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Three people have been charged with forgery and other crimes in an investigation of phony petition signatures that spoiled the candidacies of five Republicans who were running for Michigan governor in 2022.
Eight people, including current and former staff members at the Alger Correctional Facility, have been charged in connection to the death of an inmate in 2019, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced.
Amanda Roots, of St. Johns, is ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $459,645 to the victim, the victim's insurance companies, and the Michigan Department of Treasury.
Julius Holley, 56, was sentenced to 5 to 15 years in prison for breaking into his ex-girlfriend's home, stealing her dog and sending her videos of himself torturing the dog.
Two Michigan men will go to trial for the deaths of a 17-year-old girl and a woman who prosecutors say was killed to keep her from revealing what happened to the teen.
Charles Walker is charged with one count of conducting a criminal enterprise, one count of embezzlement by an agent of $20,000-$50,000, and two counts of embezzlement by an agent of $1,000-$20,000.
Officials say the fraud ring allegedly obtained EBT card data from 8,000 cardholders, primarily residing in California, and reproduced the cards in Michigan.
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel joins other state attorneys general who filed a lawsuit against the company's Micheal Lansky and vice president Stacey Reeves.
In a continued effort to address jury duty scams, the Michigan Attorney General's office issued a warning after receiving reports of scammers threatening people with arrest if they don't pay for supposedly failing to appear in court.
Two men are facing criminal sexual conduct charges in a 2013 Ypsilanti rape case after DNA testing connected them to the crime.
A contractor has been charged in connection to billing the city of Detroit over $1 million for backfill dirt used on demolished properties that was acquired from contaminated sources at no cost.
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.
Police in Marine City, Michigan, are looking into an incident involving a group of content creators who allegedly record their interactions with businesses and post them online.
Hundreds gathered on Tuesday evening outside of Chita's Nefertiti bar, where a 28-year-old man was shot to death, and his brother was stabbed multiple times over the weekend.
A Michigan woman who was charged in connection with a hit-and-an run in Livonia that killed a 3-year-old boy and injured his twin sister and mother was sentenced to prison, according to the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office.
A Road Commission for Oakland County employee has been charged in connection with a hit-and-run incident in Farmington Hills that left one person dead.
Morton, a Michigan native, previously worked with the Denver Broncos before he joined Dan Campbell in the 2025 season.
Hundreds gathered on Tuesday evening outside of Chita's Nefertiti bar, where a 28-year-old man was shot to death, and his brother was stabbed multiple times.
Police in Marine City, Michigan, are looking into an incident involving a group of content creators who allegedly record their interactions with businesses and post them online.
Families are asked to allow students to stay at school for the time being. The investigation is continuing.
Morton, a Michigan native, previously worked with the Denver Broncos before he joined Dan Campbell in the 2025 season.
A Michigan woman who was charged in connection with a hit-and-an run in Livonia that killed a 3-year-old boy and injured his twin sister and mother was sentenced to prison, according to the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office.
Michigan Overland Adventure, an automotive industry exhibit celebrating off-road adventures, will debut during the 2026 Detroit Auto Show.
Ford Motor Co. is pivoting away from its once-ambitious electric vehicle plans amid financial losses and waning consumer demand for the vehicles.
A 15-gallon tank of gas will cost Michiganders about $42, which is around $15 less than the highest price drivers paid in July 2024.
Ford Motor Co. has stepped up technology in its popular F-150 pickup to combat ever-evolving techniques car thieves have at their disposal.
The management company of the LaFontaine Automotive Group in Metro Detroit has agreed to pay $1.5 million to settle an alleged Paycheck Protection Program loan fraud.
Isiah Whitlock Jr. is perhaps best known for his role as state Sen. R. Clayton "Clay" Davis on HBO's "The Wire."
It marks the second lawsuit in recent months accusing the filmmaker and studio mogul of leveraging his power in Hollywood to make sexual advances.
The band announced Perry Bamonte's death on their official website on Friday.
The "Taylor Swift" bill package, which includes House Bills 4262 and 4263, authorizes the Michigan attorney general to pursue action against anyone using ticket bots.
James Ransone, the actor who played Ziggy Sobotka in the HBO series "The Wire" and appeared in many other TV shows and movies, has died.
After a fire in Switzerland left dozens of people dead, Detroit Fire Marshal Donald Thomas said the work that the department does is all about prevention.
U.S. drivers are likely to see lower prices at the pump this year amid lower global oil prices and strong crude production.
The U.S. military operation in Venezuela and capture of former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro have left a family from Almont stuck in the Caribbean.
The capture of Venezuela's former president Nicolás Maduro by American troops this weekend left the South American nation in further turmoil. Now, the future of the country and the implications of what this means for the rest of the world remain to be seen.
A prediction market user won big after wagering $32,000 that the U.S. would capture former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. Was it insider trading?
Eligible Detroit families will receive $1,500 during pregnancy, along with $500 per month for six months, for a total of $4,500 through Rx Kids.
FDA-approved semaglutide drug is the first GLP-1 pill for weight loss available in the U.S., according to drugmaker Novo Nordisk.
Experts said this time of year they see a real uptick in diets, gym memberships and even medical interventions to help people reach their goals.
Oakland County officials are flushing and testing water lines after the detection of Legionella bacteria at the courthouse building.
The CDC estimates at least 7.2 million flu cases nationwide this season as of Dec. 20. Data shows that Michigan is seeing a "very high" influenza-like illness (ILI) activity level.
Morton, a Michigan native, previously worked with the Denver Broncos before he joined Dan Campbell in the 2025 season.
The traditionally shortest fishing season in the State of Michigan – the one for Black Lake sturgeon - will open Feb. 7.
Bryce Underwood is staying at Michigan for his sophomore season to play for first-year coach Kyle Whittingham.
Last year, the bakery tackled Amon-Ra St. Brown's ultimate headstand touchdown celebration.
James van Riemsdyk had a goal and two assists to lead the Detroit Red Wings to a 5-3 win over the Ottawa Senators on Monday night to snap a two-game losing skid.
The focus is on health, as Dusty Mysen, a father of four from Oxford, diagnosed with pancreatic cancer several years ago, who underwent aggressive therapy, is now cancer-free five years later.
The roundtable discusses efforts by political and corporate leaders to raise the bar and improve K-12 education with a focus on raising reading scores.
With one in eight adults at risk for kidney disease, Dr. Silas Norman, a University of Michigan doctor specializing in kidney health, and Sandy Baruah, President and CEO of Detroit Regional Chamber, appear on Michigan Matters.
The state of Michigan can do better when it comes to raising the bar on K-12 public education.
The Detroit show will attract hundreds of thousands to the area as automakers, tech companies and more gravitate to downtown Detroit.
A Michigan woman who was charged in connection with the 2025 hit-and-an run crash in Livonia that killed a 3-year-old boy and injured his twin sister and mother was sentenced to prison, according to the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office.
A Road Commission for Oakland County employee has been charged in connection with a hit-and-run incident in Farmington Hills that left one person dead.
Hundreds gathered on Tuesday evening outside of Chita's Nefertiti bar, where a 28-year-old man was shot to death, and his brother was stabbed multiple times over the weekend.
Police in Marine City, Michigan, are looking into an incident involving a group of content creators who allegedly record their interactions with businesses and post them online.
Fog slowly clears tonight before warmer air returns through the end of the week.