BEACHWOOD, Ohio — All water fountains in two Beachwood schools have been shut off after recent tests indicated higher than normal lead levels. Bottled water is being supplied to all students and staff. The district conducted water tests voluntarily back in March after recent issues with lead at other schools in Northeast Ohio. According to […]
Sasha Bell and Sacorya Reed were both shot to death in Bell’s townhouse. Police have a suspect in custody. https://twitter.com/blicqer/status/724027916669964290 Sasha Bell, the 19-year-old mother who was the first person from Flint to sue the city for poisoning thousands of its residents, was found dead in her apartment, New York Daily News reports. Bell, along with a second woman, Sacorya […]
Michigan’s attorney general filed multiple charges Wednesday against three officials. Two state workers and one city worker have been charged in the Flint water crisis, marking “the first time criminal charges have been brought against government officials” in the outsized public health debacle, reports the Detroit Free Press. Bill Schuette, Michigan’s attorney general, filed […]
Many are skeptical of his actions considering Flint residents also bathe and cook with that water. Synder’s rating is the lowest its ever been in years. FLINT, Mich. — Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder visited with a resident of Flint, Michigan, Monday and drank filtered water while speaking with her, according to a Facebook post […]
A prosecutor in the case of an Ohio mom accused of scalding and killing a 4-year-old boy spoke today, saying the woman “resented becoming the primary caregiver.” Anna Ritchie, 25, admitted to putting her stepson Austin’s legs in a bathtub full of burning hot water as a punishment on March 15, 2016. Ritchie will be […]
Comedian Hannibal Buress will host the #JUSTICEFORFLINT event on Feb. 28, which will be live-streamed via REVOLT. While some will be watching the live broadcast of the 88th Academy Awards this coming Sunday, a bevy of Black entertainers and celebrities will make their way to Flint, Mich. Director Ava DeVernay, actor Jesse Williams, comedian Hannibal […]
In one weekend, a coalition of plumbers may have done more for the city of Flint than the government has in the past year. In efforts to combat the ongoing state of emergency in Flint where the drinking water has been contaminated with lead and other harmful bacteria, the government is providing residents with filters. Unfortunately, the […]
CLEVELAND, OH (WOIO) – The building superintendent is working on the water “pumping” issue in the Justice Center Courts Tower. According to a spokesperson, the water pressure is low in some parts of the Tower and other parts of the building are expected to lose water pressure in the next couple of hours. Many court […]
FLINT–The crisis in Flint hits close to home for WKYC Channel 3 photojournalist Craig Roberson. For the past two years, Craig has been making trips home to Flint to deliver bottles of water to his mother, who still lives there. Click on the link to see the video: WKYC.com Article and Video Courtesy of […]
Officials were made aware of the lead levels in November 2015, but issued a notice to residents last Thursday. As the Flint, Michigan water crisis finally reaches media prominence, the small town of Sebring, Ohio is facing a similar plight after high levels of lead were found in the drinking water. The town was notified of […]
CLEVELAND– FOX 8 News in the Morning anchors Wayne Dawson and Kristi Capel were happy to help when a few local DJs challenged them to donate water to Flint, Michigan. Blessed Missionary Baptist Church on Cleveland’s east side is collecting bottled water to aid Flint residents during the crisis. DJs Haz Matthews and Sam Sylk […]