WHITMORE LAKE

E.coli cause different intestinal and stomach issues ranging from stomach pain, and cramps to vomiting, fatigue and diarrhea, according to the Cleveland Clinic.

The beach at Independence Lake in Whitmore Lake reopened Tuesday after officials found a reduction in E. coli bacteria levels.

The closure will stay in place until follow-up testing shows the level of bacteria has gone down and is safe for swimming.

A Michigan Lottery player hit a big $6 million jackpot prize playing an instant game she bought in Livingston County.

An average of 40% of checked retailers in Washtenaw County sold tobacco products to underage kids last year, according to the Washtenaw County Health Department.

A Wayne County woman could face years in prison if convicted of stealing from her employer.

A 35-year-old driver was killed when his SUV drifted off the road and crashed into a tree in Oakland County, officials said.

A beach in Independence Lake County Park has closed due to high E. coli levels.

It’s a shocking discovery from Livingston County Thursday night as a private athletic coach who teaches children is now charged with improper conduct with a student.

Testing now shows that bacteria levels are “below actionable levels,” according to Washtenaw County Health Department officials.

Independence Lake beach has closed for the second time this month due to elevated E. coli levels.

Elevated levels of E. coli were detected during routine sampling at Independence Lake beach in Washtenaw County.

Between Monday and August 19, Ann Arbor’s Food Gatherers will make sure that children and teens -- who typically receive reduced-price or free school meals during the school year -- have access to nutritious food.

Last Friday, the family of Terance Calhoun was shocked, confused and saddened when they learned the hearing to exonerate him had been delayed.

Washtenaw County offers Clean-Up Days to its residents each year to help them safely dispose of unwanted household items and waste.

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

Southeast Michigan was hit by another round of heavy storms Wednesday evening and overnight. Here’s a look at some of the rainfall totals from around the area:

The Washtenaw County Health Department is still offering free vaccinations to community members at several vaccination pop-up clinics.

Washtenaw County residents can rest a bit easier knowing that the county is almost at a 70% vaccination rate against the coronavirus that causes COVID-19.

Hosted in partnership with the Washtenaw County Health Department, many of the June pop-up vaccinations clinics are open to community members ages 12 and older.

Washtenaw County Parks' summer attractions will open in late June.

Hosted in partnership with the Washtenaw County Health Department, the clinics are open to community members ages 12 and older.

YPSILANTI, Mich. – The Washtenaw County Health Department will be offering no-cost flu vaccines at two upcoming events in Whitmore Lake and Ypsilanti. According to the Health Department, everyone 6 months and older should get a flu vaccine, especially this year with the COVID-19 pandemic. Getting a flu vaccine can also reduce the risk of becoming infected with both COVID-19 and the flu at the same time. The Health Department aims to prioritize those community members without insurance with the free vaccine program. Here’s some more information from the Washtenaw County Health Department about the flu:Why Get Vaccinated?

WHITMORE LAKE, Mich. Bob Bashara, who was convicted of plotting his wifes murder in 2012, died earlier this week while serving a life sentence. His wifes sister said shes disappointed Bashara didnt serve more of his prison time for the pain he caused. I am disappointed he only spent eight years in prison, said Julie Rowe, Jane Basharas sister, in a statement. Joe Gentz, who worked as Bob Basharas handyman, admitted to strangling Jane Bashara in the garage of the Grosse Pointe Park home. Authorities said Bob Bashara arranged the murder so he could pursue his BDSM lifestyle as Master Bob with a mistress and other women.

Heres whats coming up on Local 4 News at 5:Convicted murderer Bob Bashara pronounced deadThe Livingston County Medical Examiners Office confirms that they have received the body of Robert Bashara from the Woodland Center Correctional Facility in Whitmore Lake in Livingston County. Bashara was sentenced to life in prison in January 2015 after he was convicted of plotting to have his wife killed in 2012. Timeline: Jane Bashara murder case

YPSILANTI, Mich. From noon to 6 p.m. on Saturday, the health departments of Washtenaw County and Livingston County will offer free, drive-thru COVID-19 testing at Whitmore Lake Middle School. The testing site is at 8845 Main Street in Whitmore Lake, Michigan, about 10 miles north of downtown Ann Arbor. We know testing continues to be a challenge for many of us, said Washtenaw County health officer Jimena Loveluck in a statement. Those in need of transportation to the testing site can contact Peoples Express by calling 877-214-6073 by 10 a.m. on Friday, or by calling Livingston Essential Transportation Service at 517-490-7615. Find a list of COVID-19 testing centers in Washtenaw County at https://www.washtenaw.org/3158/Testing

ANN ARBOR, Mich. - All proceeds from special tattoos done Oct. 19 at Ann Arbor's Lucky Monkey Tattoo and its sister shop, Lovely Monkey Tattoo and Piercing in Whitmore Lake, will be donated to an organization that helps homeless people. Heart Key tattoos will be $50. All proceeds from the Heart Key design will benefit an Ann Arbor charity that helps homeless people. Lucky Monkey Tattoo is located at 3024 Packard Street in Ann Arbor. The shop is open from 12:30-8 p.m.Lovely Monkey Tattoo is located at 9541 Main Street in Whitmore Lake.

I know it was over 60 mph winds, said John Eckerly of Whitmore Lake. He is one of thousands of residents who were left without power after storms rolled through southeast Michigan on Friday night. Conditions are especially hard because the power outages have left people with no air conditioning on one of the hottest days this summer. No power means not only is her air conditioning out so is her refrigerator. It got so hot that Eckerly jumped in Whitmore Lake at 2 a.m. Saturday.