AdvertisementCOVID-19 compounds Flint’s woes after water crisisNewsDetroitWayneOaklandMacombMichiganNation + WorldPoliticsSpecial ReportsReligionMichigan HistoryArchive SearchAppeals panel: Snyder, Dillon must give depositions in some Flint civil cases The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Tuesday that former Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder and former state Treasurer Andy Dillon cannot be shielded from certain depositions in civil litigation related to the Flint Water Crisis. Flint Water Crisis Release of ‘confidential’ Flint transcripts draws fire Someone appears to have illegally provided confidential interview transcripts to a media outlet, say Flint water prosecutors Flint Water Crisis COVID-19 survivors’ stories: ‘Wasn’t time for me to go’ Joe Smith of Southfield is among five Metro Detroiters who are recovering from COVID-19 and telling their stories of survival Michigan Flint prosecutors: Six-year anniversary won’t stop pursuit of justice Prosecutors in the Flint water crisis investigation promised criminal charges are still coming and that the statute of limitations will not stop them Michigan Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha has COVID-19, urges survivors to help others Hanna-Attisha, the Michigan State University pediatrician, added: "If you are recovering, consider donating your plasma. I just signed up." Michigan Federal judge lets Flint water lawsuit continue against Snyder Judge: A lawsuit against Michigan ex-Gov. Rick Snyder and other officials by the estate of a Flint woman who died during the water crisis can continue Michigan Flint children’s baby teeth to be examined for lead “The kids who were at most high risk largely haven’t lost their teeth yet. … We plan to keep collecting teeth,” said Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha Flint Water Crisis Lawmakers want federal aid to stop water shutoffs amid epidemic Michigan lawmakers want Congress to provide relief for communities struggling with high water bills to prevent shut-offs when hand washing is crucial Politics Supreme Court won’t take case prompted by Flint water crisis The lawsuit claims the officials failed to protect residents from a foreseeable risk of harm from exposure to lead Michigan Audit raises red flags on Flint’s finances, but mayor says city can recover An audit shows pension debt in Flint is worse than what Detroit faced in bankruptcy, but Mayor Sheldon Neeley said the city can fix its finances Michigan Whitmer: Update on Flint water crisis investigation coming soon The governor said she trusts Attorney General Dana Nessel “to do the right thing.” Eight pending criminal cases were dismissed in June. Flint Water Crisis Emails show contractor was worried about Flint’s water Emails show senior employees at an engineering company hired by Flint were concerned about lead in the city’s water in 2015 but didn’t go public Flint Water Crisis Photo Galleries Prelim exam for Michigan Health and Human Services Director Nick LyonNew charges in Flint water crisisFlint residents speak out at city council meetingFlint town hall meetingMore Photo GalleriesStricter rules confirm lead in water in Metro Detroit communities Twelve Metro Detroit communities had lead levels exceeding the federal action standard of 15 parts per billion, confirming what researchers expected Michigan Judge dismisses 4 claims against Flint water consultants A Genesee County judge has thrown out four of the five claims the state has made in a lawsuit seeking damages from engineering firms used in Flint Flint Water Crisis Flint mayor-elect wants to explore ways to end Detroit water contract Flint Mayor-elect Sheldon Neeley will explore ways to break off from the Detroit water system and connect instead to the Karegnondi Water Authority Michigan Probe: Some Canadian drinking water has more lead than in Flint Canada has no national mandates to test drinking water for lead, and residents are rarely informed of contamination, journalists found Nation Highlighted authors Palace of Auburn Hills to be imploded Saturday Neal Rubin Howes: Summer shutdown delivers drama in UAW corruption, GM RICO suit Daniel Howes Nolan Out Loud: More emergency power abuse Nolan Finley More ColumnistsEPA proposes new rule for lead in drinking water Regulators want to change rules for replacing lead service lines in a move that critics say disregards lessons learned in Flint's water crisis Politics Rep. Elijah Cummings, who pushed Flint water probe in Congress, dies at 68 Maryland Rep. Elijah E. Cummings died early Thursday at Johns Hopkins Hospital due to complications from longstanding health challenges, his congressional office said. He was 68 Politics Judge rejects challenge to tougher Michigan lead rule A judge has rejected the last challenge to a rule that could cause the billion-dollar replacement of 500,000 lead water pipes in Michigan Flint Water Crisis City of Clare urges caution after tests show lead in water The mid-Michigan city is urging residents to take