Join Julie Wood Wednesday 3-5 for ABC Warehouse Annual Tent Sale! Free gift included with tons of purchases while supplies last.
Click for details. Listen for flight and event updates brought to you by Brighton Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram.
When conditions turn dangerous, WHMI news and local public safety officials will provide uninterrupted coverage and storm tracking until the threat is over.
ANYTIME, ANYDAY...93-5 has the best information. Be a traffic tipster by calling 1-800-935-T I P S.
Click any headline below for more details.
WHMI 93.5 - Livingston County's Own
Man Gets 70-150 Years in Prison for Murder of Pinckney Man
6/19/13 - The man convicted of stabbing a Livingston County resident to death last year will likely spend the remainder of his life behind bars. 38-year-old Ronald Lewis Kennedy was convicted by an Oakland County Circuit Court jury last month of 2nd degree murder in the stabbing death of Charles MacDonald Shiffman of Pinckney. He was sentenced today to serve a minimum of 70 years and a maximum of 150 years behind bars. Kennedy was also found guilty of assault with intent to murder and must serve 40 to 80 years in prison on that charge. On a domestic violence charge against his wife, his third offense, Kennedy received an enhanced sentence of 3 to 15 years in prison. Shiffman was found dead of multiple stab wounds December 1st in the front yard of a home in northern Oakland County's Rose Township. Police say Kennedy stabbed the 34-year-old Pinckney man several times after finding him at the house with his wife. Jessica Kennedy tells WHMI that Shiffman was killed by a single stab wound as he arrived at the house to assist her. Shiffman’s family say the two were long-time friends and that he had gone to the home at the woman’s request to help her get out of an abusive relationship. After stabbing Shiffman, police say Kennedy stabbed his wife and forced her into a car before fleeing the area. He was later stopped by police and arrested. (JM) | Share: | Email This Article to a Friend |
|---|---|
| Share: | Share on Facebook |
Volunteers Take Part in Mock Bio-Terrorist Attack Exercise
6/19/13 - Around 200 volunteers turned out for an emergency preparedness drill involving a bio-terrorist attack this afternoon at the Brighton High School campus. The exercise was designed to test and evaluate the emergency plans and responses in the event of a large bio-terrorist attack. Several Livingston County emergency response agencies were involved along with hospitals and community non-profits. Other local drills as part of the exercise began Monday and concluded today with a mass medication dispensing operation at Brighton High School for the protection of the general public. The Livingston County Department of Public Health was coordinating the exercise and Health Educator Chelsea Moxlow explained the mock scenario, which involved three events taking place simultaneously in Macomb County on Sunday where Anthrax was detected - a NASCAR race, a concert at Freedom Hill and an air show at Selfridge Air National Guard Base. With the close proximity to Lake St. Clair, boaters were also potentially affected. Moxlow says the local drill emphasized that if any Livingston County residents were in those areas or near the events, they had been exposed and needed to come in and get medication from the clinic. The “medication” that was being distributed was actually candy. The exercise drills are part of the Detroit Cities Readiness Initiative and Strategic National Stockpile programs. (JM) | Share: | Email This Article to a Friend |
|---|---|
| Share: | Share on Facebook |
Teens Charged Following High Speed Police Pursuit
6/19/13 - Charges have been authorized against two local teens after a police pursuit that began in Oceola Township and ended in Oakland County. State Police from the Brighton Post say the incident began about 1:30 this morning when a trooper attempted to make a traffic stop on a Jeep Grand Cherokee he observed driving without tail lights on Clyde Road near Argentine Road. He gave chase when the driver refused to stop, but gave up after losing sight of the vehicle. About five minutes later a Livingston County Sheriff patrol unit located the vehicle on Oak Grove Road and picked up the pursuit, traveling west on M-59, then east on I-96 reaching speeds in excess of 100 miles per hour. The Jeep then exited at Grand River in Brighton, continuing east on Grand River into Oakland County's Lyon Township. The pursuit ended on Lyon Parkway when the driver lost control and crashed into a group of small trees. The driver and front seat passenger attempted to flee on foot but were apprehended after a short foot chase. The Jeep Cherokee was occupied by five juveniles, two males and three females. The driver was a 14 year old male from Hartland, while the front seat passenger was a 13 year old male from Howell. They were both lodged in a juvenile facility and Livingston County Prosecutor Bill Vailliencourt tells WHMI the driver is facing five counts, including fleeing and eluding and being a minor operating a motor vehicle with a bodily alcohol content and an occupant under the age of 16. The 13-year-old passenger has been charged with unlawful driving away of a vehicle, furnishing alcohol to a minor, and two counts of resisting and obstructing police. The three female passengers in the back seat, ages 14 and 15 and all from Fenton, were turned over to their parents. Police say that alcohol was a factor in this incident. (JM) | Share: | Email This Article to a Friend |
