Judge Lets Flint Residents' Lawsuit Against State Move Ahead
A Michigan judge has ruled in favor of Flint residents who sued the state over the city's man-made lead-tainted water crisis, rejecting a motion to dismiss the lawsuit entirely.
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A Michigan judge has ruled in favor of Flint residents who sued the state over the city's man-made lead-tainted water crisis, rejecting a motion to dismiss the lawsuit entirely.
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The federal government has joined Gov. Rick Snyder in challenging a court order that bars a Flint hospital from contacting state health authorities on any issue related to the city's water woes.
The city of Flint will receive more than $970,000 to help residents get increased access to health services.
Schuette's office has described the cost of its work as reasonable and has said it will spend whatever is appropriate in the investigation.
In the wake of Flint's water crisis, Ferndale is warning residents of the dangers lead-tainted water.
Education Secretary John King Jr. said Flint's challenges, including its water crisis, are "emblematic of a broader crisis, which is an unwillingness to invest in the common good."
At least 91 Legionnaires' cases were detected in 2014 and 2015, including 12 deaths.
The agreement promises to provide $170 million to help Flint and other cities with water emergencies.
Rep. Dan Kildee said in a speech on the House floor that GOP leaders "don't see American citizens" when they look at the people of Flint.
A year ago Saturday, doctors discovered high amounts of the toxin in children and warned against using the Flint River water.
It's likely that no major action in the Republican-led Legislature will occur until 2017, angering Democrats who are pushing for changes to the emergency manager law and lead testing.
"When she got up to introduce me she was so nervous, she was shaking,' he continued. 'And I said, "Wow, this is sort of strange" – and then she came up' to interrupt him.
About 50 more homes in Flint have had lead-tainted water lines replaced as part of Mayor Karen Weaver's FAST Start initiative.
The bipartisan bill would authorize 29 projects in 18 states.
Federal officials say it will take at least three months of testing before Flint can distribute water from a new pipeline in the wake of its crisis with lead-tainted water.
"What we saw in many instances were parents and families were turning down these services," he added.
Snyder says the Aug. 17 order by a Genesee County judge has "tied the hands of state employees" to protect the public.
All eight workers charged so far face a misconduct in office charge — a felony that can carry a five-year prison term.
The pay of those workers totals about $500,000 a year. They'll also get help from the state in defending themselves.
Mayor Karen Weaver says the effort will result in the replacement of service lines at 200 to 250 homes.
Residents are still urged to drink only filtered tap water or bottled water while the system heals itself.
The program allows communities that secure enough private funding to also use state tax revenue to pay students' college tuition. It is limited to 10 high-poverty areas currently.
The mayor of Flint has given her first State of the City address, telling residents that she won't rest until the city gets enough money to replace every lead-tainted pipe.
"We won't be at the finish line until testing can confirm that Flint residents are receiving safe, clean drinking water."
A larger COLA would boost monthly checks for retirees, but also strain Social Security's already depleted trust funds.
U.S. Marshals arrested Richard Werstine, also known as Joseph Alan Stavros, last month in Panama.
Meijer Market, a small-format grocery store, is in the works for the City of Taylor.
University of Toronto researchers say cellphone data shows a major drop not only in Canadian tourists visiting the U.S., "but also in business-related travel."
A former Michigan funeral home director is headed to prison for his role in a $1 million embezzlement scheme, state prosecutors said.
Here's what you need to know for Tuesday, May 12, on the water emergency affecting a large part of Oakland County.
Emergency crews are working around the clock to restore clean water to multiple Metro Detroit communities following a water main break.
Deputies are seeking information from the public on a hit-and-run incident that killed a pedestrian in Pontiac.
A man in Michigan who got married and then ran over his best friend that same day has been sentenced to at least 30 years in prison.
A larger COLA would boost monthly checks for retirees, but also strain Social Security's already depleted trust funds.
Michigan's average diesel price on Sunday is $6 — the highest ever recorded by the American Automobile Association.
Ford Motor Company is recalling over 179,000 vehicles due to a front seat issue that can increase the risk of injury in a crash, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said.
A vote by UAW Local 2093 members will be on May 11. The UAW says that if approved, workers could walk out of the Three Rivers facility starting on May 31.
