Former WHMI Sports Director, Local Broadcaster Passes Away

WHMI’s former Sports Director and longtime local broadcaster has passed away. 68-year-old Tim Robinson passed away on Sunday, November 8th at his home, following a history of medical issues. Robinson was beloved throughout the community, and the local sports scene. In some of his later years with WHMI, in...

Former state rep suffers spinal cord injury after bicycle hits unmarked pipe

A former Michigan state representative was in critical condition early Friday afternoon, Nov. 13, at a local hospital after hitting an unmarked sewer pipe in Orion Township while riding his bike, according to local officials. Former Republican State Rep. John Reilly, 68, was biking to a local church early Wednesday, Nov. 11, when he hit a pipe that lay over the sidewalk on North Axford Street near the Orion Township post office. He suffered a spinal cord injury, two fractured vertebrae and a brain injury, according to Orion Township Supervisor Chris Barnett. The Oakland County Sheriff's Office's Crisis Response Unit documented the scene and is investigating the circumstances of the crash, according to Tyler Sweers, an agency spokesperson. John Reilly's wife, Karen Reilly, said her husband was biking to St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Lake Orion, where he leads a men's Bible study on Wednesday mornings. She said her husband "snapped his neck back" when he crashed. "There were no cones or anything around" the pipe, said Karen Reilly. Barnett said the pipe was part of an Oakland County Water Resources Commission project that began Oct. 26 and was supposed to be done that week. Barnett said he "didn't know

Part-time DHN Writer Dead at 68

Funeral services are being held today in Imlay City, Mich. for part-time Detroit Hockey Now writer Tim Robinson who died […]

Predictions: Michigan State football vs. Washington

Angelique S. Chengelis, Connor Earegood, John Niyo, and Bob Wojnowski of The Detroit News predict the outcome of Saturday's Michigan State-Washington game at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing (4:15 p.m., Big Ten Network/760 AM) . ▶ Angelique S. Chengelis: Most expected MSU head coach Pat Fitzgerald would have his Spartans fired up for the annual in-state rivalry game against Michigan, and he did. The Spartans have not made winning a habit — yet — but considering the number of injury setbacks, Fitzgerald still manages to get them to play hard. The Spartans need to win out to reach bowl eligibility and that starts with Washington, which has had it shares of struggles during Big Ten play (the Huskies are 2-4). Michigan State will have to duplicate its defensive performance and also its run game from the Michigan game, and will have to generate touchdowns, although Liam Boyd's five field goals certainly were enough last weekend. Pick: Washington, 20-16 ▶ Connor Earegood: What will make MSU's win over Michigan even sweeter is if the Spartans can turn this momentum into a bowl game. That's the marching orders heading into this game against Washington, where a mobile quarterback in Demond Williams Jr.

Possible changes to Orion Oaks Dog Park spark petition, Oakland County Parks responds

A Change.org petition with more than 300 signatures is urging Oakland County to preserve Orion Oaks Dog Park’s rustic character as renovation ideas are considered. Possible upgrades include a paved parking lot, fence replacements, permanent pavilions, accessible paths, more water stations and a dog wash. After community feedback, officials...

Southeast Michigan to see first snowfall of the season Friday

Lake-effect snow showers begin well before sunrise on Friday, with scattered snow showers continuing through the morning.

Lake-effect snow showers possible in Thumb Thursday night

SAGINAW, Mich. (WNEM) - With temperatures continuing to cool off, no doubt the big story in the forecast right now is the chance of lake-effect snow in the Thumb for both Thursday and Friday nights. As of this update, that potential still exists! Where the heaviest snow bands can set up, some light accumulations are certainly possible. More details below.

Flint Councilman pleads guilty to election fraud, ‘no contest’ to assault

FLINT, Mich. — An outgoing Flint City Council member will trade his council seat for an ankle tether after pleading guilty to election law false swearing and no contest to domestic assault charges. Councilman Leon El-Alamin and his attorney, Roland Sizemore, appeared before Genesee County Circuit Judge Khary Hanible...

