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Hate-fueled โProtestsโ in Livingston County spark concern over antisemitism, racial slurs
Read full article: Hate-fueled โProtestsโ in Livingston County spark concern over antisemitism, racial slursThereโs outcry following disturbing scenes in Howell and Fowlerville recently after eyewitness videos showed what appears to be Nazi protestors spewing hate-filled rhetoric on Saturday.
Northville community mourns loss of 12-year-old boy killed by falling tree
Read full article: Northville community mourns loss of 12-year-old boy killed by falling treeThe community of Northville is grappling with the tragic death of 12-year-old Declan Carter, who died when a tree fell on him during a school trip to the Howell Nature Center.
โLife is preciousโ: Northville mayor releases statement regarding death of 12-year-old
Read full article: โLife is preciousโ: Northville mayor releases statement regarding death of 12-year-oldThe mayor of Northville released a statement on Thursday mourning the death of the 12-year-old who died after a tree fell on him.
School cancels classes, rest of field trip following death of student at Howell Nature Center
Read full article: School cancels classes, rest of field trip following death of student at Howell Nature CenterAfter a 12-year-old boy died when a 20-foot tree fell on him, the school he attended sent letters out to families regarding the tragedy.
Cool, breezy, fall-like weather takes over Metro Detroit
Read full article: Cool, breezy, fall-like weather takes over Metro DetroitBelow-normal temperatures will further cool on Monday. Highs will be in the mid to upper 60s in the Thumb and lower 70s in Metro Detroit. Although it will feel like autumn, you will have to pass on making a bonfire due to the gusty winds.
Pharmacist blamed for deaths in US meningitis outbreak will plead no contest in Michigan case
Read full article: Pharmacist blamed for deaths in US meningitis outbreak will plead no contest in Michigan caseProsecutors in Michigan have struck a deal with a pharmacist who is blamed for deaths from a national meningitis outbreak in 2012.
Video: High-speed chase with stolen pickup ends in crash outside Howell
Read full article: Video: High-speed chase with stolen pickup ends in crash outside HowellThe driver is accused of reckless driving, breaking into a home and stealing a pickup before leading authorities on a high-speed chase through Livingston County.
Man involved in Howell tattoo shop shooting faces multiple charges
Read full article: Man involved in Howell tattoo shop shooting faces multiple chargesJeremy Michael Heath, 48, of Clarkston, was arraigned in the 53rd District Court in Howell on three counts in connection with a tattoo shop shooting.
Livingston County woman accused of driving on drugs, without license, insurance during high-speed chase
Read full article: Livingston County woman accused of driving on drugs, without license, insurance during high-speed chaseThe woman is expected to be charged with driving with a suspended license, operating a motor vehicle without insurance, operating an unregistered motor vehicle, fleeing and eluding, resisting arrest, operating under the influence of drugs and possession of methamphetamine.
Fall trial set for pharmacist in 11 Michigan meningitis deaths after plea deal talks fizzle
Read full article: Fall trial set for pharmacist in 11 Michigan meningitis deaths after plea deal talks fizzleA fall trial has been set for a pharmacist charged with second-degree murder in the deaths of 11 Michigan residents.
Mother pleads no contest after toddler fatally shoots self in Howell
Read full article: Mother pleads no contest after toddler fatally shoots self in HowellA Southeast Michigan mother on Monday pleaded no contest to child abuse charges several months after her child accidentally shot themself to death.
Child abuse charges announced after 2-year-old accidentally fatally shoots self in Howell home
Read full article: Child abuse charges announced after 2-year-old accidentally fatally shoots self in Howell homeA 41-year-old is facing a child abuse charge after a 2-year-old child gained access to an unsecured gun and shot and killed themself in a Howell home.
Partly sunny skies with warm temps possible Friday in Metro Detroit
Read full article: Partly sunny skies with warm temps possible Friday in Metro DetroitWhat a great way to end the work week. Partly sunny skies and warm once again. Maybe a degree or two less than today, but still mild. Highs in the upper 70s.
Dearborn veteran police officerโs 2-year-old child dies in accidental shooting
Read full article: Dearborn veteran police officerโs 2-year-old child dies in accidental shootingThe 2-year-old child of a Dearborn veteran police officer has died after finding a loaded gun at the home and shooting themselves.
2-year-old accidentally fatally shoots self in Howell home, police say
Read full article: 2-year-old accidentally fatally shoots self in Howell home, police sayA toddler accidentally fatally shot themself over the weekend after getting ahold of an unsecured gun at a home in Howell, according to police.
