EPA nominee Scott Pruitt admits he knows nothing about lead poisoning
Trump’s choice to head the EPA has a lot to learn from the Flint water crisis.
State is investigating Mayor Fouts over alleged campaign finance violations
Embattled Warren Mayor Jim Fouts is accused of using state resources to raise money for a political action committee.
Expert: Mayor Fouts recordings would cost six figures to fake – if technology exists
Warren Mayor Jim Fouts has a very improbable explanation for the recently released recordings.
Ex-adviser: Mayor Fouts often used N-word, danced like a monkey
Mayor Fouts once danced like a monkey in a conference room to imitate black people, his former political consultant said.
Mayor Fouts is defiant as local, state, federal officials demand he resign
Civil rights leaders also are calling on Fouts to resign.
Audio: Mayor Fouts compares black people to ‘chimps,’ ridicules women
Warning: The comments are vile, offensive and profane.
Justice Department sues Eastpointe over voting rights violations
The federal complaint alleges the city holds racially discriminatory elections.
Record number of Detroit police live outside the city after 1999 residency law
Supporters of residency requirements say officers who live outside of Detroit are more likely to further erode trust between the black community and police.
10 most popular Motor City Muckraker stories in 2016
Our coverage of the Flint water crisis and presidential election led to our most popular stories in 2016.
Motown legend Stevie Wonder calls for unity after ugly presidential election
Stevie Wonder delivered a message of tolerance and peace in Detroit during the unveiling of a road named after the Motown Legend on Wednesday afternoon.