Former Michigan township treasurer pleads guilty to bank fraud
Marilyn Ethel Harp, 74, of Ionia, was charged with bank fraud on June 30. She is due back in court for sentencing on Dec. 3 and faces up to 30 years in prison.
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Marilyn Ethel Harp, 74, of Ionia, was charged with bank fraud on June 30. She is due back in court for sentencing on Dec. 3 and faces up to 30 years in prison.
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel called the care and sheer number of violations against a Southeast Michigan nursing home operator "atrocious."
Authorities claim Yolanda Matthews submitted more than $539,000 in false and fraudulent claims to Medicare.
A West Bloomfield, Michigan, man is accused of helping to raise millions of dollars from investors for a proposed sports complex that he made little effort to pursue, instead using the funds for personal and lifestyle expenses, according to the Justice Department.
A Hamtramck city councilman charged with election fraud and forgery has been acquitted of all felony charges in connection with the 2023 city council election
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has four Michigan residents in separate healthcare fraud cases.
A suspended commodities trader from Michigan pleaded guilty to his role in $2.7-million investment fraud scheme.
Four Metro Detroiters, including two former U.S. Postal Service employees, have been sentenced for their part in a $63 million scheme involving checks that were stolen from the mail and then resold.
Investors in the scheme were given statements that claimed profits, when the funds actually lost money, federal officials said
A Northville dentist is facing 43 felony charges in an alleged Medicaid fraud scheme.
A Michigan man will serve between two and 15 years in prison over a fraudulent effort to obtain COVID-19 relief funds and Paycheck Protection Program loans.
Ten people have been arrested and charged in a retail fraud operation that was conducted by police in Canton, Michigan, the city agency said Thursday.
A Michigan woman pleaded guilty to a $4.6 million scheme that claimed money would be used to launch a child's modeling career.
A New York man accused of helping to lead a multi-state check fraud scheme has pleaded guilty, according to a court record filed Thursday in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan.
A Michigan woman who owned a home care agency was convicted on charges relating to a $1.6 million scheme to defraud Medicare.
A Detroit man accused of leading a years-old student aid fraud scheme and embezzeling $16 million pleaded guilty to wire fraud and aggravated identity theft, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.
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.
Tehran has asserted that the Strait of Hormuz is "under Iran's control and management" after President Trump said the U.S. might "keep it."
Michigan gas prices continue a roller coaster ride on the pricing signs, with an 11-cent per gallon spike in just one day, AAA said Thursday.
As anti-Islam protesters allegedly plan to come to next week's city council meeting in Dearborn, police are telling residents that it's best to just avoid them.
Jo Adell homered and Angel Martínez had three hits as the Cleveland Guardians defeated the Detroit Tigers 6-4 to snap a three-game skid.
Two people, including a 13-year-old boy, were seriously hurt following a small plane crash on Wednesday in West Michigan, according to Michigan State Police.
As anti-Islam protesters allegedly plan to come to next week's city council meeting in Dearborn, police are telling residents that it's best to just avoid them.
Michigan gas prices continue a roller coaster ride on the pricing signs, with an 11-cent per gallon spike in just one day, AAA said Thursday.
A single ticketholder in Illinois won a Powerball jackpot of $1.04 billion Wednesday night, the game says.
Two people, including a 13-year-old boy, were seriously hurt following a small plane crash on Wednesday in West Michigan, according to Michigan State Police.
Tehran has asserted that the Strait of Hormuz is "under Iran's control and management" after President Trump said the U.S. might "keep it."
On average, drivers in the state are paying $4.15 per gallon for regular unleaded fuel.
Dodge unveiled the return of the Super Bee on Thursday during a media preview for Roadkill Nights Powered by Dodge at M1 Concourse in Pontiac.
As a special Goodyear Auto Service Center, the store will display the company's products, technology and heritage.
The president's visit to the Great Lakes state comes less than 100 days before midterm elections that will test his party's grip on Congress.
