Detroit, MI
Wayne County to hold public meeting on plan to store hazardous, radioactive waste in landfill
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Chernobyl without power, energy officials fear possible radioactive leak
Chernobyl Nuclear Plant was disconnected from the power grid. ome officials fear it could cause a leak of radioactive material.
Scott L. Hall, USA TODAY
Wayne County commissioners plan a public discussion Tuesday on a controversial plan to bring hazardous and radioactive waste into a Van Buren Township landfill.
The public discussion is set for 1 p.m. Tuesday at 500 Griswold St. in Detroit, inside the Guardian Building. Several officials were concerned about the plan after the Detroit Free Press reported that Wayne Disposal will take 6,000 cubic yards of soil and concrete, and 4,000 gallons of groundwater contaminated with radiation from a site in New York where the Manhattan Project developed the atomic bomb during and after World War II.
“Transferring nuclear waste poses a serious threat to residents in the area and throughout our county, and we want to make sure their voices are heard,” Wayne County Commission Chair Alisha Bell said in a statement. “We are the nation’s 19th most-populated county and we sit alongside the world’s largest freshwater supply. Surely, there are other, less-populated and less-risky places where this waste can be stored.”
Environmental officials are expected to participate in the discussion, including Elizabeth Browne from the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy, and Patrick Cullen from the county’s environmental services department. Van Buren Township Supervisor Kevin McNamara is also expected to participate. Commissioners aim to provide sufficient information to divert the hazardous waste elsewhere, according to the Wayne County Commission.
Wayne County Executive Warren Evans previously questioned why wastes find their way to Wayne County. Arizona-based waste giant Republic Services’ Wayne Disposal and Michigan Disposal operate as among the largest hazardous waste landfills and processing facilities in the nation.
“While I understand that these materials have to go somewhere, and few if any public officials are willing to welcome toxic waste with open arms, there needs to be a solution, through new policy or legislation, that doesn’t equal Wayne County as dumping ground for what no one else wants. Because that is an assignment we simply will not accept,” Evans said in a statement.
State and local officials are hamstrung in regulating hazardous waste. A 1992 U.S. Supreme Court ruling on imported garbage declared out-of-state trash “articles of commerce” — essentially a commodity or good — that could not be restricted under the Commerce Clause of the U.S. Constitution. That case arose from St. Clair County officials attempting to restrict a local landfill from accepting out-of-state waste.
State Sen. Darrin Camilleri, D-Trenton, in a statement Monday said the plan to accept the waste is “alarming” and called for a larger discussion about hazardous waste management in the country.
“Wayne County is the most populous county in Michigan, and our state is surrounded by 20% of the world’s fresh water. We cannot continue to be America’s dumping ground for toxic waste. Our district and our community deserve so much better,” Camilleri said.
The meeting will also be livestreamed on the Wayne County Commission YouTube page and available through Zoom at https://zoom.us/j/2234975895.
More: How southeast Michigan became a dumping ground for America’s most dangerous chemicals
Free Press reporter Keith Matheny contributed to this story.
Dana Afana is the Detroit city hall reporter for the Free Press. Contact: dafana@freepress.com. Follow her: @DanaAfana.
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Detroit, MI
Federal judge extends deadline for investigation into former Detroit CFO
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DETROIT – A federal judge has extended a deadline for prosecutors to investigate the former Detroit Riverfront Conservancy CFO William Smith.
According to a court filing, the extension allows negotiations to continue for a possible plea deal.
Smith is accused of stealing nearly $40 million from the non-profit in a scheme that dates back to 2012.
Investigators say he used the money for airline tickets, hotels, limos, clothes, and luxury goods.
Last month, the Conservancy sued him, his mother, wife, sister, and the best man at his wedding.
Smith faces federal criminal charges and remains free on bail with a GPS tether.
The deadline for when prosecutors must obtain an indictment is Sept. 26.
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Detroit, MI
Key Rams players suspended for Week 1 game vs. Detroit Lions
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The NFL announced on Friday that Los Angeles Rams tackle Alaric Jackson has been suspended for the first two games of the season. Jackson was projected to be the Rams’ starting left tackle this season, meaning Los Angeles will be missing one of their key players in their Week 1 matchup against the Detroit Lions.
