Flint Mayor Wants State Plan On School Water Testing
Students will not be allowed to drink from the tap until officials are satisfied with the water's safety.
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Students will not be allowed to drink from the tap until officials are satisfied with the water's safety.
The plaintiffs say they went to the judge as a "last resort."
The deal was approved by a 5-4 vote after hours of debate and comments from dozens of residents.
The council is expected to vote on the 30-year agreement Tuesday night.
It's part of a strategy to get the city past a lead contamination crisis.
The program's goal is to replace nearly 20,000 lead-tainted lines in Flint by 2020.
A judge on Friday said the Flint City Council again has failed to come up with a long-term water source and may be pushing the troubled community toward bankruptcy.
Nearly 100 Legionnaires' cases, including 12 deaths, were reported in the Flint area when the city was using the Flint River for water.
Did Gov. Rick Snyder lie under oath before Congress about when he knew about the deadly Legionnaires' disease outbreak in the Flint area?
Nearly 100 cases of Legionnaires', including 12 deaths, were detected in the Flint area in 2014 and 2015 while the city was using the Flint River for water.
Nearly 100 cases, including 12 deaths, were detected in the Flint area in 2014 and 2015 while the city was using the Flint River for water.
A judge must decide whether there's enough evidence to send him to trial on an involuntary manslaughter charge.
A judge must decide whether there's enough evidence to send Nick Lyon to trial in the death of an 85-year-old man.
It depends on how you look at it, a leading researcher says.
She sued in May 2016, claiming she was fired for being a whistleblower.
Activities in the program reinforce science, technology, engineering, the arts and math.
Capt. Chris Kelenske says it might be time to require identification.
The money is part of the new state budget signed last week by Gov. Rick Snyder.
Attorneys say it's unlikely all of the witnesses will be called to the witness stand.
Once Snyder signs the next state budget, Michigan will have allocated nearly $300 million overall toward the man-made disaster.
Lead exposure can cause miscarriage, developmental delays and other problems.
The plan puts about 8,000 property owners at risk of losing homes due to unpaid water and sewer bills.
Is a plea deal possible for defendants charged with involuntary manslaughter in the Flint case?
A judge has refused to dismiss portions of a sweeping lawsuit against state and local officials in the Flint water crisis.
Following passage of a Republican-backed healthcare bill in the U.S. House of Representatives, an activist from Flint has driven to Washington D.C. to fight the bill on its way to the Senate.
Parents of the victims called for a state-led investigation into the Nov. 30, 2021 shooting.
These are the president's top advisers and the highest-ranked U.S. officials. Here's what Cabinet members do — and some issues they're likely to face if confirmed by the Senate.
On Thursday, Tlaib said the warrant "signals that the days of the Israeli apartheid government operating with impunity are ending."
Warehouse chain follows rival Costco in raising amount its 7.5 million members must pay to shop at BJ's stores.
President-elect Donald Trump announced Gaetz as his nominee to be attorney general last week.
Parents of the victims called for a state-led investigation into the Nov. 30, 2021 shooting.
These are the president's top advisers and the highest-ranked U.S. officials. Here's what Cabinet members do — and some issues they're likely to face if confirmed by the Senate.
Hoekstra, who was named chairman earlier this year, previously served as a U.S. House representative in Michigan's 2nd District and as the U.S. ambassador to the Netherlands during Trump's first term.
A 72-year-old man and a 75-year-old woman suffered critical injuries. Several others suffered minor injuries as well.
On Thursday, Tlaib said the warrant "signals that the days of the Israeli apartheid government operating with impunity are ending."
Local UAW members claim Stellantis is to blame for roughly 4,000 layoffs this fall, not poor market conditions.
Ford said Wednesday most of the job cuts would come in Germany and would be carried out in consultation with employee representatives.
On average, a 15-gallon tank of gas will cost Michiganders $46, which is $12 less than what they were paying from 2023's highest price in August.
General Motors announced Friday it was laying off nearly 1,000 salaried workers worldwide.
General Motors is laying off about 1,000 workers worldwide, shedding costs as it tries to compete in a crowded global automobile market.
Tickets go on sale to the general public via Ticketmaster on Tuesday, Nov. 26.
The much-hyped fight pitting the 58-year-old Tyson against Paul, 27, shattered records but was marred by tech glitches.
Betty White will be honored with a stamp in 2025, the U.S. Postal Service announced on Friday.
Tickets go on sale Friday, November 22 at 10 a.m.
"America demanded it and now it's happening: Taco Bell's new Cheesy Chalupa Supreme. In other news, I'm hosting the Oscars," Conan O'Brien said.
These are the president's top advisers and the highest-ranked U.S. officials. Here's what Cabinet members do — and some issues they're likely to face if confirmed by the Senate.
Warehouse chain follows rival Costco in raising amount its 7.5 million members must pay to shop at BJ's stores.
President-elect Donald Trump announced Gaetz as his nominee to be attorney general last week.
McDonald's wants to make dining at its restaurants affordable for customers again with new value offerings.
The FDA says America's food supply is still "one of the safest in the world," despite some recent high-profile recalls and outbreaks.
The school district introduced therapy dogs two years ago, and things have gone so well that it decided to add six more dogs.
Lattes and other espresso-based drinks may not be available at some McDonald's restaurants due to a glitch with coffee machines.
CDC data shows rates of Mycoplasma pneumoniae have surged in babies.
A WARN notice says that an agreement between the hospital and the Secretary of Health and Human Services would be terminated because the hospital was not in compliance with some of the Medicare Conditions of Participation.
A number of homes in parts of Metro Detroit are seeing elevated levels of lead in their drinking water, according to officials.
Detroit's Tarik Skubal wins the AL Cy Young Award after leading the Tigers to its first playoff in a decade.
Hinch, a 50-year-old in his fourth season leading the Tigers, made the playoffs with a torrid second half despite losing quality players like right-hander Jack Flaherty at the July 30 trade deadline.
Weeks before the high school wrestling season is set to begin, the Livonia Public Schools District has fired a wrestling coach.
The Detroit Lions have developed a killer instinct this season.
Zach LaVine scored 16 of his 25 points in the fourth quarter and the Chicago Bulls pulled away for a 122-112 win against the Detroit Pistons on Monday night.
Hackel, the former Macomb County Sheriff, said the results of the 2024 contest are giving him more confidence than ever that he has the right stuff and resumé to be governor.
How did the Democrats lose so many races at once?
In Michigan, the Democrats have control of the governor's mansion and both state houses.
In Michigan, the Democrats now have control of the governor's mansion and both state houses.
Both party chairs also talked about the ground game as each looks for independent voters and those who haven't voted in a while they hope to inspire to show up on Nov. 5.
Chef Musheya from Big Pasta joins CBS News Detroit show how to make dirty rice ahead of Thanksgiving.
Thursday is National Rural Health Day, and in many rural areas, residents face challenges accessing high-quality and affordable healthcare. Hollie Thacker with Scheurer Health joined CBS News Detroit to discuss this.
The Detroit People's Food Co-op is a consumer owned business all across Michigan who can claim ownership and among the groceries. The location also offers a hot bar and also has offerings available for Thanksgiving. Akil Kasai Talley joins CBS News Detroit to discuss what is offered.
A new play at Grosse Pointe Theatre, "Over the River and Through the Woods," is underway through Nov. 24. Theater director Laura Ver Beek joins CBS News Detroit to talk about the play.
With Thanksgiving coming up, more than half of all Americans are expected to travel. Google is releasing new data on traveling. Google Trends expert Jennifer Jones joins CBS News Detroit to discuss those trends.