City of Howell prepares for 65th annual Melon Festival
The 65th annual Melon Festival in Howell, Michigan, kicks off at the beginning of August, but preparations are already underway to create the famous melon ice cream.
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The 65th annual Melon Festival in Howell, Michigan, kicks off at the beginning of August, but preparations are already underway to create the famous melon ice cream.
Every season, the alley district gets decked out, like hearts for Valentine's Day, a Christmas theme when the weather turns, and umbrellas for summer.
Burch Partners, the public relations firm hired by the City of Howell is working to tell the city's story better.
Ellis first served as a member of the city council and is now in the big seat as mayor. But Ellis says that chapter is coming to a close.
A new breakfast and lunch spot in Livingston County, Michigan, encourages people to pay it forward.
One Howell, Michigan, native running unopposed in the mayoral race is looking to lead the city after already serving the community on the city council.
Red dresses on the LACASA Center's campus in Howell, Michigan, serve as a reminder of the missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls who advocates say often never see justice.
RAIL is asking for donations to keep its sober house open in the coming months. An anonymous donor has offered to match donations up to $20,000.
The pantry had to move from the Summit Gardens because of Howell's latest project, an outdoor ice skating and gathering place that broke ground last week.
The operations of Tribar's Wixom location will be moving to Howell, according to plans announced earlier this month.
An empty lot won't be empty for long after the city of Howell, Michigan, broke ground Wednesday on its new social district in the downtown area.
A Michigan WARN Act notice reports that Tribar Technologies operations will be consolidated in Howell.
One person is dead in the aftermath of a two-vehicle rollover crash in Green Oak Township, police reported.
A public relations firm out of Holland, Michigan has a big task ahead of them to rehabilitate the city of Howell's image after multiple instances of racist behavior.
A man who was pulled from a lake in Living County, Michigan, Wednesday after falling through ice has died.
Howell's Trinity Health Hospital is in the process of moving most of their operations to a larger Brighton facility, but this space is going to be put to use.
All lanes in both directions of I-96 in Livingston County were closed Wednesday afternoon due to a fatal crash.
Just days after losing a job she was repeatedly praised for in performance reviews, Terri Estepp lost her only daughter, Sam, to cancer.
Fountains, an ice skating rink, concessions stands, and an above-ground fire pit are all in the works for Howell's downtown area.
A Hartland man has been charged in an embezzlement case, after an 87-year-old man's money was allegedly diverted to a nonprofit group.
Police say the driver left the scene, and the crash was reported by a passerby.
A small access road has been the center of legal action as construction continues on the Motorsports Gateway in Howell.
The mother of a Howell toddler who died after gaining access to an unsecured firearm last year was sentenced in court Thursday afternoon.
The city of Howell has had multiple incidents involving racism and homophobia make headlines, and the city's answer is to hire a PR firm to revamp its reputation.
With the help of the community, the Howell Nature Center surpassed its year-end goal of $100,000.
In Michigan, over 125 cities and counties use automated license plate readers to help law enforcement locate missing people and catch criminals.
Residents spoke out during Monday's Ann Arbor City Council meeting in favor of the city limiting access for federal immigration operations.
A primary election is taking place Tuesday for a Michigan state Senate seat that has been vacant for over a year.
A water pipe burst and flooded part of a Detroit community services building on Woodward Avenue early Tuesday.
For the first time, the top 10 cars on Consumer Reports' annual list of best new vehicles also include electric or hybrid models.
La'Bron Brinkley said he found Johnathan in the bathtub, playing with toys, unbothered, but most importantly, safe.
After fighting in federal court to reduce repayment, former Detroit Mayor Kilpatrick agreed to pay $823,649.09 in restitution to the city, more than the $155,000 he claimed he owed.
In Michigan, over 125 cities and counties use automated license plate readers to help law enforcement locate missing people and catch criminals.
Residents spoke out during Monday's Ann Arbor City Council meeting in favor of the city limiting access for federal immigration operations.
A primary election is taking place Tuesday for a Michigan state Senate seat that has been vacant for over a year.
Some General Motors employees are taken aback by this year's profit-sharing checks, with it being $4,000 less than the previous one.
While many assume a "harsh" winter, or this bone-chilling, sustained cold, is the enemy of asphalt, the real culprit is temperature fluctuation.