|---|---|
| Share: | Share on Facebook |
Local Amateur Radio Operators Prepare For Global Demonstration
6/19/13 - With a worldwide demonstration event planned for this weekend, local amateur radio operators are preparing to show off the effectiveness of their technology as a backup emergency communication system. The annual emergency communications exercise will run for 24 hours beginning at 2:00pm on Saturday, with thousands of amateur radio operators all over the world participating simultaneously. Each operation will be working to contact as many other unique operators as possible during that time period, proving the effectiveness and reliability of the amateur radio communication network. The Livingston Amateur Radio Klub, or LARK, will be participating from the parking lot of the Livingston County Emergency Operations Center on South Highlander Way Road with portable power generators, antennas, and three radios. Municipal leaders, emergency service department heads, and members of the public are invited to visit and learn more about the system. LARK President Jim Kvochick tells WHMI the purpose of the exercise is to demonstrate how amateur radio could keep the lines of communication open during a disaster when normal communication methods can be knocked out or overwhelmed by demand. Kvochick says in years past his club has been able to contact thousands of different radio operators in the 24-hour period. For more information about the event, follow the link below. (TD) | Web Link: | http://www.w8lrk.org/index.php?option=com_content&... |
|---|---|
| Share: | Email This Article to a Friend |
| Share: | Share on Facebook |
Lyon Township Workshop to Focus on Economic Policy
Appeals Courts to Hear Arguments in Synthetic Marijuana Case
Stiggy's Dogs Plans Open House Saturday in Howell Township
New Medical Facility Could Improve Howell Twp. Sewer Situation
Ann Arbor Man Bound Over In Case Of Fowlerville Break-Ins
Paving Project Underway in Genoa's Red Oaks Development
Hartland Twp. Plans To Obtain Permits For Settlers Park
Trial Date Pushed to 2014 in Lawsuit Over Jail Mail
Rogers Says NSA Surveillance Foiled "Dozens" of Plots
Judge Denies Motion For New Trial in Assault Case
S. Michigan Ave in Howell to Close This Weekend for Construction
Match Event Yields Thousands For New Veterans Memorial Project
"American Pickers" Star Gets Van From Howell Company
Brighton Twp.Takes Minimalist Approach to Oasis Hookah Lounge
EMS and LCC Pursue Deal For Training Courses In New Building
Genoa Township Board Votes Unanimously to Join SELCRA
State Records Request Delays Child Abuse Trial
Fenton Twp. Settles Firefighter Sexual Discrimination Claim
OAKLAND TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) - The attorney for a reputed ex-Mafia captain who told the FBI the remains of former Teamsters boss Jimmy Hoffa are buried in a field in suburban Detroit says his client still believes the information he gave is accurate. David Chasnick represents 85-year-old Tony Zerilli. Chasnick says the 2 1/2-day excavation of an Oakland Township field by about 40 FBI agents is commendable, but may have been too limited in scope. Agents called off the search this morning.
LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Lieutenant Governor Brian Calley has signed a bill giving local governments in Michigan power to restrict the use of fireworks on the day before, during and after a national holiday. Calley signed the bill because Governor Rick Snyder is on a trade trip to Israel.
LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Michigan lawmakers are closer to approving the first significant increase in hunting and fishing license fees since 1997. Legislation passed 24-14 by the Senate today raises about $20 million more, a 40 percent boost. The House plans to send the bill to Governor Rick Snyder tomorrow.
MUSKEGON, Mich. (AP) - A Muskegon defense lawyer who previously had his law license suspended following a conviction for crack cocaine has pleaded guilty to new cocaine charges. Fifty-five-year-old Terry Nolan was arrested in February and was scheduled for trial today in Muskegon County Circuit Court but instead plead guilty to using cocaine. Sentencing is July 24th.
| 4:52PM EDTDow Jones | |
|---|---|
| 15,112.19 | (-206.04) |
| 4:52PM EDTS&P 500 | |
| 1,628.93 | (-22.88) |
| 5:15PM EDTNasdaq | |
| 3,443.20 | (-38.98) |
Click any event below for more details.