The organization says its executive committee will oversee operations and lead the search for the next leader, under the leadership of DADA president Katie Coleman and Auto Show chairman Lincoln Phillip.
General Motors has announced production investments at its sites in Romulus, Saginaw and Toledo.
With summer not far behind, the city of Detroit is preparing for the highly anticipated 2026 Ford Fireworks next month.
Motown may be Detroit's most famous sound, but it's far from the only one.
Gene Simmons visited Detroit Rock City to celebrate the grand opening of a restaurant co-founded by him and his Kiss bandmate Paul Stanley.
The moon music tradition started more than 50 years ago, NASA said as it shared the Artemis II crew's playlist this week.
Restaurants are being considered for the new Michelin Guide American Great Lakes Edition, set to be revealed in 2027.
A larger COLA would boost monthly checks for retirees, but also strain Social Security's already depleted trust funds.
University of Toronto researchers say cellphone data shows a major drop not only in Canadian tourists visiting the U.S., "but also in business-related travel."
A hacking group named ShinyHunters claimed responsibility for the Canvas breach and threatened to leak data involving 275 million individuals if schools did not pay a ransom.
A Texas couple is filing a lawsuit accusing the AI company of guiding their teenage son in using drugs, resulting in a fatal overdose.
U.S. consumer prices rose in April, fueled by a spike in energy prices caused by the Iran war.
A Texas couple is filing a lawsuit accusing the AI company of guiding their teenage son in using drugs, resulting in a fatal overdose.
An American on the repatriation flight began showing symptoms of hantavirus and another "tested mildly PCR positive for the Andes virus," the Department of Health and Human Services says.
More than 100 people from a cruise ship dealing with an outbreak of the rare and deadly hantavirus are set to be disembarked.
In 2002, Zermeño found out he contracted hantavirus after cleaning the family house following the death of his mother and sister. He had been exposed to rodent droppings and became infected.
Perfect Pair was founded by a University of Michigan student in 2020 to curb social isolation during the pandemic.
Donovan Mitchell tied an NBA playoff record with 39 points in the second half as the Cleveland Cavaliers evened their second-round NBA playoff series against the Detroit Pistons with a 112-103 victory.
Gage Workman came off the bench and hit his first major league homer, a two-run shot that sent the Detroit Tigers past the Kansas City Royals 6-3 to snap a five-game losing streak.
Michael Wacha pitched seven scoreless innings, Bobby Witt Jr. hit an inside-the-park home run on a grounder and the Kansas City Royals beat the Detroit Tigers 5-1.
The Detroit Pistons lost 116-109 on Saturday to the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 3 of their Eastern Conference semifinal series.
The Detroit Pistons will look to take a 3-0 playoff series lead over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday in Ohio.
The roundtable discusses the impact of rising gas prices and friction at the federal level with Canada and the U.S., and how it affects tourism.
Life Directions has been helping guide and mentor young people in Detroit.
Robert Costa, the award-winning national correspondent for CBS Sunday Morning and chief Washington analyst for CBS News, talks about Michigan's role in this critical midterm election.
Diallo Smith, CEO of Detroit nonprofit Life Remodeled, talks about its new opportunity hub on the east side of Detroit called Anchor Detroit.
It's a look at the critical relationship between Canada, Michigan and the U.S. on this week's Michigan Matters.
The investigation into Nancy Guthrie's disappearance reaches 100th day with no sign of a breakthrough. Guthrie, the mother of "Today" show co-anchor Savannah Guthrie, was reported missing Feb. 1.
After President Trump rejected Iran's response to a U.S. peace proposal and said the ceasefire is "on life support," the speaker of Iran's parliament said the Islamic Republic's military is ready to "teach a lesson" to any aggressor. Natalie Brand reports.
Water pressure is building back up in the Oakland County, Michigan, communities affected by a 42-inch water main that broke early Sunday and disrupted service.
General Motors will cut hundreds of IT jobs as it shifts its focus to AI. The cuts will impact offices around the world.
Repairs are continuing at the site of a water main break in Oakland County, Michigan. Here's a recap of the situation and community response as of Tuesday morning.