Stat Representative Bob Bezotte says that the governor's proposed MI Safe Communities plan will make a $32-million investment in law enforcement that will only help a couple of cities in areas that support her.
The City of Howell is seeking volunteers for an event to clean up the right-of-way by the railroad tracks on the north side of town between the Howell Depot Museum and Barnard Street.
The lone occupant and driver, a 61-year-old Green Oak Township man, was found to be unresponsive inside the car and was transported to a hospital for emergency medical treatment.
Congresswoman Elissa Slotkin stated that one of the issues she’s been grappling with is Michigan being hit by severe and repetitive flooding. She questioned emergency management experts on how to help protect communities that are most vulnerable against these increasingly frequent disasters.
State Representative Ann Bollin's measure would make sure that direct care workers during the pandemic receive credit towards the training requirement for becoming a Certified Nursing Aide.
Utilities in Michigan are raising awareness about the ways consumers can get involved in cleaning up the energy grid, including by participating in community solar projects.
The Genoa Township Planning Commission is in the process of updating the township’s Master Plan and says that understanding the community’s changing identity is essential to developing and maintaining civic engagement, attracting and keeping residents, and supporting local businesses.
The lawsuit was filed in 2019 by former maintenance employee Corey LeMarbe alleging violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act as well as a hostile work environment.
The latest weekly update letter from Superintendent Chuck Hughes, sent out on Wednesday, indicated 1,055 students were being kept out of class since last week, with 83 positive or probable cases of COVID-19 in the district.
46-year-old Brandon Eric Wilson of Genoa Township is lodged in the Livingston County Jail and facing charges in the stabbing death of 66-year-old Janey Lynn Cairns, also of Genoa Township.
Mayor Nick Proctor and Council members Randy Greene and Jeanette Ambrose are not seeking re-election. Council met Monday night with those outgoing members offering their reflections, thanks and at times, getting a little emotional.
A bipartisan group of House lawmakers, including Republican Bob Bezotte of Marion Township, announced a legislative package on Wednesday on the steps of the state Capitol to try and fill funding gaps in Michigan’s new auto insurance law.
Wednesday night marked the 13th year of VINA’s signature fundraising event where Michigan and Michigan State fans compete to see who can raise the most money for VINA Community Dental Center.
The next edition of the Livingston County Planning Department’s Brown Bag Lunch Series will feature Robert Parrish - a delegate to the International Dark Sky Association.
Among those receiving the designation include Brighton Area Schools, Williamston Community Schools, and the Livingston Educational Service Agency’s Pathway School.
A Peer Buddy Baseball Club called “Field of Dreams” hit the diamond at Cleary University’s Lake Trust Stadium on Sunday for a game that included children with disabilities or other circumstances that have prevented them from playing an organized sport.
Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has called the fast-tracked legislation, sponsored by Brighton Township Republican State Senator Lana Theis, a “nonstarter” and plans to veto the package that could drain state coffers up to a billion dollars.
A scanning of two historic cemeteries in Green Oak Township turned up some “unexpected guests” but also answers to many decades of unanswered questions and some new mysteries.
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson says returning an absentee ballot by hand to a local clerk’s office or dropbox is a secure option to avoid postal delays and make sure a voter's voice is heard.
Michael Caldwell filed the action against the Michigan State Police, MSP director Col. Joseph Gasper and Lt. Aimee Brimacombe. Caldwell, who is represented by Pinckney Attorney James K. Fett, claims that he was demoted after he expressed concerns about diversity initiatives within the agency.
With the increased number of pedestrians trick-or-treating this Sunday night, along with the risk of cell phone distraction while driving or walking and potentially impaired party goers behind the wheel, AAA Michigan is offering some tips to try and keep everyone safe while trick-or-treating
Todd Borek of Borek Jennings Funeral Homes is requesting the permit for a new location on West Highland Road at the former location of a Lake Trust Credit Union branch.
Republican Senator Lana Theis of Brighton Township sponsored two bills of a four-bill package, saying whether children receive a COVID-19 vaccine or wear a face mask is solely up to their parents.
