New records: Gov. Snyder ignored numerous warnings about Flint water and new pipeline
Even the state Treasury warned against using a new pipeline that ultimately led to a decision to use the Flint River.
Gov. Snyder lied: Flint water switch was not about saving money, records suggest
Turns out, Detroit offered Flint a better deal for water than the plan that ultimately led to thousands of residents being poisoned.
5 disturbing revelations from Gov. Snyder’s e-mails about Flint water crisis
The e-mails reveal a stubborn, often arrogant administration and state bureaucracy that failed to protect residents despite repeated warnings.
After months of delays, Gov. Snyder activates National Guard to aid Flint water crisis
Gov. Snyder downplayed this summer what he now considers a water “crisis” in Flint.
Michigan Land Bank contractor charged with falsifying bills for demo work
The charges come as city and federal officials investigate Mayor Mike Duggan’s handling of demolition contracts.
Ousted Detroit Land Bank director was drunk on job, stalked employee
The director was a close friend and political ally of Mayor Mike Duggan.
Detroit City Council approves Eric Jones as new fire commissioner
The former assistant police chief now has the authority to appoint new top brass to deliver on a pledge to clean up the beleaguered Fire Department.
Sinkhole opens up along two lanes of E. Jefferson in Detroit
The Detroit Water and Sewerage Department appeared to be no hurry to prevent a sinkhole from opening up late Monday afternoon on East Jefferson near St. Jean.
More than 10,000 problems fixed through ‘Improve Detroit’ cell phone app
In a city that is large enough to fit Boston, Manhattan and San Francisco, it’s not easy for Detroit workers to find – and fix – thousands of problems that exist in many long-neglected neighborhoods.
Mayor Duggan Taps Gary Brown to Head Beleaguered Water Department
Gary Brown is a former police officer who entered politics after winning part of an $8.4 million whistleblower lawsuit against Detroit and former Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick.