Saka sparkles as Arsenal opens EPL season with win. Newcastle sends statement by dismantling Villa
Arsenal wingers Gabriel Martinelli and Bukayo Saka have lit up the opening Saturday of the Premier League season with an audacious assist and a curling long-range strike that helped the team start the campaign with a 2-1 win over Nottingham Forest.
21-year-old battling rare Stage 4 form of cancer receives huge surprise in Livingston County
It's a special surprise for a college student who is fighting Stage 4 cancer. It comes to her by way of another cancer warrior, a coach who faced a Stage 4 diagnosis and is now dedicating his life to paying it forward.
Choosing jewelry to last a lifetime
Are you or someone you know thinking about popping the question? Picking out the perfect ring can sometimes be a challenge. Barb Binkley from Cooper & Binkley Jewelers in Brighton joined Michelle Oliver on โLive in the Dโ to share tips on picking out an engagement ring.
โItโs our life workโ: Michigan-based company sees spike in interest in innovative lockdown system
Itโs exactly a week since 19 children and two teachers were shot and killed at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, TX. The mass shooting has more schools looking at their security measures. Some local districts are turning to Michigan-based The Lockdown Company, which installs an innovative lockdown and alert system.
ACLU asks Michigan Department of Civil Rights to step in after racist incidents reported at Brighton schools
The American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan (ACLU) is asking the Michigan Department of Civil Rights (MDCR) to intervene in a โpotentially racially hostile education environmentโ in Brighton schools.
Man City into FA Cup semifinals, keeps quadruple dream alive
Manchester City's Ilkay Gundogan, right, celebrates after scoring his side's opening goal during the English FA Cup sixth round soccer match between Everton and Manchester City at Goodison Park in Liverpool, England, Saturday, March 20, 2021. (AP Photo/Jon Super, Pool)With an unprecedented quadruple still a possibility for Manchester City, the pressure on Pep Guardiola is intensifying heading into the final two months of the season. I will not watch games.โFew would begrudge him the break, with an intense 34-match, four-month stretch -- featuring games every three or four days -- concluding with a 2-0 win over Everton in the FA Cup quarterfinals on Saturday. AdIndeed, Guardiolaโs players are sweeping all before them this season, having also reached the final of the English League Cup, the quarterfinals of the Champions League and forged a 14-point lead in the Premier League. "Iโm looking forward to everyone coming back safe.โSouthampton is the other team through to the FA Cup semifinals after beating second-tier Bournemouth 3-0 earlier Saturday.
Michigan Flyer-AirRide will resume service from Ann Arbor to DTW in April
ANN ARBOR โ Starting on Monday, April 26, Michigan Flyer-AirRide will be restoring its daily service between East Lansing, Brighton, Ann Arbor and Detroit Metro Airport. The restoration is made possible by funding the bus service secured through the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act. In order to help prevent the risk of person-to-person transmission of the coronavirus, cash payments will not be accepted. If youโre boarding in Ann Arbor, tickets may be purchased with cash inside the Blake Transit Center during business hours. Cleaning and sanitizing buses daily, with special attention to high-touch areas.
This Brighton store is pairing cheese and... beer?
When you think of cheese pairings, wine is usually the first drink to come to mind. But, Culture Cheese and Beer in Brighton is hoping to make beer the next big thing to pair with your charcuterie boards. The two said beer pairs well with cheese for a couple of reasons. Cheese and beer go through similar processes to be made, including being โcultured,โ which is how the store got itโs name. Tati tried out a goat cheese with a light, slightly citrus beer.
2 of 5 Brighton T-Mobile robbery suspects arrested after pursuit to East Lansing, police say
A surveillance image from a robbery at the Brighton T-Mobile store on Jan. 9, 2021. BRIGHTON, Mich. โ Two of five men suspected of robbing a T-Mobile store in Brighton were arrested after the group led a pursuit involving seven different police departments to East Lansing, according to authorities. Five men walked into the T-Mobile store at 8712 West Grand River Avenue in Brighton around 1 p.m. Saturday, police said. A surveillance image from a robbery at the Brighton T-Mobile store on Jan. 9, 2021. A couple of hours after the incident, police said they recovered the stolen Fusion a short distance from the T-Mobile store.
Barstool Fund steps in to help Metro Detroit small businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic
Itโs a grassroots movement doing amazing work to help save small businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic. Itโs called the Barstool Fund. So far, the company has raised more than $20 million to help get businesses through. Joanna McCoy owns The Bomber Restaurant in Ypsilanti. But it was in danger of closing for good when McCoyโs nephew, an avid Barstool Sports fan applied for help from the Barstool Fund.
Brighton neighborhood concerned coyotes could pose threat to pets
BRIGHTON, Mich. โ Concern is growing in Brighton about the coyotes having run-ins with neighborhood pets. Residents in one house, who have lived there for more than 20 years, said that the coyote problem is something thatโs really ramped up over the last year. He believes there are more than just two coyotes based on the different sizes heโs seen. A community member reported that they paid to hire a coyote catcher, but the coyote problem remains. READ: Coyotes kill familyโs dog in Novi backyard, carry body away into woods
Single-car crash kills 4-year-old girl in Brighton, injures 3 others
BRIGHTON, Mich. โ Police are investigating a single-car crash that killed a 4-year-old girl in Livingston County on Friday. UPDATE: North Carolina man charged in crash that killed 4-year-old daughter in Livingston CountyAccording to authorities, the manโs 33-year-old wife, 8-year-old son and 4-year-old daughter were passengers in the vehicle at the time of the crash. Police say the 4-year-old girl was ejected from the vehicle during the crash and died at the scene. The driver, his wife and 8-year-old son were removed from the vehicle by emergency personnel and taken to the hospital for their injuries. Officials with the Livingston County Sheriffโs Office believe that excessive speed and alcohol appear to be factors in the crash.
