Mayoral candidate: Detroiters should not have to pay for contaminated water
Tens of thousands of water customers in Detroit, Hamtramck and Highland Park are still required to boil their water because of potential contamination
5.3 billion gallons of sewage dumped into metro Detroit waterways during flood
That’s equivalent to 80,300 Olympic-size pools filled with raw and partially treated sewage.
State neglects water main break at Belle Isle as fireworks approach
The state and city can’t agree on who’s responsible for a water main break that forced the closure of a popular restroom used by thousands of people during the fireworks.
Massive sinkhole poses serious dangers on Detroit’s east side
A massive, exposed sinkhole is posing a serious danger to motorists, bikers and pedestrians on Detroit’s east side.
Manslaughter charges possible in Flint water crisis, AG investigators warn
Michigan officials, including Gov. Rick Snyder, could face manslaughter charges if a state investigation determines “gross negligence” led to the deaths of Flint residents who were forced to rely on contaminated water.
FBI Investigating Flint water crisis after officials failed to warn of lead dangers
The investigation means officials who were involved in the water crisis could face criminal charges.
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.
Flint police investigating whether water documents were stolen from city hall
Thieves only targeted one office – the one where water records were kept.