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Flint's image a decade after its water crisis
Thursday, April 25, 2024
A decade ago, the Flint, Mich., lead tainted drinking water crisis began. Ten years later, the city's tap water has improved but the city's image remains tainted.
It's been 10 years since the start of a devastating water crisis in Flint, Mich.
Thursday, April 25, 2024
This month marks the 10th anniversary of the event that led to the Flint water crisis. The question remains 10 years later: "Is Flint's water safe to drink?"
15-year-old charged in Michigan school shooting
Wednesday, December 01, 2021
Prosecutors have charged a 15-year-old with murder, terrorism and other crimes in connection with Tuesday's school shooting in Michigan in which 4 people were killed.
Judge approves $626 million settlement in Flint contaminated water case
Thursday, November 11, 2021
Most of the money is coming from the state of Michigan, which was accused of overlooking the risks of switching Flint's water source in 2014 without treating the water to prevent lead contamination.
There Are Objections To The Proposed Flint Water Crisis Settlement
Friday, July 23, 2021
A federal judge is considering final approval of a $641 million settlement of lawsuits tied to the Flint Water Crisis, but some who are involved are raising objections to key elements of the deal.
President Biden Wants To Replace All Lead Pipes. Flint Has Lessons To Share
Tuesday, May 25, 2021
Flint has been synonymous with lead in drinking water. The city's experience replacing lead pipes shows the promise and challenges of the Biden proposal to get rid of all the country's lead pipes.
Biden's Plan To Replace Lead Pipe Would Be A Massive, Expensive Project
Thursday, May 13, 2021
Part of President Biden's infrastructure proposal calls for replacing all lead water service lines in the country. The experience of Flint, Mich., shows both the need for that, and the challenge.
Many In Flint Question Whether They'll Get Justice For Water Crisis
Wednesday, January 13, 2021
There are reports that ex-Michigan Gov. Snyder and others will be charged in relation to the crisis that began seven years ago. There is also word that a possible civil settlement in the works.
Coronavirus Pandemic Complicates Michigan's Response To Flooding
Wednesday, May 20, 2020
Rapidly rising water in central Michigan has forced the evacuation of thousands of people. Two dams failed in the area after heavy rain this week.
Former UAW President Owen Bieber Dies At 90
Tuesday, February 18, 2020
Bieber led the United Auto Workers Union during a time of increased foreign competition in the 1980s and early 1990s. Current UAW President Rory Gamble says Bieber "was not afraid of tough battles."
Flint Residents May Now Sue Government Officials Over Contaminated Water
Wednesday, January 29, 2020
A recent Supreme Court ruling means that Flint, Mich. and state regulators are not immune to civil lawsuits. What's next for residents seeking a settlement for the drinking water crisis?
5 Years After Flint's Crisis Began, Is The Water Safe?
Thursday, April 25, 2019
"In some ways we're better," says activist Melissa Mays. "In other ways, we're forever poisoned, damaged, traumatized ... that's not gonna ever be better."
Flint, 5 Years Later
Thursday, April 25, 2019
Five years ago, Flint switched its source of drinking water and triggered a lead crisis. With the increased attention to health concerns, are the city's residents now better off?
Michigan Health Director To Stand Trial In Flint Deaths
Monday, August 20, 2018
Nick Lyon, director of Michigan's Department of Health and Human Services, will stand trial on involuntary manslaughter charges tied to the Flint water crisis, a judge ruled.
EPA Inspector General Blames 'Management Weakness' In Flint Response
Friday, July 20, 2018
The EPA's internal watchdog says "management weakness" delayed the federal government's response to the Flint, Mich., water crisis.
Settlement Allocates Funds To Replace Flint's Water Lines
Wednesday, March 29, 2017
A court-ordered settlement will mandate who pays for replacing 18,000 service lines in Flint, Mich. But it also may end some bottled water distribution that residents have been relying on.
Despite Continued Water Safety Fears, Michigan Ends Subsidies For Flint
Wednesday, March 01, 2017
The state of Michigan is ending subsidies for water costs for Flint residents. The state says the water is now safe to drink after an ongoing water crisis. But the mayor and many residents disagree.
Flint Residents Remain Skeptical Of Data On Lead Levels In Water
Thursday, January 12, 2017
In Flint, Mich., government tests show lead levels in tap water may be improving, but city residents don't believe them.
4 More Michigan Officials Charged Over Flint Water Crisis
Tuesday, December 20, 2016
Those charged include two former Flint emergency managers, and they face felony charges of false pretenses, misconduct in office, and a misdemeanor charge of willful neglect of duty in office.
A Year Later, Unfiltered Flint Tap Water Is Still Unsafe To Drink
Wednesday, December 14, 2016
One year has passed since Flint's mayor declared a state of emergency over lead tainted water. And frustration abounds as even now the water isn't safe to drink without being additionally filtered.