Livingston County

A bat found in Livingston County tested positive for rabies, prompting health officials to issue warnings about potential exposure. Rabies is described as a viral disease that can be almost always fatal once symptoms begin, necessitating immediate precautions. Residents are advised to report any contact through the Livingston County Health Department and wash all bite or scratch wounds with soap and water.

The 2026 Michigan Primary Election results are organized by county, including Oakland, Wayne, Macomb, Monroe, and Washtenaw counties, with township-level breakdowns listed in the article.

Jacob David Sampson, a father of three from Howell, Livingston County, admitted to the FBI that his sexual interest is in female children aged 6 to 13 and was charged with federal offenses including sexual exploitation of children and possession of child pornography. Investigators linked him to Kik and Dropbox accounts used to distribute child sexually abusive material, and he is scheduled for a court hearing on August 5, 2026.

Jerome Kowalski of Warren pleaded no contest to second-degree murder in the 2008 deaths of his brother and sister-in-law. His initial 2013 conviction was vacated due to misconduct by Judge Theresa Brennan, who had an affair with an investigator, and he was granted bond in 2023 after serving 13 years and eight months in prison.

The article discusses the investigation into a Cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to Taylor Farms' produce. Health officials, including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS), have identified cases in several Michigan counties, with the highest concentrations in Monroe, Lenawee, Washtenaw, Wayne, Shiawassee, Jackson, Oakland, and Livingston counties. The CDC has been collaborating with state health departments to trace the source, and Taylor Farms has issued a recall for certain products. Consumers are advised to avoid the recalled items and practice food safety measures.

Paul Pattwell of Michigan accidentally won two $110,000 Double Play prizes by purchasing two tickets for the same Fantasy 5 drawing. He plans to use the winnings to buy a new truck, spoil his grandchildren, and save the remainder.

Todd Timothy Wilson, a 56-year-old South Lyon man, was arraigned on multiple felony charges including fleeing and eluding police, malicious destruction of police property, and resisting officers. The charges stem from a multi-jurisdictional car chase where he allegedly rammed police vehicles and fled into a wooded area before being arrested the next day.

Deputies are searching for a suspect who fled on foot after a police pursuit spanning multiple townships in Oakland and Livingston counties. The search involves K-9 teams, the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office Drone Unit, and the Sheriff’s Search and Rescue Team, with no known public threat reported.

Police in Oakland County are advising residents near West Rose Center Road and Hickory Ridge Road to shelter in place due to an active incident. Deputies are searching for a suspect who fled after a police pursuit across Oakland and Livingston counties. North Oakland County Fire Authority Assistant Chief Tim Seal urged residents in Rose Township to stay indoors and report unusual activity.

Michigan health officials report a rapid rise in cyclosporiasis cases, reaching 572 by July 4, with Monroe, Lenawee, Washtenaw, Wayne, Shiawassee, Jackson, Oakland, and Livingston counties most affected. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has issued prevention guidelines for handling raw produce linked to past outbreaks, including bagged salads, cilantro, basil, raspberries, and snow peas.

Fifth Third Bank has completed its acquisition of Comerica, with Michigan customers transitioning to Fifth Third's systems starting Sept. 8. The merger includes branch closures but promises expanded branch options in key areas like Detroit and Southeast Michigan. Comerica Park's potential name change to Fifth Third Park remains undecided.

Severe thunderstorm watches and extreme heat warnings are active in multiple counties across Southeast Michigan on Friday, July 3, with alerts lasting until 10 p.m. and 8 p.m., respectively. The alerts cover Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, Washtenaw, Monroe, Livingston, Lenawee, Lapeer, Genesee, St. Clair, and Sanilac counties.

A 51-year-old Howell man died after being pulled from Briggs Lake in Livingston County. He had been paddle boarding when he fell into the water and was pronounced dead at a local hospital following rescue efforts. The incident is under investigation by the Green Oak Township Police Department.

Severe weather is possible in Metro Detroit on June 17 as storms move through Southeast Michigan. Flood Watch alerts are active in 11 counties until 4 a.m.

A Flood Watch has been issued for most of Southeast Michigan from Wednesday into Thursday morning due to severe storms, with 1-2 inches of rain expected and localized areas potentially receiving 3 inches or more. Severe weather risks include damaging winds, large hail, isolated tornadoes, and flash flooding, particularly impacting the evening commute.

A 4Warn Weather Alert has been issued for Southeast Michigan on Wednesday, June 17, due to heavy rain, flash flooding, and severe thunderstorms. The storm system is expected to impact the evening drive with reduced visibility and potential for damaging winds, large hail, and isolated tornadoes.

A 4Warn Weather Alert has been issued for Southeast Michigan, with heavy rain, flash flooding, and severe thunderstorms expected this evening. A Flood Watch covers multiple counties through Thursday morning, as rainfall could cause road flooding and drainage issues, with the heaviest rain between 8 p.m. and midnight.

Southeast Michigan is experiencing two rounds of rain and thunderstorms this week, with the first round on Tuesday featuring scattered storms and potential severe weather, followed by a second round on Wednesday with heavy rain and flash flooding risks. The Storm Prediction Center has issued Marginal and Slight Risk levels for severe weather, including damaging winds, large hail, and possible tornadoes.

Thunderstorms have occurred in Southeast Michigan on Tuesday, June 16, with a severe thunderstorm warning issued for Oakland County until 2 p.m. Other counties in the region have no active advisories or warnings.

Multiple tornadoes touched down in Livingston County, Illinois, on 12 June, with one causing damage in Streator. The event left hundreds of thousands of people in the region without power.