6 COVID cases linked to services, bible studies at Brighton church
BRIGHTON, Mich. โ Six people who tested positive for COVID-19 have been linked to services and bible studies at a Brighton church, health officials said. Officials with the Livingston County Health Department said six COVID-19 patients reported attending Brighton Church of Christ services on Oct. 18 and bible study sessions on Oct. 20 and Oct. 21. Anyone who went to the church on those days might have been exposed for COVID-19, according to the health department. RELATED: COVID-19 cases associated with Brighton Assembly of GodThe Livingston County Health Department is recommending everyone who attends Brighton Church of Christ get tested for COVID-19. Anyone who develops symptoms should immediately isolate and contact a doctor.
Michigan General Election Results for Brighton on Nov. 3, 2020
The 2020 General Election will be held on November 3. (Note: Due to an increase in mail-in voting, clerks are expecting delayed results, up to multiple days. Michigan General Election Results for Nov. 3, 2020 Find Race ResultsFind more election results and news on the Decision 2020 page. ๐ Become an Insider ๐Introducing WDIV Insider: A new way for loyal Local 4 fans to gain access and customize your ClickOnDetroit news experience. Learn more about WDIV Insider - and sign up here!
4Frenzy Game of the Week highlights
Here are the highlights 4Frenzyโs fourth Game of the Week, featuring Brighton vs Plymouth, that aired on Local 4 over the weekend, if you missed them! Plus you can watch the Brighton cheer team takeover on our Instagram highlights for a fun behind the scenes of the game! Stay on the lookout for our next Game of the Week on clickondetroit.com/4Frenzy, or follow us on social media! You can share your photos and videos with our hashtag #4Frenzy. Facebook: facebook.com/4FrenzyWe would like to thank our sponsors Meijer and Hungry Howieโs for their support!
17-year-old arrested in Livingston County on suspicion of drug-related fatal shooting
PONTIAC, Mich. โ Officials with the Livingston County and Oakland County Sheriff officers attested a 17-year-old boy Saturday at his home in Genoa Township, between Brighton and Howell, in connection with an 18-year-old man shot to death in Pontiac. The manโs body was found on a sidewalk in the 100 block of Thorpe Street just before 8:30 p.m. Friday. According to authorities, the 17-year-old was a passenger in the car who fired one shot from a handgun, striking the victim in the head. The 19-year-old driver and a 17-year-old girl, residents of Brighton, were taken to the Pontiac Substation for questioning and were released pending further investigation. Charges and arraignment are not expected until late Monday or early Tuesday after a review by the Oakland County Prosecutorโs Office.
4Frenzy updates!
Our โGame of The Weekโ is Brighton vs Plymouth tonight. Brightonโs cheer team will do a 4Frenzy Instagram Takeover during the game, so go follow us @4Frenzy! โWant your club/team to do an Instagram takeover? ๐ฅ ๐ฎ โ๏ธ ๐ฉโ๐ซ โณ ๐โโ๏ธ โฝ ๐พ ๐ ๐ ๐ ๐ ๐ ๐ ๐ฅ๏ธ4Frenzy Fall Fan Choice AwardsNominations are only open thru Sunday! Donโt forget we have new categories like โMost Likely To Be Your Bossโ and โMost Likely To Go Viralโ under 2020 Favorites!
4Frenzy โGame of the Weekโ: The teams and the rivalry
This week, 4Frenzy will head to Brighton for our Game of the Week, a rivalry game that will see the Plymouth Wildcats battle the Brighton Bulldogs. โI tell my team that every week is rivalry week,โ Lemons said. โI think any time two good teams play each other, it breeds rivalry, and thatโs what we have here. Weโll know who the better team is when the game ends Friday.โThe highlights of 4Frenzyโs fourth Game of the Week, featuring Brighton vs Plymouth will air on Local 4 over the weekend. Stay on the lookout for our next Game of the Week on clickondetroit.com/4Frenzy, or follow us on social media!
Just 5 days left to nominate for 4Frenzy Fan Choice Awards!
4Frenzy Fall Fan Choice Awards nominations are open thru Oct. 11! Click here to nominate -- any high schooler has a chance to win and weโve got tons of categories, from sports to school life! ๐ฎ Tomorrow, Detroit Catholic Centralโs esports team will do an Instagram takeover (weโre @4Frenzy) so we can see what gaming competition is like behind the scenes! Plus, Brightonโs cheer team will do a 4Frenzy Instagram Takeover during the game! 4Frenzy TakeoverWant your club/team to do an Instagram takeover?
Police: Man throws 40-pound sandbags off I-96 overpass in Oakland County, strikes vehicle
LYON TOWNSHIP, Mich. โ Michigan State Police say a man throwing 40-pound sandbags off an overpass on I-96 in Lyon Township hit a vehicle and injured a woman late Sunday night. State police were called to a scene by Oakland County Sheriffโs deputies for a traffic investigation at around 11 p.m. Sunday on I-96 near Old Plank Road. Michigan State Police said their preliminary investigation found that a male suspect was involved in a single vehicle crash with his truck on I-96 near Old Plank Road. He left his truck and walked up onto the Old Plank Road overpass, which was under construction. More: Lyon Township news