Flint Says Water Quality Improving Based On Upgrades, Fixes
Flint officials say the quality of its troubled municipal water supply has been improving with additional testing, better treatment, system repairs and other fixes.
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Flint officials say the quality of its troubled municipal water supply has been improving with additional testing, better treatment, system repairs and other fixes.
Residents have complained about water quality since the city switched to using the Flint River last April.
It's a nod to the resilience of the city's residents, officials say.
Public transit officials in Flint plan to adjust bus routes to ensure that residents have easier access to fresh food following the planned shutdown of some big grocery stores in the area.
"We have simply placed the pawn slips in boxes, unopened and stored away. I cannot imagine what we have missed in stolen evidence and persons who commit burglary on a regular basis."
A Flint hospital is facing racial discrimination lawsuits from both black and white former workers.
The woman, who isn't identified in the lawsuit, says the man sexually harassed, stalked and intimidated her.
Flint's system last month was in violation of the Safe Drinking Water Act because of high levels of a disinfectant byproduct.
An online contest to name the team started this week.
Crime Stoppers is offering a $2,500 reward for new information that will lead investigators to 14-year-old Coral Hall
Gov. Rick Snyder has awarded $8 million to eleven communities to fund improvement projects, including water system and street lighting enhancements and technology upgrades.
The OHL's Board of Governors in Toronto approved the sale to IMS Hockey for play at Flint's Perani Arena during the 2015-16 season.
More jugs of water are scheduled for giveaway to Flint residents wary of what's coming from their taps as the city transitions to a new municipal system.
A Jan. 22 inventory audit determined one Mossberg and 19 Remington duty shotguns are missing from the department's supplies.
A Flint woman claims that thieves took electronics, jewelry and her pet chinchilla during a break-in at her home.
Authorities say a motorist shot a Flint-area police officer during a traffic stop in Genesee County.
The Center for Public Safety Management said in an 82-page report that improperly secured evidence was found on a floor and improperly tagged guns in a shopping cart.
The shooting occurred about 10:30 p.m. Friday as the officer scuffled with a motorist he had pulled over.
Former "American Idol" finalist and Flint native, LaKisha Jones, has avoided jail on a civil contempt conviction for failing to pay her father's nursing home bills.
Fire Chief David Cox Jr. says an arson investigator was called in. The building that caught fire had six occupied apartments and some residents were evacuated by firefighters.
The Cessna 310 landed on its belly after the pilot reported a smell of smoke in the cockpit.
The $1.8 million project slated for next year will include a rebuilt interior planetarium dome, new seats and a new digital projection system.
A Michigan hospital has agreed to pay $65,000 to settle a lawsuit from a fourth black nurse following an accusation that it agreed to a man's request that no black nurses care for his newborn.
Members of the new Citizens' Radio Patrol will receive radios, reflective decals for vehicles and assignment areas this week at City Hall.
It was a full house at the Banquet Center in downtown Flint to see the former commander-in-chief ...
The Detroit Tigers were beaten 5-3 by the St. Louis Cardinals at Comerica Park on Sunday night. Iván Herrera's two-run single capped a four-run fifth inning for the Cards in the finale of a three-game series.
Michigan is trying to cap off a March Madness string of dominance, the likes of which were last seen by this UConn program that won it all in 2023 and '24.
A woman and a man are dead after a house fire on the east side of Detroit early Sunday, city officials said.
A performance that left Michigan fans in disbelief as they poured out of Lucas Oil Stadium.
A small business owner is preparing to open his very first brick-and-mortar coffee shop in Ferndale and is seeking help from others.
An EF-1 tornado touched down in the area of Van Buren Township and Belleville in Wayne County as severe storms rolled through Southeast Michigan on Saturday, according to the National Weather Service.
Michigan is trying to cap off a March Madness string of dominance, the likes of which were last seen by this UConn program that won it all in 2023 and '24.
Teenagers took over downtown Detroit on Friday night, marking the second time in two weeks of such a gathering. The trend has become popular in cities across the country.