While applause greeted Trustee Bill Trombley's motion to immediately end the policy of quarantining students who had been identified as being exposed to the coronavirus in school, it was voted down largely on procedural concerns.
The First Presbyterian Church of South Lyon is holding an Open House this Saturday, October 30th from 2 to 4pm to mark their 190th anniversary. Located at 205 E. Lake Street, the church is listed as a National and Michigan Registered Historic Site.
Howell Attorney Don Parker, who represents Protect Livingston, alleges the transfers were done to accommodate water service for a controversial industrial shredder project.
State Representative Ann Bollin has been critical of leadership at the Unemployment Insurance Agency and hopes new director Julia Dale will bring accountability and the claims to people they are entitled to.
To keep Halloween a safe and fun holiday, state and local health officials are recommending best practices to celebrate, help prevent the spread of COVID-19 and not spook friends and family.
A low number of absentee ballots have been returned with barely more than a week before the election, leading Brighton Clerk Tara Brown to speculate that many voters may believe they already voted, when in it fact it was for a similar-looking primary election in August.
30-year-old Michael Foy, described by prosecutors as one of the most violent protesters during the January 6th attack on the Capitol, is now allowed to leave home to attend religious services and go on pre-scheduled job interviews.
Murder at Mallowan Hall is set in the 1930s at Agatha Christie’s home, although the main character is Christie’s housekeeper Phyllida Bright who was created by New York Times bestselling author Colleen Gleason of Brighton.
Clerk Michael Sedlak says they’re pleased the township is represented as a whole and they’ll now have one person with one voice speaking for Green Oak Township.
Livingston County's Adult Drug Court, Intensive Treatment Mental Health Court, and Veterans Treatment Court are receiving Problem Solving Court grants from the State Court Administrative Office.
As of Sunday, Michigan residents in four area codes, including those in Livingston County who have an 810 area code, have to dial 10-digit phone numbers, even if the number is in the same area code.
At a recent meeting, the board voted to approve a resolution setting forth an administrative fee structure pursuant to newly adopted zoning ordinance provisions for caregiver cultivation of medical marijuana.
All residents 18+ who received the Johnson & Johnson and those 65+ or who live in long-term care, have underlying medical conditions, or live or work in high risk settings and got the Moderna vaccine should get a booster, according to the state health department.
EGLE’s Water Resources Division issued a wetlands permit Tuesday for Padnos Iron and Metal in Howell, which is planning to build an industrial shredder off of Lucy Road.
35-year-old Alisha Beaton of Fowlerville was sentenced Thursday to a year of probation for her conviction on a single count of embezzlement by an agent or trustee of $200 or more but less than $1,000.
The second of five public hearings on the latest drafts of Michigan's new voting district maps took place Thursday in Lansing, with another set tonight in Grand Rapids. The final maps will be used for the next decade of elections.
The restructuring will help better clarify the chain of command and provide updated job descriptions for the Public Safety Administration, including the police and fire departments.
Categories include Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Environment, Parks and Recreation, Development, Placemaking and Transportation. Prizes will be awarded.
Extra contributions will be made towards the City's unfunded pension liability, City employees will receive a thank-you bonus, and the police department can look towards training a new hire for a presumptive opening next summer.
The Livingston County Prosecutor’s Office has declined to seek charges against a Brighton school board trustee after he was accused of purposely coughing on a parent during a Brighton Board of Education meeting.
The construction of a new Green Oak Township fire department headquarters building is being put on the fast track due to a number of factors at play - notably MDOT's US-23 Flex Route expansion.
Margaret and Fredie Murphy were arraigned in August on a single count of abandoning, cruelty to 25 or more animals after an investigation by the Livingston County Sheriff's Office.
Motorists traveling on eastbound I-96 should plan on encountering delays starting Friday night from Chilson Road to South Latson Road as joint sealing work begins.
Earlier this month Trustee Charlie Aberasturi gave the Board of Education notice that he intended to move out of the district to be closer to his grandchildren and would step down as soon as a replacement could be found.
The lengthy rehabilitation project near the City of Dexter is close to final completion and a sealant is being applied to concrete parts of the bridge.
Michigan Department of Civil Rights Executive Director John Johnson Jr. told the Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission meeting in Detroit Wednesday that the maps as now drawn violate the Voting Rights Act.