Food drive in Burton for Thanksgiving, Christmas

Brian Branch Works Full Time at GM’s Flint Plant After VOA Michigan Support

Brian Branch now works full time as a maintenance technician at General Motors’ Flint Assembly Plant, with benefits and union membership, according to Volunteers of America Michigan. VOA says he signed an offer in March but does not specify the year. FOX 2 Detroit reports that VOA Michigan’s Homeless Veterans Re-integration Program helps veterans who are homeless or at risk of homelessness find employment.

GM announces its largest renewable-energy projects in Michigan

MICHIGAN (WJRT) - General Motors is embarking on its largest renewable-energy project to date through a new partnership to power its Michigan manufacturing operations. Company officials announced Thursday that the automaker is serving as the primary customer for two new utility-scale solar facilities in Branch and St. Clair counties. According...

High School Volleyball Regional Semifinals Roundup

FLINT, Mich.-- The high school volleyball regional tournament started Tuesday night, and Mid-Michigan is well-represented at this stage of the postseason.

FBI investigation into Michigan massage parlors reveals Flint Township connection

FLINT TWP., Mich. (WNEM) - A federal investigation spanning four states and involving surveillance of more than 90 massage parlors is hitting close to home, with newly unsealed court documents revealing allegations of illegal commercial sex services at a business in Flint Township. FBI agents searched several Michigan massage parlors...

St. Clair County RESA Marks 50 Years

St. Clair County RESA in Marysville wants residents to see the behind-the-scenes work many families never notice. The county’s TEC and Woodland Developmental Center opened in 1976 and are marking 50 years of preparing young people for life after school, while RESA celebrates 65 years of service. Superintendent Brenda Tenniswood says RESA also runs a 200-mile fiber network linking schools, libraries and local governments, coordinates preschool for more than 650 4-year-olds, and operates the Pine River Nature Center. The celebration ends with a community open house in fall 2027.

Oxford loses to Catholic Central in district final

NOVI — The Oxford varsity football team lost to the Detroit Catholic Central Shamrocks 40-27 on Friday in the MHSAA District No. 4 Final at Fr. Richard Elmer Stadium in Novi. Oxford defeated the Davison Cardinals 42-28 in the MHSAA District No. 8 Semifinal on Oct. 30 at Wildcat...

Wolves down Dragons, Wildcats for district title

LAKE ORION — The Wolves proudly hoisted up the MHSAA Division 1 Girls Volleyball District 8 Championship trophy after defeating foes Oxford and Lake Orion, 3-0, last week to reclaim the district championship. The Clarkston Girls Varsity Volleyball team opened the playoffs last Wednesday in the district semifinals against...

Free Thanksgiving Meals, Turkeys, and Food Baskets Offered Across Metro Detroit Counties

Local groups in Washtenaw, Wayne, Genesee, and Macomb counties will give away free Thanksgiving meals, turkeys, and food baskets in November, according to the University of Michigan Human Resources. Some programs ask people to sign up first. Others serve whoever shows up first. In Wayne County, the Eastside Turkey Giveaway...

Dow's magical season ends in regional final

Dow's magical season ends in regional final

Sick The Mag Practice Tree Race Series Debuts At Sick Town Hall - We’ve Got Results, the Prizes, and How You Can Get In on the Fun!

But Tom Bailey, the man behind Sick The Magazine, wasn’t ready to call the season done quite yet. With Sick Town Hall celebrating its first anniversary, and the restaurant that combines great food and drinks with an automotive and drag and drive atmosphere, Tom thought of a way to make for a fun monthly get-together for racers and enthusiasts alike at the Lake Orion location: a practice tree series. With our first of seven dates complete, we got the details, as well as the winners!

Flint celebrates more than four decades of music history as Pete “Fat Cat” Flanders receives prestigious city honor

Flint, Michigan – Flint’s musical history lives on the airwaves and in the record bins Pete “Fat Cat” Flanders still keeps stocked. For more than four decades, the East Side native has helped connect his hometown with the music and personalities that shaped its listening habits.