https://www.wcmu.org/tags/flint-water-crisis Flint Water Crisis en-US Copyright Thu, 02 May 2024 18:27:06 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-05-02/snyder-aide-files-intent-to-sue-over-malicious-flint-prosecution One of the chief targets of Michigan Attorney Dana Nessel’s failed Flint water prosecutions has filed a notice that he intends to sue the state. Thu, 02 May 2024 18:27:06 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-05-02/snyder-aide-files-intent-to-sue-over-malicious-flint-prosecution Rick Pluta | MPRN https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-04-18/flint-water-crisis-settlement-claims-may-soon-reach-a-milestone Tens of thousands of Flint residents have been waiting for years to see if they will receive a share of a more than $600 million settlement of legal claims. Wed, 17 Apr 2024 22:27:36 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-04-18/flint-water-crisis-settlement-claims-may-soon-reach-a-milestone Steve Carmody https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-10-31/ag-flint-water-prosecutions-ended-following-mi-supreme-court-decision The Michigan Attorney General’s office says efforts to prosecute state officials in the Flint water case are over. Tue, 31 Oct 2023 21:52:15 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-10-31/ag-flint-water-prosecutions-ended-following-mi-supreme-court-decision Rick Pluta | MPRN https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-09-21/michigan-supreme-court-wont-revive-flint-water-charges-against-7-key-figures The Michigan Supreme Court on Wednesday rejected a last-chance effort to revive criminal charges against seven people in the Flint water scandal, waving away an appeal by prosecutors who have desperately tried to get around a 2022 decision that gutted the cases. Thu, 21 Sep 2023 18:57:02 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-09-21/michigan-supreme-court-wont-revive-flint-water-charges-against-7-key-figures Rick Pluta | MPRN https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-06-26/federal-judge-is-scheduled-to-hold-a-hearing-this-week-on-whether-the-city-of-flint-should-be-found-in-contempt The contempt motion is linked to the city’s years-long project to replace lead and galvanized water service lines. Mon, 26 Jun 2023 15:54:44 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-06-26/federal-judge-is-scheduled-to-hold-a-hearing-this-week-on-whether-the-city-of-flint-should-be-found-in-contempt Steve Carmody https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-04-27/flint-water-crisis-9-years-and-counting Flint activists are demanding more action to address problems tied to the city’s water crisis. Thu, 27 Apr 2023 22:10:07 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-04-27/flint-water-crisis-9-years-and-counting Steve Carmody https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-03-30/study-hyperbolic-messaging-tied-to-flint-water-crisis-may-be-negatively-affecting-the-citys-children A researcher who helped reveal the Flint water crisis now says the negative effects on Flint children may have been overstated. Thu, 30 Mar 2023 22:10:24 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-03-30/study-hyperbolic-messaging-tied-to-flint-water-crisis-may-be-negatively-affecting-the-citys-children Steve Carmody https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-03-01/flint-missed-a-court-ordered-deadline-to-replace-all-the-citys-lead-service-lines The city of Flint has missed another deadline to remove all the city’s lead service lines. Wed, 01 Mar 2023 12:18:30 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-03-01/flint-missed-a-court-ordered-deadline-to-replace-all-the-citys-lead-service-lines Sarah Cwiek https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-11-02/judge-will-consider-dismissing-flint-water-crisis-criminal-charges-against-former-gov-rick-snyder It's now up to a Circuit Court Judge to decide whether to dismiss criminal charges against former Gov. Rick Snyder. Wed, 02 Nov 2022 14:17:17 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-11-02/judge-will-consider-dismissing-flint-water-crisis-criminal-charges-against-former-gov-rick-snyder Steve Carmody https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-09-30/flint-missing-deadline-to-replace-all-lead-service-lines The City of Flint will miss a deadline to replace lead pipes connecting homes and businesses to city water mains. Fri, 30 Sep 2022 22:24:36 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-09-30/flint-missing-deadline-to-replace-all-lead-service-lines Steve Carmody