DTE: 80% of Customers Should Be Back On By Late Thursday

There are still large concentrations of power outages scattered across Livingston County.

Consumers On Track to Restore Most Customers By Wednesday Night

With favorable weather conditions, the utility says it expects to have the lights back on for nearly all the 188,000-plus customers impacted by Monday’s severe thunderstorms.

DTE Distributing Water To Those Without Power After Storms

DTE Energy has set up its Community Van in the Kohl’s parking lot in Green Oak Township, off Whitmore Lake Road, to hand out half-gallon jugs of water.

Emergency Manager: Crews Working Hard After Storms, Be Patient

Emergency Manager Therese Cremonte says they ask that people be patient as crews are working around the clock not only in Livingston County but other areas impacted.

Patriot Palooza Coming To Howell

Patriot Palooza will take place in the parking lot at the American Legion Post 141 on Saturday, September 10th.

Consumers Energy Urges Safety During Restoration Efforts

The utility is urging residents to focus on safety during restoration efforts as more than 2,000 wires came down during Monday’s damaging thunderstorms.

Restoration & Clean-Up Efforts Underway After Damaging Storms

Thousands of residents and businesses are without power and there was significant damage from trees and limbs that came down.

Indiana Man Drowns In Milford Township Lake

Police say 18-year-old Joshua David Auxier and two friends were attempting to reach a floating swimming platform about 25 feet from the shoreline when he went under water and did not resurface.

Severe Storms Spark Fires, Topple Trees & Power Lines

9-1-1 Central Dispatch and emergency response crews were inundated with calls of downed power lines and trees, as well as structure fires.

Roads Closed In Lyon Township Over Holiday Weekend

Currie Road from Eight Mile Road to Nine Mile Road in Lyon Township is currently closed for construction and will remain closed during the holiday weekend.

Tour De Livingston Looking For Sponsors

The Tour de Livingston is looking for sponsors and riders.

Thousands Without Power After Storms

In addition to the outages; emergency crews are busy responding to reports of trees and wires down, along with structure fires that were sparked.

Metroparks To Improve Access to Paddling Along Huron River

Thanks to over $500,000 in grant funding, Huron-Clinton Metroparks will provide launch site renovations and remove invasive species along the National Huron River Water Trail.

Pinckney Village Council Considers Land Purchase

The Pinckney Village Council is considering buying a piece of land.

Barron Road Closure in Howell Township

Barron Road will be closed between Byron Road and Oak Grove Road to place limestone on the roadway.

Historic Funding To Improve, Modernize Local State Rec Areas

A total of $250 million in federal relief funding was made available to the DNR to help address its long list of critical needs in state parks.

VINA Community Dental Center Receives $5,000 Grant

VINA was awarded the grant from the Michigan Dental Association Foundation for its Prevention Incentive Program.

Search Continues For Missing Commerce Township Teen

15-year-old Laken Elezabeth Lewis has been missing for more than a week and police are asking for the public's assistance in locating her.

Livingston County Road Commission Projects Progressing

Construction is underway on the Winans Lake Road/Rickett Road roundabout, while a bridge project will be starting up in September.

Retired Local Teacher Re-Appointed To State Board

James Pearson, of Highland Township, has been re-appointed to the Michigan Public School Employees’ Retirement Board of Directors.

Michigan AG Cracking Down On Telemarketers

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and others are calling on the Federal Trade Commission to crack down on telemarketers.

Metroparks Host Nocturnal Wildlife Weekend Programs

Attendees can learn about the wildlife that make their presence known at night, how to spot them and what sounds to listen for.

Reduced Sentence Sought For Local Man In Whitmer Kidnapping Plot

The request to reduce the sentence of 26-year-old Ty Garbin of Hartland Township was made one day after a jury convicted two of his co-conspirators, Adam Fox and Barry Croft Jr.

County Health Department Director Search Still On Hold

After months of meetings and lengthy discussions, there’s been slow movement and questions raised on issues that would drag the process out even longer.

Concrete Curing For Roundabout Islands

Concrete pouring was finished for the splitter and central islands this week for the project at Pontiac Trail and North Territorial Roads.

