The Flint Water Crisis

The Flint River. In April 2014, the city of Flint began drawing from the river for its water supply.
Credit Maria Palmo / WKAR-MSU

WKAR coverage of the water crisis facing the city of Flint, Michigan. Includes reporting from Current State, Off the Record and WKAR media partners.

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Childhood Well-Being In Flint Improving After Water Crisis

By • Feb 14, 2020
Flint sign over street
WKAR File Photo / WKAR-MSU

The Flint Water Crisis captured national attention about the dangers of lead contamination in public water supplies.  Now, nearly six years after the problem was first detected, health officials are reporting on the well-being of children in Flint.


Former City Councilman Neeley Ousts Incumbent Flint Mayor

By • Nov 6, 2019
Michigan House Democrats

Voters have elected a new mayor in Flint, Michigan, where recovery from a lead-contaminated water crisis remains a major issue.

Frontline Gets Personal In Flint Water Crisis Film Airing Tuesday Night

By Reginald Hardwick • Sep 9, 2019
City of Flint water tower
Ben Gordon / flickr creative commons

Nearly 5 ½ years ago, the water source for the city of Flint was switched in an effort to save money. A disaster followed resulting in deaths, illness and mistrust of government. Tuesday at 10:00 p.m. on WKAR-TV, the documentary series Frontline examines the crisis by bringing to light conversations and documents never seen on television before. We spoke with Abby Ellis, the Michigan native who is the film’s director.


Flint Registry Enrolls Residents Impacted By Water Crisis

By Ray Pringle • Jul 8, 2019
City of Flint water tower
Ben Gordon / flickr creative commons

The Flint Registry is holding in-person enrollment across the city of Flint all week. Officials are trying to track the health of residents made ill by the Flint Water Crisis.

Former Gov. Snyder Will Not Be Harvard Fellow After Backlash

By & • Jul 3, 2019
Rick Snyder
WKAR-MSU

Former Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder says he won’t continue with a fellowship at Harvard University following backlash over his role in Flint’s water crisis.


Ex-FBI Agent Defends Flint Water Probe After Criticism

By • Jul 2, 2019
Flint water
WKAR File Photo

A former FBI agent who investigated the Flint water scandal says the team was moving toward new charges when new prosecutors took over.

Former Gov. Rick Snyder Will Teach At Harvard

By • Jun 30, 2019
Rick Snyder
WKAR-MSU

Former Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder is headed to Harvard University to teach, study and write on subjects related to state and local government.

Flint Hears From Prosecutors Who Dropped Water Charges

By • Jun 29, 2019
river and buildings
Kevin Lavery / WKAR-MSU

Prosecutors who dropped charges against eight people in the Flint water scandal explained their decision in a public forum Friday night, telling frustrated, shocked and saddened residents they must look at hundreds of mobile devices and millions of documents that a previous investigative team never reviewed.

Flint Water Crisis Investigation To Start Over

By • Jun 13, 2019
View of the Flint river
Maria Palmo / WKAR-MSU

All remaining criminal charges of city and state officials stemming from the Flint Water Crisis have been dismissed.


Charges Dropped Against 8 People In Flint Water Scandal

By • Jun 13, 2019
City of Flint water tower
Ben Gordon / flickr creative commons

Prosecutors stunningly dropped all criminal charges Thursday against eight people in the Flint water scandal and pledged to start the investigation from scratch.

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