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Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is warning people about the dangers of "juice jacking," a cyber-theft tactic used by hackers taking advantage of public charging stations.
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Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is warning people about the dangers of "juice jacking," a cyber-theft tactic used by hackers taking advantage of public charging stations.
According to the attorney general's office, on the first day of the program, Tuesday, April 11, over one million residents will receive automatic expungements and 400,000 residents are expected to end the day conviction free.
Michigan Attorney Dana Nessel joined 22 other states in support of increasing access to birth control coverage for women following exemptions that were added during the Trump Administration that allows employers to deny coverage under certain circumstances.
As severe weather approaches, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel warns residents of scammers that target home and vehicle owners during disasters.
Kevin Warren, 25, was sentenced to two years of probation after pleading guilty to counts connected to his involvement in dog fighting.
The law, enacted by the Republican-controlled Statehouse at the time, provides a mechanism to reduce the income tax rate when the percentage increase in the general fund exceeds the inflation rate during a fiscal year.
Warrants have been issued for 12 people after a string of 20 dispensary break-ins across Michigan.
Kendra Marie Lewis, 42, of Redford, is accused of embezzling about $176,653 and has been bound over to circuit court.
Dana Nessel joins the chorus of elected leaders fed up with DTE's response to the power outages
An alleged threat to kill Jewish government leaders in Michigan reflects two of the most dangerous, and interlocking, menaces in American politics and society -- an alarming spike in antisemitism and escalating threats against elected officials.
A Michigan man allegedly threatened on social media to kill Jewish members of the Michigan government, the FBI said, and state Attorney General Dana Nessel says she was among those targeted.
As of Monday afternoon, DTE Energy reported 64,000 customers were still without power.
A 30-year-old man has pled guilty in connection to two sexual assaults he committed against two Kalamazoo County women in 2013.
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Director Elizabeth Hertel shared mental health resources and are encouraging residents to take care of themselves following the mass shooting at Michigan State University on Feb. 13.
William Bradford Barksdale is charged with gambling violations (five-year felony) and reckless use of a firearm (90-day misdemeanor).
Tax season has begun, and as Michiganders prepare to file their taxes this year, Attorney General Dana Nessel is warning of potential scams.
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced a plastic manufacturer reached a settlement with the state of Michigan to investigate PFAS chemicals in soil, groundwater and surface water released from their former facility in Livingston County.
David Sutherland, 57, of Grosse Pointe Farms, is charged with one count of conducting a criminal enterprise, two counts of embezzling of $100,000 or more and one count of embezzlement.
A former Hillsdale County sheriff's deputy has been sentenced for misconduct in office for coercing a woman into a sexual relationship, Attorney General Dana Nessel announced.
The Michigan attorney general said Friday there's "clear evidence" to pursue charges against pro-Donald Trump Republicans who claimed they were the state's presidential electors in 2020, despite Democrat Joe Biden's 154,000-vote victory.
Attorney General Dana Nessel is joining a coalition of 18 attorneys general opposing Florida's "Don't Say Gay" law.
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is urging current and former Hope College students impacted by the Dec. 15 data breach reported earlier this month, to protect their personal information.
State officials say the manufacturer released PFAS into the environment and impacted a St. Clair County composting facility.
A Detroit man accused of beating and torturing his ex-girlfriend's dog and sending her videos of the abuse will stand trial, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced Tuesday.
A 62-year-old woman in Oakland County has been sentenced after she pled guilty to stealing from an elderly veteran, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced.
A dreamcatcher that included a monkey skull and python bones was recently confiscated at Detroit Metro Airport.
Michigan has $176 million in opioid settlement funds sitting unused in local government accounts.
California jury dismissed all charges, finding that Musk missed the three-year statute of limitations to file suit.
A truck driver was sentenced to over 13 years in prison for smuggling $9.4 million worth of cocaine in a shipment of Skims, Kim Kardashian's shapewear brand.
The Michigan State University Board of Trustees voted to negotiate a new contract with President Kevin M. Guskiewicz that would nearly double his compensation.
Wind gusts up to 60 mph, large hail, heavy rainfall and an isolated tornado are possible Monday in Southeast Michigan.
