Nearly 1,000 local students will start the school year with the supplies they need, thanks to generous community support during The BIG Give. BWCA raised critical funds in just 24 hours, boosting their Backpack Giveaway and other youth programs. Organizers say the outpouring of support shows the community’s deep commitment to helping families. BWCA expressed heartfelt thanks to all who contributed, calling the response overwhelming and inspiring. A BIG thank you!

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy is holding an in-person meeting on Thursday at Kimball Township Hall to hear public concerns about Smiths Creek Landfill. The landfill faces multiple violations for poor gas control and odors that have upset nearby residents. Officials are proposing a $145,000 fine and new methane monitoring systems. The county supports the plan, but state approval depends on public feedback. Residents unable to attend can comment online or by email. A virtual meeting will follow on May 29th.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet