Guilty plea entered in unemployment fraud scheme involving over $500,000
A Detroit man pleaded guilty to federal charges from an unemployment and identity theft scheme that involved over $500,000.
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A Detroit man pleaded guilty to federal charges from an unemployment and identity theft scheme that involved over $500,000.
A former Michigan pharmacist will spend more than six years in prison in connection with a $6 million health care fraud scheme.
Fake QR codes, phony social media posts and phishing emails are among the tools scammers use to trick online shoppers.
A former Michigan pharmacist will spend nearly four years in prison in connection with a $4 million Medicare fraud scheme at a pharmacy he owned.
A Holland, Michigan, man is facing charges for alleged fraud and failure to pay taxes on more than $1 million in unlicensed marijuana sales, according to the Michigan Attorney General's office.
The guilty plea comes less than a year after the three people were charged in May 2025.
A 57-year-old man accused of fraudulently obtaining over $60,000 in COVID-19 relief funds and Paycheck Protection Program loans will stand trial in circuit court in Wayne County, the Michigan Department of Attorney General said on Friday.
State prosecutors allege the woman received $98,282 in COVID Emergency Rental Assistance funds.
Americans have received an average of 2.56 billion robocalls per month from January to September, the highest level in six years, PIRG found.
A Pontiac woman is facing 10 felony charges in connection with an alleged real estate fraud.
Three people were charged with Medicaid fraud over a mileage reimbursement program, the Michigan attorney general's office said.
A Chicago man was arrested after police say he was involved in identity theft and financial fraud across Metro Detroit.
The former CEO of a Farmington Hills, Michigan, health care business has agreed to pay $250,000 to settle a complaint alleging the business defrauded Medicare and Medicaid, the U.S Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Michigan said Friday.
On Tuesday, the council unanimously voted for Councilman Abu Musa as the new pro tem.
Three people accused of stealing an individual's identity and illegally creating a power of attorney to obtain over $570,000 from them are set to stand trial in Michigan, the Department of Attorney General said Friday.
A judge sentenced a Lansing, Michigan, man to two years of probation for perjury and using a computer to commit a crime in a grant fraud scheme, Attorney General Dana Nessel said Friday.
President Trump called on Fed Governor Lisa Cook to resign on Wednesday after one of his appointees accused her of mortgage fraud.
Over $39 million was involved in a scheme that resulted in a federal conviction against a Detroit investment fund owner, federal authorities reported.
The 61-year-old physician allegedly billed the Medicaid program for services that were never provided 23 times in 2024.
Two Hamtramck City Council members have been arraigned on charges related to alleged fraud in the 2023 election. And now authorities are investigating potential fraud in the Aug. 5 primary election.
A St. Clair County man has pleaded guilty to a charge of falsifying records related to merchant mariner credentials.
Two Hamtramck city council members who are facing election fraud charges were arraigned on Tuesday, the same day as the city council meeting.
State prosecutors say Bernstein allegedly submitted fraudulent annuity applications on behalf of his clients, over the age of 65, "to conceal that new annuities were being purchased with proceeds from early surrendered annuities," according to a news release.
While the investigation continues, officials hope this announcement will push consumers to be vigilant and report anything suspicious.
A Michigan man who has 29 previous convictions of retail fraud is facing charges for another case, according to the Macomb County Prosecutor's Office.
Video shows an MSP drone operator spotting the 16-year-old hiding under railroad ties.
Michigan drivers looking for personalized license plates might be surprised at the restrictions.
Michigan Sen_ Elissa Slotkin has been notified that the Trump administration is investigating her after she organized and appeared in a video with other Democrats urging military service members to resist "illegal orders.".
Part of Eight Mile Road in Oakland County will be reduced to one lane of travel for about three weeks.
A Metro Detroit man has pleaded guilty to 10 felony charges relating to the theft of more than $166,000 from his former employer.
A United Auto Workers union member who was involved in a heated exchange with President Trump on Tuesday in Michigan has been suspended by Ford, a UAW representative confirmed to CBS News Detroit.