Livingston County residents can get rid of unused and expired medications at various locations as part of the 21st National Prescription Drug Take Back Day.
Republican State Senator Lana Theis says the Let Kids Learn plan will provide scholarships for at-risk students, while Democrats say it is an illegal voucher system for private schools that could cost the state's general fund a billion dollars within five years.
The Tyrone Township Board voted 5-2 to approve a settlement agreement with a couple looking to construct a home on Runyan Lake that residents oppose based on setbacks and sightlines.
April Tyler. a former physician who owned and operated Fenton Creative Healthcare, was charged in 2018 in U.S. District Court in Detroit with 18 counts of conspiracy and health care fraud. She later pleaded guilty to a single charge of violating a federal Anti-Kickback Statute, in exchange for the other counts being dropped.
The Livingston County Road Commission approved transferring jurisdiction of Lucy Road, Industrial Drive, and a small portion of D-19 to the City of Howell.
Michigan State Police Troopers from the Brighton Post were dispatched at about 7:35am to a single-vehicle crash on westbound I-96 near Kensington Road.
A Wilde Theatre will debut Friday night in their new space in Downtown Brighton. Owner and Director Lynn Wilde said an opportunity for a new space opened up at the old Studio West building, directly behind Jameson's Pub, and she grabbed it.
The Planning Commission is in the early stages of its task to find where recreational dispensaries and testing centers could potentially be located, should a future decision to opt-in come.
The 18 Livingston County students that tested positive in connection with in-school transmission were among at least 858 students and staff statewide infected by the latest outbreaks.
Matching funds have been approved for a grant to aid in local broadband planning efforts by a committee of the Livingston County Board of Commissioners.
The 6th Circuit of the U.S. Court of Appeals in Cincinnati has scheduled oral arguments for December 9th in the lawsuit which was filed in 2018 by Oakland Tactical Supply and three potential users of an outdoor shooting range proposed for 352 acres on Fleming Road.
According to campaign finance disclosure reports, Holly Democrat Elissa Slotkin is the top fundraiser among all 14 of Michigan's Congressional representatives. In a year of electoral uncertainly due to redistricting, Slotkin raised $957,461, with $3.76 million in cash on hand.
Officers made over 10,000 traffic stops and took 200 impaired drivers off Michigan roads – including some in Livingston County – during a busy end-of-summer enforcement campaign.
The Livingston County Planning Department’s Brown Bag Lunch Series will feature Robert Parrish who will discuss reducing light pollution for night sky viewing and how it affects the quality and enjoyment of recreational amenities throughout Livingston County.
The survey will assist the Oakland Livingston Human Service Agency create their new Community Action Plan while identifying and and helping develop strategies to address local needs.
Angelou Ezeilo and Kristine Stratton will be the presenters for the 3rd event in the Huron-Clinton Metroparks Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Speaker Series.
Brighton Area Fire Authority Chief Mike O’ Brian tells WHMI that they were called out at 12:16 Saturday morning to a home in the 5000 block of Red Fox Drive for a garage fire spreading into the home.
According to an April 2020 FEC report, the Michigan Democratic State Central Committee originally disclosed $78,000 in transfers it received from the Slotkin Victory Fund during the 2018 calendar year, “but failed to itemize the contributions received through the transfers.”
A benefit dinner is planned next month for Howell firefighter Steve Moor, who is described as a pillar in the public safety community and was recently diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.
Livingston County Drain Commissioner Brian Jonckheere will be the featured speaker at the “Damns, Dirt, Drains and Rains” program hosted by the League of Women Voters of Livingston County.
The annual Scary Storytelling Festival will return to Downtown Howell next Saturday, October 23rd featuring the professionals of the Ann Arbor Storytellers’ Guild.
A Livingston County judge denied a defense motion to reinstate bond for State Rep. Jewell Jones, who has been jailed since September 15th after tampering with an alcohol monitor ordered following a previous violation. Photo courtesy of WDIV / ClickOnDetroit.com
Tonight is Brighton's annual Homecoming game, which was preceded by Pink Week - held each year to raise funds for — and awareness of — cancer, an event which has now been held for 10 straight years.
