Mayor-Elect Says Flint 'Needs To Be Declared A National Disaster Area'
Flint Mayor-Elect Karen Weaver says the city is in desperate need of federal help over its water crisis.
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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 city said Detroit water would be introduced into the system through the evening, with a complete replacement happening in about three weeks.
Word of the task force comes after Gov. Rick Snyder on Thursday approved $9.3 million in aid to address Flint's water crisis.
The Flint City Council has approved spending $2 million toward temporarily reconnecting with Detroit's water system amid a health emergency.
The ACLU began investigating after residents continually raised concerns about the water.
Flint is currently facing a public health emergency over lead in its water.
The ride-sharing service Uber is willing to give bottled water a lift to Flint.
Tests have shown children with elevated levels of lead, months after Flint began drawing and treating water from the Flint River.
After receiving a tip, parole agents from the Michigan Department of Corrections went to Jack Ford's home and found a phone with more than 350 videos of child pornography.
Gov. Rick Snyder announced the state funds for the city of Flint on Friday, a day after local health officials declared a public emergency following studies that showed local children had elevated lead levels in their blood.
The city's schools have urged students to avoid fountains and instead carry bottled water.
Police and firefighters in Flint have responded to an average of more than one call per day to vacant schools.
"If the water was OK, why would the governor work with someone to provide the filters?"
"There is no safe level of lead for a child."
Marcel Robinson was convicted Friday of first-degree criminal sexual conduct.
Which cities are the booziest, most drunken places in the state?
A judge ordered Flint to reduce water rates by 35 percent and stop cutting off service to people with unpaid bills.
Police say a man has been found fatally shot outside a strip club in Flint.
The Michigan Supreme Court has overturned the first-degree murder conviction of a man linked to a Flint gang because the prosecution didn't tell the jury about FBI payments to a key witness.
Police say an ambulance crew that responded first to a Flint car crash failed to notice a man in the car who later was discovered to be dead.
Bella is one of about 150 children in the state of Michigan approved for medical marijuana use.
The incident unfolded around 2:25 a.m. Thursday when troopers tried to stop an SUV, but the vehicle sped away.
A shelter-in-place order is in effect for part of Detroit's Greenfield neighborhood Saturday evening after a woman reportedly pointed a gun at children, according to police.
Police in Dearborn, Michigan, say they're looking for information about a minivan believed to be involved in a crash that seriously injured a moped driver on Friday night.
Detroit Lions Pro Bowl running back Jahmyr Gibbs finally got what he wanted. A record-setting contract brought financial security, but for Gibbs, it also ended an anxious wait that had kept him off the practice field.
A 31-year-old man accused of showing a firearm at Henry Ford Warren Hospital in Warren, Michigan, and threatening workers in June is headed to circuit court after he waived his right to a preliminary exam, the Macomb County Prosecutor's Office said Friday.
A 12-year-old child is injured after the electric motorcycle they were operating collided with a parked pickup truck in Rochester Hills, Michigan, on Thursday evening.
A shelter-in-place order is in effect for part of Detroit's Greenfield neighborhood Saturday evening after a woman reportedly pointed a gun at children, according to police.
The fungus can live on surfaces, move from person to person and, in some cases, resist the drugs used to treat it. For people who are already sick, the fungus can become life-threatening and, in some cases, fatal.
A former Detroit firefighter is accused of setting several homes on fire, stealing items from one of the residences and breaking into a firehouse, where he allegedly took personal belongings, over a 25-day period, according to the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office.
The child's mother, Morgan Dushaj, testified that she became concerned when her children did not return, and she was unable to reach the father.
Under a new pilot program at the University of Michigan, first-semester grades for some students will not appear on external transcripts or factor into GPA calculations.
Dodge unveiled the return of the Super Bee on Thursday during a media preview for Roadkill Nights Powered by Dodge at M1 Concourse in Pontiac.
As a special Goodyear Auto Service Center, the store will display the company's products, technology and heritage.
