January 20, 2016 Most Detroit schools closed due to 'sick-out' timed to president's visit Most of Detroit's public schools closed for the day on Wednesday due to teacher absences, as disgruntled educators stepped up efforts to protest the governor's plans for the district, its ramshackle finances and dilapidated buildings.
January 20, 2016 Michigan governor apologizes for Flint water crisis, vows 'I will fix it' Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder devoted most of his State of the State speech Tuesday night to the toxic water crisis in the city of Flint, apologizing to its residents and vowing "I will fix it."
January 19, 2016 Father pleads guilty to abuse charge in boy-in-basement case A Detroit man whose son had claimed he hid in his basement for 11 days out of fear of being mistreated has pleaded guilty to child abuse.
January 18, 2016 Gas prices fell below $1 in Michigan At some Michigan gas stations on Sunday, residents could buy a gallon of gas for a couple of quarters – and still get change back.
January 18, 2016 Kids' Sleep and Tap Water: A Corrosive Link? Higher lead levels in Flint, Michigan, point toward need for more parental vigilance
January 18, 2016 National Guard boosts presence in Flint to aid water crisis The National Guard is boosting its presence in Flint as part of an effort to assist in dealing with the city's drinking water crisis.
January 17, 2016 Jesse Jackson: Flint residents 'betrayed' in water crisis The Rev. Jesse Jackson says Flint, Michigan, residents coping with a drinking water crisis "have been betrayed." The civil rights leader told a crowd at a church Sunday in Flint that the full effect of the lead contamination of the city's tap water is not yet known.
January 17, 2016 In Flint, daily life revolves around lead fears The longest line at Freeman Elementary School's Family Fun Night was not for face painting or food.
January 16, 2016 Obama signs emergency order over Flint water President Barack Obama has signed an emergency declaration for Flint, Michigan, that clears the way for federal aid to the city undergoing a drinking water crisis.
January 15, 2016 Police: Dispute over stirring pot of chili leads to attack Police say a dispute over stirring a pot of chili led to an attack that injured two people at a Detroit home.
