions that school buses and snow plows avoid, and ongoing sewer issues from past mistakes. While new homes are needed, locals fear there aren’t enough jobs to support buyers or renters. The developer promised to fix the roads and sewers, with construction set for summer ’28 if approved.

Reporting fgor WGRT – JP bZet