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Snyder Aide Opposed Replacing Michigan Environmental Chief
A newly released email shows that Gov. Rick Snyder's outgoing chief of staff wasn't happy about Michigan's environmental director being replaced due to the Flint water crisis.
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A newly released email shows that Gov. Rick Snyder's outgoing chief of staff wasn't happy about Michigan's environmental director being replaced due to the Flint water crisis.
Here's a glimpse into the inboxes of Snyder's administration.
The tainted water has left children with elevated lead levels, which have been linked to learning disabilities and other problems.
Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder on Friday released a third tranche of documents related to the lead-tainted water emergency in Flint that is largely being blamed on his administration.
More funds from both the federal and state government are headed to Flint.
Two lawyers in Gov. Rick Snyder's office urged his top aides to switch Flint back to Detroit's water system only months after the city began using the Flint River.
Environmental advocates say the next boss should have the expertise to make the DEQ do its job
Rashes are among a number of other health concerns raised by residents.
The numbers and locations of lead service lines in Flint is significant because Mayor Karen Weaver, who appeared with Kaufman during a news conference at City Hall, wants them removed as quickly as possible, for $2,000 to $3,000 per pipe.
"Significant issues" remain that need "immediate attention" to safeguard the public water supply in the city of nearly 100,000.
The new funding would pay for pipe replacement in several hundred homes.
"It's the most egregious example of government malfeasance that I've seen in my life..."
Mayor Karen Weaver wants to begin replacing lead pipes next week, but the governor isn't so sure.
The Legionnaires' outbreak killed 9 people and sickened at least 78. Water testing found Legionella bacteria in at least one Flint hospital.
"We don't know which kids are going to develop complications going forward," U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy said.
The museum earlier announced that it was hosting a traveling exhibit on the science and history of the city's water system in response to the crisis.
The Republican governor has come under heavy criticism for the crisis.
A mobile medical clinic designed to provide care and resources to children is coming to Flint as the city deals with a lead-tainted water crisis.
"In a bizarre kind of way, it's conceivable this might work to his advantage."
Everyday about 1,500 residents come through Fire Station One in the downtown Flint to pick up cases of bottled water.
A health information organization is giving $250,000 to connect all health care providers serving residents affected by the crisis caused by lead in Flint's drinking water.
Stunning images and personal stories illustrate the ways the water crisis is impacting the lives of Flint residents in a National Geographic photo feature posted Tuesday.
The governor is revealing his upcoming $55 billion budget proposal to state lawmakers on Wednesday.
The failure to deploy corrosion controls after the city switched to the Flint River has been widely considered a catastrophic mistake.
A special counsel appointed to investigate the lead contamination of Flint's water says the harshest criminal charge could include involuntary manslaughter.
Former Arizona Rep. Gabby Giffords will visit Michigan this weekend as part of Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign trail.
National Park Service officials say a Wisconsin man was scuba diving and exploring the Emperor shipwreck in Lake Superior when a diving incident happened, causing his death.
Local animal shelters are seeing a significant increase in the number of pet owners looking to surrender their pets.
Multimillionaires are much happier than the merely well off, suggesting life satisfaction continues to improve the wealthier you are.
Michigan State Police is investigating after an undercover detective was shot at while driving in Detroit.
Former Arizona Rep. Gabby Giffords will visit Michigan this weekend as part of Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign trail.
The man arrested in the fatal shooting of Melvindale police officer Mohamed Said was arraigned Thursday.
National Park Service officials say a Wisconsin man was scuba diving and exploring the Emperor shipwreck in Lake Superior when a diving incident happened, causing his death.
Local animal shelters are seeing a significant increase in the number of pet owners looking to surrender their pets.
Multimillionaires are much happier than the merely well off, suggesting life satisfaction continues to improve the wealthier you are.
Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares pledged action to tackle problems in North America and elsewhere after reporting a plunge in first-half earnings.