Howell teen who pleaded guilty to shooting, killing father sentenced to up to 60 years in prison
Read full article: Howell teen who pleaded guilty to shooting, killing father sentenced to up to 60 years in prisonA teen who pleaded guilty to shooting and killing his father was sentenced to 40 to 60 years in prison.
Howell man billed Detroit $1M for contaminated backfill dirt used at demolition sites, officials say
Read full article: Howell man billed Detroit $1M for contaminated backfill dirt used at demolition sites, officials sayA Howell man is accused of fraudulently billing the city of Detroit over $1 million for contaminated backfill dirt used at demolished properties.
Trinity Health offering $50,000 grants to health projects in Washtenaw, Livingston counties
Read full article: Trinity Health offering $50,000 grants to health projects in Washtenaw, Livingston countiesThe Trinity Health program provides funding to health-focused projects matching needs found in the hospital systemโs community health assessment.
Metro Detroit snow totals by city -- see how much snowfall was reported from Fridayโs storm
Read full article: Metro Detroit snow totals by city -- see how much snowfall was reported from Fridayโs stormMetro Detroit received another heavy dose of snow Friday evening and into the night, with some cities reporting more than 10 inches.
FBI arrests Howell man accused of coercing young girls to create child pornography
Read full article: FBI arrests Howell man accused of coercing young girls to create child pornographyA Howell man accused of soliciting pornographic images and videos from young girls and sharing them with another person has been arrested.
Good ewes: Sheep on literal thin ice rescued from lake in Livingston County
Read full article: Good ewes: Sheep on literal thin ice rescued from lake in Livingston CountyA sheep wandering around Lake Chemung, which is in Howell and Brighton in Livingston County, broke through the very thin ice on Monday.
Michigan Lottery: Howell man claims $104,730 Monthly Jackpot progressive prize
Read full article: Michigan Lottery: Howell man claims $104,730 Monthly Jackpot progressive prizeA Howell man said that his dream of winning the lottery came true when he found out he was the winner of the $104,730 Monthly Jackpot progressive prize from the Michigan Lottery.
Students, parents outraged over โhomophobicโ email sent to Howell high schoolers
Read full article: Students, parents outraged over โhomophobicโ email sent to Howell high schoolersHundreds of Howell students received an email on Monday with a message that many within the community found homophobic.
Witness for Depp cryptically contradicts key Heard witness
Read full article: Witness for Depp cryptically contradicts key Heard witnessJurors in Johnny Deppโs libel lawsuit against ex-wife Amber Heard heard a snippet of testimony contradicting one of Heardโs key witnesses, but much of the context was stripped away.
Howell woman who called out COVID misinformation on Twitter not charged with cyberstalking
Read full article: Howell woman who called out COVID misinformation on Twitter not charged with cyberstalkingA Howell woman who took to Twitter to call out COVID misinformation at school board meetings will not be charged with cyberstalking.
Michigan Rep. Jewell Jones pleads guilty to several charges, does not intend to resign
Read full article: Michigan Rep. Jewell Jones pleads guilty to several charges, does not intend to resignMichigan Rep. Jewell Jones pleaded guilty on Wednesday (Feb. 16) to several charges stemming from an April arrest along I-96 in Livingston County.
Attorney: Michigan Rep. Jewell Jones will plead guilty to 2 felony, 4 misdemeanor charges
Read full article: Attorney: Michigan Rep. Jewell Jones will plead guilty to 2 felony, 4 misdemeanor chargesThe attorney for Michigan Rep. Jewell Jones has confirmed that Jones will plead guilty to several charges in court on Wednesday.
Michigan Secretary of State requests investigation into comment made by Mike Detmer: โShow up armedโ
Read full article: Michigan Secretary of State requests investigation into comment made by Mike Detmer: โShow up armedโMichigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson is asking the attorney generalโs office to investigate an aspiring state Senate candidate.
Howell insurance agent embezzles $375,000 from her clients, sentenced to 1 year in jail
Read full article: Howell insurance agent embezzles $375,000 from her clients, sentenced to 1 year in jailA Howell insurance agent who embezzled nearly $375,000 from her clients has been sentenced to one year in jail.
