Pharmacy Owner In Painkiller Fraud Case Remains In Jail Until Trial
"Bob" Patel, a native of India, is accused of defrauding Medicare and Medicaid of $60-million for painkillers that weren't necessary, or... in some cases, never even provided.
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"Bob" Patel, a native of India, is accused of defrauding Medicare and Medicaid of $60-million for painkillers that weren't necessary, or... in some cases, never even provided.
A graduating ceremony was held Friday for 26 new Detroit Emergency Medical Technicians.
Thousands of walkers, 60 miles, three days, one cause: Fighting breast cancer. Michigan's Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the Cure kicked off early Friday morning.
You might want to double-check your freezer before reaching for a refreshingly sweet summertime treat. Popsicle brand products is issuing a recall due to a packaging error and known allergen mislabeling.
A public health alert has been issued after cases of E. coli illness have been linked to ground beef from a Michigan meat processor.
The USDA has issued a list of Southeastern Michigan stores that may have sold the salmonella tainted ground turkey that was recalled last week.
A University of Michigan study shows that the use of CAT scans in emergency rooms has more than quadrupled in the past 12 years.
Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette is taking aim at the state's medical marijuana law.
Are you doing a lot of scratching these days? You're not alone, it's reportedly one of the worst seasons for mosquitos.
The federal government is giving out $4.5 million to clean up Lake Erie.
A Clinton Township company is voluntarily recalling some cheeses because they have the potential to be contaminated by antibiotic residues.
The FBI is warning about a new check scam that pretends ties to the Japanese Consulate in Detroit.
The new med-school is expected to create hundreds of new jobs and is projected to have an economic impact to the area up to a billion dollars.
An investigation by Consumer Reports Health reveals that the practice of healing hearts has become a money-making machine that too often favors profits over science.
Health Alliance Plan (HAP) will commemorate 50 years in the health care business with 'Happy Together Summer Fest'.
A federal grand jury indicted a Michigan restaurant owner on charges of knowingly hiring and housing undocumented workers, according to court records filed April 21.
Metro Detroit has seen multiple Jewish places of worship vandalized in the past week. A Wayne State professor who specializes in modern Jewish history explains why he believes the incidents are happening.
A 47-year-old man is dead after he was struck by a truck in Salem Township on Friday afternoon, according to the Michigan State Police.
The Detroit Lions looked to bolster their roster through the 2026 NFL draft after a 9-8 finish last season left them just short of the playoffs.
A 60-year-old man is in custody after a road rage incident that reportedly involved a handgun in Monroe Township, Michigan, on Friday afternoon, according to the Monroe County Sheriff's Office.
Professionally trained K-9s will become part of the security team at the Detroit Assembly Complex - Mack.
As part of National Volunteer Week, Ford employees spent Thursday planting trees and shrubs at Fort Street Bridge Interpretive Park.
According to recall data compiled from the National Highway Safety Administration, Ford Motor Company had more recalls in 2025 than any other automaker.
At a gas station in Detroit, owner Mohamad Mallah, known to customers as Big Moe, decided to give back in a big way.
On average, drivers in the state are paying $3.87 per gallon for regular unleaded fuel.
Motown may be Detroit's most famous sound, but it's far from the only one.
Gene Simmons visited Detroit Rock City to celebrate the grand opening of a restaurant co-founded by him and his Kiss bandmate Paul Stanley.
The moon music tradition started more than 50 years ago, NASA said as it shared the Artemis II crew's playlist this week.
Restaurants are being considered for the new Michelin Guide American Great Lakes Edition, set to be revealed in 2027.
Kid Rock posted videos of the helicopters hovering by his Nashville home on social media over the weekend. The Army later confirmed the helicopters were on a training mission.
A 26-year-old man is facing two counts of first-degree murder in the deaths of Zamil Limon and Nahida Bristy, according to authorities.
Cases of Lyme disease have seen a 168% increase just in the last five years, according to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.
Economists say Americans should expect elevated prices at the pump and rising grocery costs in the months to come.
Consumers allege that Trader Joe's improperly advertised a coffee product as fully caffeinated when it was not.
U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro said that the Federal Reserve's inspector general will investigate cost overruns in project to renovate the central bank's headquarters.
Cases of Lyme disease have seen a 168% increase just in the last five years, according to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.
Macomb County health officials reported Thursday the county's first confirmed measles case in 2026.
Michigan Dr. Jean Tsao said she recommends everyone take some basic precautions this tick season.
Michigan residents are increasingly at risk for acquiring Lyme disease, data from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services shows.
A West Bloomfield surgeon will spend a year in prison for his role in a $7 million Medicare fraud scheme, federal prosecutors said.
The Detroit Pistons on Saturday were beaten 113-105 by the Magic, who blew a 17-point fourth-quarter cushion before rallying to take a 2-1 lead in their Eastern Conference first-round series.
The Detroit Lions looked to bolster their roster through the 2026 NFL draft after a 9-8 finish last season left them just short of the playoffs.
The Detroit Lions selected Michigan edge Derrick Moore with the 12th pick in the second round of the 2026 NFL Draft.
The Detroit Lions selected Clemson offensive tackle Blake Miller on Thursday as the 17th pick overall in the 2026 NFL draft.
Spencer Torkelson hit a walk-off home run and Riley Greene had two hits, including a two-run homer, to rally the Detroit Tigers to a 5-4 win over the Milwaukee Brewers.
Robert Costa, the award-winning national correspondent for CBS Sunday Morning and chief Washington analyst for CBS News, talks about Michigan's role in this critical midterm election.
Diallo Smith, CEO of Detroit nonprofit Life Remodeled, talks about its new opportunity hub on the east side of Detroit called Anchor Detroit.
It's a look at the critical relationship between Canada, Michigan and the U.S. on this week's Michigan Matters.
The roundtable discusses the dramatic impact AI is having in the classroom, at companies and inside homes.
There's a focus on Michigan's defense industry as a national convention comes to Detroit in a few weeks, with over 11,000 people expected at Huntington Place.
Detroit officials say it's working on getting a handle on the teen takeovers that have been happening. A big part of the solution is giving teenagers something safe and fun to do. The city is hoping to start that on Saturday night. Julia Avant reports.
More storms are possible Monday night into Tuesday morning next week.
A man faces charges after police say a synagogue in Oak Park was vandalized with antisemitic graffiti. The vandalism was discovered Wednesday at Congregation Beth Shalom. As CBS News Detroit's Terell Bailey reports, the incident comes just days after a similar occurrence in Sterling Heights.
A dry but cooler weekend takes shape starting tonight.
CBS News Detroit's Matt Finkel catches up with 2026 Detroit Lions first-round draft pick Blake Miller.