Acts Of Service Mark Martin Luther King Jr. Day In Michigan
Monday is the 30th anniversary of the federal holiday honoring the slain civil rights leader.
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Monday is the 30th anniversary of the federal holiday honoring the slain civil rights leader.
Here's a look at some of the key events in the development of the Flint water crisis.
More than 180,000 bottles will be shipped to the city starting Monday, according to a statement Cher released to The Associated Press on Saturday.
The longest line at Freeman Elementary School's Family Fun Night was not for face painting or food. It was for lead testing.
Michigan officials stunned the community this week when they reported an increase in Legionnaires' disease cases over the past two years in Genesee County, where Flint is located.
"The situation in Flint is a human tragedy in which families are struggling with even the most basic parts of daily life."
The Attorney General's office is also investigating the water crisis to determine what, if any Michigan laws were violated.
The crisis began after officials switched the water source in 2014 while under state financial management, and the tap water became contaminated with lead.
"There's no evidence of community-based transmission," says Eden Wells, Chief Medical Officer for the Department of Health and Human Services.
"We also need federal assistance as we continue to cope with this man-made water disaster," said Mayor Karen Weaver.
Gov. Rick Snyder has activated the National Guard to help distribute bottled water and filters in Flint, as the city confronts a drinking water crisis.
"No parent should have to worry that their kids' water isn't safe," Clinton said.
State officials say at least 43 Flint residents have tested positive for elevated blood lead levels, 30 of whom are children.
High lead levels in the water supply prompted Snyder to declare a state of emergency earlier this week.
Did world-famous pop star Cher really just say she wants Michigan Governor Rick Snyder dead?
Eric Mays was convicted in November after representing himself.
The Flint campus of the University of Michigan says it will offer a free one-credit class to the community about elevated levels of lead in the water system.
A grandmother carried the ashes of both kids to court.
"It offers families a chance to have fun and show off all the great things our city has to offer."
A 25-year-old Flint woman whose twins died about two months apart is returning to court for her sentence after pleading no contest to second-degree murder.
Gov. Rick Snyder has named a point person to coordinate the state's response to the Flint water crisis after members of an independent task force that he created raised concerns.
Officials have told Flint residents not to drink unfiltered tap water.
Police say an argument inside a toy store near Flint led to a shooting in a parking lot that left a man wounded.
Flint has trouble with lead because corrosive water from the Flint River was releasing lead in old plumbing in the city.
The lawsuit claims that employees of Mobile Medical Response showed gross negligence by failing to see Cortez Lionel Cheathams, who later was discovered to be dead.
It all starts with giving yourself enough time to get from your front door to your gate.
Black lawmakers and advocates say there isn't enough work being done.
It's part of the annual "Full Plates Full Hearts" event hosted by leaders in Detroit's hospitality industry.
The families of Cedric Hayden Jr. and Dejuan Pettis expressed their frustration Monday with the charges filed against a Warren police officer in a fatal crash that claimed the lives of Hayden and Pettis.
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.
It all starts with giving yourself enough time to get from your front door to your gate.
The proposal calls for preserving Detroit's skyline, right-sizing the complex's footprint and connecting the site to "the heart of downtown."
Noah Syl Johnson is accused of asking the clerk, "Hey man – where your Quran at? Whose side you on? Christian, or Muslim?"
Two children are dead and three other people are injured after a fire in Canton Township Sunday evening.
The Wayne County Prosecutor's Office has declined to press charges against Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams following an investigation into carrying a concealed weapon.
Formula 1 will expand the grid in 2026 to make room for an American team that is partnered with General Motors.
The proposal calls for preserving Detroit's skyline, right-sizing the complex's footprint and connecting the site to "the heart of downtown."
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.
One of the most successful computer games of all time is currently being developed by Apple as a forthcoming movie.
Chuck Woolery was inducted into the American TV Game Show Hall of Fame in 2007 and earned a daytime Emmy nomination in 1978.
Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, AMC and fans react to the debate over in-theater singing during "Wicked."
The 10-day event will feature Racing Day presented by the Detroit Grand Prix on Jan. 17, 2025.
Downtown Detroit will begin to be a lot brighter just in time for the Christmas season.
Formula 1 will expand the grid in 2026 to make room for an American team that is partnered with General Motors.
Special counsel Jack Smith asked a federal judge to toss out the charges against President-elect Donald Trump in the case stemming from the 2020 election.
Macy's delays its quarterly earnings report after discovering that an accounting unit employee concealed delivery expenses.
President Biden pardoned two turkeys, Peach and Blossom that hail from Minnesota, where they will return.
Microsoft said it's investigating an issue impacting access to Microsoft 365 and its Teams app.
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.
Formula 1 will expand the grid in 2026 to make room for an American team that is partnered with General Motors.
A Michigan State University engineering professor and undergraduate student have designed and produced a 3D-printed helmet earhole insert that helps to drown out crowd noise for some players on the school's football team.
The Detroit Lions beat the Indianapolis Colts 24-6 on Sunday, extending their winning streak to nine games.
Franz Wagner had 30 points, nine rebounds and eight assists, and the Orlando Magic beat the Detroit Pistons 111-100 for their eighth win in nine games.
A goal by the Bruins' Brad Marchand midway through the third period proved to be enough for Boston to beat the Detroit Red Wings 2-1 Saturday night.
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.
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.
Highs drop below freezing and lows drop into the 20s by the weekend.
Black lawmakers and advocates say there isn't enough work being done.
Officials with the Transportation Security Administration are giving advice for travelers flying for the Thanksgiving holiday this week.
All five were taken to the hospital, where two children, 3-year-old Emelliah Thomas and 2-year-old Ezekiel Thomas died, family members confirmed to CBS News Detroit. The third child, 5-year-old Eremias Thomas, remains in critical but stable condition.
At least 800 Thanksgiving meals were prepared the Detroit Shipping Company's annual Full Plates, Full Hearts event.