Amber Reineck House To Host Overdose Awareness Day Event

International Overdose Awareness Day is an opportunity for individuals to come together and remember those lost to addiction by overdose.

Employee Killed In Warehouse Accident

The incident involved a shipping/receiving handler at RheTech Compounding in Fowlerville.

Hartland Board Of Education Appoints New Member

Cindy Shaw says her goals are to ensure that HCS remains a Premier School of Choice district, that all students have what they need to be successful, and that the K-12 curriculum challenges all students to be their best.

Volunteers Needed For Meals On Wheels

The Northfield Township Community and Senior Center is in the process of expanding its Meals on Wheels program to three days per week and reopening its Senior Café Lunches, in-house meals, to three days per week.

Cinderella's Closet Open To Local Students Through Saturday

Cinderella’s Closet Homecoming Boutique offers local high school students a chance to buy formalwear at vintage prices.

Brighton City Voters To Decide On Allowing Pot Dispensaries

Voters in the city of Brighton will have the opportunity this fall of casting ballots in favor of allowing up to two marijuana dispensaries in the city.

Bond Projects Progressing In Pinckney Community Schools

Renovations and improvements are taking place in classrooms, athletics, theater and arts, parking lots, and some infrastructure pieces thanks to a 2020 bond approved by voters.

Road Work In Village Of Milford

The asphalt milling and paving of Milford Bluffs is scheduled this week, weather permitting.

Motor Carrier Officers Participating In Brake Safety Week

Officers are stepping up inspections as part of Brake Safety Week.

LACASA Center To Host Fall Volunteer Training

Training will run from September 20th through October 4th at the First Presbyterian Church of Brighton.

New Mobile App Coming For Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

Electric vehicle stations in downtown Howell will soon require a mobile app to pay for charging.

Brighton Fire Authority To Host Annual 9/11 Commemoration

Local first responders, public safety officials and the community at large will gather for a ceremony to mark the events of September 11th, 2001.

Limestone Projects Start Today In Oceola Township

Sections of Brophy Road and Hacker Road will be closed to thru-traffic.

Brighton Council to Meet on Marijuana Store Issue

The Brighton City Council must continue to grapple with the thorny issue of whether to allow marijuana dispensaries within the city limits.

The Base Leader Re-Sentenced For 2019 Incident In Dexter

Justen Watkins was re-sentenced to 56 months to 20 years in prison. He's the self-proclaimed leader of The Base – a national white supremacist group that advocates for violence against the government.

Road Construction In Northfield Township Area

Various limestone resurfacing projects begin Monday.

New Playground For Manly Bennett Park East

A new playground is planned for the park in Hamburg Township, as the existing park is getting old and needs to be replaced.

Crandall Road Closure In Howell Township

Crandall Road will be closed between Marr Road and Burkhart Road starting Monday to place road gravel.

Howell City Hall Could Be Rearranged For Better Efficiency

Council has approved design engineering work to determine if the 2nd and 3rd floors could be relocated together on the 1st floor in the old bank area.

Food Truck Friday Returns To Downtown Pinckney

This marks the final Food Truck Friday event of the summer and will run from noon to 8pm in the Town Square.

Mitchell's Hope Overdose Awareness Day

Mitchell’s Hope is hosting their 8th Annual International Overdose Awareness Day event on Wednesday, August 31st at the Fowlerville Centennial Park.

Friday Night Movie At Kensington Metropark

Parking opens at 6pm and tonight’s movie, Spiderman No Way Home, starts at dusk.

Woman Charged With Posing As Health Professional

34-year-old Kimberly Casey Coden-Diskin is accused of posing as a board-certified therapist at the Oxford Recovery Center in Brighton.

Hamburg Township Board Adopts Tribar Resolution

The resolution calls for the immediate disconnection of Tribar from the Wixom Wastewater Treatment Plant, demands an investigation into criminal violations, and suggests that fines be assessed to the plant.

First 2022 Michigan Case Of West Nile Virus Detected

The West Nile Virus was detected in a blood donation from a resident of Oakland County.

