Man accused of stealing unemployment benefits, rental assistance heads to trial
A man accused of stealing the identities of at least 12 people to obtain more than $400,000 in unemployment benefits and rental assistance is headed to trial.
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A man accused of stealing the identities of at least 12 people to obtain more than $400,000 in unemployment benefits and rental assistance is headed to trial.
A Southfield, Michigan, couple accused of stealing $1.2 million in pandemic-era relief loans has pleaded guilty.
A fraud investigation into a northern Michigan contractor that spans four counties has now grown to nearly $1 million in total losses, detectives say.
A Detroit man pleaded guilty to his role in a five-year credit card fraud scheme totaling more than $200,000.
A West Bloomfield surgeon will spend a year in prison for his role in a $7 million Medicare fraud scheme, federal prosecutors said.
A Southfield man has pleaded guilty to illegally possessing driver's licenses, Social Security cards and equipment to create fake documents.
A Michigan man is facing two charges after a federal agent said in a criminal complaint that he fraudulently received over $5.2 million in Paycheck Protection Program loans during the COVID-19 pandemic and used the funds for his personal expenses.
A health care fraud scheme resulted in at least $1.9 million in losses to Medicare, Medicaid and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, federal officials said.
A 60-year-old mid-Michigan resident has been sentenced to 1 year of probation for their role in an identity theft and unclaimed property fraud scheme that totaled more than $500,000, the state's Department of Attorney General said Friday.
Prosecutors allege the dentist billed Medicaid for large numbers of unnecessary dental crown work on patients that was not provided.
A Detroit woman accused of running a decade-long student aid scheme, obtaining $2.5 million, has pleaded guilty to wire fraud, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.
One person accused of defrauding Michigan gubernatorial candidates in a 2022 signature fraud case was sentenced on Wednesday to four to 20 years in prison.
A Michigan woman is facing federal charges for her role in a $4.6 million fraud scheme that purported to help launch a child's modeling career.
Prosecutors allege the man used the personal information of at least 12 people to obtain $300,000 in Unemployment Insurance Agency benefits.
Four Metro Detroiters, including two former U.S. Postal Service employees, have pleaded guilty to their part in a $63 million scheme involving checks that were stolen from the mail and then resold.
A Michigan woman accused of identity theft and posing as a registered nurse for a third time was sentenced to 75 months in prison, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.
A former Saginaw physician will stand trial on 23 counts of Medicaid fraud, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel said.
The former CEO of the Oxford Center, who is charged in the fatal hyperbaric chamber explosion case, has now been charged with health care fraud, according to the Michigan Attorney General's office.
A 40-year-old woman has been sentenced for her role in a fraud scheme involving over $3 million in federal loans intended for pandemic relief, according to court records filed with the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan on Thursday.
A 51-year-old man has pleaded guilty to one count of wire fraud in a scheme that defrauded a Harrison Township business of over $900,000, according to federal court documents filed on Friday.
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 Detroit Pistons pulled off a stunning comeback against the Orlando Magic in Game 6 of their playoff series.
The budget carrier Spirit Airlines is ceasing operations after failing to land a $500 million bailout from the Trump administration.
There's uncertainty around Spirit Airlines after it was announced it would cease operations early Saturday morning.
Police say a search of the car uncovered identification of another person and credit cards that did not belong to the suspect.
Danny Janssen homered and Josh Jung drove in two runs as the Texas Rangers defeated the Detroit Tigers 5-4 on a rainy Friday night.
The budget carrier Spirit Airlines is ceasing operations after failing to land a $500 million bailout from the Trump administration.
Spirit Airlines has its origins in Metro Detroit, with a charter flight service that was known as Charter One.
Fire department leaders say the rescue reflects the kind of instinctive courage firefighters train for, but also something that goes beyond routine duty.
The incident happened during a commercial break in the first half of the Dec. 21, 2025, game with the Lions hosting the Steelers.
The Detroit Pistons pulled off a stunning comeback against the Orlando Magic in Game 6 of their playoff series.
A vote by UAW Local 2093 members will be on May 11. The UAW says that if approved, workers could walk out of the Three Rivers facility starting on May 31.
The organization says its executive committee will oversee operations and lead the search for the next leader, under the leadership of DADA president Katie Coleman and Auto Show chairman Lincoln Phillip.
General Motors has announced production investments at its sites in Romulus, Saginaw and Toledo.
Several cities in Southeast Michigan could allow golf carts on public streets if a state bill expanding the rules passes.
Experts said it's unlikely consumers will see a drop in prices moving forward.
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.
The budget carrier Spirit Airlines is ceasing operations after failing to land a $500 million bailout from the Trump administration.
Danny Janssen homered and Josh Jung drove in two runs as the Texas Rangers defeated the Detroit Tigers 5-4 on a rainy Friday night.
Cade Cunningham scored 32 points and the top-seeded Detroit Pistons pulled off an incredible rally by erasing a 24-point deficit and beating the Orlando Magic 93-79 to force a Game 7 in their Eastern Conference first-round series.
A federal appeals court has restricted access to one of the most common means of abortion in the U.S. by blocking the mailing of mifepristone.
Negotiations over a $500 million dollar government aid package for Spirit stalled after bondholders balked at the terms.
Fire department leaders say the rescue reflects the kind of instinctive courage firefighters train for, but also something that goes beyond routine duty.
Parents say the incident highlights the importance of education and communication at home, especially when it comes to THC‑infused products.
Six Detroit elementary students were hospitalized on Tuesday after eating suspected marijuana edibles, district officials said.
A proposed Michigan law would mandate health insurance plans to cover in vitro fertilization and intrauterine insemination starting in 2027.
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.
The Detroit Pistons pulled off a stunning comeback against the Orlando Magic in Game 6 of their playoff series.
Danny Janssen homered and Josh Jung drove in two runs as the Texas Rangers defeated the Detroit Tigers 5-4 on a rainy Friday night.
Cade Cunningham scored 32 points and the top-seeded Detroit Pistons pulled off an incredible rally by erasing a 24-point deficit and beating the Orlando Magic 93-79 to force a Game 7 in their Eastern Conference first-round series.
The incident happened during a commercial break in the first half of the Dec. 21, 2025, game with the Lions hosting the Steelers.
The Kentucky Derby will see a field of 19 horses today in the first leg of the 2026 competition for horse racing's Triple Crown.
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.
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The roundtable discusses the dramatic impact AI is having in the classroom, at companies and inside homes.
Freezing temperatures are possible tonight, with warmer air expected by Monday.
On Friday, it was announced that Spirit Airlines may cease operations as soon as Saturday.
For Tricia Edwards, her new business is more than a fresh start. It's a tribute to the woman who inspired it all.
A Detroit firefighter is being recognized for extraordinary bravery after risking his life to save a woman trapped inside a burning vehicle earlier this year.
Spirit Airlines, which may cease operations as soon as Saturday after negotiations over a government aid package stalled, has its origins in Metro Detroit.