News across Greater Detroit
State of Michigan announces $89 million for waterway cleanup
A new state initiative is committing nearly $90 million to waterway cleanup. Colin Jackson has more on an announcement Thursday in Detroit.
Flood Advisory Issued Until 9:45AM for Washtenaw County, MI
A Flood Advisory is in effect for northeastern Lenawee, southeastern Livingston, Macomb, Oakland, southwestern St. Clair, Washtenaw, and Wayne counties in Michigan until 9:45 AM EDT, with urban and small stream flooding expected due to excessive rainfall. Minor flooding in…
State will use $89 million in settlements from polluters to clean up Kalamazoo, Detroit rivers
The money will pay for removing toxic sediment and improving access to the rivers, while the state promotes swimming, fishing, and other activities.
So, you think you know politics? Enter our 2026 Midterm Election Pool
If you think you know politics pretty well, here’s your chance to prove it. Enter The Livingston Post’s 2026 Midterm Election Pool. In addition to bragging rights about political astuteness, the winner will also receive a limited-edition Livingston Post coffee mug, and be…
Whitmer appointing Howell man to Michigan Tax Tribunal
Timothy Schnelle of Howell, is a retired attorney and master level assessor, will be appointed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to the Michigan Tax Tribunal. Schnelle will be appointed as an at-large member of the Michigan Tax Tribunal for a term beginning Nov. 8, 2026, and ending June…
Groundbreaking for Howell Public Schools’ community center building set for Oct. 12
Howell Public Schools will celebrate the beginning of construction on its new community center with a groundbreaking ceremony at 4 p.m. Monday, Oct. 12. Funded by the voter-approved 2023 Our Kids, Our Community, Our Future Bond, the community center will serve as a hub for…
LETTER: Consider Cromaine Library vote carefully
We elect library board members believing that they have the best interest of the library and community at heart. We trust that they will respect the library director’s decisions and the residents’ rights. Some members of the Hartland Cromaine Library Board have violated that…
County board seeking applicants for District 2 vacancy
The Livingston County Board of Commissioners is seeking applicants to fill the vacancy of County Commissioner District 2. State law stipulates that a vacancy on the Board of Commissioners must be filled by a majority vote of the Commission within 30 days from the date of the…
Election security panel discussion set for Oct. 10 in Hamburg
Election security is a hot topic these days as Michigan is likely to play an important role in determining control of the U.S. House and Senate. Despite many checks and balances and election audits, some people still have concerns. Find out more about what Livingston County is…
CWA lands $950,000 federal grant to help restore Detroit flights
Central Wisconsin Airport just got a major boost in its effort to bring back Detroit flights: a $950,000 federal grant. But travelers shouldn’t start booking yet — the airport still needs an airline to commit to the route.
Wayne County landfill’s lawyers say radioactive waste ban ‘judicial overreach’
Wayne Disposal challenges a Wayne County judge's decision blocking shipments of elevated radiation waste from Manhattan Project-era sites, calling it "judicial overreach" despite expert testimony on increased radiation levels near the Van Buren Township landfill.
Suspect in Sunday morning arson fires in Lapeer arrested; to be arraigned Thursday
LAPEER — The Lapeer Police Dept., in coordination with Lapeer Fire & Rescue, has arrested and formally charged a 49-year-old Lapeer man in connection with two structure fires set in the city during the early morning hours of Sunday, Sept. 27. The suspect is expected to be…