Construction In Cohoctah Township

Work at the Great Lakes Central Railroad crossing on Cohoctah Road will begin on Monday, weather permitting. Crews will be doing repair work on the crossing.

Hartland Man Charged In Cold Case Murder Due In Court

54-year-old John Germain of Hartland is charged in the May 1997 slaying of 79-year-old Virginia Cecelia Farrell - who was discovered brutally beaten and stabbed to death in her Clay Township home.

State Investigating Increase In E. Coli Bacteria Related Illnesses

The state health department has received reports of 98 cases of E. coli infection in August, compared to 20 cases reported during the same time period in 2021.

Portion Of Fowlerville Road Closed Today

Fowlerville Road will be completely closed to thru-traffic between 5160 Fowlerville Road and Majestic Boulevard to replace a drain culvert.

Preventative Road Maintenance Projects In Northfield Twp.

Preventative maintenance fog seal projects are starting up today on North Territorial Road and 7 Mile Road.

LCUW Awarded Federal Funds For Those In Need

The Livingston County United Way has been awarded federal funds under the Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program.

Hundreds Of Volunteers Come Together During Day Of Caring

The Livingston County United Way says they had an "awe-inspiring" group of 689 volunteers for this year's 20th Annual Day of Caring.

Police: Tribar Manufacturing CEO's Home Vandalized

A group of 20 protestors were dressed in all black and chanting “Tribar must pay” and “clean up the river” near the home of Tribar Technologies Chairman/CEO Kevin Cramton on Friday.

Search Process Being Finalized For New LCHD Director

The Personnel Committee met Monday night and approved a resolution authorizing the selection process for the vacant health officer position.

"Drive Sober Or Get Pulled" Campaign Begins

Officers will be on the lookout for motorists under the influence of drugs and alcohol throughout the enforcement period.

More Lane Closures On US-23

The Michigan Department of Transportation will continue epoxy seal coating and additional bridge repairs along the US-23 corridor in Genesee County.

Brighton Bulldogs Vs. Fordson Tractors August 25th

Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at Brighton Ford, Buff City Soap in Brighton, Grand Traverse Pie Company in Brighton, Mi Backyard Pool & Spa, and Jersey Mikes in Brighton.

Former Crest Motel To Be Rehabbed & Provide Transitional Housing

Community Catalysts Development Company is a Howell-based non-profit that provides attainable housing for seniors, veterans, the homeless, and other lower-income people.

New Bathrooms In Downtown Howell Delayed

Officials say they're still hoping to have the bathrooms in by the end of September.

Back to School Giveaway Contest for Area Teachers

Brighton-based Foguth Financial Group is giving away $5,000 in school supplies to teachers to help them prepare for the upcoming school year.

Iosco Road Bridge Project Starts Monday

The Mason Road bridge over the Shiawassee River was recently repaired, although the road remains closed. Come Monday, work will be starting on the Iosco Road bridge.

Big Red Barrel At Millpond Concert In Brighton Sunday

The purpose of the Big Red Barrel is to collect unused medications and used needles, which will be on-site from 5 to 8pm.

State Lifts "No Contact" Recommendation With Huron River Water

The MDHHS lifted the recommendation after reviewing data related to Tribar's toxic chemical release. It says the amount of chromium released was not at levels for human health risk, but sampling will continue.

Local Families, Students Line Up For Backpacks & Supplies

The Livingston Educational Service Agency’s 21st annual Backpacks for Kids event took place yesterday.

Eight Mile/Currie Road Roundabout Complete

The Eight Mile/ Currie Road roundabout is done. Now, the Nine Mile/Currie Road intersection is closed for roundabout construction.

Newton Named Hamburg's Deputy Director For Fire Operations

Recently retired Pinckney Police Chief Jeff Newton was sworn in as the new Deputy Public Safety Director for Fire and brings over 21 years of fire experience to the role.

Boil Water Notice Rescinded For Country Club Annex

The Livingston Community Water Authority advises that the precautionary boil water notice has been rescinded following the repair of the water main and the completion of a bacteriological survey showing that the water is safe to drink.

