Nik Rajkovic / news@whmi.com In recognition of Homeless Awareness Month this November, the Livingston County Homeless Continuum of Care of the Human Services Collaborative Body is hosting several events and activities, aimed to reduce the stigma of individuals experiencing homelessness. “We are shifting from awareness to action, ensuring that everyone in our community knows they are not alone and that support is available." states Candice Olrich, Chair of the Livingston County Homeless C

Nik Rajkovic / news@whmi.com Brighton Area Schools' Superintendent Matt Outlaw issued the following statement after voters approved the district's $90.2 million bond proposal Tuesday: On behalf of Brighton Area Schools, I want to extend my sincere thanks to the Brighton community for its support of our bond proposal. This outcome reflects a community that cares deeply about its schools, its students, and the future of Brighton. We recognize the decision to invest in our schools is an importan

Nik Rajkovic / news@whmi.com Howell Public Schools is thanking voters for passing the district's non-homestead operating millage renewal Tuesday: "Howell Public Schools is grateful for the support of district residents in approving both the non-homestead operating millage renewal and restoration proposals in the Nov. 3 election. Approval of the renewal allows the district to continue levying the 18-mill non-homestead operating millage beyond the expiration of the current authorization in 2027.

Jessica Mathews / news@whmi.com The Brighton District Library has received the 25th annual State Librarian’s Excellence Award - recognizing the library’s dedication to providing superior customer service. Director Cindy Mack was “incredibly honored” for the Library to receive the award. Mack said “This recognition reflects the dedication, creativity and passion of our library staff and Board of Trustees, as well as our shared commitment to providing exceptional li

November 3rd General Election Results Associated Press projects Democrat Jocelyn Benson as the winner in Michigan's 2026 gubernatorial race, defeating Republican opponent John James. Associated Press projects Democrat Abdul El-Sayed wins the U.S. Senate race in Michigan over Republican and Howell Native Mike Rogers. Livingston County results below: BALLOT PROPOSALS Brighton Area Schools Bond – Passes – 12,934 to 10,551 Handy Township Road Millage – Fails – 2,4

Nik Rajkovic / news@whmi.com Voters in Livingston County are deciding several ballot proposals this Election Day. Polls are open from 7 am to 8 pm. Same-day registration is available until 8 pm at your local polling location. The Livingston County Clerk's office reports nearly 65,800 voters have already cast a ballot in Tuesday's midterm elections -- either through mail ballot or in-person early voting. That's nearly 39 percent turnout of all registered voters in the county. Handy Townshi

By Field Level Media Nov 03 (Field Level Media) - The Cincinnati Bengals placed rookie defensive end Cashius Howell on injured reserve Tuesday. The mo...

Nik Rajkovic / news@whmi.com Hartland High School Drama Club presents "Radium Girls" this weeekend. It tells the real life story of young factory workers in the United States who contracted severe and fatal radiation poisoning in the early 1900s after painting watch and clock dials with self-luminous glow-in-the-dark paint. The young girls, mostly immigrants, were encouraged to "tip" their paint brush with their lips. Cast members Olivia Kolke and Ethan Stang were on WHMI's Morning Drive wit

Jessica Mathews / news@whmi.com Digital speed signs are now up in some strategic locations to help calm traffic, reduce speeding, and boost safety in the City of Brighton. At last week’s Council meeting, Police Chief Brent Pirochta announced that the Brighton Lake Road digital speed signs were installed and are up and running. He said “hopefully that helps with some traffic calming”. As for the signs on Fairway Trails, Pirochta said they’ve received “nothing but

Nik Rajkovic / news@whmi.com A man from Dexter is dead after crashing into a ditch in Brighton Township early Saturday morning on I-96 east near US-23. Michigan State Police troopers at the Brighton Post responded to the scene about 3:15 a.m. after Livingston County Central Dispatch received an iPhone crash notification. When troopers arrived, they found a Ford Focus hatchback overturned in a ditch. The driver is a 24-year-old man from Dexter and responders declared him dead at the scene. Po