Michigan To Pay Flint Residents' May Water Bills To Promote Pipe Flushing
The state of Michigan will pay all Flint water bills in May to encourage the flushing of lead from old pipes and the recoating of plumbing with a corrosion chemical.
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The state of Michigan will pay all Flint water bills in May to encourage the flushing of lead from old pipes and the recoating of plumbing with a corrosion chemical.
Flint's former administrator says she was fired after discovering the mayor was trying to guide donors to a campaign fund instead of a charity for families with lead-tainted water.
The $285 million project, which is still under construction, has yet to deliver a drop of water.
The crowd cheered as the President paused, cleared his throat, and asked: "Can I get some water?"
Speaking over waves of boos, Gov. Rick Snyder said he's sorry about Flint's contaminated water crisis.
During meeting, at a food bank early in the afternoon, the president spoke for about 15 minutes before taking a drink from a glass.
One expert alleged such choices wouldn't have been made if its population "was well-off or overwhelmingly white."
The grant will help researchers predict which homes are likely to have water with high lead levels without physically testing it.
Authorities say a person was found dead in an early-morning house fire on the south side of Flint.
Rep. Dan Kildee says U.S. tap water protections are "outdated and a patchwork of different rules," and Flint is a "wake-up call" for the nation.
"Fifty years of complaints ... and no one cared enough to put a stop to this systemic racism."
Work planned with the grants includes improving access to health care and nutritious foods.
Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette guaranteed more charges in the $1.5 million investigation, which being led by a former FBI agent.
Two state regulators and a Flint employee are charged with evidence tampering and several other felony and misdemeanor counts related to the Michigan city's lead-tainted water crisis.
The charges will be filed against a pair of state Department of Environmental Quality officials and a local water treatment plant supervisor, according to reports.
An uninjured infant was also found in the apartment.
The Michigan Attorney General's office is planning an announcement in connection with their investigation into the Flint water crisis.
Flint residents who've grown accustomed to using bottled water and avoiding the faucet are getting new instructions: Turn on the taps.
The Environmental Protection Agency's top water regulator says officials are working to strengthen a federal rule limiting lead and copper in drinking water.
Officials say a mixture of sewage and storm water was discharged into the Flint River this week due to excessive wet weather.
"This experience is irreplaceable. They (students) will remember this experience for the rest of their lives."
Three more cases of Legionnaires disease have been confirmed in the state — including two deaths.
Officers seized 50 packets of heroin, crack cocaine and more than $1,900 in cash.
A panel appointed by Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder concluded that the state is "fundamentally accountable" for the lead crisis.
The contaminated water problems of Flint are well known. But the city is struggling with another problem -- a nearly $35 million budget deficit.
Dayjon Antwian Macon, 28, was arraigned Thursday in the death of Detroit police officer Cameron Richardson, 32, on Jan. 5.
Friday's jobs numbers mark the last employment report of the Biden administration.
Diamond Glenn was previously charged with assaulting a police officer following the crash.
We're tracking snow showers for the evening commute on Friday for all of Southeast Michigan.
The Detroit Lions have never had a first-round bye until they earned one by beating Minnesota 31-9 last week.
We're tracking snow showers for the evening commute on Friday for all of Southeast Michigan.
The construction from Southfield to Royal Oak will affect tens of thousands of drivers daily for at least two years beginning in March 2025.
The son of the late President Gerald Ford delivered a posthumous eulogy that his father wrote to deliver at the memorial service for former President Jimmy Carter. Ford died in 2006.
On Thursday, Judge Aliyah Sabree sent the case over to the 3rd Circuit Court for trial.
Dayjon Antwian Macon, 28, was arraigned Thursday in the death of Detroit police officer Cameron Richardson, 32, on Jan. 5.
The Detroit Auto Show is finishing up the main floor, but there's a special surprise this year: a custom car display provided by Mooded Detroit.
At the Historic Fort Wayne site in Detroit, the Detroit Historical Society preserves vintage vehicles from former auto shows and other special artifacts dating back decades.
For the first time in five years, the Detroit Auto Show is being held in January. The show opens to the public on Saturday.
Michigan motorists are starting the new year by paying more at the gas pump.
There's some good news for Michigan motorists ahead of the new year as gas prices have dropped 7 cents from last week.
Court to hear arguments Friday on law forcing TikTok sale by Chinese parent company that takes effect in Jan. 19.
Peter Yarrow was a singer-songwriter and a social activist, but he was best known as one-third of the folk-music group Peter, Paul and Mary.
Here is the full list of winners who took home awards at the 2025 Golden Globe Awards.
Melania Trump is the focus of a new documentary that's set for release by Amazon Prime Video later this year, the company announced Sunday.
If you missed the 2025 Golden Globes, here's everything to know about how and where to watch the show.
Friday's jobs numbers mark the last employment report of the Biden administration.
New Orleans is facing lawsuits and investigations surrounding its safety barriers as the Super Bowl and dozens of Mardi Gras parades loom.
Special counsel Jack Smith submitted his final report on his investigations into President-elect Donald Trump to Attorney General Merrick Garland on Tuesday.
President-elect Trump's sentencing for his criminal conviction in New York is scheduled for Friday morning.
"Singledom has peaked," said Dr. Richard Fry, a labor economist at Pew Research Center who conducted the survey.
The new guidelines went into effect on Jan. 9, at all DMC locations, including the Children's Hospital of Michigan.
Carbon monoxide is an odorless and colorless gas that is produced when burning fuels.
Lower immunity to the new GII.17 strain could be leading to more infections.
The Louisiana patient was hospitalized with a severe case of bird flu in the first death in the U.S. caused by the H5N1 virus.
But consumer advocates say the Food and Drug Administration's new guidance on lead limit in baby food doesn't go far enough.
The Detroit Lions have never had a first-round bye until they earned one by beating Minnesota 31-9 last week.
Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs has been named the NFC Offensive Player of the Month in December and January.
Malik Beasley scored 23 points, Cade Cunningham had 13 points and the Detroit Pistons won their fifth straight game, 113-98 over the Brooklyn Nets.
St. Brown says he is giving away two tickets to the divisional round.
Detroit Lions rookie cornerback Terrion Arnold, guard Kevin Zeitler and defensive lineman Pat O'Connor left the game against Minnesota and coach Dan Campbell hopes they can take advantage of the team earning a bye in the NFL playoffs.
Stabenow capped a 24-year career as U.S. Senator from Michigan.
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan stunned folks when he announced he would not seek re-election and leave the Democratic Party to run for governor as an independent.
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.
The Macy's stores in Troy and Sterling Heights are scheduled to close this year as part of a company restructuring plan.
For this week's Furry Fridays, we introduce you to Calla Lilly and Rosa. You can find these pets and more at Michigan Humane.
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Milder for the weekend.
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