Motorists Fed Up With High Gas Prices In Livingston County

The more gas prices seem to fall in some areas, the more they seem to stay the same or higher in Livingston County.

LCCC & Landlord Still Fighting Industrial Shredder

Livingston County Catholic Charities and Matem LLC have again filed a lawsuit against Padnos Iron & Metal in Howell that seeks to stop the ongoing construction of the shredder.

Colonial Kensington Returns This Weekend

Colonial Kensington offers attendees a chance to visit with historically-dressed reenactors portraying civilian and military life of the Colonial era at the Metropark.

Applications Being Accepted For LCSO Explorer Program

The Explorer Program is designed for young adults 14-20 years old with an interest in law enforcement.

EGLE Issues Violation Notices To Tribar Following Chemical Release

The state says repeated requests by EGLE investigators for critical information have not been adequately addressed by Tribar Manufacturing.

More Lane Closures On US-23 This Week

The Michigan Department of Transportation is continuing bridge epoxy seal coating along the US-23 corridor, which will continue through the week.

Brighton School Board Ratifies Contract With Support Group

As a result of action Monday night at the Brighton Board of Education meeting, BESPA, the schools' support staff union, has a new, 3-year contract with the district.

LESA's Backpacks For Kids Distribution Event Thursday

Volunteers have been busy filling all of the backpacks with supplies this week so that each goes to a child to get them started for the school year.

Brighton Area Women's History Roll Of Honor Ceremony

Many accomplished women will be inducted into the Brighton Area Women's History Roll of Honor.

Road Work Advisory In Northfield Township

Work began on Monday on Whitmore Lake Road just north of North Territorial Road in Northfield Township.

Additional Testing Does Not Detect Chemical After Wixom Release

Testing and analysis of samples continue while a "do-not-contact" recommendation with the Huron River & other bodies of water remain in effect.

Melon Festival Parade Returns To Downtown Howell

The Melon Festival Parade is returning to the City of Howell but with a new route - which is really the old, more traditional route.

Family Emergency Readiness Expo In Howell Saturday

The Family Emergency Readiness Expo is coming to the City of Howell this weekend.

Hartland Man Charged In Cold Case Murder

54-year-old John Germain of Hartland Township was arrested at his home in connection with the May 1997 slaying of 79-year-old Virginia Cecelia Farrell of St. Clair County.

Two Men Behind Bars After OWI Crash In Lyon Township

Police say the passenger ignored commands from a sheriff’s deputy, who tased him. It was determined the driver was impaired and he was arrested without incident.

Grand River Resurfacing Project Starts Tuesday In City Of Brighton

For the first phase, underground utility work will be done during daytime hours and require various intermittent traffic shifts that will reduce portions of Grand River to one‐lane only.

Michigan's Largest Veteran Event In Fowlerville This Weekend

Vet Fest brings veterans together to enjoy camaraderie and connect them to the military benefits they earned through their service.

Roundabout Work Progressing At Pontiac Trail & North Territorial

The Washtenaw County Road Commission’s contractor began placing concrete curb last week.

Trash To Treasures Sale In Hartland

The Hartland Senior Activity Center will be holding a Trash to Treasures Sale Thursday and Friday.

Busy Intersection To Close For Three Months Starting Monday

A roundabout will be constructed at Winans Lake Road and Rickett Road in Green Oak Township, near the Legacy Center Sports Complex, with work scheduled to start Monday.

Gym Owner Charged With Accosting A Minor

42-year-old Jermain Martinez is alleged to have had sexual contact with a 17-year-old female juvenile.

Hubbell Pond In Milford Focus Of State Testing Today

Two crews from EGLE sampled waters upstream, downstream and within the pond this morning to gather more information about the potential location of hexavalent chromium, which was released from Tribar Manufacturing in Wixom last weekend.

Genoa Township's Absentee Ballot Results To Be Re-Tabulated

When a batch of absentee ballots was run through the scanner on Election Day, instead of selecting “absentee voting”, “election day” voting was selected. Thus, a re-tabulation - not a recount - is needed.