Thursday, June 20Livingston Women's Club Fundraiser at Brighton Big Boy
Friday, June 21Oklahoma Benefit Concert
Friday, June 21Free Movie Howell City Park
Friday, June 21Skateboard Day
Friday, June 21Brighton Rotary Presents "Lip Stync 4"
Friday, June 21Swing "Fore" Kids Charity Golf Outing
Saturday, June 22Treasures in the Sand at the Beach
Saturday, June 22Village of Fowlerville Large Item Clean Up
Saturday, June 22Wings and Wheels
Saturday, June 22Hartland Farmers Market
Saturday, June 22St. Joseph Church Flea Market
Saturday, June 22Fowlerville Knights of Columbus Golf Outing
Saturday, June 22St. George Food Pantry Open Every Saturday
Saturday, June 22Fun Family Field Day
Sunday, June 23Green Oak Farmers Market
Monday, June 24American Red Cross Blood Drive
Wednesday, June 26Presentation on the Affordable Health Care Act
Friday, June 28Movie’s in the Park
Friday, June 28Michigan Challenge Balloonfest
Friday, June 28Howell Elks Beer Tent
Saturday, June 29Collection for Pregnancy Helpline
Saturday, June 29Cyndi Smith Family Benefit
Saturday, June 29Elks Golf Outing
Sunday, June 30Events at Pinckney Library
Sunday, June 30Events at Howell Library
Sunday, June 30Events at Brighton District Library
Sunday, June 30Howell Elks Free Picnic
Sunday, June 30Events at Hartland Cromaine District Library
Sunday, June 30American Red Cross Blood Drive
Sunday, June 30Events at Hamburg Township Library
Thursday, July 4Brighton Lion Pancake Breakfast
Thursday, July 4Brighton Independence Day Parade
Thursday, July 4Hungry Duck Run
Thursday, July 4Fenton Freedom Festival Parade
Thursday, July 4Fowlerville Fireworks and Parade
Friday, July 5Concerts at the Courthouse
Friday, July 5Free Movie Howell City Park
Sunday, July 7Howell Independence Aquathlon
Sunday, July 7Brighton Kiwanis Gazebo Concerts
Monday, July 8Phoenix Players Theatre Camp
Tuesday, July 9Homemaker of the Year Application Deadline
Tuesday, July 9Jumpin' All Stars Jump Rope Camp
Friday, July 12Brighton Lions Spaghetti Dinner
Friday, July 12All You Can Eat Chicken, Ribs and Fish
Saturday, July 13Iceberg Swim
Saturday, July 13Community Flea Market
Saturday, July 13Brighton Community Education Yard Sale/Flea Market
Saturday, July 13Skateboard Camp
Saturday, July 13LACASA Garden Tour Weekend
Saturday, July 13Pinckney Music Boosters Bottle/Can Drive
Wednesday, July 17Go Blue, Go Green Golf Outing
Thursday, July 18Hootin in the Park
Thursday, July 184H Therapeutic Riding Program Needs Volunteers
Friday, July 19Free Movie Howell City Park
Friday, July 1911th Annual Gaines Rodeo
Saturday, July 20St. John Church Car Show
Saturday, July 20Hartland Rotary Cardboard Regatta
Saturday, July 20LACASA 's Twilight in the Garden
Saturday, July 20Clays for a Cause
Sunday, July 21Crosstown Kids Triathlon
Friday, July 26All You Can Eat Fish Fry
Saturday, July 27Veteran's Summit
Saturday, July 27Brighton Class of '88 Reunion
Saturday, July 27Beach Blanket Bingo
Saturday, July 279th Annual Family Fishing Derby
Saturday, July 27Pinckney Palooza
Saturday, July 27Community Outreach Open
Sunday, July 28Hamburg Disc Golf & Batting Cage Grand Opening
Friday, August 2American Red Cross Blood Drive
Saturday, August 10Run Through the Flames 5K/10K
Monday, August 12Arc of Livingston & Special Olympics Golf Classic
Saturday, September 73rd Annual Storm Runners Race