The Republican-led Michigan Legislature on Thursday approved tougher voter ID requirements and a ban against mass mailing of unsolicited absentee ballot applications, finalizing bills that will be vetoed by Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
The Planning Commission is advancing a request to rezone 24 acres of Shane Monroe's personal property, despite unfounded ordinance complaints from residents.
After a ballot process was completed and votes were tallied, Joan Runyan was named the new Republican Party candidate while Judy Williams was named the Democratic Party candidate for a second term.
A semi-truck said to be traveling too fast for conditions overturned on the busy freeway exit ramp Wednesday - shutting down the ramp and snarling traffic for hours.
Resident Bob Sexton, a Democrat, spoke during call to the public and said he had applied for a position but was shocked when after the application deadline had passed he was told the posting was being re-opened with new requirements that would exclude him.
Students and staff in the Clinton Community Schools District, who had recently been struck by a tragedy involving four students, got a welcome visit late last month from the Brighton Area Schools’ Pack of Dogs.
The online presentation featuring Author Tom Carr, an independent writer and journalist from northern Michigan, is billed as an evening of “murder, robbery and mayhem through the ages in the Great Lakes state.”
The resolution states it’s critical to recognize the need and value of a strong partnership that focuses on global competition and the attraction/retention of a high-value, knowledge-intensive workforce.
A large crowd was largely against and distrusting of the DNR's proposed seed orchard project that would first require leasing out the land for gravel extraction.
Detroit Police Chief James E. White joined with Cleary University President Alan Drimmer to announce the program which was created in response to the needs of the Detroit Police Department to provide educational training and benefits to officers and staff.
33-year-old Kevin Porter of Fowlerville was charged in February of 2019 with the production of child pornography and enticement of a minor. The charges followed a raid of Porter’s home by the FBI.
A preliminary investigation indicated that a 53-year-old Grand Blanc man was driving a 2007 GMC Savanah van east on Rohn Road late Tuesday afternoon when he crossed over the westbound lane and left the roadway to the north.
Mayor Nick Proctor reported that he was pleased to represent the City at last Tuesday's event - saying he had an opportunity to shake the President’s hand and welcome him into Howell.
The state announced three new cases of EEE in horses from Genesee and Shiawassee Counties - saying the findings highlight that mosquitoes carrying EEE are still alive and active and Michiganders still need to take precautions to safeguard their animals and themselves.
Following a tough pandemic, the formerly all-male barbershop chorus is back in in-person rehearsals with a greater diversity of voices and songs in their repertoire.
A firm has been hired by the City of Howell to help market a vacant property on West Grand River that was originally being eyed for a new U.S. Post Office.
Trustee Charlie Aberasturi gave the Board of Education notice that his final day on the Board will be either when a replacement is appointed, or he moves out of his Hartland residence, whichever comes first.
Just after 4pm, a call came in about a possible fire at a home in the 11000 block of White Lake Road, with arriving Fenton Fire Department units reporting a working fire in a single-story residential structure.
The auction fundraiser for the Fowlerville-based non-profit features a special raffle that will allow one lucky winner to select one of five exclusive prizes.
Area residents are being encouraged to donate as the American Red Cross says the blood supply has dropped to the lowest post-summer level in at least six years.
The 50-acre and 77-acre parcels are located in the vicinity of Brighton Road and Cunningham Lake Road near the DNR’s Tree Improvement Center. Both were listed as surplus and destined for auction.
The suit was filed last year by Shalimar Howard, a Michigan Department of Corrections probation officer, who claims former Livingston County Prosecutor William Vailliencourt and others conspired to falsely charge her with perjury resulting in a false arrest and an unwarranted prosecution.
The Michigan Court of Appeals has granted the Livingston County Apportionment Commission extra time to complete its task of redrawing the county’s commission districts, although it is unlikely to have any practical effect.
Consumers Energy expects customers to see some increase in their bills over the winter, but not to the extent of other natural gas customers across the nation.
Lucas Erway of Plainwell is charged with 3rd degree fleeing a police officer, operating while intoxicated and three counts of assaulting/resisting/obstructing a police officer.