In Metro Detroit, drivers are paying about $2.90 per gallon, which is 2 cents less than last week and 29 cents less than at the same time last year.
The winter storm that brought snow to Southeast Michigan on Sunday didn't stop car enthusiasts from leaving their homes for the final day of the 2026 Detroit Auto Show.
As the 2026 Detroit Auto Show wraps up Sunday, the roundtable discusses the signature event and standout moments from the past two weeks.
Chuck Negron, a founding member of Three Dog Night whose lead vocals powered a string of hits for one of the top rock acts of the late 1960s and early '70s has died. He was 83.
Bad Bunny used his Grammy acceptance speech on Sunday to denounce U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and call for the end of the ongoing immigration crackdown.
Complete closure of the performing arts center in Washington, D.C., will start on July 4, Mr. Trump said. It's not yet clear how extensive the changes to the building might be.
Music's biggest night returned Sunday with the 68th annual Grammy Awards. Here is how to watch and stream and what to know.
In 1971, Demond Wilson appeared on an episode of "All in the Family," a role that led him to land a lead part in "Sanford and Son."
For the first time, the top 10 cars on Consumer Reports' annual list of best new vehicles also include electric or hybrid models.
Chuck Negron, a founding member of Three Dog Night whose lead vocals powered a string of hits for one of the top rock acts of the late 1960s and early '70s has died. He was 83.
The latest partial government shutdown is disrupting the release of closely watched economic data.
NASA says it can't try until March at the earliest to send a crewed spacecraft on a flight around the moon and back, due to hydrogen leaks during testing of the Artemis II rocket.
Authorities in the Tucson, Arizona, area are searching for the mother of "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie, 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie.
Two Metro Detroit representatives are among those sponsoring a bill that calls for a 32% tax on any wireless device purchased for someone age 17 and younger.
The Oakland Community Health Network will now be taking over that responsibility amidst a financial dispute between the two organizations.
Legionella testing at Oakland County government facilities has detected the bacteria in the water systems of two additional buildings.
When the temperatures plummet, and the snow starts piling up, most of us have the same instinct: retreat indoors, crank up the heat, and get cozy.
Planned Parenthood of Michigan has started to offer vasectomy services in Grand Rapids, with plans to expand the procedure across the state.
Jalen Duren had 21 points and 10 rebounds after being added to the All-Star Game on Sunday night as an Eastern Conference reserve, and the Detroit Pistons routed the Brooklyn Nets 130-77 in the most-lopsided victory in franchise history.
Nathan MacKinnon scored twice to become the league's first 40-goal scorer this season and the Colorado Avalanche continued their dominance of Detroit with a 5-0 victory over the Red Wings.
Patrick Kane became the highest-scoring United States-born player in NHL history in the Detroit Red Wings' 4-3 loss to the Washington Capitals, who got the decisive goal from Nic Dowd in a shootout.
Patrick Kane is now the highest-scoring U.S.-born player in NHL history.
Ford Motor Company and the LPGA have announced a partnership that includes mentorships for those making their first steps into women's professional golf.
Could a new entertainment tax and a new sales tax be ahead for the Motor City?
As the 2026 Detroit Auto Show wraps up Sunday, the roundtable discusses the signature event and standout moments from the past two weeks.
Penske and Reuss address a wide range of critical issues for Detroit, Michigan and the nation.
Huntington Place CEO Bryan Crowe and his team have been preparing to welcome hundreds of thousands of visitors to the Detroit Auto Show this week.
The focus is on health, as Dusty Mysen, a father of four from Oxford, diagnosed with pancreatic cancer several years ago, who underwent aggressive therapy, is now cancer-free five years later.
A burst water pipe caused extensive flooding in the basement and first floor of 7375 Woodward Ave., Detroit, a building that houses one of the Franklin Wright Settlement service locations along with Youthville Detroit.
Authorities are asking the public for information on the whereabouts of Nancy Guthrie of Tucson, Arizona, as she was reported missing over the weekend and officers believe she did not leave her home willingly. Guthrie is the mother of NBC's "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie.
A chaotic scene unfolded Monday morning in Hazel Park when agents from the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency pursued and then arrested a man outside of an Amazon warehouse.
Ann Arbor City Council discussed its policy on non-cooperation with federal civil immigration enforcement. Former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick worked out a restitution deal on lingering legal matters. Weather and other top stories.
A colder start to Wednesday