A 23-year-old man who pleaded guilty to conducting a criminal enterprise in connection with a Metro Detroit vehicle theft operation that Michigan officials called "prolific" has been sentenced, according to online court records.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
It was another busy night in Ann Arbor as country singer Morgan Wallen took the stage on Saturday for his second concert in as many days at Michigan Stadium, better known as the Big House. Like any game day at the venue, there's a lot of foot traffic and first responders at every corner.
A group of young performers is taking the stage on Friday night to showcase their talents while celebrating Detroit's culture and history.
Paramount Skydance on Friday said it would delay the deal until as late as June 2027.
A major weekend in Ann Arbor as fans gear up to see country music star Morgan Wallen take over the University of Michigan Big House stadium on Friday and Saturday.
Jo Adell homered and Angel Martínez had three hits as the Cleveland Guardians defeated the Detroit Tigers 6-4 to snap a three-game skid.
Certain salsas, guacamole, pico de gallo and prepared jalapeño products at Whole Foods are among the products recalled over possible salmonella risk.
A single ticket sold in Illinois won the biggest Powerball jackpot of the year, $1.04 billion, in Wednesday night's drawing, the game says.
The CPI report was in line with economists' expectations, marking the second consecutive month with cooler price pressures.
F-16 fighter jets intercepted a civilian plane that violated a temporary flight restriction over Geneva, Ohio, where President Trump attended the 2026 Patriot Games.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
The fungus can live on surfaces, move from person to person and, in some cases, resist the drugs used to treat it. For people who are already sick, the fungus can become life-threatening and, in some cases, fatal.
State and federal health officials say cyclosporiasis cases are slowing down, and contaminated lettuce is no longer on the market.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says it has counted 12,218 cyclosporiasis cases in the state as of Aug. 5.
Despite more than 11,500 cyclosporiasis cases statewide, Michigan health officials say residents should continue eating fresh produce and follow washing and handling steps to reduce their risk of illness.
Jo Adell homered and Angel Martínez had three hits as the Cleveland Guardians defeated the Detroit Tigers 6-4 to snap a three-game skid.
Kevin McGonigle drove in three runs, Drew Anderson tossed four innings of one-run ball in his fourth start of the year, and the Detroit Tigers beat the Cleveland Guardians 6-4.
The Detroit Lions will be without starting center Cade Mays for a "significant" amount of time after the free agent addition suffered a wrist injury.
Hao-Yu Lee drove in the go-ahead run in the 10th inning with a pinch-hit single and the Detroit Tigers beat the San Francisco Giants 3-1 in the rubber game of their series.
The Detroit Lions are signing veteran quarterback Josh Dobbs, according to NFL media. The move comes after the team placed QB Teddy Bridgewater on the reserved/retired list on Sunday.
The eyes of the nation were on Michigan as its critical 2026 primary was held last Tuesday.
As the nation turns its attention to Michigan's critical Aug. 4 primary, the Michigan Matters roundtable weighs in.
Perry Johnson discussed not receiving President Trump's endorsement and the reasons he believes John James did.
The conversation turns to rising auto insurance rates across Michigan and new legislative bills in Lansing that would help stem the tide.
The Democratic side of the aisle had an intriguing development earlier this week when state Rep. Mallory McMorrow suddenly dropped out of the contest
It's become increasingly common for K-12 schools to ban student access to cell phones during the school day. Dr. Molly O'Shea, a Metro Detroit pediatrician, explains what parents can expect.
Flash flooding causes extensive damage in Indiana and Ohio, while firefighters deal with a wildfire in Nevada. CBS News has a report of severe weather across the country this week.
Dearborn police will step up police presence at the Aug. 18 council meeting. A lottery player in Illinois won the $1B Powerball jackpot. Those headlines and other top stories are in the CBS Detroit news brief.
The Detroit Lions are gearing up for their first preseason game on Thursday. Meanwhile, the Michigan State Spartans are preparing for their football season opener.
Rain chances fall away until more showers return this weekend.