Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel released a report this week about the Flint water crisis.

The report, released Tuesday, explains that a Michigan Supreme Court ruling on “one-person grand jury proceedings” limited the actions that could result from the yearslong investigation.

The crisis raised concerns about lead contamination in the drinking water of Flint residents. However, there were no state criminal prosecutions arising from the crisis.

The attorney general said the 105-page report marks the conclusion of the case.

To hear more about the report and other headlines, listen to the MichMash podcast to hear Cheyna Roth and Alethia Kasben discuss the news with The Detroit News’ Beth LeBlanc.

Detroit Fire Department honors late Sgt. Sivad Johnson

The Detroit Fire Department unveiled a memorial plaque honoring the late Sgt. Sivad Johnson this week along the pedestrian walkway on Belle Isle.

The 26-year veteran died Aug. 21, 2020, after trying to rescue three girls who were struggling in the Detroit River. Although Johnson and a civilian were able to save the three girls, Johnson was believed to have become tangled in aquatic vegetation.

Mayor Mary Sheffield attended the presentation and spoke about Johnson’s sacrifice.

“Today we gather near the very place where that act of selflessness was made. As a city we have a responsibility to never forget those who made the ultimate sacrifice.”

Lions, Tigers and Detroit City FC in action

NFL

The Lions’ final preseason game is Saturday against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.

Kickoff is at 1 p.m. As the NFL season approaches, the Lions and the rest of the league will cut their rosters to 53 players by Sunday.

The Lions’ first game of the season is against the New Orleans Saints on Sept. 13.

MLB

The Tigers are trying to string together more wins as they continue to slide away from the top of the American League Central division.

They hope to build momentum this weekend as they face the Los Angeles Dodgers at Comerica Park. First pitch Friday is at 6:40 p.m.

Soccer

Detroit City FC faces Louisville City FC on Saturday at Lynn Family Stadium in Louisville, Kentucky. The game starts at 8 p.m.

Blake’s Sunflower Festival returns

Fall is right around the corner, which means Blake’s Sunflower Festival is here.

The annual festival features what organizers call breathtaking sunflower fields, 100 talented artisans and plenty of photo opportunities with admission.

The festival begins at 10 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 30, at Blake’s Orchard & Cider Mill.

For more details on pricing, activities and more, visit LittleGuide Detroit.

In this episode: 

• Why did the flint water crisis report come out now?
• Citizenship voting proposal blocked from Michigan ballot.
• Controversial UP copper mine gets $50M in state grants after years of trying.

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Ballot proposal drama, the significance of a report on the Flint water crisis and mixed feelings about funding for a copper mine. There was a lot to cover this week.

On MichMash, WDET’s Cheyna Roth and Gongwer News Service’s Alethia Kasben break down the week’s major headlines with The Detroit News’ Beth LeBlanc.

One of the main headlines was Gov. Gretchen Whitmer urging lawmakers to send new versions of nine vetoed bills to her this fall. LeBlanc says she understands the move but doesn’t think it will succeed.

“Those nine bills passed through a Democratic trifecta. Right now, the makeup of the House and Senate is very different. Matt Hall held up these bills for a year, and many in his caucus don’t agree with these bills. I don’t really know if they have any chance of getting to the governor at this point,” LeBlanc said.

The governor received a lot of pushback when she vetoed the bills nearly six weeks ago.

More from WDET:

• MichMash: Whitmer clashes with state Democrats after vetoing bills; MEDC revives economic development incentive
• Detroit Evening Report: EPA lifts emergency order on Flint drinking water
• MichMash: Flint water criminal prosecutions ends with no charges, frustrated residents