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Last year, more than 27,000 Detroit homes had water shut off because of what the city says were unpaid bills. In some neighborhoods, one in five homes…

This week, community organizers in Detroit are bringing in experts to talk about the health implications of city-imposed mass water shutoffs. They want to…

This Week in Michigan Politics, Jack Lessenberry and Christina Shockely discuss the trial challenging Michigan's same-sex marriage ban, the mayor of…

The University of Michigan says it's testing the drinking water on its Ann Arbor campus for lead and copper.The school say it's just a precautionary…

Flint mayor declares war on blight"Flint Mayor Dayne Walling is calling for a $70 million "war on blight" to help tear down nearly 6,000 buildings in the…

Wurtsmith Air Force base in Oscoda Charter Township has served as home to B-52 bombers and F-106 fighter jets.During the height of the Cold War, there…

This week, Flint residents will vote on two millages that could affect crime in their city. The results may depend on whether voters are more concerned…

The superintendent of Flint Public Schools is stepping down. Linda Thompson took the helm of the troubled Flint school district in 2008.The district was…

Flint’s emergency manager says it’s time to begin the transition back to local, elected control.Flint’s been under a state-appointed manager since…

Many families in rural Tajikistan spend hours each day collecting water from communal spigots or nearby rivers, where the water often isn't safe. When one village gets a new water system — and a tap in each yard — residents have more time to grow food and earn money to support their families.