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A 41-year-old is facing a child abuse charge after a 2-year-old child gained access to an unsecured gun and shot and killed themself in a Howell home.

What a great way to end the work week. Partly sunny skies and warm once again. Maybe a degree or two less than today, but still mild. Highs in the upper 70s.

Anyone who has seen Mackenzie Kuempel or knows of her whereabouts is asked to call 911 or to contact the Howell Police Department at 517-546-1330.

Police said the suspect has been in custody since the night of the shooting on separate charges from previous incidences.

Livingston County deputies have launched an investigation after a 20-year-old man was found dead overnight in Howell.

A tornado warning has been issued for Livingston County until 12:15 a.m. Thursday.

The 2-year-old child of a Dearborn veteran police officer has died after finding a loaded gun at the home and shooting themselves.

A toddler accidentally fatally shot themself over the weekend after getting ahold of an unsecured gun at a home in Howell, according to police.

A Howell school bus driver has been fired after she admitted to drinking alcohol while on the job.

A teen who pleaded guilty to shooting and killing his father was sentenced to 40 to 60 years in prison.

A Howell man is accused of fraudulently billing the city of Detroit over $1 million for contaminated backfill dirt used at demolished properties.

Deputy Lonnie Chapman has spent 19 years with the Livingston County Sheriff's Department and saw almost everything. But last week was a new one.

Bakery creates deceptively designed desserts

The Trinity Health program provides funding to health-focused projects matching needs found in the hospital system’s community health assessment.

Metro Detroit received another heavy dose of snow Friday evening and into the night, with some cities reporting more than 10 inches.

A Howell man accused of soliciting pornographic images and videos from young girls and sharing them with another person has been arrested.

From 2-5 p.m. on Thursday, Feb.23, the health care system will interview for part-time and full-time registered nurse and patient care technician positions.

A sheep wandering around Lake Chemung, which is in Howell and Brighton in Livingston County, broke through the very thin ice on Monday.

Coach Ron Rivera says rookie Sam Howell is expected start at quarterback for the Washington Commanders in their season finale against the Dallas Cowboys.

Here’s where you can find Michigan general election results for Hartland on Nov. 8, 2022.

A Howell man said that his dream of winning the lottery came true when he found out he was the winner of the $104,730 Monthly Jackpot progressive prize from the Michigan Lottery.

Hundreds of Howell students received an email on Monday with a message that many within the community found homophobic.

The Livingston County Health Department announced Tuesday that the first probably monkeypox case has been identified.

Here’s where to find election results for the Howell primary election on Aug. 2, 2022.

Champion Auto Group recently presented Howell Nature Center with a generous donation, a check for $8,000.

Jurors in Johnny Depp’s libel lawsuit against ex-wife Amber Heard heard a snippet of testimony contradicting one of Heard’s key witnesses, but much of the context was stripped away.

A Howell woman hasn’t been heard from since she called a relative while leaving a casino in Detroit over the weekend.

Michigan Rep. Jewell Jones is going to spend the next two years on probation as part of a plea deal after a drunk driving arrest.

A Howell woman who took to Twitter to call out COVID misinformation at school board meetings will not be charged with cyberstalking.

Michigan Rep. Jewell Jones pleaded guilty on Wednesday (Feb. 16) to several charges stemming from an April arrest along I-96 in Livingston County.

The attorney for Michigan Rep. Jewell Jones has confirmed that Jones will plead guilty to several charges in court on Wednesday.

Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson is asking the attorney general’s office to investigate an aspiring state Senate candidate.

A Howell insurance agent who embezzled nearly $375,000 from her clients has been sentenced to one year in jail.

Two teenagers were killed and three others were hospitalized over the weekend when a pickup truck went through a stop sign and caused a collision in Livingston County, deputies said.

Michigan Rep. Jewell Jones will face a jury trial in February.

Winning $1 million playing the Michigan Lottery’s Millionaire Maker II instant game left a Livingston County woman shaking.

A man from Pontiac and a younger man from Howell were killed Monday when an airplane went off radar and crashed in Michigan, officials said.

Check out Croissand’wiches in Howell.

Michigan Rep. Jewell Jones has be released from the Livingston County Jail, where he was since mid-September when a judge revoked his bond for violations.

Michigan Rep. Jewell Jones is expected to be released from the Livingston County Jail, where has has been since mid-September, when a judge revoked his bond for violations.

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The 11 Mile Road overpass above I-75 in Oakland County is back open after closing in July for construction.

Michigan Rep. Jewell Jones will remain behind bars after a judge revoked his bond. Thursday (Nov. 4) morning the judge decided to keep Jones in custody for at least another week.