A dreamcatcher that included a monkey skull and python bones was recently confiscated at Detroit Metro Airport.
If you are planning a road trip for Memorial Day weekend, remember that the cost of gas this year is noticeably higher than last year.
Detroit police say a 14-year-old is recovering from a gunshot wound after an altercation downtown.
The Detroit Police Department says it's working to promote "safe and responsible behavior" after over 100 juveniles were detained during two large gatherings in Detroit on Saturday night.
From classic cruisers to new memories still being made, the Woodward Dream Cruise remains a celebration of Michigan's automotive culture.
If you are planning a road trip for Memorial Day weekend, remember that the cost of gas this year is noticeably higher than last year.
Michigan is demanding repayment of $35 million from the American Center for Mobility, a key player in autonomous vehicle development.
A bipartisan bill introduced in Washington, D.C., by Michigan Congresswoman Debbie Dingell and Congressman John Moolenaar would prohibit the importation, manufacture or sale of Chinese cars in the United States.
Michigan's average diesel price on Sunday is $6 — the highest ever recorded by the American Automobile Association.
The Library of Congress revealed this year's list of 25 recordings to be preserved for future generations on the National Recording Registry.
With summer not far behind, the city of Detroit is preparing for the highly anticipated 2026 Ford Fireworks next month.
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.
California jury dismissed all charges, finding that Musk missed the three-year statute of limitations to file suit.
The Trump administration announced it's restricting people who don't have U.S. passports from entering the country if they have been in Congo, South Sudan or Uganda amid the Ebola outbreak.
President Trump had accused the Treasury Department and IRS of unlawfully allowing a government contractor to leak his tax returns and those of his sons and company.
The World Health Organization this week declared the Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda a "public health emergency of international concern."
Sunday's win at Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, is only his second PGA tour victory, after winning the 2024 Wyndham Championship.
Michigan has $176 million in opioid settlement funds sitting unused in local government accounts.
Two Michigan health systems and Detroit Public Schools are getting $86.4 million in grants from the Federal Emergency Management Agency for costs that were needed to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, the agency said.
At least 80 deaths have been reported in a new Ebola disease outbreak in Congo and Uganda, authorities said.
Teen tobacco use in Michigan is rising again, prompting calls for increased prevention spending.
A Texas couple is filing a lawsuit accusing the AI company of guiding their teenage son in using drugs, resulting in a fatal overdose.
Sunday's win at Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, is only his second PGA tour victory, after winning the 2024 Wyndham Championship.
The Detroit Tigers were defeated by the Blue Jays 4-1 on Sunday after Toronto's Vladimir Guerrero Jr. homered and scored twice, and Kevin Gausman pitched six shutout innings.
A Michigan community college student will be the first female welder to represent the United States at a worldwide competition described as the Olympics of the skilled trades.
The Detroit Pistons and Cleveland Cavaliers will square off for Game 7 of their playoff series on Sunday night with a trip to the Eastern Conference finals on the line.
Ronda Rousey used her signature armbar to stop Gina Carano just 17 seconds into a comeback bout between the two MMA fighters.
This week on Michigan Matters, the roundtable talks about the governor's race and the impact of former Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan.
The roundtable discusses the impact of rising gas prices and friction at the federal level with Canada and the U.S., and how it affects tourism.
Life Directions has been helping guide and mentor young people in Detroit.
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.
Severe weather pushes through Southeast Michigan today. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Karen Carter tells us what we can expect today and tomorrow.
For more than 30 years, the iconic Woodward Dream Cruise has drawn thousands of automotive enthusiasts to Southeast Michigan every August.
Officials in Berkley, Michigan, are investigating after around 100 pamphlets with antisemitic content were found in the area on Saturday, according to the city's Department of Public Safety.
President Trump said Sunday that "the Clock is Ticking" for Iran, warning that "there won't be anything left of them" if Iranian leaders do not "get moving, FAST." Natalie Brand reports.
Former Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder talks about politics playing out in the state he once led, prospects for the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge, and doing business with China on this Sunday's edition of Michigan Matters.