What About Flint's Pets? Owners Get Dogs Tested For Lead
The discovery of lead in Flint's water system has the Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine concerned for local dogs.
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The discovery of lead in Flint's water system has the Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine concerned for local dogs.
A spokesman for House Speaker Kevin Cotter said mistakes were made in Flint "at every level of government," but that emergency managers are needed.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services said Friday the death last year is now among 88 cases of the respiratory disease detected between June 2014 and November 2015.
Veronica Kelly says she can't get a date since news about the city's water crisis made headlines.
Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder is responsible for lead contamination in Flint, Michigan's water supply, and would likely face criminal charges if he were running a business, a Democratic lawmaker said Thursday.
Snyder will be a star witness at a hearing Thursday before the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee.
A telethon underway to help Flint residents features a major financial commitment from Tom Gores.
Darnell Earley said that for months after the April 2014 switch he believed information he was receiving — some of it scientifically complex — was accurate.
State health officials are warning Flint-area residents that warmer weather can bring a greater risk for Legionnaires' disease, a pneumonia that can be fatal.
It's almost triple what Snyder's office estimated its legal fees — to be paid with public money — just last month.
Gov. Rick Snyder has called for an investigation of how his health department handled an outbreak of Legionnaires' disease in the Flint area as well as high lead levels among residents who were drinking tainted water from the Flint River.
The Michigan Credit Union League has donated gift cards to Flint residents who are working with officials to monitor lead levels in water in their homes.
On Monday's episode of "Steve Harvey," Steve dedicates the entire hour to the water crisis in Flint, Mich., with an audience full of residents, who were bussed in from Flint.
"Why would we pay $1.2 million on the governor's personal private attorneys? It doesn't make any sense," said the Senate Democratic leader.
Gov. Snyder, whose administration repeatedly downplayed the lead threat, now calls it a "disaster."
The issue has become so dominant for these White House hopefuls that they scheduled a prime-time debate in the city on Sunday ahead of the state's primary Tuesday.
A judge will hear arguments in two weeks on a request to stop Flint from charging people for water during the lead crisis.
Republican Sen. Mike Lee of Utah says federal aid is not needed in Flint, Michigan, where lead-contaminated pipes have resulted in an ongoing public health emergency.
Crews in Flint are starting to dig up old lead pipes connecting water mains to homes as part of efforts to allay the city's contaminated water crisis.
A report by the state auditor general found that staffers in the DEQ's drinking water office failed to order the city to treat its water with anti-corrosion chemicals as it switched to Flint River in April 2014.
The two lawyers have each been awarded a contract worth $249,000 through Dec. 31.
... after visiting Flint, and hearing from people about their health problems because of their water supply, Sanders says Governor Snyder should resign.
Snyder is in his sixth year in office and cannot run again in 2018 due to term limits.
A document shows that the state of Michigan blocked Flint from switching to a better water source under the terms of a $7 million loan to transition the city from state management.
Of special concern is treatment to prevent corrosion that would enable lead and copper to leach into tap water, which is what occurred in Flint.
Rajinder Singh Minhas, 60, of Rochester, served as Lockhart's president, treasurer and director.
Starbucks baristas and Amazon delivery drivers are on strike in handful of U.S. cities as they seek wage increases.
During an investigation, deputies found out that the man had allegedly just committed an armed robbery in Galesburg in Kalamazoo County.
Superintendent Hollie Stange and food services director Amanda Caroll have been placed on leave pending an internal review and an ongoing criminal investigation.
On Sunday, police arrested the suspect at his home in Allen Park and seized 14 guns.
Sleet and freezing rain will arrive first before snow kicks in through Monday evening.
Superintendent Hollie Stange and food services director Amanda Caroll have been placed on leave pending an internal review and an ongoing criminal investigation.
Rajinder Singh Minhas, 60, of Rochester, served as Lockhart's president, treasurer and director.
Starbucks baristas and Amazon delivery drivers are on strike in handful of U.S. cities as they seek wage increases.
Jared Goff and the Detroit Lions borrowed from Jordan Love and the Green Bay Packers to trick the Chicago Bears on Sunday.
Motorists in Metro Detroit are filling up for an average of $3.06 per gallon.
Organizers announced earlier this year that the show was returning to its traditional January slot after taking place in the fall in recent years.
