Follow the latest Flint news, videos, and analysis from ABC News.
January 15, 2021, 1:25 PM
Flint water crisis: Many residents say they still don't trust tap water nearly 7 years later; former governor pleads not guilty
Demands for accountability in the Flint water crisis may soon be answered.
January 15, 2021, 1:25 PM
January 15, 2021, 5:08 AM
Former Michigan governor charged in connection with the Flint water crisis
Prosecutors charged Rick Snyder with two misdemeanor counts of willful neglect of duty, years after toxic levels of lead were discovered in Flint, Michigan, tap water. Snyder has pleaded not guilty.
January 15, 2021, 5:08 AM
January 14, 2021, 7:47 PM
Public officials charged in Flint water crisis, allegations
The Flint water crisis began in 2014 when the city began taking water from the Flint River without treating it properly, contaminating it with lead
January 14, 2021, 7:47 PM
January 14, 2021, 12:58 AM
Flint families welcome water crisis charges, seek healing
Some Flint residents impacted by months of lead-tainted water are looking past charges against former Gov. Rick Snyder to healing physical and emotional damages left by the crisis
January 14, 2021, 12:58 AM
1 month ago
Flint joins $641M deal to settle lawsuits over lead in water
The Flint City Council has signed off on its portion of a $641 million settlement with residents of the poor, majority-Black Michigan city who were exposed to lead-tainted water
1 month ago
1 month ago
Michigan will borrow $600M for Flint water settlement
Michigan lawmakers are swiftly passing a plan to borrow $600 million to fund the state’s proposed settlement with the residents of Flint, who sued after their municipal water supply was contaminated with elevated levels of lead
1 month ago
2 months ago
Officials: Flint makes progress toward ending water crisis
Officials say Flint is making progress toward resolving the lead contamination crisis that made the Michigan city a symbol of poor drinking water
2 months ago
2 months ago
Flint water lawsuit settlement now totals about $641 million
The proposed settlement of a lawsuit filed on behalf of residents of Flint, Michigan, who were harmed by lead-tainted water now totals $641 million
2 months ago
5 months ago
Michigan reaches $600 million settlement for victims of Flint water crisis
Michigan reaches $600 million settlement for victims of Flint water crisis.
5 months ago
5 months ago
$600M settlement for Flint water crisis victims
The settlement would pay claims from several lawsuits that sought damages for people who suffered illnesses related to the crisis.
5 months ago
6 months ago
Court: Flint class-action can proceed over lead in water
Flint residents whose health and homes were harmed by lead-contaminated water have scored a legal milestone
6 months ago
1 year ago
Supreme Court won't take case prompted by Flint water crisis
The Supreme Court has declined to take a case stemming from the 2014 water crisis in Flint, Michigan
1 year ago
1 year ago
Governor: Update on Flint water crisis probe to come in 2020
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says an update is expected at the start of 2020 regarding a criminal investigation into the Flint water crisis that was one of the worst man-made environmental disasters in U.S. history
1 year ago
1 year ago
Flint leaders to announce bill buying time for further prosecution in water probe
A new bill in the Michigan legislature would extend key statute of limitations in the Flint water probe and buy more time for justice five years after the crisis began
1 year ago
1 year ago
How Flint residents are reacting to the Democratic debates in Detroit
Flint's water problems came up repeatedly during the Democratic presidential debates in Detroit.
1 year ago
1 year ago
Flint 5 years later: Water crisis still looms large
Five years after the water crisis in Flint, Michigan, ABC News Live checks in to see how it's still felt in the community.
1 year ago
1 year ago
5 years after the Flint water crisis began, other communities face similar hardships
New research shows that dozens of cities across the country may suffer from lead contamination in their water supply.
1 year ago
2 years ago
Flint water decision shows legal complexities of disaster
Decision to drop charges in Flint water crisis shows legal complexities of disaster
2 years ago
2 years ago
Charges dropped for 8 people in the Flint water scandal
Charges dropped for 8 people in the Flint's lead-tainted drinking water scandal
2 years ago
2 years ago
Evidence found, prosecutors seek freeze in Flint water case
Prosecutors asked a judge for a six-month timeout in the criminal case of Michigan's former health director after discovering a 'trove of documents' and other evidence related to the Flint water crisis in a state building
2 years ago
2 years ago
5 years into water crisis, Little Miss Flint hasn't given up
Mari Copeny, otherwise known as "Little Miss Flint," is still fighting for clean water in her community as the Flint, Michigan, water crisis continues.
2 years ago
2 years ago
How Little Miss Flint is still making a difference in her community, 5 years into water crisis
The 11-year-old proves that anyone can fight for positive change.
2 years ago
2 years ago
Judge says US government can be sued for Flint water crisis
A judge says the federal government can be sued by Flint residents who blame the Environmental Protection Agency for waiting too long to intervene in the city's water crisis
2 years ago
2 years ago
3 years after Flint, lead is still a public health crisis
Four million U.S. households are still exposed to high levels of lead.