Michigan Sen_ Elissa Slotkin has been notified that the Trump administration is investigating her after she organized and appeared in a video with other Democrats urging military service members to resist "illegal orders.".
Video shows an MSP drone operator spotting the 16-year-old hiding under railroad ties.
Ford Motor Company announced a new multi-year partnership with Carhartt that will launch a Super Duty special edition truck and a community initiative to attract more skilled tradespeople.
Michigan drivers looking for personalized license plates might be surprised at the restrictions.
Thousands of people are excited to come down to see all of the cars at the Detroit Auto Show. Many of those vehicles have taken a long and historic route to get here.
Ford Motor Company announced a new multi-year partnership with Carhartt that will launch a Super Duty special edition truck and a community initiative to attract more skilled tradespeople.
A United Auto Workers union member who was involved in a heated exchange with President Trump on Tuesday in Michigan has been suspended by Ford, a UAW representative confirmed to CBS News Detroit.
President Trump returned to Southeast Michigan on Tuesday, where he toured a Ford factory in Dearborn and delivered a speech at the Detroit Economic Club.
At last year's show, organizers say attendees took more than 100,000 rides in them.
In a video provided to TMZ on Tuesday, Timothy Busfield said the allegations "are all lies."
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at the age of 68, his first ex-wife revealed on Tuesday.
Here is everything you need to know about how to watch and stream the 2026 Golden Globes.
Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
Isiah Whitlock Jr. is perhaps best known for his role as state Sen. R. Clayton "Clay" Davis on HBO's "The Wire."
Michigan Sen_ Elissa Slotkin has been notified that the Trump administration is investigating her after she organized and appeared in a video with other Democrats urging military service members to resist "illegal orders.".
The venerable retailer is seeking protection from its creditors after its $2.65 billion purchase of Nieman Marcus failed to spark growth.
A United Auto Workers union member who was involved in a heated exchange with President Trump on Tuesday in Michigan has been suspended by Ford, a UAW representative confirmed to CBS News Detroit.
General Motors CEO Mary Barra said the Trump administration's tariffs caused a "few-billion-dollar impact," but also praised them for "leveling the playing field."
President Trump shared a warning for Iran, called Jerome Powell a "lousy Fed chairman" and defended the ICE agent who killed Renee Good in Minneapolis. Read the full transcript of their conversation.
The U.S. House of Representatives approved Thursday a three-year extension of subsidies for the Affordable Care Act.
Michigan health officials say only 23% of Michigan residents have received this year's influenza vaccine.
The CDC took six previously routine vaccinations off its recommendation list, but Michigan health officials suggest parents consider those immunizations anyway.
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.
Jeremy Swayman stopped 24 shots for his first shutout of the season, and the Boston Bruins beat the Detroit Red Wings 3-0 on Tuesday night.
The Detroit Red Wings retired Sergei Fedorov's No. 91 jersey, honoring the Russian great more than a decade after he was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame.
Andrew Copp scored at 3:27 of overtime, lifting the Detroit Red Wings to a 4-3 win over the Carolina Hurricanes on Monday night.
Lions' Kelvin Sheppard is expected to interview for the Dolphins head coaching job after serving one season as defensive coordinator, a source told CBS News Detroit.
Adrian College's Alex Weaver beat out 117 other competitors to win the college singles cornhole national championship on Jan. 2.
Huntington Place CEO Bryan Crowe and his team have been preparing to welcome hundreds of thousands of visitors to the Detroit Auto Show this week.
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.
A Michigan State Police drone located a 16-year-old runaway hiding under railroad ties. This video does not contain audio.
The 2026 Trenton Winterfest, which takes place Jan. 17 in downtown Trenton, features vendors, food trucks, ice sculptures and entertainment. Here's a look at some items that local businesses will sell during the event.
CBS News Detroit's Meredith Bruckner gets an introductory lesson from the Broadway-inspired dance class called Stagefit, now part of the fitness classes at YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit.
The Bronco RTR is one of the new vehicles on display at the 2026 Detroit Auto Show. Here's a look.
A United Auto Workers union member who was involved in a heated exchange with President Trump on Tuesday in Michigan has been suspended by Ford.