Track live election results for Howell in the 2021 Michigan General Election on Tuesday, Nov. 2.

His initial arrest came after a Michigan State Police trooper was alerted to a collision in April.

Jones was jailed in September after violating his bond and allegedly smuggling a handcuff key into the Livingston County Jail.

Sheriff Murphy still doesn’t know what Jones was planning to do with a universal handcuff key after sneaking it into the Livingston County Jail on Sept. 14.

President Joe Biden has announced his picks to head the National Endowments for the Humanities and the Arts, tapping a Harvard University scholar and an Arizona State University professor to oversee the federal agencies.

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Protesters have already gathered ahead of President Joe Biden's visit to Howell.

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President Joe Biden will appear with Democratic Rep. Elissa Slotkin Slotkin on Tuesday when he visits a union training center in Howell, Michigan

President Joe Biden and congressional Democrats are edging closer to agreement on how sharply to cut back his ambitious social spending plan.

President Joe Biden will be in Michigan on Tuesday, Oct. 5, to pitch his infrastructure plan.

On Tuesday, October 5 President Joe Biden is scheduled to visit Howell, the White House confirmed Sunday.

Federal investigators have determined that a misplaced air filter screen probably caused a small plane’s engine failure and crash in southeastern Michigan that killed a Delta airlines pilot and an aircraft mechanic two years ago.

Here’s a closer look at the rainfall totals since this week’s rain started Tuesday afternoon in Metro Detroit.

Three students from Howell Public Schools are being charged as adults after they pretended to befriend a new student so they could lure him to a skatepark and beat him up while recording it for social media, according to officials.

Ali Hammoud said he can’t go on defending Jones, claiming there was a “breakdown in the relationship.”

Michigan State Rep. Jewell Jones (D-Inkster) has been ordered by a judge to undergo a psychiatric evaluation as he faces several charges stemming from an April arrest for alleged drunk driving.

An exclusive automotive country club is going to be developed in Howell.

Jones was sentenced to jail Tuesday after he was accused of violating his bond a third time.

"Action must be taken to protect the public’s interest," said Speaker of the House Jason Wentworth.

A judge has sent Michigan Rep. Jewell Jones for violating his bond following multiple incidents that landed Jones back in court.

Two teenagers from Howell may be facing charges after attacking a classmate outside of Howell High School.

The allegations could land Jones in jail until trial.

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Election results for Howell races in the 2021 Michigan Primary Election on Aug. 3, 2021.

Michigan Rep. Jewell Jones was in court on Friday (July 23) for a violation of his bond involving a tether that monitors alcohol intake.

Michigan Rep. Jewell Jones will stand trial on drunk driving charges.

Michigan Rep. Jewell Jones will stand trial on drunk driving charges.

State Rep. Jewell Jones was in front of a judge Thursday, accused of violating his bond after his suspected DUI arrest in April.

The Livingston County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a missing 17-year-old named Minushka Ostrowski who left her Howell area home voluntarily.

Police have released video of State Rep. Jewell Jones being booked at the Livingston County Jail in Howell after his April 6 crash on I-96.

The video captures police taking Jones to the ground as they continue to struggle with him.

A new report from the Michigan State Police claims state Representative Jewell Jones threatened to call Gov. Gretchen Whitmer during his April 6 arrest on I-96.

Michigan state Representative Jewell Jones was arraigned Friday on several charges in connection with a collision in Fowlerville.

A 20-year-old man is recovering in the hospital after being shot by a Michigan State Police trooper on Milett Road near Tanger Outlets in Howell.

Jones was reportedly found Tuesday at the scene of a collision on I-96 in Fowlerville. He allegedly was taken into police custody and housed at the Livingston County Jail in Howell.

A collision on I-96 Tuesday night in Livingston County has led to an investigation involving state Rep. Jewell Jones.

Axel has inspired her to start a sanctuary where homeless domesticated foxes can live their lives in safety. AdMore than twenty foxes live at Foxes Journey Sanctuary, a 501c3 nonprofit started by Patton at her childhood home in Howell. Foxes Journey Sanctuary allows small groups of visitors to come learn about the foxes and volunteers can help care for them. She had a genetic issue common with fur farm foxes due to bad breeding. AdThe good news it that Foxes Journey Sanctuary is expanding.

