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Marc Edwards, PhD, of Virginia Tech University, holds two vials of water, one from Flint and the other from Detroit. Edwards' research helped uncover the serious problems affecting Flint's water supply.

Water tests show improvements in Flint, but bottled water and filters still a must

Just three days before the federal disaster declaration expires in Flint, Virginia Tech water expert Marc Edwards has released the results of the latest…

City of Flint names new police chief

After nine months without a permanent police chief, the City of Flint announced today it has filled the position. Terence Green will take over for Interim…

Lessenberry explains controversial bills and Flint water

This Week in Michigan Politics, Jack explained some controversial bills on their way to Governor Rick Snyder's desk, how Flint wants to start shutting off…

Improperly treated water a probable cause of Flint rashes

One of the most vivid images of the Flint water crisis was the photograph of the then-two-year-old Sincere Smith. His little face, covered with a rash,…

This aerial picture shows tanks used for storing treated water at the crippled Fukushima nuclear power plant. Japan began releasing wastewater from the plant into the Pacific Ocean on Thursday despite angry opposition from China and local fishermen.

Worries over seafood safety mount as Japan releases Fukushima water into the Pacific

Local fishermen and the government of neighboring China are among the critics of Japan's decision to release water from the crippled Fukushima nuclear plant into the Pacific Ocean.

Wayne State studying Flint's damaged water system

Work begins this week on replacing damaged lead service lines in Flint.There’s also a little science going on as well.Three contractors hired by the city…

Flint water lawsuits consolidated into massive class-action civil suit

Attorneys have consolidated nearly a dozen Flint water crisis class-action lawsuits and dozens of individual suits. They filed the paperwork with a…

A protester, left, holds signs reading "Don't throw polluted water into the sea" and "keep your promise" as they take part in a rally against the Japanese government's plan to release treated wastewater from the crippled Fukushima Daiichi power plant into the ocean in Tokyo on August 22, 2023.

Japan to release treated water from Fukushima nuclear plant later this week

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida made the announcement after meeting with his cabinet. Water will be released through an underground tunnel beginning Thursday, weather conditions permitting, Kishida said.

Residents and visitors look out over the city sky

Iconic water tower lets people in to honor Ypsilanti's 200th year

In Ypsilanti, Michigan, folks were excited to make the 139-step trek to the top of the iconic water tower. The town celebrated their bicentennial and let people go inside.

Flint's water crisis another example of how Gov. Snyder seems incapable of admitting mistakes

One of the things I most dislike about most politicians is their unwillingness to admit when they’ve screwed up.Take Dennis Williams, the leader of the…

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