A Lapeer County man hit a $300,000 jackpot playing the Michigan Lottery’s 20X Wild Time instant game. The 58-year-old bought his lucky ticket at Village Station in Columbiaville, about 25 miles northeast of Flint. He first thought he was mistaken when he saw the prize and had his wife double-check it on the Lottery app. After confirming, he celebrated wildly and says the win will help him live debt free and take a trip. So far, the 20X Wild Time game has paid out over $35 million in prizes.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

State Rep. Greg Alexander of Carsonville led a resolution making May Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month in Michigan. The measure, passed by the House Tuesday, urges riders to wear protective gear and follow traffic laws. It also reminds drivers to stay alert for motorcyclists, especially as warmer weather brings more of them out. Michigan has over 230,000 motorcycles and 610,000 licensed riders. Alexander represents the 98th District, covering parts of Lapeer, Sanilac, Tuscola, and all of Huron County.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

In Port Huron, a heartbreaking case moves forward as Amanda Maison and Maurice Houle face murder charges for the ’18 death of Amanda’s 3-year-old son, Matthew. A judge ruled there’s enough evidence for a trial in circuit court. Matthew suffered fatal blunt force trauma and asphyxiation, with visible bruises and a black eye. Both admitted to witnessing abuse but didn’t intervene. After a cold case, new interviews led to their arrests in April. No trial date is set.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

In St. Clair County, a federal judge has approved new ways for the Sheriff’s Office to reach a key witness in a lawsuit filed by former Lieutenant Scott Jones. Jones claims he was forced to resign after reporting a conversation about the sheriff’s brother’s DUI arrest. The Sheriff’s Office says Jones leaked details through ex-deputy Joshua Goodrich, who allegedly shared them online. After failing to contact Goodrich directly, the judge now allows the sheriff to send a subpoena through his lawyer, mail, or email. A pretrial conference is set for August 19th.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet