Flint council member known for activism in city water crisis dies
A longtime Flint city council member known for his activism during the city's water crisis has died.
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A longtime Flint city council member known for his activism during the city's water crisis has died.
According to the prosecutor's office, the man's daughter shot herself in the face with his loaded handgun.
A second man pleaded guilty in murder for hire scheme in Flint.
A second contractor says it has reached a $25 million settlement over its role in Flint, Michigan's lead-contaminated water scandal.
One person was killed, and four others were injured after a suspect vehicle led police on a chase before crashing into an MTA bus in Flint Tuesday evening, state police said.
A 41-year-old Michigan man has been arrested after he stole money from a Waterford Township bowling league that was raising money for children with disabilities.
A program aimed at helping remove families and infants in Flint, Michigan, from deep poverty will give $1,500 to women during mid-pregnancy and $500 each month throughout the first year after the birth.
A judge has formally dismissed misdemeanor charges against former Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder in the Flint water scandal.
The Environmental Protection Agency on Thursday proposed the strongest overhaul of lead in drinking water rules in more than three decades.
In a statement, officials said 1st Lt. Yvonne Brantley, Lt. Michael Philipps, and Lt. Thomas Dhooghee were placed on administrative leave with pay on Wednesday, Nov. 22.
Timothy Devonta Alexander, of Flint, was charged with second-degree murder, felon in possession of a firearm, felon in possession of ammunition, and three counts of felony firearm, according to the Genesee County Prosecutor's Office.
Mezon and Jonathan Green Sr. have been there since day one of the Flint water crisis.
Michigan taxpayers will be on the hook for a financial penalty after the state attorney general's office violated a court order by distributing protected documents in the Flint water prosecution.
Kennedy made several stops in the Flint area Friday, including an emotional meeting with the victims of the Flint water crisis.
A judge has dismissed state officials from a lawsuit related to past lead contamination in a small southwestern Michigan city's drinking water.
Police say about five people were struck by a vehicle while picketing in the United Auto Workers strike outside a Flint-area General Motors plant and suffered minor injuries.
Authorities have identified a 19-year-old Flint man as the suspect in connection to striking five UAW workers with a vehicle at a General Motors facility Tuesday.
An intoxicated driver passed out behind the wheel on I-75 last week and was arrested after state police discovered he had a gun without a valid concealed pistol license.
Property owners seeking to hold the state of Michigan responsible for a disastrous dam failure have won a key ruling from an appeals court.
Eye-catching court is third Flint park refurbished by joint effort
A Flint woman is charged for embezzling more than $100,000 from an elderly man whom she allegedly had a long-term relationship with.
A boil water advisory has been issued for the city of Flint due to a large water main break.
An engineering company accused of partial responsibility for Flint's lead-contaminated water in 2014 and 2015 has agreed to settle lawsuits brought by some residents of the Michigan city.
It's their latest attempt to get the city to comply with a 2017 settlement that required the city to replace tens of thousands of lead service lines for residents by January 2020.
An 84-year-old Catholic priest has been sentenced to a year in a Michigan jail after a sexual assault investigation.
On Thursday, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed an executive directive to help businesses receive refunds on tariffs, with the state working to assess that impact.
From closing out practice to closing out the tallest player in program history, Greyson is no ordinary Michigan Wolverines basketball fan.
The Move Detroit Coalition, a group focused on growing the city's population, launched its second program this week called the Neighborhood Ambassador Program.
Michigan's "Fab Five" will reunite during Saturday's Final Four.
Police say the body of James Sanford was found on March 28, 2026, in the area of Hines Drive and Levan Road.
The greatest chance for storm development for Southeast Michigan will be in the evening into the late evening, when warmer air and an approaching system help fuel thunderstorm growth.
Police say the body of James Sanford was found on March 28, 2026, in the area of Hines Drive and Levan Road.
According to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, there have been eight confirmed measles cases in the state in 2026.
On Thursday, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed an executive directive to help businesses receive refunds on tariffs, with the state working to assess that impact.
From closing out practice to closing out the tallest player in program history, Greyson is no ordinary Michigan Wolverines basketball fan.
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.
Michigan's "Fab Five" will reunite during Saturday's Final Four.
The Environmental Protection Agency also added microplastics to its contaminant candidate list for the first time.
President Trump has ousted Pam Bondi as attorney general, saying she will be taking a job in the private sector.
With gasoline topping $4 a gallon, it now costs almost $145 to fill up a Ford F-150 pickup truck, a new analysis finds.
Michigan communities have received millions from a national opioid settlement, but some haven't spent any funds yet.
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.
Around 19,000 Corewell Health patients have been impacted by a data breach that happened in 2024, the nonprofit said Friday.
From closing out practice to closing out the tallest player in program history, Greyson is no ordinary Michigan Wolverines basketball fan.
Michigan's "Fab Five" will reunite during Saturday's Final Four.
This year, we're heading for warmth with wind and even some sunshine breaking through the clouds.
Michigan State's Tom Izzo said Wednesday on "The Dan Patrick Show" that he considered coaching the Phoenix Suns after discussing the possibility last year with one of his former players, Mat Ishbia, who owns the NBA team.
Zac Gallen outdueled two-time AL Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal, Corbin Carroll homered and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Detroit Tigers 1-0 to sweep the three-game series.
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.
Storms are possible tonight and again on Saturday, with a sunshine break for the Tigers' Opening Day.
On Thursday, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed an executive directive to help businesses receive refunds, more than a month after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that President Trump did not have the authority to impose most of his sweeping tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.
The Michigan Wolverines men's basketball team was introduced to Greyson Vasquez, a 9-year-old boy with Down syndrome. The child will head to the Final Four this Saturday with the help of nonprofit Team IMPACT.
The Move Detroit Coalition, a group focused on growing the city's population, launched its second program this week called the Neighborhood Ambassador Program.
President Trump has fired U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi. The president said on Thursday that Bondi would be moved to a "much needed and important new job in the private sector."