Store Owner Convicted In $612,000 Food Stamp Fraud
A federal jury has found a Flint store owner guilty to accusations he participating in a $612,000 food stamp fraud scheme.
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A federal jury has found a Flint store owner guilty to accusations he participating in a $612,000 food stamp fraud scheme.
Michigan authorities say three people have been sentenced for their role in a scheme that stole $160,000 by making fake unemployment claims for about 170 people,
A Detroit-area pharmacist and five associates have been convicted of health care fraud involving prescription painkillers.
A third ex-campaign staffer of former Michigan Congressman Thad McCotter has been arraigned on charges tied to phony petition signatures.
Calling it a "mess" and a "fiasco" Michigan's attorney general has charged four people following an investigation of fake and duplicate signatures on the nominating petitions submitted by then-U.S. Rep. Thaddeus McCotter.
Oakland County Sheriff's investigators are looking to identify five suspects who made off with half a million dollars from multiple Metro Detroit bank and credit union ATMs.
A Lincoln Park woman who collected food stamps after winning a million-dollar prize has avoided jail time.
Crooks have stolen nearly $300,000 by installing high-tech gadgets on Comerica Bank ATMs and gleaning personal information off customer cards, federal authorities said Friday.
Former Detroit Lion and Michigan Wolverine Larry Foote claims he is the victim of a scheme to defraud him out of more than $400,000.
Three people in the Flint area are accused of using food stamp cards to buy supplies for their restaurants and catering businesses.
A Lincoln Park woman who collected welfare benefits despite winning a big lottery prize pleaded no contest to fraud Thursday and likely will be sentenced to probation.
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State authorities are accusing a Detroit-area man of fleecing people out of $800,000 by posing as someone who could modify their mortgages.
A Wayne County Commissioner is calling for Executive Robert Ficano to resign, the same day another of his former aides was charged with bribery
A Lincoln Park mom who continued to receive food stamps after winning a $1 million lottery prize has been charged with two felony counts of welfare fraud after failing to report her winnings to the state.
A former Grand Rapids stockbroker has been sentenced to nine years in federal prison for his role in a $6 million Ponzi scheme.
In Sterling Heights 21 police officers are being investigated for alleged time-card fraud.
A former assistant superintendent for Pontiac Schools has been indicted on corruption and money laundering charges.
Flagstar Bancorp Inc. has agreed to pay $133 million to settle claims its mortgage unit engaged in fraudulent lending practices.
Authorities have charged a mother and son with trying to inflate the list of candidates for a 2010 Senate race in the Detroit area.
Attorney General Bill Schuette has announced a fraud charge against a northern Michigan prosecutor accused of doctor shopping to illegally get prescriptions for painkillers.
Metro Airport is expanding the number of eyes and ears on the lookout for waste, fraud and other improprieties.
Two Detroit-area brothers will be confined to their homes for three months in a fraud case that involved cutting corners in the making of auto parts.
Federal prosecutors are recommending some type of confinement for two Detroit-area brothers who pleaded guilty to fraud after using cheaper materials in auto parts.
According to a Justice Department lawsuit, Diamond Tax Service owner Damian Jackson and his wife Holly allegedly filed fraudulent tax returns for customers.
If your vehicle is parked on city streets, you may be asked or instructed to move it for the snowplows.
A Beverly Hills man faces up to 30 years in prison in a federal wire fraud investigation involving pandemic-era relief programs.
A 3-year-old Warren boy is getting hospital treatment in the aftermath of an accidental shooting, police say.
Three men were arrested after police spent an hour looking for intruders in the former St. Mary Academy building in Monroe.
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A winter weather advisory has been issued for Wednesday across Southeast Michigan. Falling snow is expected to impact the morning commute.
If your vehicle is parked on city streets, you may be asked or instructed to move it for the snowplows.
Some Southeast Michigan communities have invoked warming shelter procedures, giving a chance for people to get a break from cold weather.
A Beverly Hills man faces up to 30 years in prison in a federal wire fraud investigation involving pandemic-era relief programs.
A statewide shortage of salt is prompting the road commission in Monroe County to make changes to its supply with local partners.
U.S. Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy, who stopped at the Detroit Auto Show, claimed that efforts by the administration to reverse the Biden-era electric vehicle policies will make cars more affordable again, including rolling back fuel efficiency standards.
On average, drivers in the state are paying $2.96 per gallon for regular unleaded fuel.
The 2026 Detroit Auto Show opened to the public on Saturday. Some people at the show think the Trump administration is doing a good job of making cars more affordable. Others disagree.
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The North American International Auto Show in Detroit once dedicated an entire track on its coveted show floor to getting consumers comfortable with electric vehicles and charging.
The 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees were revealed on "CBS Mornings" on Wednesday. See the full list.
Milford Independent Cinema has been a staple in its southeast Michigan community for decades.
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.
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A car wash chain beat out bigger employers such as Google and Nvidia to take the top spot as the best place to work in 2026.
As intense debate continues throughout the country regarding the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, some Metro Detroit communities are informing each other about what to do if they interact with ICE agents.
After returning to Joint Base Andrews, President Trump departed for Davos about one hour later aboard a second aircraft.
Hawaii enacted a rule that bars people from bringing guns onto private property that is open to the public, like shops or gas stations, unless the owner gives express authorization.
The streaming service is sweetening its offer amid Paramount Skydance's hostile takeover bid for the Hollywood studio.
Officials in Oakland County, Michigan, say they will establish a committee in an effort to strengthen long-term water safety after Legionella bacteria were detected at two different area facilities last month.
While the termination of these substance abuse and mental health service funds is now reversed, the 48-hour rollercoaster is creating uncertainty and distrust from organizations relying on those dollars.
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.
Tobias Harris scored 25 points and Jaylen Brown missed a jumper just before the buzzer, allowing the Detroit Pistons to hold on for a 104-103 win over the Boston Celtics in a matchup of teams with the best records in the Eastern Conference.
With Cooper Schoenberg and Carter Lutz's respective schools, Indiana and Miami, playing on Monday for the College Football Playoff title, it is putting that bond to the test.
The Lions are set to hire Arizona Cardinals' offensive coordinator Drew Petzing as Detroit's next OC, a source told CBS Sports.
Alex DeBrincat scored 36 seconds into overtime to give the surging Detroit Red Wings a 4-3 win over the Ottawa Senators.
From being treated like "cattle" as a young girl to sleeping in her car off a Polish highway, Allison Reed has taken a long, hard road to follow her Olympic ice dance dream.
Penske and Reuss address a wide range of critical issues for Detroit, Michigan and the nation.
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.
Wednesday's winter weather has affected travel conditions. County road crews are watching a road salt shortage in Michigan. Other top stories and weather.
President Trump is scheduled to address the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, amid unprecedented tension with America's closest allies over Mr. Trump's efforts to make Greenland part of the U.S. CBS News has this report.
Traffic was moving slow early Wednesday in Metro Detroit. Here's a look at the travel conditions at about 6:30 a.m. Jan. 21.
Another round of snow this morning that will disrupt the morning rush hour commute. Winter Weather Advisory in effect until 1 PM Wednesday afternoon. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches, with highest amounts of 4' possible between M59 corridor. Another chance of snow showers Wednesday night and Thursday, with some minor accumulation possible. Dangerously cold wind chill expected again Friday into the weekend. Minimum wind chill below -10F expected each morning.
As intense debate continues throughout the country regarding the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, some Metro Detroit communities are doing what they can to inform each other about what to do if they come in contact with ICE agents.