Feds investigating Detroit Land Bank over questionable demo contracts
Federal investigators are probing questionable contracts doled out by Mayor Mike Duggan’s demolition program over the past two years.
Ex-Flint emergency manager bills city taxpayers for growing legal tab over water crisis
Flint taxpayers are on the hook for the growing legal fees of the former emergency manager who failed to protect residents from the drinking water crisis.
Will Gov. Snyder be charged? AG to make ‘significant announcement’ on Flint probe
Will Gov. Rick Snyder and other state officials be charged for their role in the Flint water crisis?
Congressman slams Republican leadership for failing to hold Gov. Snyder accountable
The top ranking Democrat on the U.S. House committee investigating the Flint water crisis blamed partisan politics on the failure to hold Gov. Snyder accountable.
Conservative sheriff criticizes FBI for investigating Flint water crisis
Milwaukee County Sheriff David A. Clarke Jr. also has called African Americans “lazy” and “morally bankrupt.”
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.
About half of Detroit’s hydrants are defective – and that’s only part of the problem
A one-year Motor City Muckraker investigation found that the city’s antiquated water system and hydrants are in far worse condition than Detroit was willing to admit.
Records: 4 firefighters collected abundant overtime they didn’t work
Just days after we requested overtime records, Detroit launched a fraud investigation into the scheme.
Detroit firefighter accused of raping fire victim, threatening to burn down her house
Despite the seriousness of the complaint, the firefighter remains on duty.
Body found floating in Detroit River near Joe Louis Arena on Labor Day
A body was found floating in the Detroit River near the Joe Louis Arena late Monday morning.