Ford will make its F-Series Super Duty pickups at a plant in Ontario, Canada beginning in 2026 in order to keep up with customer demand for the vehicle.
The Biden administration is awarding $1.7 billion to 11 "shuttered or at-risk" facilities in Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland and Virginia, to bolster electric vehicle production.
Throughout the next year, dozens of new zero-emission buses will be hitting the pavement in the city of Detroit, all thanks to a $30.8 million federal grant.
The company said the temporary layoffs will impact about 1,600 workers for the month of July.
Hundreds of the nation's top athletes will represent Team USA in Paris at the 2024 Olympics.
The last surviving original member of the Four Tops has died.
Connor Stalions is set to share his side of the story from an alleged sign-stealing scheme within Michigan's football team before the Wolverines went on to win the national championship.
Bob Newhart, who starred in the long-running sitcoms "The Bob Newhart Show" and "Newhart," has died at age 94.
Nominations for the 76th annual Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday, with "Shōgun," "The Bear," "Hacks," "Only Murders in the Building" and "Baby Reindeer" all earning multiple major nods. See the full list of nominees for the 2024 ceremony here.
Multimillionaires are much happier than the merely well off, suggesting life satisfaction continues to improve the wealthier you are.
Former Kansas City Chiefs defensive lineman Isaiah Buggs has been convicted on two counts of misdemeanor animal cruelty charges.
Amid a widening listeria outbreak, Boar's Head is recalling all of its liverwurst products sold nationwide, as well as some deli meats.
Former Sangamon County Sheriff's deputy Sean Grayson has been charged with first-degree murder in Massey's death.
One week after the global computer outage, Windows systems are nearly fully operational, according to CrowdStrike.
Amid a widening listeria outbreak, Boar's Head is recalling all of its liverwurst products sold nationwide, as well as some deli meats.
Local businesses around Metro Detroit are taking the initiative to make their facilities more sensory-friendly.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has signed a law that would make it easier for people to be released from Michigan prisons if they're in debilitating health.
The now-recalled Diamond Shruumz gummies had been sold legally, but testing found they contained an illegal controlled substance.
Citing suspected links to a listeria outbreak, Canada's health agency has issued a recall notice for 18 plant-based drinks sold under the Silk and Great Value brands.
Former Kansas City Chiefs defensive lineman Isaiah Buggs has been convicted on two counts of misdemeanor animal cruelty charges.
Michigan and Washington shared the field at Big Ten Media Days on Thursday.
Hulk Hogan visited Detroit Lions practice and says coach Dan Campbell would have been good in the squared circle.
Hundreds of the nation's top athletes will represent Team USA in Paris at the 2024 Olympics.
This is what you need to know about when the 2024 Paris Olympics start and end, along with key games and events on the schedule.
With a red-hot election season on and 2024 past the halfway point, the focus is on business.
Gardner-White is a 112-year-old family-owned furniture retailer, and Stewart is the first female to serve as CEO of the company.
It's a focus on our physical well-being as we talk about the importance of oral health and its impact, particularly among children.
U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm and U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg appear on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters this Sunday.
The University of Michigan's Ross School of Business is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year.
ReJoyceful Rescue in Clinton Township is overwhelmed by the number of owners who have been surrendering their pets. Founder Michelle Hayza, said the animal crisis is putting a financial strain on the rescue and shelter and making it more difficult to care for the many animals with special needs.
Royal Oak's annual Pride festival kicks off this weekend, with events on Friday and Saturday. Tyler Beltz, host of "Ty's Take Today," and drag queen and activist Monique Madison joined CBS News Detroit to discuss the event.
Calling all stargazers! The Cranbrook Institute of Science is hosting an overnight event beginning at 6:45 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 10, to view the Perseid meteor shower.
Meteorologist Kylee Miller has your weekend forecast.
The community of Melvindale lined up to pay their respects as hundreds of law enforcement from across the state of Michigan came together to escort fallen Melvindale police officer Mohamed Said for the final time.