HOWELL, Mich. – A case of a more contagious variant of the coronavirus has been identified in Michigan’s Livingston County for the first time, officials report Saturday. The Livingston County Health Department on Saturday announced that a resident has tested positive for the COVID-19 variant known as B117, which experts say is 50 percent more transmissible than the dominant virus strain in the U.S. The health department identified two potential COVID exposure sites related to the variant case. “The possibility of additional spread of the variant is a concern,” said Juan Marquez, Medical Director at the Livingston County Health Department. More: ‘Undetected spread in community’: COVID variant cases in Michigan rise by more than 100

HOWELL, Mich. – Cleary University in Howell is recruiting for its esports team. The business school is preparing to break ground on an esports arena in March. Its esports coach, Jarod Ericksen, is recruiting for the first time ever. You have to be a full-time student and have some ability at your esport of choice. There is scholarship money available if you’re good enough.

HOWELL, Mich. – Of the nearly 2.3 million COVID-19 vaccine doses in Michigan, less than 13,000 have made it to Livingston County. Ad“The research is clear,” said Livingston County commissioner Mitchell Zajak. As of Feb. 19, 2021, Livingston County has 9,130 confirmed coronavirus cases and 122 COVID-related deaths, while Oakland County has 63,631 confirmed cases and 1,855 COVID-related deaths. “We are talking life and death.”The Livingston County commission will vote on a resolution Monday calling for the state to scrap the SVI and put senior citizens first. AdREAD: How Livingston County residents can schedule COVID-19 vaccination appointment

It is part of the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) grid, but wait -- it gets more complicated. AdPresident Joe Biden is now scheduled to visit Michigan on Friday after his Thursday trip was postponed due to weather. It will be the president’s first visit to the state of Michigan since he was elected. The number of confirmed cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in Michigan has risen to 578,091 as of Thursday, including 15,273 deaths, state officials report. The state also reports “active cases,” which were listed at 43,900 on Wednesday -- near the lowest it’s been since October.

HOWELL, Mich. – Leaders in Livingston County want answers from state officials. They want to know why the state has only sent them 13,000 shots while Oakland County has received 238,000 doses. Livingston County commissioner Mitchell Zajac said the state needs to scrap the way it distributes vaccines because it’s failing Michigan’s seniors. Close to 18% of the 190,000 people in Livingston County are over the age of 65. READ: How Livingston County residents can schedule COVID-19 vaccination appointmentLivingston County has the highest median income in the state, but the majority of people dying from the virus are seniors.

Here we are tracking just how much snow is on the ground in Metro Detroit on Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2021. A bit further north -- in St. Clair County -- we’re seeing reports of more than 13 inches of snow -- 13.1 inches in Columbus, 11.5 inches in Lakeport, 5. 8 inches in Yale, 15.5 inches in Marysville and 12 inches in Peck (Sanilac County). In Genesee County, 9.5 inches in Flint and 8.2 inches in Grand Blanc. Forecast: Several inches of snow on the ground, more on the wayAdWeather resources:

HOWELL, Mich. – Michigan’s version of Punxsutawney Phil, Woody the Woodchuck, has made her prediction. Woody emerged from her house about 8 a.m. Tuesday. She did not stay out for 30 seconds, indicating she is forecasting six more weeks of winter. Howell Nature Center is trying to raise $10,000 to help support the habitat’s renovation. Watch the event here:

ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Roger Lee Pierce Jr., a 50-year-old man from Howell, was arraigned Saturday in connection with a Pittsfield Township homicide and a shooting in Ypsilanti. Police said they found the body of Marcus McMullan, a 39-year-old man from Ypsilanti, with a gunshot wound to the head. Police, joined by officers with the Detroit DEA office and Michigan State Police, took Pierce into custody on an arrest warrant for felonious assault. Police said during the interview with Pierce, additional search warrants led to charges being authorized for open murder and six other firearm related counts. Pierce was arraigned Saturday and is being held without bond.

Also remember that wind is usually stronger over the water due to lack of friction from terrain, buildings and trees. Highs in the mid 40s (7 to 8 degrees Celsius), which will feel colder of course due to the wind. Partly cloudy Wednesday night, with lows in the low 30s (0 degrees Celsius). Partly cloudy Thursday night, with lows in the mid 40s (7 to 8 degrees Celsius). Highs could top 60 degrees (15 to 16 degrees Celsius) if we keep the sun long enough into the day!

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PONTIAC, Mich. – Officials with the Livingston County and Oakland County Sheriff officers attested a 17-year-old boy Saturday at his home in Genoa Township, between Brighton and Howell, in connection with an 18-year-old man shot to death in Pontiac. The man’s body was found on a sidewalk in the 100 block of Thorpe Street just before 8:30 p.m. Friday. According to authorities, the 17-year-old was a passenger in the car who fired one shot from a handgun, striking the victim in the head. The 19-year-old driver and a 17-year-old girl, residents of Brighton, were taken to the Pontiac Substation for questioning and were released pending further investigation. Charges and arraignment are not expected until late Monday or early Tuesday after a review by the Oakland County Prosecutor’s Office.

