Early Childhood Program Expands Amid Flint's Water Crisis
The University of Michigan-Flint's early childhood education program will be offered for free to more Flint families amid the city's crisis with lead-tainted water, officials said Monday.
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The University of Michigan-Flint's early childhood education program will be offered for free to more Flint families amid the city's crisis with lead-tainted water, officials said Monday.
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Key legislators are receptive to the concept of the new fund but say details must be hashed out, including how much to spend initially and how to spend it.
Gov. Rick Snyder says "there's a serious problem that needs to be resolved."
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.
The fund was established at the Community Foundation of Greater Flint with an initial donation from Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha, whose research on elevated blood lead levels among Flint children demonstrated the severity of the crisis.
"I thought the water was OK, and I was giving it to my dogs," said Katie Jobe, a Flint resident who brought Missy and Molly in for testing after discovering spots on Missy's hindquarters.
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.
Rep. Eileen Naughton, a Warwick Democrat, says the lead contamination crisis in Flint, Michigan, motivated her to sponsor the bill.
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.
"Obviously we've got important things here in Michigan that I view as my priority so I'm keeping my head down, working on those."
"The fact that something like this happened in a community that is so economically disadvantaged is something that troubles the president," White House spokesman Josh Earnest said Tuesday.
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.
The expanded health coverage will apply to people under 21 who used Flint's water system from April 2014, when the city switched its water source, until the time it is deemed safe again.
Obama is due to receive a briefing on the federal effort to assist in the cleanup and to hear directly from Flint residents about the toll the contamination has had on their health and their lives.
The Genesee County drain commissioner says Flint will save millions of dollars when it connects to the Karegnondi Water Authority, which will be serving many communities.
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."
He's slated to receive a briefing on the federal effort to assist in the cleanup and to hear from Flint residents.
Work planned with the grants includes improving access to health care and nutritious foods.
The head of Michigan's health agency told legislators that state experts likely wanted to "solve the problem" before they raised it with higher-level executives.
The University of Michigan is set to hire former longtime Utah football coach Kyle Whittingham to lead the Wolverines, university sources told CBS News Detroit.
Ryan Kennedy, along with attorneys, held a press conference on Friday, denying allegations that he made racial comments toward Metcalf during the Dec. 21 game in Detroit.
With President Trump declaring Dec. 26 a federal holiday, here's what's open and closed on Dec. 26.
Jared Goff and the Detroit Lions have gifted the division rival Green Bay Packers a spot in the playoffs.
Thursday's Christmas giveaway was organized by Filthy Rockwell, who runs Filthy Cares — a Detroit-raised musician turned Christmas cheer ambassador.
A winter weather advisory has been issued for all of Southeast Michigan on Dec. 26.
Three people were injured – one critically – in the aftermath of a two-vehicle crash Thursday in Oakland County.
Ryan Kennedy, along with attorneys, held a press conference on Friday, denying allegations that he made racial comments toward Metcalf during the Dec. 21 game in Detroit.
The University of Michigan is set to hire former longtime Utah football coach Kyle Whittingham to lead the Wolverines, university sources told CBS News Detroit.
A dog that was living for over a year with Friends of Michigan Animals Rescue was reunited with his former family.
Ford Motor Co. is pivoting away from its once-ambitious electric vehicle plans amid financial losses and waning consumer demand for the vehicles.
A 15-gallon tank of gas will cost Michiganders about $42, which is around $15 less than the highest price drivers paid in July 2024.
Ford Motor Co. has stepped up technology in its popular F-150 pickup to combat ever-evolving techniques car thieves have at their disposal.
The management company of the LaFontaine Automotive Group in Metro Detroit has agreed to pay $1.5 million to settle an alleged Paycheck Protection Program loan fraud.
Slower adoption of electric vehicles was cited as the reason for pending layoffs at GM's Factory Zero.
The "Taylor Swift" bill package, which includes House Bills 4262 and 4263, authorizes the Michigan attorney general to pursue action against anyone using ticket bots.
James Ransone, the actor who played Ziggy Sobotka in the HBO series "The Wire" and appeared in many other TV shows and movies, has died.
Comedian and actor Bowen Yang performed his final sketch on "SNL" Saturday night, after announcing his unexpected mid-season exit from the show.
The special features interviews with Kathy Bates, Annette Bening, Albert Brooks, Michael Douglas, Kiefer Sutherland, Jerry O'Connell and Mandy Patinkin.
The Oscars ceremony is moving to YouTube starting in 2029, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced on Wednesday.
With President Trump declaring Dec. 26 a federal holiday, here's what's open and closed on Dec. 26.
A single winning ticket was sold for Powerball's Christmas Eve jackpot of $1.817 billion, in Arkansas. It was the second-largest U.S. lottery jackpot ever won.
Traffic safety regulators are reviewing a motorist's complaints that the manual door handles on some Model 3 cars are hard to find, a potential hazard in a crash.
The Justice Department said the process of releasing the Epstein files may take "a few more weeks" due to the volume of materials.
The economy remained on track this year, defying the gloomiest predictions. That doesn't mean Americans are thrilled with how things are going.
President Trump on Thursday signed an executive order to reclassify marijuana. While it might seem like a small move, it opens a new door for the industry as a whole.
Millions of people with an Affordable Care Act health plan face a massive jump in premiums next year — this chart shows just how much.
Henry Ford Health has announced new labor agreements with registered nurses and radiology technicians at its Rochester hospital.
A Michigan hospital is asking members of the public to raise their flashlights as well as the spirits of children during the holiday season.
Oakland County health officials are reporting a confirmed case of measles in a pediatric patient at DMC Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital.
The University of Michigan is set to hire former longtime Utah football coach Kyle Whittingham to lead the Wolverines, university sources told CBS News Detroit.
Ryan Kennedy, along with attorneys, held a press conference on Friday, denying allegations that he made racial comments toward Metcalf during the Dec. 21 game in Detroit.
Jared Goff and the Detroit Lions have gifted the division rival Green Bay Packers a spot in the playoffs.
Jordan Addison took a jet sweep handoff 65 yards for the game-sealing touchdown with 3:43 left after the Minnesota Vikings forced six turnovers and eliminated the Detroit Lions from contention for the playoffs with a 23-10 victory.
The Minnesota Vikings host the Detroit Lions in Week 17 of the 2025 NFL season on Christmas Day.
The roundtable discusses efforts by political and corporate leaders to raise the bar and improve K-12 education with a focus on raising reading scores.
With one in eight adults at risk for kidney disease, Dr. Silas Norman, a University of Michigan doctor specializing in kidney health, and Sandy Baruah, President and CEO of Detroit Regional Chamber, appear on Michigan Matters.
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The Detroit show will attract hundreds of thousands to the area as automakers, tech companies and more gravitate to downtown Detroit.
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CBS News Detroit is tracking freezing rain in Southeast Michigan on Friday, Dec. 26.
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A strong storm system that brought relentless winds, rain and snowfall to California this week was expected to ease Friday, but there was still a risk of high surf along the coast, flash flooding near Los Angeles and avalanches in the Sierra Nevada.
Three people were injured – one critically – in the aftermath of a two-vehicle crash Thursday afternoon in Oakland County, Michigan.
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