On June 30th, 2023 Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed into law a bill making it illegal to manually use a cell phone or other mobile electronic device while operating a vehicle on Michigan roads.
Stuart Kenewell of Gregory is the DNR's 2023 Hunter Education Instructor of the Year - an honor bestowed at the June meeting of the Michigan Natural Resources Commission in Lansing.
The Livingston County Veterans’ Council said Eveleth's “commitment to excellence and passion to go above and beyond reflects great credit upon yourself, Veteran Services, and Livingston County".
The hospital is making a renewed push for its ongoing "Forging our Future" campaign to raise $5 (m) million in philanthropic giving to complete construction of its replacement hospital, located on the campus of Trinity Health Medical Center – Brighton.
The Lil Chef restaurant has been in Brighton for over half a century, but the owners said Wednesday they're going to retire and will be closing their doors for good this Sunday.
In response to necessary maintenance on one of its wells, all residents connected to the Hartland Township water system are requested to cease watering lawns and landscape areas until Monday, July 1st.
The United Way is seeking individuals and teams to volunteer at the upcoming Day of Caring on August 7th. The deadline to register is approaching Sunday.
This year's Brighton High School Distinguished Alumni Wall of Fame inductees include an internationally known soccer official and a former automotive industry leader.
Social Studies Teacher Aaron Grenier has been awarded the prestigious James Madison Fellowship and was selected from 53 outstanding teachers nationwide.
Summertime in Brighton means going to the beach and driving up north to vacation spots, but it also hearkens the return of the popular Kiwanis Club concerts and Classic Car Show.
A project to add sidewalks to parts of Flint Road, Williamsen and Nelson streets in Brighton is now essentially completed, while another project to upgrade the infrastructure on side streets off East St. gets underway on Monday.
Work will require crews to temporarily close ramps and one lane in each direction of US-127. MDOT says motorists will experience changing traffic patterns and should expect delays.
MDOT is surveying Michigan residents on vulnerable road user safety. A vulnerable road user includes anyone walking, biking, or rolling in non-motorized forms.
Several goats were seen escaping from “The Barnyard” petting zoo area at the park in Sandusky Ohio. The incident followed a separate escape of camels within a weeks time.
The Brighton Optimist Club and Eternity Brewing Company presented checks to the Whitmore Like 4th of July Fireworks Committee totaling $712 from the June 11th euchre night.
Oakland County Sheriff Mike Bouchard said they have not identified a motive and the Office had no information on any prior contacts, arrests, or criminal history.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration took 15 months to act on a whistleblower complaint about the Abbott factory in Sturgis, Michigan that was at the center of 2022's nationwide infant formula shortage.
Northbound/southbound Pontiac Trail will have traffic shifted with temporary signals, the eastbound M-14 ramp to southbound US-23 will have intermittent closures, and the northbound US-23 ramp to westbound M-14 will be closed for traffic shift staging.
The congresswoman said “In Michigan, you’re never more than 85 miles from a Great Lake. That’s why we’re the perfect state to host this important event as we continue to fight to address PFAS contamination and protect Michigan’s waters”.
This year’s awardee of the Brighton Area Historical Society’s Larry Lawrence Memorial Scholarship is Katie Nelson - a 2024 graduate of Brighton High School who will attend ATP Flight School.
An educator with an impressive background has been selected by the Brighton Board of Education to be one of four grade-level principals at Brighton High School.
The Livingston Land Conservancy says it’s a major next step in the completion of the granted-funded Restoration & Public Access Project at the Charles & Albert Parker Families Nature Preserve in Brighton.
The Breakfast Club lottery club opted for a cash lump sum of $305 million after taxes. The winning ticket was sold at the Food Castle convenience store in Grand Blanc Township.
The Brighton Area Schools Board of Education approved the final budget for the 23-24 school year and projected budget for the 24-25 year at its meeting Monday night.
Officials say there’s encouraging news and the process involved over 50 community volunteers and leaders coming together to review program funding requests and make final recommendations.
During a ceremony in Lansing Friday afternoon, the Oath of Office was administered to the graduates who begin their assignments at MSP posts across the state this week.
Firefighters picked up John Fallat yesterday afternoon from his home in a fire engine. Lunch at the station, a special presentation, and training were all part of the activities.
Author Audrey Clare Farley will be at the library June 20th to talk about her book “Girls and Their Monsters: The Genain Quadruplets and the Making of Madness in America”.
The newly constructed park is located at 5330 Old US-23 and boasts a range of amenities that are aimed at providing a space for reflection, recreation, and inclusivity.
Scattered power outages are being reported across Livingston, Oakland, and Washtenaw Counties following strong storms that rolled through Wednesday afternoon.
The Livingston County Health Department has been actively involved with public health volunteers since 2006 and was officially designated as a Medical Reserve Corps unit in 2014.
The Oakland County Sheriff’s Office says it was notified today by AT&T of an issue affecting telephone service that may impact a caller’s ability to reach 911 emergency service.
MDOT is planning two weekend closures for the M-14/I-96 project between Sheldon and Newburgh roads for the demolition of the Schoolcraft Road bridge over M-14.
With a hand from some young helpers, Consumers Energy recently released two dozen little turtles back into their natural habitat after they were rescued during construction of the energy provider’s Mid-Michigan Pipeline Project.
Brighton Area Schools Superintendent Matthew Outlaw has received a good report card, being called "highly effective" Monday night by the Board of Education in its annual evaluation.
Although White Lake Police did not believe it was a credible threat, the district says its ammunition dog and an Oakland County K-9 swept Lakeland High School and International Academy-West out of an abundance of caution.
Mr. Wirth's Millpond Music Studio, an outdoor learning and play area with bigger-than-life musical instruments, was dedicated Sunday at the Imagination Station Playground in Brighton.
An outdoor music studio for children called "Mr. Wirth's Millpond Music Studio" will be dedicated on Sunday at the Imagination Station Playground in Brighton.
Artist Anthony Cairo will present a history of the decorative arts inside the Michigan Capitol, a background of his work in plein air painting, and conclude with a live demonstration of his techniques.