Federal judge gives $641 million Flint water deal preliminary approval
FLINT, Mich. โ Residents of Flint are one step closer to receiving money and resources for the pain and chaos caused by the Flint water crisis. A federal judge granted preliminary approval Thursday to a $641 million deal that would benefit Flint residents who were harmed by the water. The decision opens to the doors for the next step and an opportunity for the people of Flint to collect damages. As the court considers a final ruling in this settlement, we will continue to keep our focus on healing this embattled city. Michigan Attorney General Dana NesselFormer Flint mayor Karen Weaver said the settlment is a step in the right direction, but itโs not enough.
Former Flint mayor weighs in on charges expected in water crisis investigation
FLINT, Mich. โ Former Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder, his health director and other ex-officials have been told theyโre being charged after a new investigation of the Flint water crisis. Snyder in Flint water probeWeaver worked closely with Snyder during the crisis, but they often didnโt see eye to eye. READ MORE: Flint Water CrisisWATCH: Michigan plans to charge former Gov. Rick Snyder in Flint water investigation
Local 4 News at 6 -- Jan. 12, 2021
Hereโs what you missed on Local 4 News at 6:Michigan plans to charge ex-Gov. Snyder in Flint water probeTuesdayโs show included a discussion with former Flint Mayor Karen Weaver about a report on ex-Gov. Rick Synder being charged in connection with the Flint Water Crisis. Snyder, his health director and other ex-officials have been told theyโre being charged after a new investigation of the Flint water scandal, which devastated the majority Black city with lead-contaminated water and was blamed for a deadly outbreak of Legionnairesโ disease in 2014-15.
Judge set to make decision on Flint water lawsuit settlement
FLINT, Mich. โ In August, Michigan first announced a settlement of more than $600 million in the Flint water lawsuit. A remote public hearing was set for Monday afternoon. The publicโs participation is part of the settlement process and I encourage Flint residents to attend the hearing on Monday. Flint water lawsuit settlement now totals about $641 millionThe proposed settlement of a lawsuit filed on behalf of residents of Flint, Michigan, who were harmed by lead-tainted water now totals about $641 million, officials revealed Tuesday. Without those treatments, water from the Flint River scraped lead from aging pipes and fixtures, contaminating Flintโs tap water.
Judge: Flint residents have right to sue federal government over water crisis
FLINT, Mich. A big decision in federal court could mean big money for the city of Flint in the future. A federal judge opened the door to residents being able to take legal action against the federal government over the Flint water crisis. Flint -- a city still struggling years after the water crisis was first revealed -- recently had a settlement deal reached with the state. The harm increased every day residents drank, fed their babies formula made with contaminated water, and took showers in lead and bacteria-infested water, Levy said. READ MORE: Flint Water Crisis
Belleville couple urge others to not avoid doctors appointments amid COVID-19 outbreak
BELLEVILLE, Mich. Doctors want one Metro Detroit mans story to serve as a warning for others. He was afraid to visit the doctors office because of COVID-19. Under normal circumstances we would have called Dr. Weaver and said, help.A few weeks into the pandemic, Ron Schonschek started feeling sick. I was having high blood pressure, low blood pressure, Ron Schonschek said. My appointment to go see him again was canceled, Ron Schonschek said.
Flint mayoral election: Weaver ousted by former city councilman Neeley
FLINT, Mich. Voters have elected a new mayor in Flint, Michigan, where recovery from a lead-contaminated water crisis remains a major issue. Former Flint city councilman and current state Rep. Sheldon Neeley on Tuesday defeated incumbent Mayor Karen Weaver. Weaver served one term as Flint mayor and survived a recall effort in 2017. But she recently told The Flint Journal the city must finish replacing lead pipes. Flint voters also passed a public library millage and public library bond proposal on Tuesday.
Election Day in Michigan: 3 races to watch, voting information
But for now, there are still important items on ballots across Michigan, including school bond proposals, mayoral and city council races and community millages. Contact me: Email | Twitter)Morning Dive While we arent voting for any state-level offices today, a few noteworthy races are taking place. Most recently, a recording alleged Warren Mayor Fouts threatened to shoot his former chief of staff. Toy is the Livonia City Council president and also served in the Senate. Neeley previously ran for mayor in 2009, but lost to former Flint Mayor Dayne Walling.
Nov. 5 election in Metro Detroit: 3 races to watch
Most recently, a recording alleged Warren Mayor Fouts threatened to shoot his former chief of staff. (WDIV)Toy is the Livonia City Council president and also served in the Senate. Miller Brosnan has been endorsed by the Livonia Police Officers Association and the Livonia Lieutenants and Sergeant's Association. Neeley previously ran for mayor in 2009, but lost to former Flint Mayor Dayne Walling. Weaver is the first women to hold the office of Flint Mayor.
Michigan AG Dana Nessel, Flint Mayor Karen Weaver discuss water crisis investigation
FLINT, Mich. - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and Flint Mayor Karen Weaver recently sat down with Local 4 consumer investigator Hank Winchester to discuss the Flint water crisis investigation. In June, prosecutors said they were dismissing all criminal charges against eight people and starting the investigation over again. Hear what Nessel and Weaver had to say about the investigation in the video above. Copyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.
Michigan AG, Flint mayor discuss water crisis investigation
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and Flint Mayor Karen Weaver recently sat down with Local 4 consumer investigator Hank Winchester to discuss the Flint water crisis investigation. Copyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.
Help Me Hank: Debate week in Detroit, infant sleeper recall, gift card scams
It was debate week in Detroit! It was a "wow" moment, and I'm so glad the national media is now working to tell more positive stories about Detroit and the resurgence. We traveled to Flint this week to talk with Mayor Karen Weaver. I really appreciated the answer from Marianne Williamson, who said what happened in Flint would not have happened in Grosse Pointe. This one is always a good reminder: Never pay anyone in the form of a gift card.
ClickOnDetroit NIGHTSIDE report -- Tuesday, July 30, 2019
Lawrence James Davis was arrested without incident at an apartment building near 8 Mile and Telegraph roads, police said. A 10-year-old Canton Township boy is facing an aggravated assault charge after he threw a ball at a classmate. Detroit police said a man was killed Tuesday afternoon in a hit-and-run on the city's west side. The report said those organizations "fundamentally failed" to protect athletes. Tweets by Local4NewsCopyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.
Flint mayor weighs in on 2020 presidential election, attention city has gotten from candidates
FLINT, Mich. - Flint Mayor Karen Weaver shared her thoughts on the attention her city has gotten from presidential candidates. The city and the water crisis will likely be a big topic during the Democratic presidential debates in Detroit on Tuesday and Wednesday. Weaver said what helps Flint is keeping the city's story alive. Hear what Weaver had to say about the election in the video above. Copyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.
Mayor Karen Weaver updates Flint water crisis at news conference
FLINT, Mich. โ Mayor Karen Weaver held a news conference Friday morning to discuss the ongoing Flint water crisis. Weaver provided an update to the FAST Start initiative, a program to replace all the lead service lines in Flint and restore safe, clean drinking water. Weaver is also expected to discuss plans to hire Flint residents to increase water and filter distribution. Virginia Tech Professor Marc Edwards announced the results of the most recent Flint water tests Friday. READ: Virginia Tech Professor Marc Edwards to release recent Flint water test resultsCOMPLETE COVERAGE: Flint water crisisStay with Local 4 and ClickonDetroit.com for updates to the Flint water crisis.