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“This illegal discharge in the river was a direct result of (Rajinder) Minhas, as the director in charge of this facility's dangerous daily operations," said Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel.
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Chemical company director criminally charged in connection with 2022 Flint River spill

Steve Carmody December 26, 2024

A chemical company director is facing a host of criminal charges related to a 2022 spill in the Flint River.Lockhart...

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Former President Donald Trump speaking at a campaign event in Flint, Mich. on Sept. 17, 2024.
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Trump talks assassination attempt, border, trade in Michigan town hall

Colin Jackson September 18, 2024

The auto industry, trade, and an apparent assassination attempt over the weekend were some of the major discussion points during...

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Flint Mayor Sheldon Neeley joined "MichMash" host Cheyna Roth and Gongwer's Alethia Kasben to discuss how Michigan Democrats are exciting voters.
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MichMash: Is the Michigan Democratic Party doing enough to attract Black voters?

Hernz Laguerre May 24, 2024

As a major battleground state, presidential candidates President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump have been making visits to...

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FILE - The Flint Water Plant tower is seen, Friday, Feb. 26, 2016 in Flint, Mich.
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Snyder aide files intent to sue over ‘malicious’ Flint prosecution

Rick Pluta May 2, 2024

One of the chief targets of Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel’s failed Flint water prosecutions has filed a notice that...

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Participants in GM's Student Corps program take part in a summer full of professional development, community service, team building and mentoring.
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Detroit Evening Report: GM seeking high school students for paid summer internship

Nargis Rahman April 15, 2024

General Motors is looking for high school students in metro Detroit, Flint and Pontiac to apply for a comprehensive paid...

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Genesee County Prosecutor David Leyton, left, speaks alongside Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson during a press conference at Genesee County Prosecutor's office in Flint, Mich., on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, announcing Congressman Dan Kildee's brother has been murdered in Vienna Township on Tuesday morning.
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Brother of Michigan Rep. Dan Kildee killed by family member, sheriff says

Associated Press March 20, 2024

VIENNA TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) — The brother of a Michigan congressman was shot and killed early Tuesday by a family...

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FILE - Lawsuits brought by the late Flint City Councilman Eric Mays may continue, his attorney says.
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Lawyer pledges to continue to pursue lawsuits brought by late Flint Councilmember Eric Mays

Steve Carmody February 29, 2024

The death over the weekend of Flint City Councilman Eric Mays does not mean the end of numerous lawsuits the...

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Mother holding the hands of a new born baby.
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Created Equal: Flint’s Rx Kids program aims to abolish childhood poverty

Created Equal February 14, 2024

A new first-of-its-kind pilot program is underway in Flint to provide guaranteed income for new mothers and babies, with the...

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The Flint Water Plant water tower in Flint, Mich.
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MichMash: Flint water criminal prosecutions ends with no charges, frustrated residents

Hernz Laguerre November 7, 2023

After seven years of criminal prosecutions in relation to the Flint water crisis, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel's office is...

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The Flint Water Plant water tower in Flint, Mich.
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AG: Flint water prosecutions ended following Michigan Supreme Court decision 

Rick Pluta November 1, 2023

After seven years, the state is done pursuing criminal prosecutions in the Flint water crisis cases. That’s after the Michigan...

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An assembly worker working on a Chevy Silverado at the Flint Assembly Plant.
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GM investing over $1B in two Flint plants for heavy duty truck production, metal center

Quinn Klinefelter June 5, 2023

Officials with General Motors say the automaker will invest more than $1 billion to help produce heavy-duty trucks in Flint,...

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Photo of a water tower in Flint, Mich.
  • Detroit Today with Stephen Henderson
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Detroit Today: An untraditional solution to alleviate child poverty in Flint 

Detroit Today, Sam Corey May 19, 2023

Recently, Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha — a renowned pediatrician and whistleblower of the Flint Water Crisis — along with her colleague...

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