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...

This Michigan Off-Road Park Lets Families Tear Through Hundreds Of Acres Of Mud And Rock

An old sand and gravel pit now hosts mud holes deep enough to make Jeep owners nervous. Somebody looked at all that dug-up ground and saw a playground. I love that kind of thinking. The numbers are wild. There are 370 acres here, with 230 set aside for riding and...

New mural coming to northbound I-75 rest area near Clio

CLIO, Mich. (WJRT) — Travelers heading north on I-75 near Clio will soon be greeted by a new mural highlighting communities and attractions across the Great Lakes Bay Region. Go Great Lakes Bay is partnering with the Michigan Department of Transportation, the Frankenmuth Chamber of Commerce and Convention &...

Kyle Kuzma Foundation Hosting A Free Thanksgiving Dinner In Flint

700 warm to-go meals, one per person, at the Flint Farmers Market Monday Nov 23, 1 to 4 PM. Turkey, mac and cheese, dressing, the works. No registration needed.

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...

Flint residents reminded to bag yard waste as leaf clean up begins

FLINT, Mich. (WNEM) - Leaf clean-up has started in the city of Flint. Residents must bag the leaves from their yards and place them at the curb for collection on their scheduled waste service day. The city has shared a reminder that leaves should never be raked or blown into...

VETLIFE & Kroger Bring Veterans Together Through Harvest For Heroes

For many Michigan families, Thanksgiving is a chance to gather around the table. For some veterans and their families, the cost of a holiday dinner can put that tradition out of reach. This Thanksgiving, VETLIFE is partnering with Kroger to provide four hundred free Thanksgiving meals through Harvest for Heroes....

Rootless Coffee in Grand Blanc to Debut Coffee Shop Addition Next Year

A company is upgrading from local pop-ups to a full-service cafe. Rootless Coffee out of Grand Blanc is making plans for a new coffee shop in the city. Their roastery is currently at 8240 Embury Road Suite K, and the shop looks to be under construction at the same location. An opening date has not yet been announced.

St. Clair County homes could qualify for no-cost energy upgrades

Blue Water Community Action is accepting applications from St. Clair County and Flint residents for a program that could provide qualifying households with no-cost improvements aimed at making homes more energy efficient. The Weatherization Assistance Program can help eligible households reduce energy waste, improve home comfort and lower heating and cooling costs, according to a community announcement. Available services may include attic, wall or crawlspace insulation, air sealing to reduce drafts, heating system evaluations and eligible improvements, ventilation work and home safety improvements. Both homeowners and renters may qualify. Landlord authorization is required for rental properties. The program is not intended for emergency home repairs. Services depend on eligibility, available funding, a home assessment and scheduling. How to apply for weatherization assistance Residents interested in the program are asked to complete and print the Weatherization Application Packet, then mail or drop off the completed application at the address listed at the top of the application. All signatures must be handwritten on the printed application. Electronic signatures will not be accepted. Applicants also can contact Blue Water Community Action's Weatherization Department at 810-982-8541 or weatherization@bwcaa.org, or visit bwcaa.org . More: How much did President Trump's visit cost Port Huron? Weatherization program

Flint congregation gathers at court for St. Mark Baptist arson hearing

FLINT, Mich. (WJRT) - A federal judge denied a request to release Billy Chambers, the man charged with burning St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church, from detention as he waits for his trial. United States District Judge Frances Kay Behm denied the request during a motion hearing Tuesday afternoon in the...

MI Bright Lights At Camp Dearborn Opens For Season Friday

MI Bright Lights returns this weekend to Camp Dearborn in Milford - bringing holiday magic and thousands of Christmas lights synchronized to music and special effects. There are two attractions: a drive-thru Christmas light spectacular, and a House Show. WHMI and others got a special sneak peek during MI Bright...

Dow's magical season ends in regional final

Dow's magical season ends in regional final

Food drive in Burton for Thanksgiving, Christmas

Nominate a Local Family for Banana 101.5’s Holiday Break-In

If you know a Genesee County family that could use a little help this Christmas, tell us their story. We’ll keep it between us so the surprise stays a surprise.

North Flint Food Market celebrates one year anniversary

FLINT, Mich. — The North Flint Food Market on Clio Road is celebrating one year of operations and providing residents with a place to shop for healthy foods. The market is located in an area that was once known as a food desert. General Manager Marquise Powell said the...

Grocery store hours for Thanksgiving 2026 in Livingston County

Thanksgiving is a popular holiday for last-minute grocery shopping. It's not uncommon to need an extra stick of butter in the middle of mixing potatoes, or a turkey baster after your existing utensil met an unfortunate end in the dishwasher. Regardless of your hosting emergency, there are options available, with several local grocery stores open on the feast-friendly holiday. Here's when stores will be open Nov. 26 in Livingston County : Meijer 6 a.m.-5 p.m. Locations: 8650 W. Grand River Ave. in Brighton; 3883 E. Grand River Ave. in Howell; 2160 Hartland Road in Hartland Township Website: meijer.com Kroger 6 a.m.-3 p.m. Locations: 9968 E. Grand River Ave. in Brighton; 108 W. Highland Road in Howell; 10059 E. Highland Road in Hartland Township Website: kroger.com VG’s Grocery 6 a.m.-4 p.m. Location: 2400 W. Grand River Ave. in Howell Website: shopvgs.com Walgreens 8 a.m.-10 p.m. Locations: 8720 W. Grand River Ave. in Brighton; 2321 E. Grand River Ave. in Howell Website: walgreens.com The following stores are closed Thanksgiving Day: Aldi Costco Target Walmart — Contact reporter Evan Sasiela at esasiela@livingstondaily.com . Follow him on X @SalsaEvan . This article originally appeared on Livingston Daily: Grocery store hours for Thanksgiving 2026 in

Howell Township poised to pass NDA ban for township officials, employees

After a data center non-disclosure agreement controversy rocked Howell Township, its board of trustees are now poised to pass a ban on township officials and employees from signing NDAs via local ordinance.

Cat House Lounge will reopen under new management in Howell

The Cat House Lounge is getting another chance in downtown Howell, after closing at the end of Melon Fest in August. The business will reopen under the same ownership, but new management, at 4 p.m. Nov. 18. According to a release, the cocktail bar will have an updated drink menu and small plate offerings, in addition to staff members with "deep roots" in Livingston County. In September, owner Clark Gill said the business was closing because sales "never really saw the volume" necessary to be sustainable. Gill also owns the nearby Aberrant Ales at 219 W. Grand River Ave. “We closed in the late summer to refocus the concept,” Gill wrote in the release. “While we saw success in some areas, we saw several areas of improvement that needed to change in order to deliver the quality product and service we strive for." Julia Blair will serve as the businesses' bartender and mixologist. She'll be joined by a team of bartenders who specialize in craft cocktail curation and have local connections. “I was a fan of The Cathouse Lounge," Blair wrote in the release. "After (it closed), I saw an opportunity. I had a vision for the space and the

Livingston Co. IT Department Recognized for Pet Reunification App

Livingston County’s Information Technology Department is being recognized for it's new Pet Reunification application to report a lost or found animal. It earned the "Citizen Impact Project of the Year" award from Mi-GIMIS -- the state chapter of a professional IT association of worldwide government IT leaders. "The award...