Flint

We've known for a long time that chemicals and pollution lead to poor health outcomes, particularly in communities of color and lower income portions of our county and state. With lead, mercury, PFAS, and dioxane, we understand there is a potentially higher risk for cancer. But what if you are exposed to all of them? University of Michigan researcher Justin Colacino is leading a team and a newly launched, $13 million study to find out, and he discusses his project with WEMU's David Fair.

A state policy will make it easier for women to access many common types of birth control without a visit to the doctor’s office. Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced the policy Monday during a visit to Flint. Rick Pluta reports.

Michigan’s top prosecutor will refile charges against Flint water crisis defendants. Solicitor General Fadwa Hammoud said Tuesday a setback dealt to the prosecution by the Michigan Supreme Court won’t stop the case. We have more from Rick Pluta.

October 1st kicks off a new fiscal year for both the state and federal governments. As with any new budget, there are many concerns. Among them is access…

Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha responsible for discovering the Flint Water Crisis. Her work is recognized throughout the world. Still, more needs to be done.…

PFAS chemicals are being linked to more and more serious health problems. But still, it’s legal to use them in the U.S., with minor exceptions. And they…

The 2019 algal bloom on Lake Erie now measures over 650-square miles and continues to expand. At the root of the issue is agricultural runoff and, in…

Four years is too long to go without clean drinking water. That was the message of a busload of Flint residents yesterday who marched in downtown Lansing.…

People from Flint interrupted a state legislative session Wednesday to demand clean drinking water.They’re upset with the recent decision by Governor Rick…

The Michigan Legislature may create five new “Promise Zones.” Those are special cities and communities that provide free college tuition for high school…