Jackson was suspended for violating the league’s personal conduct policy, but no other details were given regarding the suspension.
Jackson has been battling an injury in training camp. Repping as the starter at left tackle for most of training camp has been veteran offensive lineman Joe Noteboom. Last year, Noteboom started eight games for the Rams (split between LT, RG, and RT), and he’s started a total of 31 games in his six seasons with the franchise.
This is the latest development in a turbulent offseason for the Rams offensive line. This offseason, they signed former Lions guard Jonah Jackson, but the veteran offensive lineman has missed almost the entirety of training camp with a shoulder injury, although he’s expected to work back into the lineup next week. Additionally, right tackle Rob Havenstein has missed significant time in training camp, but he returned to the field earlier this week.
The Lions have had injury scares of their own, but luckily it appears most of their recent injuries — like Penei Sewell, Jahmyr Gibbs, Terrion Arnold, and Sam LaPorta, among others—are expected to be ready by Week 1.
The Lions and Rams are scheduled to open up the “Sunday Night Football” schedule, with their Week 1 matchup at 8:20 p.m. ET on September 8 at Ford Field.
Detroit, MI
Position Battles to Watch in Lions’ Preseason Finale
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The Detroit Lions are nearing the end of the preseason, and as a result the time to make key roster decisions is running out.
Dan Campbell and Brad Holmes have seen plenty since training camp opened in mid-July, as players have made their pitches for a roster spot over the last month with their performance. Though the Lions have much of their starting lineup locked into stone, the depth behind those starters will be key.
Several position groups have ongoing battles for important depth roles. With starters unlikely to play in Saturday’s game against Pittsburgh, the game itself will be a showcase for players looking to make the final roster.
Here are three position battles to watch in the Lions’ preseason finale.
Backup quarterback
If all goes according to Dan Campbell’s plan, Hendon Hooker will be the starting quarterback in Saturday’s game. He said he hopes to start the Tennessee product during the week, and actually planned to in Week 2 had he not gotten injured and missed practice time.
As a result, Hooker’s final preseason audition for the backup job could be an extended one. Campbell is likely weighing multiple options as far as how long to play. Nate Sudfeld will likely get reps at some point, but it remains to be determined just how much both passers play.
Campbell offered some clarity on the backup job, stating that Sudfeld has “the upper hand” over Hooker in terms of experience and time with the system. It may not be finished, however, as Hooker has the opportunity to make a strong case for the backup job in Saturday’s game.
Detroit appears to be being patient with Hooker’s development, and while Campbell wouldn’t 100 percent commit to keeping three quarterbacks, he seemed to imply that was the direction it was going during his press conference Tuesday.
Wide receiver 3/4
The wide receiver position has been one that has caught plenty of attention throughout camp, particularly for the lack of clarity on the spots behind Amon-Ra St. Brown and Jameson Williams. Campbell named Kalif Raymond as WR3, but admitted the team would prefer not to play him a heavy workload because of his ability as a returner.
Plenty of players have stood out at points in practice, such as Kaden Davis, Daurice Fountain, Isaiah Williams and Donovan Peoples-Jones. However, Campbell has said that they are still missing the necessary consistency that would allow the staff to feel confident in their options.
Williams could be the biggest benefactor of a big game Saturday. He has been the top playmaker for the offense each of the last two games. Though he may face an uphill climb toward a roster spot, the Illinois product has made a strong case and can continue building it with another good showing.
Tight end 3/4
With Sam LaPorta dealing with an injury and Brock Wright not playing in the preseason, Saturday will be the last of three opportunities for the Lions’ depth to compete for the third tight end role.
This competition has been one that is unique, because the players competing for the third tight end role all have vastly different skill sets. Shane Zylstra and James Mitchell have the pass-catching profile, while Sean McKeon and Parker Hesse are more known for their blocking ability.
In the end, the Lions could elect to keep four players at this position. It could shake out to be one receiving and one blocking tight end that stays alongside LaPorta and Wright, so Saturday’s game will carry a lot of weight at what could be one of the final positions with available roster spots.
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