Cleary University's program, entering its 29th year, helps to expand the leadership potential of Livingston County's residents in a variety of sectors.
Author Mary Doria Russell will discuss “The Women of Copper Country” on Monday at 6:30pm at the event being put on by the Hamburg and Pinckney libraries.
The Livingston County Sheriff’s Office reports that at about 4:15 Tuesday afternoon, they responded to a report of a crash on northbound US-23 near Center Road.
A surprise farewell gathering for Anne Richardson, who will soon be stepping down as Executive Director of The Arc Livingston, ended up being a double surprise with a $100,000 grant to the organization from the Von Voigtlander Foundation.
The Livingston County Apportionment Commission adopted a map on Wednesday to ensure compliance with an October 11th deadline. It had sought an extension like many other counties across the state but had not yet heard back from the Michigan Court of Appeals and thus felt it would be appropriate to just proceed.
Corrigan Oil's owner and Head of Safety and Emergency Response met with City Council to discuss the incident and what is being done to prevent it from happening again.
37-year-old Jonathan Osborne from Fayetteville, North Carolina was charged with one count of Moving Violation Causing Death, two counts of Moving Violation Causing Serious Injury and one count of Open Intoxicants in a Motor Vehicle following the crash that happened around 11pm on New Year’s Day.
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources announced that hunters can now report their 2021 deer harvest online. All data collected helps the DNR to manage the deer population in the state.
46-year-old Brandon Eric Wilson of Genoa Township is charged with one count of homicide-open murder in the death of 66-year-old Janey Lynn Cairns, also of Genoa Township.
The County is looking to begin getting a better picture of what Internet connectivity looks like in the community through the Resident Broadband Survey and an educational webinar is set this Friday.
8th District Democrat Elissa Slotkin said President Biden pointed out the "F*** Biden" signs while passing through the rally – noting their proximity to Howell’s Voyager Elementary - and saying "I guess I’m still surprised when people, even if they don’t like me, are willing to be that profane around children."
A bench warrant was issued last week for 53-year-old Leonard Charles Harris after he failed to appear for a pre-trial hearing on charges of being a felon in possession of a firearm and flashing lights and cocaine possession.
Crews battled the fire for about an hour and a half, and while the main structure was a total loss, they were able to save another outbuilding, along with a vehicle and pontoon boat.
Monday, October 11th is National Coming Out Day which celebrates those who have come out publicly to friends, family and co-workers as a member of the LGBTQ+ community. The day before, Pride Alliance of Livingston will host a free screening of "Love, Simon" at the Historic Howell Theater.
The program aims to provide student-debt relief once a government or nonprofit employee has worked and made monthly payments for 10 years, but many borrowers report finding the process difficult to navigate.
The Livingston County Treasurer’s Office is encouraging all residents to get their dog licensed and also enter their furry friend into the County’s “Top Dog Contest”.
Final site plan approval has been granted for "The Means" marijuana establishment in the Village of Pinckney – which will be the first for Livingston County.
Brandon Eric Wilson is facing one count of homicide-open murder after the body of a deceased female was located during a welfare check at a residence in Genoa Township.
President Joe Biden visited Operating Engineers Local 324 in Howell on Tuesday to rally support for his proposed Build Back Better plan; calling on improvements to America's physical and human infrastructures.
Amid signs that said, "China Joe Must Go!" and "Biden is a Traitor" was at least one Confederate flag, several hundred protesters turned out on all four corners of M-59 and Michigan Avenue Tuesday.
The fair is said to be a wonderful opportunity for everyone who is expecting a baby or has an infant to learn about the many resources available in the county.
A rally was held outside St. Joseph Mercy Livingston in Howell to show gratitude and appreciation for the service health care workers have provided through the pandemic.
The big change in this year’s audit was the COVID Relief Funds which have added substantially to the coffers of school districts around the state, such as Brighton, which got $4.7 million in federal funding.
Local students will be joining schoolchildren from around the world to celebrate International Walk to School Day that's coordinated by the Michigan Fitness Foundation and Safe Routes to School program staff.
Eligible residents will get help with the process of clearing certain offenses from their criminal record, opening up new opportunities for employment.