precautions after test results exceeding limits for lead were found during recent water testing Michigan Lead pipes that tainted Newark’s water are found across U.S. Replacing those lead pipes is a daunting task for cities and public water systems because of the expense involved Nation Bills extend window for Flint misconduct charges Flint lawmakers want to extend the window in which Attorney General Dana Nessel’s office can pursue potential misconduct charges in Flint water case Flint Water Crisis Flint in violation of Safe Drinking Water Act Flint failed to give adequate data to the state regarding testing for lead in drinking water, putting it in violation of the Safe Drinking Water Act Flint Water Crisis Flint welcomes Democratic candidates, but distrust of help runs high Four Democratic presidential hopefuls have visited Flint but some residents doubt they really care about solving the city's water and other problems Politics Judge dismisses challenge to Michigan’s lead rules A Court of Claims judge dismissed a lawsuit challenging the state’s toughest-in-the-nation lead and copper rules created in the wake of the Flint water crisis Flint Water Crisis Kamala Harris proposes bill to invest in safe drinking water The “Water Justice Act” would invest nearly $220 billion in clean and safe drinking water programs Politics Nessel: Firms had big role in Flint water crisis Attorney General Dana Nessel is buckling down on the engineering firms who allegedly played “a seminal role” in the Flint water crisis. Flint Water Crisis Political Insider: Gillibrand returning to Michigan Democratic presidential hopeful Kirsten Gillibrand is returning to Michigan, making three stops on what she’s calling her “Trump broken promises tour” Politics Snyder withdraws from Harvard post amid Flint backlash Former Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder is turning down a one-year fellowship at Harvard University amid criticism over his role in the Flint water crisis Politics Arena: Schuette team was close to adding Flint indictments Ex-Flint water investigator Andy Arena rejected claims of shoddy work, saying the probe was methodically pursued and close to netting more indictments Flint Water Crisis Prosecutors slam halted Flint water probe at town hall Solicitor general Hammoud, Wayne County prosecutor Worthy say new search warrants produced at least 20 million new documents along with 600 devices Flint Water Crisis CLOSEMayor Weaver, Flint residents want answers Flint Mayor Karen Weaver speaks on the upcoming meeting with Flint residents and representatives of the Attorney General's office Distrust pervades Flint over dropped criminal charges Flint residents said they are chagrined, saddened but not shocked by the decision by Attorney General Dana Nessel's team before a town hall Michigan Opinion: Flint water investigation is apolitical No one claims investigations into Nassar and the Catholic Church was political. So why is Flint different? Schuette mounts new defense of Flint investigation Ex-Attorney General Bill Schuette continues to defend his handling of the Flint water investigation as being conducted with "no fear or favoritism" Michigan State workers invited back after Flint cases Michigan state government employees who had faced criminal charges over the Flint water crisis could head back to work next week. Politics Sotomayor denies officials’ request to block lawsuit over Flint water crisis Supreme Court justice denied request from state officials wanting High Court to block rulings saying they could be sued over lead in water supply Flint Water Crisis Flint hospital wants hearing on order over Legionella risks A Flint hospital ordered by the state to take steps to reduce the risk of exposure to Legionella bacteria wants a hearing on the matter Flint Water Crisis Charges dropped in Flint water scandal; probe to start over Judge: Charges have been dropped against 8 Flint Water Crisis ‘Huge insult’: Flint residents dismayed by dismissed cases Flint residents expressed outrage after water crisis criminal charges were dropped in eight cases. Some fear public officials won't be held responsible Flint Water Crisis State warns McLaren Hospital to fix Legionella issues Two state agencies ordered McLaren Flint Hospital to correct conditions to reduce the risk of exposure to Legionella Flint Water Crisis Where things stand in the Flint water crisis investigation A look at what the developments may mean in the investigation into the Flint water crisis Flint Water Crisis Snyder’s mobile devices seized in Flint probe The Flint water probe search warrants were sought two weeks ago by the Michigan Attorney General’s Office and signed by a Flint judge Flint Water Crisis Nessel briefs Whitmer, lawmakers on Flint settlement Legislative leaders and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer are talking to Attorney General Dana Nessel about a potential deal on the Flint-water-related civil suits Flint Water Crisis Share your feedback to help improve our site experience!
