Livingston, MI

Nik Rajkovic / news@whmi.com Howell Area Fire Department reports a homeowner sparked a garage fire while refueling a generator amid storm-related power outages. According to the department's social media, HAFD, along with Automatic Mutual from Brighton Area Fire Department, were dispatched Friday night to a reported garage fire in the 2300 block of Karen Drive. Upon arrival, crews found the 2-car garage attached to a small 2-story residential dwelling was heavily involved with fire and extend

Nik Rajkovic / news@whmi.com A 45-year-old Howell woman was critically injured in crash Saturday afternoon in Oceola Tonwnship, according to the Livingston County Sheriff's Office. It happened around 4:30 pm at the intersection of Highland Road and Mallard Pond Drive. The preliminary investigation revealed the unidentified woman was driving a 2010 Ford Focus. She was turning left from Mallard Pond Drive to head east onto Highland. Investigators say she failed to yield to a 57-year-old Howel

Nik Rajkovic / news@whmi.com Livingston County Sheriff's Office reports a man was critically injured when he was ejected in a crash on eastbound I-96 in Brighton Township Friday morning. The preliminary investigation indicates that a 28-year-old Wixom man was traveling east on I-96 east of Grand River at a high rate of speed in a 2020 Jeep Cherokee. The Jeep hydroplaned and lost control of his vehicle. The Jeep then struck a woodchipper being towed by a 2015 Ford Super Duty Truck. The impact

Nik Rajkovic / news@whmi.com Thousands of DTE Energy customers in the WHMI listening area are still without power following this week's storms. Some saw the lights come back on Thursday, only to have more severe weather knock out their electricity again. "We're seeing widespread damage in the Howell/Brighton area," spokesman Jerry Tullio said during a press briefing Friday morning. "Anytime anyone loses power it is difficult, especially coming into a holiday weekend. My message is we appr

Jessica Mathews / news@whmi.com Concrete pavement work has been completed as part of a roundabout project in Lodi and Scio Townships. The Washtenaw County Road Commission reports the concrete pavement is now fully in-place and curing at the new Scio Church Road and Zeeb Road roundabout on the border of both townships. The contractor is set to begin applying pavement markings, installing signs, and restoring the roadside, while DTE Energy concurrently installs new streetlights. The projec

Jessica Mathews / news@whmi.com Consumers Energy is unveiling a new tool to help customers stay informed about natural gas work in their neighborhoods - and all the more timely following this week's severe storms and tornadoes. Crew Check, an online feature, allows the public to input an address to verify Consumers Energy crews are performing natural gas work nearby. The tool will provide a vehicle identification number and, in some cases, a license plate number, to quickly identify the p

Jessica Mathews / news@whmi.com At least two tornadoes touched down Thursday in Michigan during powerful severe storms that swept through the region. The National Weather Service has confirmed a tornado hit Detroit's lower east side. That’s according to Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield. She said the twister began in the area of Mount Elliott and East Vernor, before moving southeast to the Belle Isle area. A rating was pending. Survey crews were out and there was significant property a

Jessica Mathews / news@whmi.com Intense storms and gusty winds blew across the WHMI listening area today. Afternoon tornado warnings that were issued have all been cancelled, along with a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for southeastern Michigan. In the aftermath of storms last night and this afternoon that brought damaging straight-line winds of almost 70mph – there have been a lot of reports of tree damage, and damage to local homes and vehicles. Fowlerville Fire Chief Bob Feig told W

Jessica Mathews / news@whmi.com The Livingston County Literacy Coalition is inviting community members to “put their knowledge to the test for a great cause” at its 2nd Annual Trivia for Literacy fundraiser. The fundraiser is set Saturday, October 10th from 4:30 to 7pm at Faulkwood Golf Club in Howell. The evening will feature trivia hosted by Matt Eickhoff, chef-inspired food, a cash bar, and plenty of friendly competition — all while raising funds to support free adult lit

Jessica Mathews / news@whmi.com A Livingston County Sheriff’s Deputy has been honored with the "2026 Tom Hagan Regulator / Law Enforcement Person of the Year Award" by the Michigan Coalition for Reducing Underage Drinking and Prevention Network. The Livingston County Community Alliance (LCCA) says it is proud to recognize Deputy Tom Stocker of the Livingston County Sheriff's Office on the honor. It said “This award reflects Deputy Stocker's dedication to protecting our community a