Crews Start Replacing Troublesome Lead Water Pipes In Flint
Crews in Flint are starting to dig up old lead pipes connecting water mains to homes as part of efforts to allay the city's contaminated water crisis.
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Crews in Flint are starting to dig up old lead pipes connecting water mains to homes as part of efforts to allay the city's contaminated water crisis.
A report by the state auditor general found that staffers in the DEQ's drinking water office failed to order the city to treat its water with anti-corrosion chemicals as it switched to Flint River in April 2014.
A document shows that the state of Michigan blocked Flint from switching to a better water source under the terms of a $7 million loan to transition the city from state management.
Here's a glimpse into the inboxes of Snyder's administration.
More funds from both the federal and state government are headed to Flint.
Two lawyers in Gov. Rick Snyder's office urged his top aides to switch Flint back to Detroit's water system only months after the city began using the Flint River.
Gov. Rick Snyder has appointed a new director to his communications office and reassigned two members of the staff.
Presidential candidate Bernie Sanders spoke to a full house of supporters inside a Flint church Thursday afternoon.
Presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders has announced he will be visiting Flint Thursday afternoon.
Hosted by comedian Hannibal Buress, the free show will serve as both a fundraiser and an awareness campaign, complete with performances and testimonials.
Rashes are among a number of other health concerns raised by residents.
Police are on the hunt for a suspect in connection with an overnight shooting in Flint.
The new funding would pay for pipe replacement in several hundred homes.
Mayor Karen Weaver wants to begin replacing lead pipes next week, but the governor isn't so sure.
The Legionnaires' outbreak killed 9 people and sickened at least 78. Water testing found Legionella bacteria in at least one Flint hospital.
Several children were aboard the bus at the time, but none were injured.
Dallas Cowboys cornerback Brandon Carr is encouraging athletes to help his hometown of Flint amid the Michigan city's crisis with lead-tainted water.
"We don't know which kids are going to develop complications going forward," U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy said.
The museum earlier announced that it was hosting a traveling exhibit on the science and history of the city's water system in response to the crisis.
Joseph Starr has been arraigned on 11 felony charges, including first- and second-degree criminal sexual conduct, in cases involving three victims. One case involves someone under the age of 13.
Mayor Karen Weaver says Friday that she is restructuring operations and has accepted the resignations of Police Chief James Tolbert and Fire Chief David Cox Jr.
A mobile medical clinic designed to provide care and resources to children is coming to Flint as the city deals with a lead-tainted water crisis.
"In a bizarre kind of way, it's conceivable this might work to his advantage."
The governor is revealing his upcoming $55 billion budget proposal to state lawmakers on Wednesday.
The failure to deploy corrosion controls after the city switched to the Flint River has been widely considered a catastrophic mistake.
Two members of the Michigan men's basketball national championship team made Saturday memorable for young players in Rochester Hills, Michigan.
Thousands of Southeast Michigan residents and distinguished guests from across the country were in Detroit Sunday night for the annual NAACP Fight for Freedom Fund Dinner.
Dakota Guerrant, the top-ranked high school football recruit in Michigan and a junior at Harper Woods, paid it forward on Sunday by hosting his first youth football camp on Detroit's east side.
President Trump details his experience at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, where a gunman charged toward the ballroom. He says he wasn't worried, and praised the actions of law enforcement.
Pinch hitter Hao-Yu Lee hit his first MLB home run and Spencer Torkelson homered for the fifth straight game as the Detroit Tigers avoided a series sweep with an 8-3 win over the Cincinnati Reds.
Law enforcement is investigating after the Monroe County Sheriff's Office said a deputy fatally shot an individual who had a knife in Frenchtown Township, Michigan, on Sunday morning.
President Trump details his experience at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, where a gunman charged toward the ballroom. He says he wasn't worried, and praised the actions of law enforcement.
The suspect was identified to CBS News by law enforcement sources as 31-year-old Cole Allen of Torrance, California.
