Supreme Court to allow Flint residents to sue city and state

The decision from the Supreme Court not to take up the cases stemming from the Flint water crisis allows city residents to pursue a lawsuit against city and state officials.

• Jan 21, 2020

Miss Michigan calls out Flint water crisis during pageant

Emily Sioma, who competed in this year's Miss America competition as Miss Michigan, did not shy away from controversy during the pageant

• Sep 10, 2018

Judge orders trial of Michigan official over Flint deaths

Nick Lyon is accused of failing to issue a timely alert to the public about a Legionnaires' outbreak

• Aug 20, 2018

EPA urged to act on chemicals in water

The Environmental Protection Agency is being urged to take action on toxic chemicals, called PFAS, found in some drinking water. The Trump administration has dubbed the issue a "public relations nightmare." Erik Olson, the senior director for advocacy initiatives at the National Resources Defense Council, joined CBSN with how prevalent this problem is.

• Aug 15, 2018
• 02:49

Elon Musk pledges aid to Flint homes with lead in the water

Elon Musk made a splash on social media when he announced a new philanthropic campaign

• Jul 12, 2018

The Flint water crisis: A loss of trust

Three years after the city's water crisis first made headlines, many residents still don't believe their tap water is safe

• Jun 17, 2018

Book excerpt: "What the Eyes Don't See," on the Flint water scandal

Writing on the public health crisis affecting Michigan residents, pediatrician Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha says that resilience "isn't a trait that you have or don't have. It's learned"

• Jun 14, 2018

Local sorority raises $20,000 to help Flint's water crisis

A Flint women's group is stepping up help those affected by the city's ongoing water crisis

• Jun 14, 2018

Charlie LeDuff

Before candidate Donald Trump began his campaign talking about the forgotten men and women of America, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Charlie LeDuff was profiling the people who felt abandoned by their government. He sits down with Elaine Quijano to discuss the stories that form his new book, "Sh*t Show: The Country's Collapsing... and the Ratings Are Great."

• May 24, 2018
• 02:06

"People are angry, universally, at the government," says journalist Charlie LeDuff

Pulitzer prize-winning journalist Charlie LeDuff says a common rage has led America to the brink

• May 24, 2018

Mich. officials under fire for Nestlé water plan

After a series of recent water scandals, Michigan officials are now under fire for approving a permit to allow Nestlé to increase the amount of groundwater it draws from the state for its Ice Mountain brand. Michigan Radio investigative reporter Lindsey Smith joins CBSN with more.

• Apr 5, 2018
• 05:45

Michigan OKs Nestle's bid to pump more water for bottling

Michigan is under fire for approving a permit to allow Nestle to increase the amount of groundwater it draws from the state for its Ice Mountain brand

• Apr 5, 2018

12-year-old Colorado girl, troubled by Flint water crisis more than 1,000 miles away, invents lead detector

Gitanjali Rao won a national competition for her invention

• Dec 25, 2017

Judge says Flint has to choose long-term source of drinking water by next week

U.S. District Judge David Lawson said the City Council so far is showing a "breathtaking" lack of leadership

• Oct 17, 2017

Doctor faces manslaughter charge in Flint water crisis

Michigan's chief medical executive, Dr. Eden Wells, is already facing other charges in the criminal investigation into tainted water

• Oct 9, 2017

Michigan sues Flint after city council doesn't approve water deal

State alleges city council's refusal to approve broadly backed deal to buy water from Detroit-area system is endangering public health

• Jun 28, 2017

Health chief, 4 others charged with involuntary manslaughter in Flint water probe

Nick Lyon is highest-ranking member of Republican Gov. Rick Snyder's administration to be snagged in criminal investigation of how Flint's water system became poisoned

• Jun 14, 2017

Arrests at Flint town hall meeting addressing water crisis

Residents had questions about using the Flint water tower as a backup system and the water rates

• Apr 21, 2017

Residents see slow start to replace water pipes to Flint homes

"So far, I'd say it's been going slow," says Retired National Guard Brig. Gen. Michael Daniel who is coordinating the pipe replacements

• Mar 20, 2017

Flint's water lead levels are (finally) within federal limits, state says

But, the crisis isn't over: residents are still being told to use faucet filters or bottled water

• Jan 24, 2017

Flint's water system is improving, EPA says

The EPA touts: “What was a crisis is now looking much like other cities”

• Jan 11, 2017

Four more officials charged over Flint water crisis

Up to 13 individuals now facing charges that could carry prison time for water system that became contaminated

• Dec 20, 2016

House GOP quietly ends Flint water investigation

The investigation faulted both state officials and the EPA for the contamination that has affected nearly 100,000 residents

• Dec 16, 2016

Ryan: Flint aid package will pass by end of 2016

The $220 million aid package to aid in Flint's water crisis will be addressed "one way or the other," Ryan said Wednesday

• Dec 1, 2016

Water testing announced for Michigan children, but Flint still struggles

“People are giving up in Flint -- they call this pure Michigan and we’re pure poisoned"

• Nov 18, 2016

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