A woman and a man are dead after a house fire on the east side of Detroit early Sunday, city officials said.
A boy is in the hospital and two others are in custody after a shooting at a housing complex in Taylor, Michigan, early Saturday, according to police.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has declared an energy emergency in eight Southeast Michigan counties amid rising gas prices across the state.
General Motors has announced that it's making another round of layoffs at its Factory Zero plant in Metro Detroit. The latest round, the second this year, impacts roughly 1,300 workers and is due to a readjustment of operations amid declining electric vehicle demand.
Cities in Michigan lose big tax revenue from pollution-control tax breaks, and many do not track what they give up.
Gas prices are currently hovering just below $4 a gallon in much of Michgan, AAA says.
Henry Ford introduced the moving assembly line, a system that reshaped industrial production and helped make automobiles more accessible to the public.
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.
The bag, called the "Gold Standard Cassette Tape," features a bold, nostalgic design inspired by classic cassette tapes.
The price hike raises the cost of the standard plan with ads by $1 per month and the cost of the standard and premium plans by $2.
It's a sign that Metro Detroiters are ready to say goodbye to winter and welcome spring, and the Marche du Nain Rouge is a feast for the eyes.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
The crew of NASA's Artemis II mission captured a new image of the far side of the moon, which the agency released Sunday.
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman outlined the most critical moments he expects in the coming days as Artemis II astronauts continue their journey around the far side of the moon.
Some major retailers and other stores will close their doors on Easter, so it's best to plan ahead. Here's what to know.
A U.S. crew member who went missing when an F-15E fighter jet was shot down over a remote area of Iran has been rescued by U.S. forces.
Tobias Harris led the charge against his former team Saturday night, helping Detroit clinch the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference.
Prosecutors allege the dentist billed Medicaid for large numbers of unnecessary dental crown work on patients that was not provided.
According to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, there have been eight confirmed measles cases in the state in 2026.
A water services provider and its president are accused of falsifying water safety and discharge tests for private water systems serving mobile home communities in Michigan.
Michigan communities have received millions from a national opioid settlement, but some haven't spent any funds yet.
Paramedics and emergency medical technicians face a harsh reality in Michigan.
The Detroit Tigers were beaten 5-3 by the St. Louis Cardinals at Comerica Park on Sunday night. Iván Herrera's two-run single capped a four-run fifth inning for the Cards in the finale of a three-game series.
Michigan is trying to cap off a March Madness string of dominance, the likes of which were last seen by this UConn program that won it all in 2023 and '24.
A performance that left Michigan fans in disbelief as they poured out of Lucas Oil Stadium.
UCLA finished the season 37-1 by defeating the three-time national champion South Carolina Gamecocks.
The Detroit Red Wings were defeated 5-4 by the Wild on Sunday. Kirill Kaprizov completed the sixth hat trick of his NHL career on the power play with 1:51 remaining to lead Minnesota to victory.
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.
Dave Coulter updates Oakland County's move to its new offices in downtown Pontiac and when that might take place.
Gardner White opened doors in Detroit in 1912, and the retailer continues to expand with nine new stores planned this year.
Rose talks about a new TV series being filmed in Detroit called "South West High," which revolves around a fictional high school in the Motor City.
As Women's History Month kicks off, Donna Murray-Brown, the new president and CEO of Inforum, appears on Michigan Matters.
We could see some melting snowflakes too
The Michigan Wolverines men's basketball team is one win away from a national title after beating the Arizona Wildcats in the Final Four on Saturday night. Jack Springgate spoke with Michigan fans about why they believe their team will win it all.
A small business owner in Ferndale says he's ready for a new chapter. Teddy Shaska of Honey Dirt Coffee is planning to open his very first brick-and-mortar coffee shop. As Veronica Ortega reports, he needs your help to do it.
A man and a woman are dead after a house fire on the 4900 block of Ashley Street in Detroit on Sunday morning, according to the fire department
People in Monroe County, Michigan, were cleaning up broken trees and damaged property Saturday evening after severe storms rolled through the area. Julia Avant speaks with homeowners about what's next for them.