Judge tosses charges against 7 people in Flint water crisis
A Michigan judge dismissed charges Tuesday against seven people in the Flint water scandal, including two former state health officials blamed for deaths from Legionnaires' disease.
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Flint in "final phase of lead service line replacement
"We're just going to keep pushing forward every single day until we get all the lines replaced," says Neeley.
Jury awards $100K; woman says she lost job over Flint data
A jury awarded $100,000 to a woman who lost her job after refusing to falsify results of blood tests for children who were exposed to lead-contaminated water in Flint, a lawyer said Tuesday.
Company ordered to stop use of underground tunnel after Flint River spill
A Flint company is ordered to cease the use of an underground tunnel that Michigan officials say leaked contaminated wastewater that polluted the Flint River.
Flint rapper charged in murder-for-hire plot of Macomb County woman
Flint rapper Cliff Mac could be facing a lengthy jail sentence after he was arrested for conspiring to hire a man to murder a Macomb County woman.
67 gambling devices, cash seized from two alleged storefront casinos in Flint
Investigators with the state of Michigan conducted raids at two Flint locations and confiscated 11 video slot machines, 56 computers, and $10,141 in suspected gambling proceeds and gift cards.
Suspect in custody following high speed police chase through Genesee County
A Flint man is jailed after he allegedly led police on a chase early Thursday morning with speeds of up to 150 miles per hour.
Flint Native, Boxing Champ Claressa Shields Wins MMA Debut
Claressa Shields found herself pinned on her back, stuck against a cage and she absorbed so many strikes to the head that the undefeated boxer seemed on the brink of defeat in MMA.
Man Wanted In Mid-Michigan Teen's Slaying Turns Himself In
A man wanted in the fatal stabbing of a mid-Michigan teenager and a sexual assault on a woman has surrendered to authorities.
University Of Michigan Pledges Steep Carbon Emission Cuts
The University of Michigan announced a plan Thursday to reduce carbon emissions from its campuses while compensating for future releases by preventing them elsewhere or removing the planet-warming gas from the atmosphere.
Judge Needs More Time For Thorny Issues In Flint Water Case
District Judge William Crawford II said he doesn't know if he can make a decision about the work of a judge in a Circuit Court who served as a one-man grand jury and returned an indictment against Rick Snyder.
Federal Judge Grants Preliminary Approval To $641M Flint Water Settlement
The Court's approval order will become effective on Jan. 27, 2021.
Former Michigan Governor, Rick Snyder, Charged In Flint Water Crisis
Former Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder was charged Wednesday with willful neglect of duty after an investigation of ruinous decisions that left Flint with lead-contaminated water and a regional outbreak of Legionnaires' disease.
Flint Families Welcome Water Crisis Charges, Seek Healing
Residents had been complaining about the discolored discharge as early as 2014 after the financially strapped city — while under state oversight — switched from water pumped from Detroit to the Flint River to save money.
Flint Joins $641M Deal To Settle Lawsuits Over Lead-Tainted Water
The city's insurer would kick in $20 million as part of a sweeping deal to settle lawsuits against Flint, the state of Michigan and other parties.
Flint Water Settlement Borrowing Plan Approved By Lawmakers
The legislation received House approval on 105-3 and 104-4 votes and will be signed by Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
Michigan Legislators Finalize Flint Water Settlement Plan To Borrow $600M
The legislation received House approval on 105-3 and 104-4 votes and would authorize a loan from a state economic development fund, costing more than $1 billion to repay over 30 years — $35 million annually.
Michigan Will Borrow $600M For Flint Water Settlement
Michigan lawmakers on Wednesday planned to begin swiftly passing a plan to borrow $600 million to fund the state's proposed settlement with the residents of Flint, who sued after their municipal water supply was contaminated with elevated levels of lead for 18 months.
Flint Water Lawsuit Settlement Now Totals About $641M
The proposed settlement of a lawsuit filed on behalf of residents of Flint, Michigan, who were harmed by lead-tainted water now totals about $641 million, officials revealed Tuesday.
New Fund Available For UM-Flint Veteran Students
The University of Michigan-Flint launched an initiative to support veterans pursuing their education.
FBI Investigates Robocalls Warning Voters To 'Stay Home'
Voters across the U.S. received anonymous robocalls in the days and weeks before Election Day urging them to "stay safe and stay home" — an ominous warning that election experts said could be an effort to scare voters into sitting out the election.