Police Arrest Escapee In Livingston County

Eastpointe Police say 18-year-old Devonta Moore escaped while awaiting transfer to a police van.

New Staging Area For Brighton Kiwanis Classic Cars Show

In order to avoid traffic congestion at the busy Grand River/Main Street corner, the staging area is being changed to the Meijer parking lot on North Second Street.

LACASA Center's Denim & Diamonds Fundraiser Set

LACSA Center's Denim & Diamonds is scheduled for Saturday, September 17th, from 5 to 10pm at the Haggerty-Bearden Ranch in Howell.

Crews Working To Restore Power After Storms

Crews are working as more rain continues to hit the state. Officials note that restoration times can vary depending on changing weather conditions.

Preliminary Results Detect No Presence Of Chemical In Huron River

The state says testing continues with more than two dozen sites being sampled Thursday; 11 preliminary results detect no presence of hexavalent chromium following Huron River spill.

Hartland School Board Looks To Fill Vacancy

Longtime board member Bill Gatewood recently stepped down. Those interested in serving the remainder of his term are asked to submit applications by August 12th.

Collection Events For LESA's Backpacks For Kids Project

A Stuff the Bus event will be held at the Howell Walmart from 10am to 2pm Friday, followed by a Stuff the Blue Goose event Saturday from noon to 4pm at the Fowlerville Walmart.

Cool Cars Showcased At Brighton District Library

The Detroit Historical Society is caretaker of 60 rare automobiles. Thursday's presentation takes a tour of the unique automobile collection.

State Widens Testing, Probe After Chemical Release In Huron River

The state has widened testing efforts and set up a health hotline for the public following the chemical release into the river by Tribar Manufacturing.

Former County Commissioner Defeats Incumbent In GOP Primary

In the District 2 race, former Commissioner Dave Domas prevailed over incumbent Commissioner and former Judge Carol Sue Reader.

Local Medical Expert: Monkeypox No Cause For Community Panic

Dr. Varsha Moudgal is the associate chief medical officer at Trinity Health St. Joseph Mercy Livingston and specializes in infectious diseases.

Voters Approve Local Ballot Proposals

Local road, fire, library, school and mosquito control proposals all passed in Tuesday's Primary election.

Oceola Township Clerk: Smooth Primary Election Day

Clerk Jaime Clay said they put a lot of different things in place and both election inspectors and voters were very happy.

Officials: Avoid Section Of Huron River After Chemical Release

Testing and monitoring is underway after a chemical release in Huron River watershed by Tribar Manufacturing. Residents avoid contact with the Huron River between North Wixom and Kensington Roads.

First Probable Monkeypox Case Identified In Livingston County

The Livingston County Health Department says the risk to the general public remains low, but it encourages residents to be aware of the signs of MPV.

County Clerk: Voters Can Have Confidence In Local Elections

County Clerk Betsy Hundley says local clerks take their oath of office very seriously and pride themselves on doing the best job possible for all residents of Livingston County.

Contested Primary Races, Ballot Proposals Greet Voters Today

Polls are open from 7am until 8pm on this Election Day.

Closures On US-23 In Fenton Area This Week

MDOT advises the lane closures are needed for bridge epoxy seal coating along the US-23 corridor.

Judge’s Order Further Freezes Michigan Abortion Ban

A judge blocked enforcement of a 1931 Michigan ban on abortion just hours after the state Court of Appeals said county prosecutors were not covered by a May order and could enforce the prohibition following the fall of Roe v. Wade.

Rural Leaders Call On County Board For Broadband Funding

Local leaders from Conway, Unadilla, Handy, Iosco, Putnam, Marion, and Cohoctah Township all delivered comments to the Board of Commissioners.

Public Comment Sought On MDOT's Five-Year Draft Plan

MDOT’s draft 2023-2027 Five-Year Transportation Program will be open for public comment from August 1st through 31st.

LACASA' s Cinderella's Closet Boutique Opening For Homecoming

Cinderella’s Closet is a homecoming boutique for high school students offering students a chance to buy formal wear for just 25 dollars.

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