Hillary Clinton Dubs Flint Water Crisis A 'Catastrophe', Says Residents Deserve Answers
"No parent should have to worry that their kids' water isn't safe," Clinton said.
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"No parent should have to worry that their kids' water isn't safe," Clinton said.
State officials say at least 43 Flint residents have tested positive for elevated blood lead levels, 30 of whom are children.
High lead levels in the water supply prompted Snyder to declare a state of emergency earlier this week.
Did world-famous pop star Cher really just say she wants Michigan Governor Rick Snyder dead?
Eric Mays was convicted in November after representing himself.
The Flint campus of the University of Michigan says it will offer a free one-credit class to the community about elevated levels of lead in the water system.
A grandmother carried the ashes of both kids to court.
"It offers families a chance to have fun and show off all the great things our city has to offer."
A 25-year-old Flint woman whose twins died about two months apart is returning to court for her sentence after pleading no contest to second-degree murder.
Gov. Rick Snyder has named a point person to coordinate the state's response to the Flint water crisis after members of an independent task force that he created raised concerns.
Officials have told Flint residents not to drink unfiltered tap water.
Police say an argument inside a toy store near Flint led to a shooting in a parking lot that left a man wounded.
Flint has trouble with lead because corrosive water from the Flint River was releasing lead in old plumbing in the city.
The lawsuit claims that employees of Mobile Medical Response showed gross negligence by failing to see Cortez Lionel Cheathams, who later was discovered to be dead.
The fire Monday destroyed part of the roof at the Whaley Historic House Museum, a house that once belonged to Robert Whaley, who was president of Citizens Bank.
A dental office near Flint has offered free work to the community for the fourth consecutive year.
"I had hoped she'd lead us to the body but that didn't happen," Genesee County prosecutor David Leyton said.
Years after the murder, a police detective said Janish admitted to beating her granddaughter with a hammer and dismembering her body.
Tests from nearly 400 homes and businesses indicate problems with lead are localized to individual buildings or even individual faucets.
Vincent Smith and several fellow athletes started the Team Gardens program three years ago.
A former University of Michigan football player is teaming up with other athletes and fans to create a community garden in Flint.
Flint Mayor-Elect Karen Weaver says the city is in desperate need of federal help over its water crisis.
Chief James Tolbert said the incident doesn't help build trust between kids and police.
Congressman Dan Kildee has called on the EPA to investigate what he calls the state of Michigan's "incompetence" in response to the water crisis.
Property values in Flint have dropped 50 percent since 2009.
The graduates, who are part of MCHS Family of Services' independent living and residential programs, have overcome significant obstacles, including foster care, trauma, instability and frequent school changes.
The increased police presence at the Ann Arbor City Council meeting on Monday evening has raised concerns among residents and prompted discussion about why the city felt the need to deploy them.
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development says it will be implementing new animal import requirements after the flesh-eating New World screwworm was detected in the U.S.
Here's what to know ahead of the annual event in downtown Detroit.
A mother in St. Clair Shores is speaking out after her 14-year-old son and his friend, also 14 years-old, were involved in a hit and run while riding their e-bikes.
The increased police presence at the Ann Arbor City Council meeting on Monday evening raised concerns among residents.
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development says it will be implementing new animal import requirements after the flesh-eating New World screwworm was detected in the U.S.
The City of Detroit will invoke an earlier teen curfew than usual for a summer night in conjunction with the 2026 Ford Fireworks show.
The Michigan attorney general's office is investigating a gas station on Middlebelt Road, near Detroit Metro's rental car lots.
The graduates, who are part of MCHS Family of Services' independent living and residential programs, have overcome significant obstacles, including foster care, trauma, instability and frequent school changes.
Ford is recalling more than 250,000 vehicles that were incorrectly repaired under a previous recall meant to fix a problem that caused the engine to stall while driving, according to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration.
The United Auto Workers announced on Wednesday a tentative agreement with American Axle in Three Rivers, Michigan, ending a 10-day strike.
American Axle, which is headquartered in Detroit, is a Tier 1 supplier to General Motors. UAW members have launched a strike at its Three Rivers site.
