Renewed Call For Ficano's Resignation Amid Corruption Probe
A Wayne County Commissioner is calling for Executive Robert Ficano to resign, the same day another of his former aides was charged with bribery
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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.
A former top official with the Detroit Public Schools will be spending the next five years in prison.
Detroit is one of several cities being targeted by federal officials in a crackdown of those who abuse Medicare.
Because college students are so susceptible to identity theft, the Better Business Bureau recommends that they take several simple steps to help protect themselves on campus.
Former NBA player and Michigan State star Jay Vincent is asking a judge to keep him out of prison so he can repay victims of a fraud scheme.
Federal investigators have indicted 18 people they say were involved in a health care scheme which billed for psychotherapy treatments for dead people.
A convicted embezzler who was on parole when he briefly obtained a $9.1 million state tax credit in 2010 was sentenced Tuesday to up to eight years in prison.
Prosecutors say William Morgan accepted $10,000 in connection with a demolition contract for a vacant, asbestos-riddled theater on Eight Mile.
A federal appeals court has refused to intervene and release a Southfield money manager who is facing fraud-related charges.
The FBI is warning about a new check scam that pretends ties to the Japanese Consulate in Detroit.
A Canton Township man was among 26 people, including four doctors, indicted in a scheme to reap millions from Medicaid and the government's five-year-old Medicare drug program.
A convicted felon who had obtained a $9.1 million tax credit from the State of Michigan last year has been convicted of two felonies in Genesee County Circuit Court.
A local doctor and a Warren appliance store owner are facing criminal charges for allegedly selling fake medical marijuana certification cards.
Michigan will get $3.3 million from the federal government for its past work toward stopping errors in state-administered portions of the food assistance program.
CJ Abrams hit a tiebreaking two-run homer and added a solo shot to give the Washington Nationals a 3-1 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday night.
The signature event was launched 19 years ago by the Metropolitan Affairs Coalition and the Detroit Free Press.
Three boaters were rescued by the U.S. Coast Guard and the Berrien County Sheriff's Office after their catamaran capsized on Lake Michigan.
A 13-year-old boy who was previously arrested twice in connection with a string of car thefts targeting Oakland County businesses has been arrested again for the same crime.
A popular arcade and museum in Oakland County is getting ready to reopen after moving locations and years of renovations.
The former vice president joined Michigan's Senate nominee at Birth Detroit, telling advocates she has "a right" to speak on maternal health after her time in the Senate.
A 13-year-old boy who was previously arrested twice in connection with a string of car thefts targeting Oakland County businesses has been arrested again for the same crime.
Republican Mike Rogers, who is seeking to become Michigan's next U.S. Senator, posted a campaign video that specifically calls for a quick end to the war in Iran.
Police officers and chaplains with the Detroit Police Department were observed going door-to-door at each business to speak with managers about their concerns.
A popular arcade and museum in Oakland County is getting ready to reopen after moving locations and years of renovations.
Tony Stewart Racing unveiled a special Dodge livery on Tuesday at Stellantis' North America headquarters in Auburn Hills, Michigan.
The spike in prices has also sparked differing opinions among drivers about who's to blame.
A Ford contract employee was taken to a hospital following an incident on Monday morning at the Michigan Assembly Plant in Wayne, Michigan.
Automotive expert Paul Eisenstein of Autoline TV said the number of vehicles recalled this year has surged.
Woodward Dream Cruise participant Mike Holmes, who showed off a DeLorean at Saturday's event, said the " human interaction is just as much fun as driving the car."
Nike-owned Converse acknowledged that an ad for its Chuck Taylor sneaker is "deeply upsetting."
Presley Gerber, the son of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, has died at 27, a family spokesperson has confirmed.
If you're looking for sunshine in Metro Detroit, Friday is the day to seek it out.
Stevie Wonder's shows at the Fox Theatre sold out, with some tickets listed for thousands of dollars. That's raising questions about what Michigan's "Taylor Swift" ticket law actually protects fans from.
The list of 50 restaurants is made from a team of 16 scouters who travel the country and try food at all kinds of places, according to the NYT.
The former vice president joined Michigan's Senate nominee at Birth Detroit, telling advocates she has "a right" to speak on maternal health after her time in the Senate.
The claims window is open until Dec. 21, 2026. To file a claim, iPhone users must enter basic personal info and their iPhone's serial number.
The U.S., Denmark and Greenland signed a new security agreement bolstering the United States' military and security presence on the island.
Republican Mike Rogers, who is seeking to become Michigan's next U.S. Senator, posted a campaign video that specifically calls for a quick end to the war in Iran.
USC says its Center for the Political Future is believed to be the only one in the country jointly led by a Democrat and a Republican. Peters will run it with Republican strategist Mike Murphy.
More than 100 volunteers gathered on Monday to distribute fresh food and Alzheimer's education resources to seniors in Oakland County in recognition of World Alzheimer's Day.
Thursday marks one year since Michigan Medicine ended gender-affirming care for young patients
Nearly half of Americans with medical debt owe at least $2,000, forcing them to make tough choices, new research shows.
The school immunization waiver rate climbed to 7.1% last year from 6.2% in 2024, the fifth straight year of decline and the highest exemption rate since 2010. Michigan is now outpacing the national average.
The standardbred-Friesian mare is currently undergoing treatment and is believed to be unvaccinated, according to state officials.
CJ Abrams hit a tiebreaking two-run homer and added a solo shot to give the Washington Nationals a 3-1 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday night.
The Detroit Red Wings will likely extend their playoff drought to 11 seasons, putting their dismal run behind only one in NHL history.
River Ryan was outstanding in his Detroit debut, and the Tigers hit three home runs to rout the Washington Nationals 9-2, one day after being eliminated from the American League playoff race.
The Detroit Tigers and Fifth Third announced on Monday that Comerica Park will be renamed Fifth Third Park beginning with the 2027 season.
CJ Carr threw for 234 yards and ran for a touchdown, Nolan James Jr. rushed for 121 yards and a score, and No. 3 Notre Dame took control in the second half to beat Michigan State 27-10.
The signature event was launched 19 years ago by the Metropolitan Affairs Coalition and the Detroit Free Press.
At the top of the list is the open U.S. Senate contest between Democrat Abdul El-Sayed and Republican Mike Rogers.
The Detroit Regional Partnership, which has been around for six years, has been a significant catalyst, helping bring numerous jobs and companies to the region.
The roundtable talks politics, civility and issues that will resonate this fall in various elections.
As we count down the final days of summer, there's still a wee bit of time left to grab a good book as you head to the beach or maybe your backyard.
We're talking with the 2026 Shining Light Award honorees on Michigan Matters as Bob Riney, president and CEO of Henry Ford Health, Laura Grannemann, executive director of the Rocket Community Fund and Gilbert Family Foundation, Jeremiah Steen of Steen Foundation and Dan Austin of historicDetroit.org, talk about issues before the region, their impact on the community and the road ahead for Metro Detroit.
A popular arcade and museum in Oakland County is getting ready to reopen after moving locations and years of renovations.
Former Vice President Kamala Harris came to Detroit on Tuesday with a clear message about who she wants representing Michigan in the U.S. Senate.
A Venezuelan man who was shot by an ICE officer while delivering a DoorDash order in Austin, Texas, was transferred from the hospital to a detention center with a bullet still in his back, his lawyer said.
Environmental groups spent Tuesday at the Michigan Capitol pressing lawmakers to regulate data centers, saying they're worried about the facilities' effects on water, air and the health of nearby communities.