Joe Biden, Barack Obama To Campaign In Flint, Detroit Saturday
Joe Biden and Barack Obama will visit Flint and Detroit on Saturday, just three days before the Nov. 3 general election.
Judge Orders Flint To Check Water Lines In Newer Neighborhoods - 'A Deal Is A Deal'
Flint officials believe it's unlikely that the neighborhoods have lead or steel lines because the homes were built in the 1990s or later.
State of Michigan Proposes a $600,000 Deal To Compensate Resident Harmed By The Flint Water Crisis
The State of Michigan is proposing a $600,000 deal to compensate residents of Flint harmed by lead-tainted water.
More Than 2 Years In The Making, $600M Flint Water Deal A Step Toward Making Amends
"Flint residents have endured more than most, and to draw out the legal back-and-forth even longer would have achieved nothing but continued hardship"
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World Cerebral Palsy Day: Mother raising awareness through advocacy
She's raising awareness with the ReeseWorld Bear Decal, a sign to let law enforcement know someone with special needs is in the home.
Family of mentally-ill man killed by Detroit police will sue
The family of a mentally-ill man who was killed by Detroit police plans to sue officers and department
GM Financial $3.5M to settle military members claims over auto lease terminations, repos
GM Financial has agreed to pay over $3.5 million to resolve allegations it violated a U.S. federal law.
Detroit Tigers' broadcasters critical over 2022 season, share expectations for beyond
The Tigers finished 30 games under .500 at 66-96
Man Sentenced to Prison in Whitmer Kidnapping Plot
Second man receives prison time in 2020 plot to kidnap Gov. Whitmer
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Police say a suspect is in custody after one person was killed Thursday in a shooting and hours-long barricaded gunman situation at the Dearborn Hampton Inn.
World Cerebral Palsy Day: Mother raising awareness through advocacy
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Family of mentally-ill man killed by Detroit police will sue
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Sign up for the 2022 Pro Football Challenge
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GM Financial $3.5M to settle military members claims over auto lease terminations, repos
GM Financial has agreed to pay over $3.5 million to resolve allegations it violated a U.S. federal law.
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Michigan board approves $400 million to advance EV batteries
A Michigan economic development board approved more than $400 million in state incentives Wednesday for two battery facilities estimated to cost $4 billion and bring 4,500 jobs to the state.
EV charging company launches its first US manufacturing facility in Auburn Hills
FLO, which is a leading North American EV charging company, held a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the new facility in Auburn Hills, which is expected to help create 730 jobs in 2028, including 133 jobs in 2023.
US auto sales to fall a bit in 3Q, even with September gains
New vehicle sales in the U.S. are expected to have fallen slightly in the third quarter, even with improvement in September. But there are warning signs that consumers' appetite for expensive new cars, trucks and SUVs may be waning.
Revamped Detroit Auto Show now also features new flying tech
The Air Mobility Experience features displays and demonstrations from six air mobility innovators — representing five countries — that include electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft, a hoverbike, a hoverboard and a jet suit.
Ford shuffles management, seeks new global supply chain head
Ford is restructuring its vehicle development and supply chain operations, shuffling multiple executives just days after announcing that it would build up to 45,000 vehicles with parts missing due to shortages.
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"Fire Country" to premiere on Oct. 7
Max Thieriot stars as Bode Donovan, a young convict seeking redemption and a shortened prison sentence by joining a prison release firefighting program in Northern California where he and other inmates are partnered with elite firefighters to extinguish massive, unpredictable wildfires across the region.
Loretta Lynn, country music queen, dies at age 90
Loretta Lynn's frank songs about life and love as a woman in Appalachia pulled her out of poverty and made her a pillar of country music.
Get ready to geek out at Motor City Comic Con
Michigan's largest pop-cultural event returns next weekend.
"The Price Is Right At Night" primetime special welcomes "Young Sheldon" stars
An audience of twins competes for double the prizes since Armitage and Revord play twins on "Young Sheldon."
"East New York" premiere set for Sunday, Oct. 2
Amanda Warren stars as the newly promoted boss of the 74th precinct in a working class Brooklyn neighborhood in the midst of social upheaval.
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Biden pardoning prior federal offenses of marijuana possession
President Biden said "no one should be in jail just for using or possessing marijuana."
