The Washtenaw County Health Department has closed Independence Lake Beach to swimming after routine testing revealed high levels of E. coli in the water.
A Livingston County father of three is charged in a federal child sex abuse investigation, allegedly admitting to the FBI that his sexual interest in children is “primarily female children ages 6 to 13 years old.”
The Howell Nature Center was on the brink. Staff scrambled to keep the doors open, and for a time, the wildlife clinic temporarily closed while leaders searched for a path forward. Then, the community showed up.
Deputies are searching for a suspect who fled on foot after a police pursuit that began in Green Oak Township and ended in Rose Township in Oakland County.
Three unrelated trench collapses happened at three different construction sites across Southeast Michigan within a week, with one being deadly.
A 23-year-old man died after being trapped in a trench collapse at a commercial construction site in Livingston County.
LivCo Connected is hosting a free community safety enrollment event for Livingston County residents.
Two masked suspects were arrested after a vehicle break-in at a Livingston County car dealership led to a brief foot pursuit.
A Livingston County school aide and Hamburg Township martial arts studio owner is facing felony charges, accused of sexual contact with a teenager.
Residents of a Brighton-area neighborhood said they’re rethinking safety precautions after Michigan State Police arrested a man accused of trying to lure an 8-year-old girl into a wooded area.
A man from Mount Pleasant has pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting a teen after allegedly firebombing a Brighton Township neighborhood and stalking a child.
A Michigan man was trying to hide and destroy evidence while federal officials were searching his home, authorities said.
A mother says her 14-year-old son walked away from the Fowlerville High School wrestling team because he was urinated on in the locker-room showers.
A Howell man is facing federal charges for possessing and distributing child pornography, and he was allegedly trying to hide and destroy evidence while authorities were searching his home.
A man from Mount Pleasant has pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting a teen after allegedly firebombing a Brighton Township neighborhood and stalking a child.
A 2-month-old Livingston County baby was hospitalized on Monday, and police said the infant’s injuries were consistent with child abuse and neglect.
Two men are accused of holding a woman against her will in a car for 3-4 hours and assaulting her with a wrench and pliers, police said.
After a mother told Local 4 that her son was urinated on in the shower, a high school wrestling program in Michigan is back under investigation.
An investigation into Fowlerville High School’s varsity wrestling program has reopened after Local 4’s report on an alleged hazing incident.
Fowlerville Community Schools has reopened an investigation into allegations of misconduct involving the high school’s varsity wrestling program.
A Livingston County mother said her now 15-year-old son left the Fowlerville High School wrestling team after he reported being urinated on in the locker-room showers.
A Livingston County mother said her now 15-year-old son left the Fowlerville High School wrestling team after he reported being urinated on in the locker-room showers.
A pickup truck sideswiped a Livingston County Sheriff’s patrol car while deputies responded to a different crash Tuesday morning.
Trinity Health Livingston is getting ready for a major transition as it moves operations from its longtime hospital campus in Howell to a new campus in Brighton.
Skiing is one of the most popular Winter Olympic sports, combining speed, skill, and a touch of danger. But what is it like for someone who’s just starting out or coming back after years away?
Trinity Health Livingston announced it received the largest donation in the history of its annual Pink Week fundraiser, a community-driven effort led by Brighton High School students to support local cancer patients.
The 27-year-old snowboard cross Olympian is gearing up for the 2026 Winter Olympics qualifiers with a clear goal: to bring home a medal.
The developer behind a controversial data center project in Howell Township withdrew their application Monday afternoon, just hours before a scheduled public hearing.
The developer behind a controversial AI data center proposal in Howell Township has withdrawn their rezoning request and text amendment application, township officials announced Monday.
Ed Bambas, an 88-year-old veteran and grocery store cashier from Brighton, is preparing to ring up his final can of corn after receiving an extraordinary gift.
A 25-year-old man from Mount Pleasant is jailed on a $1 million bond after allegedly firebombing a Brighton Township neighborhood and stalking a child.
Following the overnight snowstorm Saturday evening into Sunday morning, Metro Detroit saw between 3 and 6 inches of snowfall.
A winter storm warning has been issued for Lenawee, Livingston, and Washtenaw counties ahead of a significant snowstorm approaching this weekend.
A 44-year-old man was arrested after allegedly waking from sleep behind the wheel and pushing a police cruiser into traffic during a tense standoff with deputies.
A proposed AI data center in rural Livingston County has faced another delay after the Howell Township board voted to impose a six-month moratorium on rezoning approval.
The project, which is reportedly supported by Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, would transform agricultural land near Grand River Avenue and Flemming Road.
Police investigated a TikTok video threatening a shooting at Howell High School on Monday and discovered the post was "intended as a joke.”
A man has pleaded no contest in connection with the murders of his brother and sister-in-law in Livingston County in 2008, officials said.
A driver on I-96 swerved across lanes, crossed to the other side into oncoming traffic, gestured at cops several times, got spun out, and was ultimately tased.
On Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025, the Livingston County Sheriff’s Office responded to a multi-vehicle crash on westbound I-96, just west of Pinckney Road in Howell Township.
The Michigan Department of Transportation will perform a detailed bridge inspection to assess the damage.
A proposal to build a massive data center on more than 1,000 acres of farmland in Livingston County has sparked intense community debate, with residents set to voice their concerns at a township meeting Tuesday evening.
Huron-Clinton Metroparks is inviting southeast Michigan residents to participate in a community survey aimed at shaping the future of its programs, amenities, and priorities.
There is an herbal supplement for sale at gas stations that can mimic opioids. Kratom is gaining popularity, and now the FDA is looking to ban synthetic derivatives of it. While there are Kratom advocates, Local 4 heard from people who developed an addiction.
The driver was arrested for operating while intoxicated after a breath test reportedly showed a blood alcohol concentration of 0.20%.
Metro Detroiters will wake up to damp and muggy conditions on Sunday morning. It will be mostly cloudy for much of the day and a few afternoon rain showers and an isolated thunderstorm will be possible. (WDIV)
The City Council of Howell confirmed the appointment of Kristi Troy as its interim City Manager, replacing Ervin Suida, who has held the position since 2019.
Hockey Challenge Camp captured the attention of the National Hockey League, grabbing the spotlight during the Stanley Cup Final and earning Dunkel-Jackson the Willie O’Ree Community Hero Award, which included a $25,000 donation to the Arc Livingston to cover equipment costs for the camps.
Trinity Health Livingston’s replacement hospital received a $500,000 donation from Lake Trust Credit Union in Brighton to support the “Forging our Future” campaign.
A three-car crash on I-96 this week near the border of Oakland and Livingston counties left one person dead, another injured, and thousands stuck on the freeway.
A crash on I-96 near the border of Oakland and Livingston counties has closed the freeway, causing a miles-long backup.