Drivers in St. Clair Township should prepare for a major traffic shift starting today, as Gratiot Road between Wadhams Road and Bartlett Road will fully close for about four weeks for reconstruction. Crews will tear out the old asphalt, break up the concrete underneath, and lay down a new asphalt surface. During the closure, traffic will be rerouted along Wadhams Road, Smiths Creek Road, and Range Road. While through traffic is blocked, residents, businesses, and emergency vehicles will still have access within the work zone.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Port Huron police and fire officials are gearing up for National Night Out on Tuesday, August 4th, inviting residents to step outside and connect with neighbors and first responders. Several neighborhood events are already planned, including gatherings on the 900 block of Huron Avenue from 6 to 9 p.m., 11th and Howard streets from 3 to 10 p.m., and St. Joseph’s Church on 7th Street from 5 to 7 p.m. More block parties are expected as organizers encourage last-minute sign-ups to promote safety.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

A 46-year-old woman has pleaded no contest to running a large-scale human trafficking operation tied to two massage parlors in Macomb County. Jingyu Jin, a Chinese national, owned businesses in St. Clair Shores and Sterling Heights that investigators say were used to exploit women brought from overseas for forced commercial sex. Authorities describe the case as one of the largest of its kind uncovered locally, with multiple victims rescued. Jin is scheduled to be sentenced September 3rd, while a co-defendant is already serving a lengthy prison term.

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Police in Warren say a five-day crackdown called “Operation Summer Heat” led to multiple arrests and the takedown of suspected drug and gun activity across the city. From July 14th through the 18th, officers teamed up with federal agents to serve four search warrants, seizing four illegal firearms, about $17,000 in cash, and a mix of drugs including marijuana, cocaine, meth, fentanyl, ecstasy, and psychedelic mushrooms. Officials say the coordinated effort targeted violent crime hotspots and shows how joint operations can quickly remove dangerous weapons and narcotics.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet