Elle Meyers

3 days ago | cbsnews.com | Elle Meyers

The Howell Free Food Pantry, stocked by neighbors, is an easy way for community members struggling with food insecurity to pick up a few essentials. The food pantry started out in an antique-style china cabinet in its recognizable shade of yellow. "The city really wanted something that matched the aesthetics of the summit garden, so they wanted it light and whimsical and fun, which is where the yellow came from," said Kristie Guadiano, founder of the Howell Free Food Pantry.

6 days ago | cbsnews.com | Elle Meyers

Wixom auto parts manufacturer to move operations to Howell Auto parts manufacturer Tribar Technologies is anticipating that it will eliminate nearly 200 jobs after the company is sold. The operations of Tribar's Wixom location will be moving to Howell, according to plans announced earlier this month.  "We'll see automakers make decisions on a number of things in the coming weeks. They have no choice," said Paul Eisenstein, editor of Headlight.news.

1 week ago | cbsnews.com | Elle Meyers

Research on agricultural projects has been on the chopping block at universities across the country. At Michigan State University, the cuts could mean job losses, project stoppages and a domino effect for food security. Researchers who saw those funding cuts gathered on MSU's campus to raise awareness about their impact.

1 week ago | cbsnews.com | Elle Meyers

Construction to begin on new social district in Howell, Michigan 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. The estimated $13 million project will feature an ice skating rink, pavilion and gathering space. "It's, you know, the culmination of not just three years but many years of planning and advocacy," said Howell Mayor Bob Ellis.

1 week ago | cbsnews.com | Elle Meyers

Michigan city officials worry of uncertain future for half-built project in Pinckney A building in Pinckney, Michigan, that used to be the village's elementary school was supposed to be Livingston County's first marijuana dispensary. However, that project has fallen through, and village officials call it an eyesore. The work on the building has been at a standstill for months, according to Village President Jeff Buerman. "The building is, not looking good," he said.