A 19-year-old man is dead after a reported shooting at a house party in Harper Woods, Michigan, early Saturday, the city's Department of Public Safety said.
A Metro Detroit man charged in a fatal drug overdose that happened last September has been bound over to circuit court, according to the Macomb County Prosecutor's Office.
Professionally trained K-9s will become part of the security team at the Detroit Assembly Complex - Mack.
As part of National Volunteer Week, Ford employees spent Thursday planting trees and shrubs at Fort Street Bridge Interpretive Park.
According to recall data compiled from the National Highway Safety Administration, Ford Motor Company had more recalls in 2025 than any other automaker.
At a gas station in Detroit, owner Mohamad Mallah, known to customers as Big Moe, decided to give back in a big way.
On average, drivers in the state are paying $3.87 per gallon for regular unleaded fuel.
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.
Kid Rock posted videos of the helicopters hovering by his Nashville home on social media over the weekend. The Army later confirmed the helicopters were on a training mission.
CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang was sitting next to President Trump at the White House Correspondents' Dinner when the chaos unfolded.
Cole Allen, 31, sent an email to family members shortly before the annual press gala, officials told CBS News.
President Trump was safely evacuated from the White House Correspondents' Dinner Saturday night following a shooting outside the ballroom of the Washington Hilton Hotel.
The suspect was identified to CBS News by law enforcement sources as 31-year-old Cole Allen of Torrance, California.
Two Michigan advocacy groups are asking Congress to order an independent audit of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement North Lake Processing Center in Baldwin following a reported hunger strike they say is in protest of poor conditions and prolonged detention.
Cases of Lyme disease have seen a 168% increase just in the last five years, according to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.
Macomb County health officials reported Thursday the county's first confirmed measles case in 2026.
Michigan Dr. Jean Tsao said she recommends everyone take some basic precautions this tick season.
Michigan residents are increasingly at risk for acquiring Lyme disease, data from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services shows.
A West Bloomfield surgeon will spend a year in prison for his role in a $7 million Medicare fraud scheme, federal prosecutors said.
Two members of the Michigan men's basketball national championship team made Saturday memorable for young players in Rochester Hills, Michigan.
Dakota Guerrant, the top-ranked high school football recruit in Michigan and a junior at Harper Woods, paid it forward on Sunday by hosting his first youth football camp on Detroit's east side.
Pinch hitter Hao-Yu Lee hit his first MLB home run and Spencer Torkelson homered for the fifth straight game as the Detroit Tigers avoided a series sweep with an 8-3 win over the Cincinnati Reds.
Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes says his frustration over missing the playoffs last year fueled an intense draft process.
The Detroit Tigers were defeated by the Reds 9-2 on Saturday night after Sal Stewart hit a three-run home run and drove in five runs for Cincinnati.
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 roundtable discusses the dramatic impact AI is having in the classroom, at companies and inside homes.
There's a focus on Michigan's defense industry as a national convention comes to Detroit in a few weeks, with over 11,000 people expected at Huntington Place.
Young basketball players in Rochester Hills have new memories thanks to a camp hosted by Yaxel Lendeborg and Elliot Cadeau, two members of Michigan's national championship basketball team. Matt Finkel caught up with them at the event.
Dakota Guerrant, a Harper Woods junior, is the top-rated high school football recruit in Michigan. The 17-year-old has already paid it forward with his first youth football camp, which took place Sunday on Detroit's east side. CBS News Detroit's Matt Finkel reports.
Cooler temperatures for the end of the work week
The Best Buddies Friendship Walk took place at the Detroit Zoo on Sunday. Best Buddies International provides mentorship, job training and life skills to people with developmental challenges. The event raised $90,000 for the nonprofit.
The pizza chain Buddy's Pizza is once again helping raise money for Detroit-based Capuchin Soup Kitchen. The restaurant says 20% of all proceeds tomorrow will be donated to the nonprofit.