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The witnesses called to testify before Congress today.

6 takeaways from the congressional hearings on the Flint water crisis

The House Oversight & Government Reform Committee chaired by Rep. Jason Chaffetz, R-Utah, held a hearing titled, "Examining Federal Administration of the…

The latest Youth Risk Behavior Survey found high rates of suicidal thoughts and experiences of sexual violence among teens.

We're not 'out of the woods' in the youth mental health crisis, a CDC researcher says

The latest Youth Risk Behavior Survey says 40% of high school students report feeling persistently sad and hopeless. Still, that's down from 42% two years ago, a small but significant change.

U of M charting a course for research into Flint's water crisis

In Flint today, top scientists from all three University of Michigan campuses met to discuss future research into the city’s drinking water crisis.U of M…

The former Buick City site sits largely unused, overgrown or crumbling these days. But a developer is finalizing a deal that could see it returned to industrial use.

Developer close to finalizing deal to buy Flint's former Buick City

Buick City was once a beating heart in the center of Flint’s economy. These days, it's little more than a parking lot for GM trucks.

Gov. Snyder meets with NAACP president on Flint water crisis

Governor Snyder met behind closed doors with the national president of the NAACP in Flint Tuesday night. NAACP president Cornell William Brooks said he,…

Gov. Rick Snyder delivering his 2016 State of the State speech.

Flint water crisis highlights lack of transparency with Michigan government

In most states, if journalists or citizens want to hold our elected officials accountable, the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) is an important tool in…

According to Michigan's prohibited and restricted species website, autumn olive can shade out desirable native plants and fixes nitrogen in the soil, which can degrade native plant communities that thrive on low-nutrient soils. It's one of many invasive species that include water plants, insects, fish, and other animals that are harmful to the Great Lakes or Michigan's natural habitats.

“Protection of Michigan’s woods and waters starts with you.” DNR urges public involvement during National Invasive Species Awareness week

It’s National Invasive Species Awareness week, and Michigan’s Department of Natural Resources is urging Michiganders to learn more about invasive species prevention.

A table filled with bottles of Flint water (both clear and brown)

Flint water crisis prompts more scrutiny of federal drinking water rules

The Flint water crisis will be part of a public meeting this week in Virginia about federal rules on lead.The National Drinking Water Advisory Council is…

Crim Festival of Races makes changes in response to Flint's water crisis

More than 15,000 people will be tying on their running shoes tonight and tomorrow in Flint. This is the 40th anniversary of the Crim Festival of Races.But…

Benton Harbor: Safe water is still a luxury

Lead pipes are replaced, but residents struggle with high water bills.

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