6 State Employees Charged In Flint Water Crisis
"In essence, these individuals concealed the truth and they were criminally wrong to do so," AG Bill Schuette said.
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"In essence, these individuals concealed the truth and they were criminally wrong to do so," AG Bill Schuette said.
The 18-month plan will address the area's risk for Legionnaires' disease.
The authority voted to extend its emergency service agreement with Flint for another year without an increase in charges while the city copes with a lead-tainted water crisis.
Expenditures on the lead-tainted water crisis will total at least $240 million.
"This is not an investigation that can be done on the cheap."
The city said the advisory was issued only as a precaution, saying bacteria generally are not harmful.
The app called "Empower Flint" offers a checklist of things people can do to protect themselves, their families and their pets.
Flint children under the age of 6 had significantly higher blood-lead levels after the city switched its water source in 2014 to save money, according to report released Friday by U.S. disease experts.
The EPA says samples from high-risk areas in Flint have been coming back at less than 1 part per billion.
An effort involving the beer industry in Michigan to provide extra nutrition support to help Flint families amid the city's crisis with lead-tainted water is kicking off this week.
Michigan's attorney general is suing two companies, blaming them for Flint's lead-tainted water crisis.
Attorney General Bill Schuette and members of his special investigative team have scheduled a Wednesday morning news conference to detail the lawsuit.
Officials say the pipeline is expected to be completed later this summer.
The country's top environmental regulator has warned of "systemic" problems that threaten the long-term ability to provide safe drinking water in Flint after the city's lead contamination crisis subsides.
Beyonce's team said 14 Detroit-area high school students were also chosen to receive "college gifts."
State officials have released the first part of a 30-year plan to manage, protect and improve Michigan's water resources.
The EPA says more chlorine is necessary during warm weather.
To trigger a recall vote, the Sterling Heights man needs nearly 790,000 signatures within a 60-day period.
Nearly 4,800, or 3.4 percent, of Michigan children who were tested had elevated levels of lead in their blood in 2015, according to health officials.
The emergency declared by the Obama administration in January ends Aug. 14.
At Snyder's request, the auditor general also decided to no longer interview DHHS staff or ask them for information until further notice.
Residents are being encouraged to run cold water for 10 minutes a day to help Flint recover from its lead-tainted water crisis.
Michigan is paying criminal defense bills for two state employees charged amid Flint's crisis with lead-tainted water.
Snyder formed the board with an executive order and tasked it with recommending a strategy to protect children from all sources of lead poisoning.
The city of Flint is still dealing with the water crisis, but restaurants are moving forward with a very special week to highlight their menus.
Students are continuing to use their voices at several high schools across Metro Detroit, opposing ICE activities.
Union Vice President Laura Dickerson confirmed that the worker, TJ Sabula, "has no discipline on his record."
A 44-year-old woman died over the weekend in a snowmobile crash in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, police said.
The Axon body camera can translate 56 different languages in real time.
Officials announced eligibility for mothers and babies in the city of Detroit.
Union Vice President Laura Dickerson confirmed that the worker, TJ Sabula, "has no discipline on his record."
Students are continuing to use their voices at several high schools across Metro Detroit, opposing ICE activities.
Ninety-two years ago, historians say, the state of Michigan experienced its coldest recorded temperature.
Police in Detroit are investigating after they say a woman was found dead on a street on the city's north side Sunday evening.
A 44-year-old woman died over the weekend in a snowmobile crash in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, police said.
Union Vice President Laura Dickerson confirmed that the worker, TJ Sabula, "has no discipline on his record."
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.
For the first time, a major U.S. automaker is putting a team up against the European giants of Formula One. Can Cadillac be a contender?
The 31-year-old Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny took the stage on Sunday dressed in all white, donning a jersey with his last name, Ocasio, and the number 64.
Brad Arnold, the founder and lead singer of the 3 Doors Down has died following "his courageous battle with cancer," the rock band announced Saturday on social media.
Bad Bunny took the stage at halftime for the 2026 Super Bowl. Here's who else performed at Super Bowl 60.
Lead singer and frontman Dee Snider said he suffers from degenerative arthritis and has had several surgeries over the years.
The official DHS statistics, which had not been previously reported, provide the most detailed look yet into who ICE has arrested during the Trump administration's crackdown.
Team USA defended its Olympic figure skating team event gold medal on Sunday after Ilia "Quad God" ushered the team to victory at the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics.
The Seattle Seahawks defeated the New England Patriots Sunday to win the 2026 Super Bowl.
Republicans and Democrats in Congress are locked in a standoff over reforming the nation's immigration enforcement operation as a deadline to reach a resolution and fund the Department of Homeland Security approaches.
Lindsey Vonn, who came out of retirement to compete in the Milano Cortina Games, is in stable condition after her crash.
Officials announced eligibility for mothers and babies in the city of Detroit.
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.
Some 2026 Winter Olympics athletes say their winning medals are falling apart, coming detached from their ribbons.
For the first time, a major U.S. automaker is putting a team up against the European giants of Formula One. Can Cadillac be a contender?
The 31-year-old Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny took the stage on Sunday dressed in all white, donning a jersey with his last name, Ocasio, and the number 64.
Team USA defended its Olympic figure skating team event gold medal on Sunday after Ilia "Quad God" ushered the team to victory at the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics.
The Seattle Seahawks defeated the New England Patriots Sunday to win the 2026 Super Bowl.
The roundtable discusses the impact of the high-profile game for advertisers, including Detroit-based Rocket and Redfin.
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.
Students are continuing to use their voices at several high schools across Metro Detroit, opposing ICE activities. This includes Stevenson High School in Livonia, where more than 100 students walked out of class to protest.
The Dearborn Police Department is investing a lot in new technology. The Axon body camera can translate 56 different languages in real time.
A program that started in Flint to help support Michigan's littlest residents has opened in Detroit.
Temperatures will be chilly today, but overall we'll warm up to near normal this week. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Karen Carter tells us when the warmest day this week will be and when we can expect more precipitation.
The Girls on the Run program in Metro Detroit is seeking volunteers to support its efforts. Here's an explanation of the program and what to expect.