Civil Rights Report Blames Racism for Flint Water Crisis
Amber Neher Civil rights officials in Michigan are blaming what they call “systemic racism” for decisions that left the city...
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State’s Chief Medical Executive Talks About Pneumonia Deaths in Flint
Matt Morley Last week on Detroit Today we spoke with Bridge Magazine reporter Chastity Pratt Dawsey about the link between...
State Officials Continue Emergency Declaration for Massive Sinkhole in Macomb County
Michigan lawmakers are extending an emergency declaration in Macomb County as officials there continue to grapple with the effects of...
BRIDGE: Pneumonia Cases Spike During Flint Water Crisis
Matt Morley Since the Flint Water Crisis was first reported, there has been a lot of discussion about it...
“This Old House” Plumbing Expert Richard Trethewey Talks Replacing Pipes in Flint
This Old House The cast and crew of PBS' home improvement show This Old House has been in Michigan for months working to...
CFL vs. LED: One’s Future Brightens While The Other Dims [CHART]
Compact fluorescent lights have been around for about 20 years. They were designed to replace incandescent bulbs, because they’re more energy...
Judge Says Schuette Can’t File His Own Brief in Flint Water Case
Rick Pluta/MPRN A federal judge has rejected Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette’s request to weigh in on a lawsuit related...
Audit: Michigan Agriculture Department Not Following Regulations on Bottled Water
Jake Neher/WDET A Michigan department needs to do more to follow its own regulations on bottled water inspection. That was...
Ahead of Tonight’s State of the State, Experts Talk State of Economy, Education, and Environment
Jake Neher/WDET On Tuesday night, Gov. Rick Snyder gives his 7th State of the State address. With just two years...
EPA says it will Keep Emissions Standards in Place
Officials with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency say they will maintain fuel emissions standards set to take effect in about...
Reports give Detroit failing air quality grade
A new report ranks Detroit as the 32nd most polluted area in the country when it comes to ozone levels....