The president's visit to the Great Lakes state comes less than 100 days before midterm elections that will test his party's grip on Congress.
A 23-year-old man who pleaded guilty to conducting a criminal enterprise in connection with a Metro Detroit vehicle theft operation that Michigan officials called "prolific" has been sentenced, according to online court records.
Many newer vehicles are equipped with high-efficiency cabin air filters capable of capturing a significant amount of fine particulate matter.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
It was another busy night in Ann Arbor as country singer Morgan Wallen took the stage on Saturday for his second concert in as many days at Michigan Stadium, better known as the Big House. Like any game day at the venue, there's a lot of foot traffic and first responders at every corner.
A group of young performers is taking the stage on Friday night to showcase their talents while celebrating Detroit's culture and history.
Paramount Skydance on Friday said it would delay the deal until as late as June 2027.
A major weekend in Ann Arbor as fans gear up to see country music star Morgan Wallen take over the University of Michigan Big House stadium on Friday and Saturday.
The total is also the eighth-largest Powerball jackpot in the game's history.
In a narrow 50-49 vote, President Trump's former defense lawyer was confirmed as attorney general in a vote early Saturday.
The measure was approved in a 90 to 6 vote and now goes to the House.
The White House has informed Lisa Cook, a member of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, that President Trump is considering firing her.
The charge was dropped after Harden completed an alternative resolution program.
The fungus can live on surfaces, move from person to person and, in some cases, resist the drugs used to treat it. For people who are already sick, the fungus can become life-threatening and, in some cases, fatal.
State and federal health officials say cyclosporiasis cases are slowing down, and contaminated lettuce is no longer on the market.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says it has counted 12,218 cyclosporiasis cases in the state as of Aug. 5.
Despite more than 11,500 cyclosporiasis cases statewide, Michigan health officials say residents should continue eating fresh produce and follow washing and handling steps to reduce their risk of illness.
Two Michigan residents who had "significant underlying health conditions" have died after contracting cyclosporiasis, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services said.
Detroit Lions Pro Bowl running back Jahmyr Gibbs finally got what he wanted. A record-setting contract brought financial security, but for Gibbs, it also ended an anxious wait that had kept him off the practice field.
Rafael Devers hit a two-run homer in the first, Jung Hoo Lee singled in a pair of runs the next inning before Willy Adames homered in the fifth, and the San Francisco Giants beat the Detroit Tigers 5-2.
The charge was dropped after Harden completed an alternative resolution program.
Dillon Dingler homered for the third straight game and finished with three hits and three RBIs as the Detroit Tigers defeated the Seattle Mariners 11-0.
Jahmyr Gibbs and the Detroit Lions have reportedly reached a three-year, $67.5 million deal, making him the highest-paid running back.
As the nation turns its attention to Michigan's critical Aug. 4 primary, the Michigan Matters roundtable weighs in.
Perry Johnson discussed not receiving President Trump's endorsement and the reasons he believes John James did.
The conversation turns to rising auto insurance rates across Michigan and new legislative bills in Lansing that would help stem the tide.
The Democratic side of the aisle had an intriguing development earlier this week when state Rep. Mallory McMorrow suddenly dropped out of the contest
Former NBA All-Star/entrepreneur Jalen Rose, DTE's Trevor Lauer and Oakland University president Ora Hirsch Pescovitz headline an all-star Michigan Matters episode.
Parts of southern and Southeast Michigan could see severe weather on Sunday and Monday, according to NEXT Weather meteorologist Karen Carter.
A former Detroit firefighter is accused of starting fires at multiple homes and stealing from the fire station he worked at on the city's west side. Julia Avant shares some of the charges he faces and what his ex-colleagues said about him.
It was a close call for a Michigan State Police trooper who was almost hit head-on by an alleged drunk driver in Roscommon Township.
Thousands of people are expected to head out to Milford, Michigan, this weekend for the Milford Memories Summer Festival.
The popular Pierogi Festival returned to Detroit for another year.