HOWELL, Mich. – Inclusion is a word that’s being used more often and it’s a concept that’s being put into action, especially in schools. One school is embracing inclusion to strongly that its getting national recognition for it. In Howell the Highlanders have a lot of school spirit and take a lot of pride in including everyone. Just this week, Howell was one of 36 high schools in the country -- and the only one from Michigan -- to be named to the 2020 ESPN Honor Roll. To be eligible the school has to demonstrate commitment to inclusion by meeting 10 national standards.

She not only dedicated her career to working with children with special needs, but when when she walks through the elementary school doors, she really mixes it up. Zappitella is small in stature at 4 feet, 11 inches -- not much taller than the elementary school students she worked with. “I knew I wanted to be a fighter.”As a professional MMA fighter, Zappitella is 7-2 -- a bulldog in the game. “If you were making assumptions about her stature, you would be wrong.”Like the assumption that a 4′11″ educator couldn’t also be an MMA World Champion. "I don’t like fighting, but when I get in that cage, I’m a warrior”Zappitella is the main event.

HIGHLAND TOWNSHIP, Mich. A dump truck driver was killed at a Highland Township construction site when an excavator struck a pile of wooden road mats, causing one to fall on top of him, officials said. The incident happened at 2:33 p.m. Thursday in the area of Woodruff Lake and Center roads, Highland Township firefighters said. A 49-year-old Howell man was standing outside the truck between a large pile of wooden construction road mats and the front drivers side of his truck at a pipeline construction site, according to authorities. When an excavator at the site spun to load the truck, it struck a pile of the wooden mats, causing one to fall on the man and pin him between the mat and the dump truck, officials said. Construction workers removed the man and officials took him to Huron Valley Hospital, where he was pronounced dead, according to officials.

HOWELL, Mich. For many families back to school time marks a milestone, and that means you may celebrate with special traditions, but in the middle of a pandemic, those traditions may look different this year. The first day of school this year looked very different for the Weber family. I just think traditions strengthen family bonds with siblings that brings the siblings closer together, Weber said. It kind of fires us up for the fall season and ends up being a lot of fun for the kids too, Weber said. Whatever you can do thats going to satisfy your heart and your childrens heart is the best possible scenario.MORE: Return to School

LIVINGSTON COUNTY, Mich. A 41-year-old man is facing multiple felony charges after allegedly assaulting two people with a baseball bat in Putnam Township last week. The two victims, who are acquaintances from Putnam Township, were taken to the hospital and treated for serious injuries, police said. The Livingston County Sheriffs Office says Seely initially fled the scene of the incident, but was later arrested at his residence in Stockbridge. Officials say the Livingston County Regional SWAT Team was deployed to Seelys residence in the 3900 block of Dexter Trail. The man is being held at the Livingston County Jail on a $1,000,00 cash bond.

LIVINGSTON COUNTY, Mich. In many districts, the decision whether to send children back to school for in-person instruction is very difficult. In Livingston County, the Howell School District said it has 7,000 students and 85 percent of parents want their children back in the classroom. View list: Michigan school district return plans for 2020-21Mother Heather Arwood said shes looking for a normal routine. He told parents that since their region ins in Phase 4 of the Mi Safe Start Plan, allowing for in-person instruction. As a county, the school districts decided to move forward with in-person instruction in the fall.

LIVINGSTON COUNTY, Mich. Police are asking for help with finding out who left a teen critically injured after hitting him in the streets. However, life is going to slow down for Lewis Higgins, the victim of a hit-and-run. Witnesses say it was a newer model white Ford F-150 that hit Lewis and crashed. From a University of Michigan hospital room, Lewis parents spoke about how hard it has been to get through the whole thing. Those with any information on the car suspected of hitting the teen are being asked to contact the Livingston County Sheriffs Department.

Howell You voted for the best and we are revealing the winners. Today we have a best thats perfect for a morning pick me up: The Best Coffee Shop winner, Black Iron Coffee Roasters in Howell. Kevin Ridge, the owner of Black Iron Coffee Roasters, joined host Jason Carr over to talk about his recent win. Favorites at the coffee shop include their specialty lattes and lemonade with boba, which are tapioca balls found in bubble tea. If you would like to try out Black Iron Coffee Roasters, they are located in downtown Howell at 119 W Grand River Avenue.