Musk proposes going ahead with $44 billion Twitter purchase
Tesla CEO had faced long odds of convincing a court to let him walk away from his $44 billion acquisition.
Loretta Lynn, country music queen, dies at age 90
Loretta Lynn's frank songs about life and love as a woman in Appalachia pulled her out of poverty and made her a pillar of country music.
Hurricane Ian death toll rises to at least 103
With the death toll rising, FEMA administrator Deanne Criswell said the federal government was ready to help in a huge way.
Fishing tournament rocked by weight-stuffing cheating scandal
A Lake Erie fishing tournament ended with the event's winners caught up in a cheating controversy.
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The current average price of insulin is $98 a vial
The current average price of insulin is $98 a vial.
Whitmer signs executive directive exploring lower costs, possible manufacturing of insulin
An executive directive signed Monday by Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will explore ways to lower the cost and possibly manufacture insulin in the state.
Listeria outbreak prompts Michigan company to recall cheeses sold at dozen retailers
Old Europe Cheese, Inc., based in Benton Harbor, is issuing a voluntary recall of its Brie and Camembert cheeses because of a possible outbreak of listeria, according to the US Food and Drug Administration.
MDHHS: Free COVID-19 tests available for residents through Rockefeller Foundation partnership
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is announcing the availability of an additional 289,000 COVID-19 tests through its expanded partnership with the Rockefeller Foundation through Project Act.
Canada to lift COVID-19 border, travel restrictions Oct. 1
Canada will remove all COVID-19 restrictions for travelers entering the country on Oct. 1, including testing, quarantine, and isolation requirements, Canada's government announced Monday.
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Detroit Tigers' broadcasters critical over 2022 season, share expectations for beyond
The Tigers finished 30 games under .500 at 66-96
Detroit Lions' Jason Cabinda speaks to students at Old Redford High School
Detroit Lions fullback Jason Cabinda makes it a point to give back to the community.
Fishing tournament rocked by weight-stuffing cheating scandal
A Lake Erie fishing tournament ended with the event's winners caught up in a cheating controversy.
Red Wings' sources of hope: Moritz Seider & Lucas Raymond
The Detroit Red Wings have faded from relevance in the NHL due to a lack of stars. Help appears to be on the way with Moritz Seider and Lucas Raymond.
Pistons guard Cade Cunningham bulked up for 2nd NBA season
Cade Cunningham packed on about 10 pounds of muscle in his first NBA offseason, hoping the added weight will help him lift his game and the Detroit Pistons to another level.
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Whitmer vs. Dixon: The Candidates Weigh In!
It was not a debate, per se, but the two candidates running for governor stopped by CBS Detroit to appear on "Michigan Matters" and answer questions about key issues.
Michigan Matters: Shining Light Awards & YMCA celebrates Aretha Franklin
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Michigan Matters: Riding with the big wheels at the Detroit Auto Show
Senior Producer/Host Carol Cain, along with Megg Jacobs and Logan Tesmer travel to the Detroit Auto Show to talk to leaders about electrification of vehicles, Michigan and Detroit capitalizing in on these trends, and road for our region.
Michigan Matters: Detroit Auto Show zooms into Motor City
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Michigan Matters: Sen. Gary Peters' big ride; the Roundtable on election 2022
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Police give update on active shooting scene at Dearborn's Hampton Inn
Michigan State Police says there is an active shooting Thursday near the Hampton Inn in Dearborn and are telling people to avoid the area.
Michigan Matters - Synder & Diversity and Inclusion
Senior Producer/Host Carol Cain talks to PNC’s Michael Bickers, Gina Coleman and Marshalynn Odneal about equity/diversity and how they are joining with others to improve things in our community. Then former Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder –aka “One Tough Nerd” – gets back into tech land with Senscy- a new cybersecurity company.
Detroit Lions' Jason Cabinda speaks to students at Old Redford High School
Detroit Lions fullback Jason Cabinda is used to blocking out distractions from the opposing side, But on his off days, it's not strange to see him opening up and inspiring a room of teenagers.
Wayne County prosecutor reacts after charged dropped against 7 people in Flint water crisis
A Michigan judge dismissed charges Tuesday against seven people in the Flint water scandal, including two former state health officials blamed for deaths from Legionnaires' disease.