Brighton, MI

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

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

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

Jessica Mathews / news@whmi.com A railroad crossing repair will result in an intersection closure and detour in the City of Brighton this week. CSX Railroad advised that it will be closing the railroad crossing at N. Fourth and Walnut Street on Monday, November 2nd around 8:30am and then re-opening it on Friday, November 6th to complete the repair of the tracks. The work will require the complete closure of the intersection for the entire week. Residents in the area will have vehicular

Nik Rajkovic / news@whmi.com Michigan Department of Transportation plans to shift eastbound I-96 back from the westbound side in Brighton Saturday. Starting at 9:00 am, there will be a double lane closure on eastbound I-96 until 5:00 pm to complete the shift. As part of the work, there will be intermittent ramp closure of the eastbound I-96 to Grand River ramp. Traffic will be detoured to exist at Spencer road, to Old US-23, to Grand River Ave.

Jessica Mathews / news@whmi.com A portion of Brighton Lake Road will be closed to traffic on Tuesday. Brighton Lake Road will be closed between S. Third and Northern Ridge beginning at 7am, with an estimated opening time of 4pm to allow the city’s water division to repair a hydrant. Residents who live within the closure area will have access to and from their homes but may experience short traffic delays. Drivers in the area should follow the posted detour. North/eastbound Brighton

Jessica Mathews / news@whmi.com High school art students from Brighton and Fowlerville had an opportunity to explore new art techniques at Cleary University during the “Arthur Secunda Immersive Experience”. It’s a two-day workshop designed specifically for Livingston County high school students interested in unleashing their artistic talents and creativity - using the inspiration of internationally renowned artist Arthur Secunda. Release Below: Michigan professional artist

Jessica Mathews / news@whmi.com There will be at least one new local lawmaker following the upcoming November 3rd General Election. Republican State Senator Lana Theis of Brighton Township is term limited and represents the 22nd District - which consists of Livingston County and contains portions of Genesee, Ingham, Oakland, and Shiawassee Counties. That seat carries a 4-year-term and in the running are Republican Mike Murphy Democrat Robert Hower. Murphy is the Livingston County Sheriff w