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

The Saline field hockey team has started quickly in the 2026 season with a 5-1 record in their first six games. After splitting their first two games of the season with an 8-0 win over Brighton and a 5-0 loss to Pioneer, the Hornets have reeled off four straight wins. Saline took down Rockford 3-1. ... Read more The post Saline Field Hockey Off to Fast Start appeared first on The Sun Times News.

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

Nik Rajkovic / news@whmi.com Howell Area Fire Chief Andrew Box is urging those using generators during the power outages, to keep them outside as far away from your house as possible. He told WHMI News that was the cause of a two-alarm house fire near M-59 and Oak Grove Thursday afternoon. "We had determined that it started at the rear of the house due to an electrical generator that was operating underneath a large wooden deck," he said. The home was on Laurel Oak Drive. "There was one per

Nik Rajkovic / news@whmi.com The City of Brighton DPW will be conducting a special, city-wide curbside pickup of large branches and brush to assist residents with storm cleanup. According to the city's social media, DPW crews will collect storm debris directly from the curb beginning next week through Friday, September 18. To ensure an efficient collection process, please follow these guidelines for larger storm debris: Place all branches and brush at the curb with the butt ends facing out t