The non-profit Severe Weather Network Livingston County is welcoming a new director and will kick off Homeless Awareness Month with a Trivia Night Fundraiser on Saturday, November 6th.
With his plans in jeopardy on Capitol Hill, Biden visited the Operating Engineer’s Local 324 training center in Howell Township, declaring that he wanted to “set some things straight” about his agenda and cut through what he dismissed as “noise” in Washington.
President Biden will speak at the Operating Engineers Local 324 Training Facility in Howell Township at approximately 3:35pm in support of his administration’s “Build Back Better” agenda, which is currently being debated in Congress. Joining Biden will be 8th District Democrat Elissa Slotkin, who has urged him to sell his proposals more aggressively.
The Livingston County Republican Party is recruiting residents to join them at a “Stop the Spending Rally” that will be held in conjunction with President Biden’s visit Tuesday to Howell.
Almost everyone out of the nearly 30 people who spoke at a packed special meeting of the Brighton City Council Saturday was opposed to the idea of a marijuana dispensary — especially on the city’s Main Street.
A GoFundMe page has been posted for a 19-year-old a Tyrone Township man seeking $50,000 to cover the medical bills and other related expenses after the shooting, which took place Saturday in Kalamazoo.
Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer vetoed several Republican-sponsored election bills, including one introduced by Republican State Rep. Ann Bollin of Brighton Township. Whitmer said the bills perpetuate falsehoods to discredit the 2020 presidential election.
Three of the seven candidates running for Mayor and the Howell City Council were featured in a recent forum hosted by the League of Women Voters of Livingston County.
Senate Bills 646-648 are sponsored by Republican Senators Lana Theis of Brighton Township and Tom Barrett of Charlotte. They would repeal Michigan’s pistol registry and require law enforcement to destroy all associated records.
Howell City Clerk Angie Guillen updated Council at a recent meeting about a mailing sent out by The Center For Voter Information that has caused some confusion among residents.
A new state law that took effect Friday will impact driver’s licenses suspended due to failing to comply with judgment, such as failing to pay a ticket or failing to appear in court for certain violations.
The Village will be completing road repairs on East Huron Street between River Drive and Mont Eagle, along with the installation of new water main and drainage improvements.
With Main Street closed down for the event, which returned after a virtual gathering last year, nearly 700 people turned out to participate in the 11th annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s.
Sources have told WHMI that the President is expected to visit the Operating Engineers facility in Howell Township where he is will discuss his “Build Back Better” agenda, which is currently being debated in Congress.
High-end vehicles valued at $329,000 were stolen from Szott Dodge in Highland Township – including two stolen off the showroom floor by driving through a glass door wall.
Despite touting nonpartisanship, two of the candidates endorsed by former mayors Paul Streng, Mike Yost, Esther Brown and soon-to-be former Mayor Nick Proctor have also been endorsed by the Livingston County Republican Party.
Mike Detmer of Howell, who announced in January he was trying again to win the Republican nomination for the 8th District Congressional race, has confirmed he will instead seek the GOP nomination to the 22nd State Senate seat currently held by Lana Theis.
Residents hope to convince the Michigan DNR against leasing property for a mining operation in Genoa Township that will adversely affect the community.
The Livingston County Apportionment Commission filed the petition, along with a motion for immediate consideration, on Tuesday with the Michigan Court of Appeals following a unanimous vote of the five-member panel.
The Michigan Court of Appeals says while Dr. Richard Ofshe can take the stand, he cannot discuss any specific testimony about the case against Jerome Kowalski, who is charged in the 2008 murders of his brother and sister-in-law in their Oceola Township home.
The new Bring Your Own Charger program gives credits to Consumers Energy customers who charge their vehicles overnight between 11:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. Myrom added EVs take a lot of energy to reach full charge.
Livingston County Drain Commissioner Brian Jonckheere will be the featured speaker at the program hosted by the League of Women Voters of Livingston County.
Michigan Senate Republicans on Thursday passed a series of bills they believe will strengthen the integrity of the state’s elections system. Democrats, however, contend the bills are uncalled for and based on disproven election conspiracies.