2 years ago
2 years ago
EPA scientist on leave says agency effort to protect children from lead has stalled
The federal government's push to prevent lead from harming children's health has stalled, according to a top scientist at the Environmental Protection Agency.
2 years ago
3 years ago
EPA inspector general's office releases findings on Flint water crisis
Katie Butler, director of water evaluations for the EPA inspector general's office, discusses the findings of the office's report on the government response to the Flint water crisis.
3 years ago
3 years ago
Elon Musk pledges to fix Flint water in homes with contamination
Elon Musk wants to solve the Flint water crisis by investing in repairs to city homes with contaminated pipes.
3 years ago
3 years ago
Company seeks to give discarded plastic bottles a new purpose and Flint a clearer future
Two former college classmates are wrapping up a crowdfunding campaign to fund their business, which turns empty plastic water bottles from Flint, Michigan, into glasses.
3 years ago
3 years ago
Judge denies man's request to reinstate free water program in Flint
The case involved a man who said his home's water is contaminated.
3 years ago
3 years ago
Flint mayor pursuing lawsuit against Michigan over water distribution
Mayor Karen Weaver says Michigan's governor was not interested in speaking about the state-run water distribution sites during a meeting this week.
3 years ago
3 years ago
Flint mayor criticizes state's decision to end free bottled water distribution
Flint officials want the state to keep supplying bottled water for residents.
3 years ago
3 years ago
11-year-old girl inspired by Flint water crisis creates cheap kit to test lead
Gitanjali Rao won the 2017 Discovery Education 3M Young Scientist Challenge.
3 years ago
3 years ago
Singer Bruno Mars donates $1 million to victims of Flint water crisis
The musician made announcement at concert in Detroit on Saturday.
3 years ago
3 years ago
Meet the 10-year-old who donated 1,000 backpacks to Flint students
Amariyanna "Mari" Copeny may only be 10 years old, but she's already earned the nickname "Little Miss Flint" for the charity work she's done.
3 years ago
4 years ago
Stabbing of officer at Michigan airport being investigated as act of terrorism
The airport said all passengers were safe.
4 years ago
4 years ago
Cher drops out of TV movie on Flint water crisis
The actress says a "family issue" prevents her from filming the Lifetime movie.
4 years ago
4 years ago
Life in Flint a Year Into the State of Emergency Over Tap Water
Mayor declared state of emergency over lead in water in 2015.
4 years ago
4 years ago
4 More Officials Charged With Felonies in Flint Water Crisis Debacle
Former city officials now facing felony charges.
4 years ago
4 years ago
Michigan AG Announces Charges Against 4 More Officials in Flint Water Crisis
Attorney General Bill Schuette details felony charges against emergency mangers and others involved with the water crisis.
4 years ago
4 years ago
Emergency Managers Charged Over Flint's Lead-Tainted Water
Michigan's attorney general filed more criminal charges Tuesday in the investigation of lead-tainted water in Flint, targeting two former state-appointed emergency managers who were running the troubled city and had key roles in making changes to the supp
4 years ago
4 years ago
Veterans Eye Flint Water Crisis as Next Target Following the Standing Rock Protests
Veterans added strength to the North Dakota protests this weekend.
4 years ago
4 years ago
Watchdog: EPA Delayed Flint Emergency Order by 7 Months
The agency did not know it had the power to issue an emergency order.
4 years ago
4 years ago
How the Water Crisis Developed in Flint, Michigan
Find out how the appeal of $4 million in annual savings led to a $9.4 million aid package.
4 years ago
5 years ago
What Life Is Like in Flint, Michigan, 3 Years Into the Water Crisis
Health officials say filtered water is safe to drink for most residents.
5 years ago
5 years ago
NAACP Sues Michigan Officials Over Flint Water Crisis
Plaintiffs include Flint residents and members of the local NAACP.
5 years ago
5 years ago
President Obama to Meet With 'Little Miss Flint' Before He Addresses Water Crisis
The president previously responded to the 8-year-old's letter.
5 years ago
5 years ago
Obama Drinks Flint's Filtered Water During Visit to 'Shine a Spotlight' on Water Crisis
President Obama is visiting Flint for the first time since the outbreak of the city's water crisis.
5 years ago
5 years ago
President Obama Pens Letter to 'Little Miss Flint' to Announce Visit
President Obama will visit Flint, Michigan, for the first time since the city's water crisis.
5 years ago
5 years ago
3 Officials Charged in Flint Water Crisis
Two state employees and one city employee face various charges in the crisis.
5 years ago
5 years ago
Michigan Attorney General to Announce Charges Against 3 People in Flint Water Crisis: Sources
One of the charges relates to falsifying government documents, WJRT reported.
5 years ago