The UAW became known for fighting for higher wages, improved benefits and safer working conditions for workers across the auto industry.
Stellantis unveiled a nearly $70 million five-year strategic plan with the launch of new vehicles — including hybrids and EVs — over the next five years.
Luke Skywalker's lightsaber from the "Star Wars" sequel "The Empire Strikes Back" is expected to sell for at least $1 million at an upcoming auction.
Rio de Janeiro's Military Fire Department said one of the helicopters crashed in the parking lot of a car dealership, where several electric vehicles were parked, igniting a fire.
A well-known jazz club in Detroit is hitting a new high note. After going dark in May for renovations, Baker's Keyboard Lounge is reopening to the public.
The United States is co-hosting the World Cup for the first time in more than 30 years, and organizations and businesses in Metro Detroit are making sure sports fans have a place to watch the competition.
The project, called "The Stories of Us," invites communities across the country to reflect on their past, present, and future.
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development says it will be implementing new animal import requirements after the flesh-eating New World screwworm was detected in the U.S.
The bills create a state voting rights act that prohibits state agencies or local governments from infringing on citizens' right to vote in Michigan.
Former NHL player Kyle Calder has died at age 47. The Alberta native spent a majority of his 10 years in the league with Chicago and also played for Philadelphia, Detroit, Los Angeles and Anaheim.
Luke Skywalker's lightsaber from the "Star Wars" sequel "The Empire Strikes Back" is expected to sell for at least $1 million at an upcoming auction.
Colt Keith hit three home runs and the Detroit Tigers took down the Houston Astros 9-3 on Monday night.
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development says it will be implementing new animal import requirements after the flesh-eating New World screwworm was detected in the U.S.
Following claims of toxic mold at the Women's Huron Valley Correctional Facility, the Michigan Department of Corrections says testing did not show "evidence of systemic black or toxic mold conditions."
The victim may have had a medical emergency before the vehicle went underwater, Grand Blanc Township police said.
New data from Flint's Rx Kids program shows an 18% reduction in preterm births and a 27% drop in low birth weights, and Detroit officials say they expect similar results as enrollment nears 3,000 families.
Feldman Automotive and the Wahlberg family teamed up to launch the outing six years ago, growing it into one of the region's top charity golf events.
What have only been renderings so far now jump off the page with the first 3D model of DCFC's future home.
Former NHL player Kyle Calder has died at age 47. The Alberta native spent a majority of his 10 years in the league with Chicago and also played for Philadelphia, Detroit, Los Angeles and Anaheim.
Hilary is officially headed to Hockeytown.
Colt Keith hit three home runs and the Detroit Tigers took down the Houston Astros 9-3 on Monday night.
Longtime Michigan State University basketball coach Tom Izzo calls the latest leadership shakeup "self-inflicted."
We're in the throes of the 100 most dangerous driving days of the year as more folks take to the road for vacations.
Four leaders appear in one-on-one conversations on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters this Sunday to discuss their political futures and the road ahead in the 2026 midterms.
Bob Riney, president and CEO of Henry Ford Health, headlines Michigan Matters this Sunday, along with three other community champions who discuss important issues dissected at the Mackinac Policy Conference.
It's the fourth year the Detroit Grand Prix has been on the streets of the Motor City after moving from Belle Isle.
This week on Michigan Matters, the roundtable talks about the governor's race and the impact of former Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan.
For a group of young men connected to MCHS Family of Services in Redford, Michigan, graduation is about much more than earning a diploma.
Increased police presence at the Ann Arbor City Council meeting on Monday evening has raised concerns among residents and prompted a discussion about why the city felt the need to deploy them.
A mother in St. Clair Shores, Michigan, is speaking out after her teenage son and his friend were hurt in a hit-and-run Monday evening while riding their e-bikes.
With the PWHL's trade freeze lifting on Tuesday, the league announced five-time U.S. Olympian Hilary Knight's trade to Detroit as part of a sign-and-trade agreement reached with fellow expansion team Las Vegas last week.
A legislation introduced by Congresswomen Rashida Tlaib and Debbie Dingell would establish a permanent water assistance program within the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, dedicating $20 billion annually to help people access water.