Police: 2 boys killed, 3 hurt when pickup runs through stop sign, crashes in Livingston County
Read full article: Police: 2 boys killed, 3 hurt when pickup runs through stop sign, crashes in Livingston CountyTwo teenagers were killed and three others were hospitalized over the weekend when a pickup truck went through a stop sign and caused a collision in Livingston County, deputies said.
Michigan Rep. Jewell Jones may soon be released from jail, offered plea deal
Read full article: Michigan Rep. Jewell Jones may soon be released from jail, offered plea dealMichigan Rep. Jewell Jones is expected to be released from the Livingston County Jail, where has has been since mid-September, when a judge revoked his bond for violations.
Reopening of 11 Mile Road overpass above I-75 in Oakland County brings relief to area businesses
Read full article: Reopening of 11 Mile Road overpass above I-75 in Oakland County brings relief to area businessesThe 11 Mile Road overpass above I-75 in Oakland County is back open after closing in July for construction.
โThis is a plea and a cry for helpโ: Michigan Rep. Jewell Jones remains behind bars after bond revoked
Read full article: โThis is a plea and a cry for helpโ: Michigan Rep. Jewell Jones remains behind bars after bond revokedMichigan Rep. Jewell Jones will remain behind bars after a judge revoked his bond. Thursday (Nov. 4) morning the judge decided to keep Jones in custody for at least another week.
โCommon practiceโ -- Rep. Jewell Jonesโ explanation when bringing handcuff key into Livingston County Jail
Read full article: โCommon practiceโ -- Rep. Jewell Jonesโ explanation when bringing handcuff key into Livingston County JailSheriff Murphy still doesnโt know what Jones was planning to do with a universal handcuff key after sneaking it into the Livingston County Jail on Sept. 14.
Biden announces nominees for humanities and arts endowments
Read full article: Biden announces nominees for humanities and arts endowmentsPresident Joe Biden has announced his picks to head the National Endowments for the Humanities and the Arts, tapping a Harvard University scholar and an Arizona State University professor to oversee the federal agencies.
Biden eager to get out of DC, push benefits of spending plan in Michigan
Read full article: Biden eager to get out of DC, push benefits of spending plan in MichiganPresident Joe Biden and congressional Democrats are edging closer to agreement on how sharply to cut back his ambitious social spending plan.
Maintenance mistake blamed for fatal Michigan plane crash
Read full article: Maintenance mistake blamed for fatal Michigan plane crashFederal investigators have determined that a misplaced air filter screen probably caused a small planeโs engine failure and crash in southeastern Michigan that killed a Delta airlines pilot and an aircraft mechanic two years ago.
3 Howell students charged as adults for pretending to befriend new student, beating him up at skatepark
Read full article: 3 Howell students charged as adults for pretending to befriend new student, beating him up at skateparkThree students from Howell Public Schools are being charged as adults after they pretended to befriend a new student so they could lure him to a skatepark and beat him up while recording it for social media, according to officials.
Attorney defending Michigan State Rep. Jewell Jones withdraws from case at pretrial hearing
Read full article: Attorney defending Michigan State Rep. Jewell Jones withdraws from case at pretrial hearingAli Hammoud said he canโt go on defending Jones, claiming there was a โbreakdown in the relationship.โ
Michigan State Rep. Jewell Jones to undergo mental health evaluation; attorney withdraws from case
Read full article: Michigan State Rep. Jewell Jones to undergo mental health evaluation; attorney withdraws from caseMichigan State Rep. Jewell Jones (D-Inkster) has been ordered by a judge to undergo a psychiatric evaluation as he faces several charges stemming from an April arrest for alleged drunk driving.
โI donโt think heโs taking it seriouslyโ -- Michigan Rep. Jewell Jones stripped of House committee assignments
Read full article: โI donโt think heโs taking it seriouslyโ -- Michigan Rep. Jewell Jones stripped of House committee assignmentsJones was sentenced to jail Tuesday after he was accused of violating his bond a third time.
Speaker removes Michigan Rep. Jewell Jones from House committee assignments after โbizarre attempt to escape from jailโ
Read full article: Speaker removes Michigan Rep. Jewell Jones from House committee assignments after โbizarre attempt to escape from jailโ"Action must be taken to protect the publicโs interest," said Speaker of the House Jason Wentworth.
Michigan Rep. Jewell Jones taken into custody after violating bond a 3rd time
Read full article: Michigan Rep. Jewell Jones taken into custody after violating bond a 3rd timeA judge has sent Michigan Rep. Jewell Jones for violating his bond following multiple incidents that landed Jones back in court.