A new traffic study is raising alarms about one of Michigan’s busiest intersections. The roundabout at 18½ Mile Road and Van Dyke Avenue in Sterling Heights has been named the state’s most dangerous by Michigan Auto Law. State police data show 162 crashes and 12 injuries there in ’24 — up 20 percent from the year before. Experts say the multi-lane design and heavy freeway traffic nearby make it tricky for drivers to navigate. The report urges motorists to slow down and stay alert when entering roundabouts.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Sanilac County is tackling rural hunger head-on. The Sanilac County Community Foundation will host the Thumb Food Security Workshop this Thursday at the Maple Valley Community Center in Sandusky. Funded by the Michigan Health Endowment Fund, the event connects pantry leaders across the Thumb to share ideas and strengthen food access. Guest speaker Jennifer Garner from the University of Michigan will discuss innovative ways communities can source local food. In-person guests get a free Farm-to-Plate lunch. Registration is open now on Eventbrite.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

In nearby Fort Gratiot Township, authorities say a 55-year-old man took his own life Thursday as deputies arrived to arrest him on a criminal sexual conduct warrant. The St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office says detectives got to the home on Carrigan Road just before 12:30 p.m. and heard a gunshot as they approached. The man was found inside with a self-inflicted wound and later died. Investigators also found a device that looked like a homemade bomb, but it turned out to be a realistic fake. No one else was hurt.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

Construction is moving forward at Port Huron’s Military Street Pocket Park, where crews are laying the groundwork for a redesigned space along the Black River. Workers installed steel supports last week, with a concrete pour for the footings planned for this week—weather permitting. Once poured, the concrete will cure for about three weeks before the next phase begins. So far, the city has paid more than 237 thousand dollars for the project. City officials expect the downtown park to reopen by summer.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet

In Port Huron, Friday night was all about honoring a local hockey legend. The Prowlers retired Dalton Jay’s No. 92 jersey at McMorran Arena before facing Danbury. Jay, who played seven seasons with the team, scored a franchise-best 209 goals and became a fan favorite for his dedication on and off the ice. He’s the first player in the Prowlers’ 11-year history to receive the honor. Now working at McMorran Arena, Jay says the moment celebrates not just his career but the city’s deep love for hockey.

Reporting for WGRT – JP bZet