Michigan October 4, 2022 Flint water crisis: Michigan judge tosses charges against 7 people Decision comes three months after the Michigan Supreme Court unanimously said a different judge acting as a one-person grand jury had no authority to issue indictments in the Flint crisis.
Florida October 4, 2022 Hurricane Ian aftermath: Orlando says water use should be limited following sewer damage Orlando, Florida, residents are being instructed to limit water usage following damage to its sanitary sewer system. Hurricane Ian slammed Florida last week.
California September 30, 2022 Gold miner fined $150K for working in Idaho river that contained federally protected salmon A California suction-dredge gold miner received 42 violations and was fined $150,000 for working in an Idaho river, which housed federally protected salmon.
Mississippi September 30, 2022 Low water levels on Mississippi River expected to cause barge traffic Mississippi River water levels are expected to reach the second-lowest ever by Oct. 13. Because of this, barge traffic will be limited as the crop harvest season begins.
US September 24, 2022 Coast Guard rescues two people from boat beginning to sink off Florida coast The U.S. Coast Guard rescued two people from a boat beginning to sink off the Florida coast on Thursday. The stranded boat was approximately 14 miles west of Casey Key, Florida.
Michigan September 21, 2022 Michigan jury awards $100k to woman who says she lost her job for refusing to falsify contamination data A woman who claims she lost her job for refusing to falsify blood test results of children exposed to lead from water in Flint has been awarded $100,000.
Mississippi September 20, 2022 Jackson, Mississippi, residents file lawsuit over water crisis Mississippi residents filed a federal class action lawsuit over the contamination and failure of the Jackson water system, seeking injunctive relief and damages.
Alabama September 19, 2022 Alabama man, 70, dies after falling at a waterfall park in Grove Oak An Alabama man died at a waterfall park after falling from a ledge. Rescue crews worked for hours to retrieve the man's body from the water.
LIFESTYLE September 19, 2022 Water advisory for homeowners: Could your well water be making you sick? Well water homeowners need to have their well water tested annually for contaminants such as bacteria and chemicals, the CDC warns, in order to keep their family safe. Here's what to know.
Mississippi September 16, 2022 Jackson, Mississippi water safe to drink, governor says The governor of Mississippi has announced that water in the City of Jackson is now safe to drink again after residents were forced to boil water before drinking for several weeks.
Mississippi September 14, 2022 Jackson, Mississippi, water crisis: EPA watchdog announces probe The EPA's Office of Inspector General said it would investigate the water crisis in Jackson, Mississippi. Residents there are still under boil-water advisories.