The grants are in addition to the $1.8 million that Stellantis provided for home repairs to 120 homeowners on the east side in 2020 and 2021.
Troubled automaker Stellantis has decided that its Ram brand needs its own executive, so it is bringing back an executive who retired this year when CEO Carlos Tavares was still running the company.
In Metro Detroit, gas prices continue to fall. Motorists are filling up for an average of $2.96 per gallon.
The lawsuit lays out Blake Lively's allegations against Justin Baldoni during their time working on "It Ends with Us."
The duo will host their podcast at 8 p.m. on March 28 at the Fox Theatre.
The New York Times named the Lebanese Sundae at Leila and the ham sandwich at Mike's Famous Ham Place as two of "The 26 Best Dishes We Ate Across the U.S. in 2024."
Detroit Diamond put her skills on display as a finalist in the Netflix series "Rhythm + Flow," and her career is starting to take off.
Among the 25 films selected by the Library of Congress to be preserved for future generations are the Coen Brothers' "No Country for Old Men," "The Social Network," Cheech & Chong's "Up in Smoke," and "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre."
Starbucks baristas and Amazon delivery drivers are on strike in handful of U.S. cities as they seek wage increases.
The Container Store said it is filing for bankruptcy protection after years of losses and declining sales.
Luigi Mangione pleaded not guilty Monday to state charges in the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
A report by the House Ethics Committee found former Rep. Matt Gaetz paid multiple women, including a 17-year-old girl, for sex.
UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was gunned down in New York earlier this month, and there has been some celebration on social media of the suspected killer.
Some 13 oz. bags of Lay's Classic Potato Chips may contain an undeclared allergen, according to the snack company.
Health officials say the number of cases has already surpassed 1,500, 2.5 times more than in 2019.
Wayne County is erasing $27 million in medical debt for more than 46,000 county residents.
Republicans wants to extend 2017 tax cuts that expire next year and could let ACA subsidies lapse to help pay the tab, according to analysts.
A court in Hazel Park is aiming to treat people with substance abuse while keeping them out of prison.
Jared Goff and the Detroit Lions borrowed from Jordan Love and the Green Bay Packers to trick the Chicago Bears on Sunday.
Cade Cunningham scored 28 points and had 13 assists, Jalen Duren added 17 points and 11 rebounds and the Detroit Pistons beat the Phoenix Suns 133-125.
Quarterback Jared Goff threw three touchdown passes and the Detroit Lions easily dispatched the Chicago Bears 34-17 Sunday afternoon.
Utah's Jordan Clarkson has been fined $35,000 by the NBA, and Detroit's Ron Holland II and Paul Reed were also penalized for their roles in an altercation between the Jazz and Pistons.
The Detroit Lions made a flurry of roster moves Saturday, including waiving safety Brandon Joseph, who was briefly arrested by police early Saturday.
Kid Rock was so impressed with the care his dad received, that he donated to BAMF Health through his foundation which has helped numerous causes including those tied to veterans, small businesses and more.
Mary Tyler Moore turned the world on with her megawatt smile as she starred in the iconic "Dick Van Dyke" and "Mary Tyler Moore" shows a generation ago.
The roundtable talked politics and focused on blockbuster news that Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan would run for governor in 2026 but as an independent candidate.
President-elect Donald Trump campaigned with talk of ending the $7,500 electric vehicle tax credit which has helped fuel sales.
The 98th Annual America's Thanksgiving Parade will roll through the streets of downtown Detroit this Thursday, with hundreds of thousands lining Woodward Avenue as six new floats make their debut.
Kid Rock is known for many things but community champion is how Dr. Anthony Chang, founder and CEO of BAMF Health, described him after the rock and roller made a big donation to his Grand Rapids medical research company so more folks could be helped.
Former Rep. Matt Gaetz, a Florida Republican, was found by congressional ethics investigators to have paid numerous women — including a 17-year-old girl — for sex, and to have purchased and used illegal drugs.
The superintendent of Fitzgerald Public Schools and another district administrator are facing multiple felony charges, including driving while intoxicated and smoking marijuana near school grounds.
Stellantis is now reversing its decision to lay off 1,100 workers at its Toledo Jeep plant. The decision comes just weeks after the company announced the abrupt resignation of its CEO.
The two companies said they had signed a memorandum of understanding on Monday and that smaller Nissan alliance member Mitsubishi Motors also had agreed to join the talks on integrating their businesses.