Michigan AG Announces Charges Against 3 Dearborn Men For Racketeering
Fraser police uncovered an illegal sports gambling operation and now the state attorney general's office is announcing charges against three Dearborn men.
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Fraser police uncovered an illegal sports gambling operation and now the state attorney general's office is announcing charges against three Dearborn men.
At stake is the future of "millionaire parties," casino-style events where nonprofits split cash proceeds with unlicensed poker rooms.
Flint-area police say they confiscated 50 video slot machines after a raid on a suspected illegal gambling operation.
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Three men are facing charges for allegedly conducting an illegal gambling operation out of a Sterling Heights restaurant.
The Soaring Eagle Casino is planning a new website that won't take bets for money unless Congress changes restrictions on online gambling.
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The Michigan Supreme Court has reversed a Court of Appeals ruling and called for a casino proposal to be put on the November ballot.
The state appeals court has sided with a group opposing the expansion of casino gambling in Michigan and ordered that a petition allowing new casinos not go before voters.
Sheldon Adelson, the largest foreign investor in China, has invested tens of millions of dollars in influencing the 2012 election and has vowed to spend $100 million to put his thumb on the scale for Mitt Romney in November.
A Westland woman is going to prison for nearly three years for embezzling more than $600,000 from her employer.
A former Flat Rock police officer and a Trenton city worker have plead guilty to running an illegal sports betting operation while working on city time.
State lawmakers are taking steps to try to revive the struggling horse racing industry in Michigan.
The employees are getting their last-minute training and the finishing touches are being put on the Art Deco decor as Hollywood Casino in Toledo gets ready for its grand opening next week.
Members of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians have approved a proposal to seek federal permission to open a $245 million casino in downtown Lansing, the tribe announced Thursday.
A new effort is underway to prop-up Michigan's horse racing industry.
Plans are in the works for venues in Kalamazoo to allow nonprofits to host black jack, poker and other casino-style games.
A police officer and public works employee from Detroit's southwestern suburbs have been charged in connection with an illegal gambling operation involving bets on pro and college football.
Ohio leaders are hoping to cut into the traffic and the cash that flows out of their state and into the Michigan and Windsor casinos.
Researchers are rethinking the roots of addiction -- whether it's to drugs and alcohol, gambling or sex.
Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette has filed several charges against two Flint area men accused of running an illegal video poker operation.
A woman who admitted embezzling about $600,000 from a Grand Rapids bank has been sentenced to 37 months in federal prison.
A campaign is trying to gather more than 300,000 petition signatures from people who would support building seven new casinos in Michigan.
A new study by researchers at Wayne State University found that addicted gamblers fall into three different groups.
A former University of Toledo football player pleads guilty in Federal Court in Detroit to points-shaving charges.
A Detroit restaurant is struggling to survive a multimillion-dollar project aimed at revitalizing one of the city's most historic neighborhoods.
Tyler Glasnow gave up two hits and one run in seven innings as the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Detroit Tigers 6-1.
One person is injured and another is in custody after a reported assault at Sbarro inside the Great Lakes Crossing Outlets in Auburn Hills, Michigan, police said Sunday.
Six adults were hospitalized following a reported incident at Ford Field in Detroit after an Ed Sheeran concert Saturday night, according to the city's fire department.
An 11-year-old boy is back with his mother after he was lost in the woods of Luce County for about two hours on Tuesday evening, with volunteer searchers finding him safe and healthy, according to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
Six adults were hospitalized following a reported incident at Ford Field in Detroit after an Ed Sheeran concert Saturday night, according to the city's fire department.
Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate in Michigan, has apologized to the state's Jewish Democratic Caucus.
The following is the transcript of the interview with Rep. John James, Republican of Michigan, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Aug. 30, 2026.
One person is injured and another is in custody after a reported assault at Sbarro inside the Great Lakes Crossing Outlets in Auburn Hills, Michigan, police said Sunday.
A Detroit restaurant is struggling to survive a multimillion-dollar project aimed at revitalizing one of the city's most historic neighborhoods.
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."
General Motors says 350 workers will be laid off in January at its Lansing Grand River Assembly/Stamping and Lansing Regional Stamping sites.
Ford says the reveal is intended to connect directly with the enthusiasts who have helped make the Woodward Dream Cruise one of the nation's premier automotive events.
On average, drivers in the state are paying $4.15 per gallon for regular unleaded fuel.
For decades, the Farmington Civic Theatre has often been recognized as a community staple, but since the Covid-19 pandemic, management says attendance has dropped significantly.
Robinette's Apple Haus and Winery in Grand Rapids will open its corn maze season on Sept. 1 with a Dolly Parton theme.
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
Audience members at a stage performance of "9 to 5: The Musical" in the U.K. were heard gasping aloud at the news of Dolly Parton's death Tuesday.
Detroit rapper Eminem joined several others paying tribute to singer and actress Dolly Parton, who died at the age of 80.
Google announced that it had begun rolling out changes to how its maps display Lake Ontario's name, after President Trump signed an executive order changing it to "Lake America."
The judge delivered a victory for Stanford University's student newspaper, which said some international students were afraid to speak out because of the deportation threat.
Amid an ongoing trade war between Canada and the United States, President Trump last week sought to rename Lake Ontario "Lake America" by executive order.
The ruling marks a blow to the federal government's long-delayed effort to prosecute Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, who is accused of developing the plot to crash planes into the Pentagon and World Trade Center.
Tarik Skubal threw six solid innings against his former team, Freddie Freeman hit a tiebreaking single in the seventh inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers held on to beat the Detroit Tigers 2-1 on Friday night.
Juul plans to market the new device under the brand name Juul2, along with updated versions of its tobacco- and menthol-flavored cartridges.
Tymale Carroll might not be here today if he hadn't been right across the street from Trinity Hospital in Livonia when his heart stopped behind the wheel.
Health officials continue to track an outbreak of cyclosporiasis, an intestinal illness that affected thousands of people in Southeast Michigan this summer.
U.S. officials have confirmed cases of a parasitic illness tied to lettuce in three more states: Georgia, Tennessee and Texas.
The proposal in Livingston County that would implement a program to track county employees de-identified opioid use won't be moving forward.
Tyler Glasnow gave up two hits and one run in seven innings as the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Detroit Tigers 6-1.
The Seattle Seahawks on Saturday officially signed former Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold, who is facing felony charges in Florida and will be placed on the commissioner's exempt list while the case plays out.
Noah Kim threw for two touchdowns and ran for another to lead Eastern Michigan past Sacramento State 28-17 in a season and Mid-American Conference opener.
Javier Báez made huge ninth-inning plays in the field and at the plate to set up Kevin McGonigle's game-ending single as the Detroit Tigers beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 2-1 on Saturday.
Josh Dobbs made his case to be Detroit's top backup quarterback by throwing two touchdown passes and leading the Lions on a third scoring drive to lead the Lions past the Indianapolis Colts 25-16.
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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.
Rachel Stewart previews the upcoming America's Thanksgiving Parade presented by Gardner White, which will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2026.
The eyes of the nation were on Michigan as its critical 2026 primary was held last Tuesday.
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The White House says help is on the way for cheaper gas prices after President Trump announced a deal to grant the U.S. majority control of over 60 billion barrels of proven Venezuelan oil reserves. Olivia Gazis reports.
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Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate in Michigan, Abdul El-Sayed, is apologizing for comments he made after an attack on an Oakland County synagogue in March. Julia Avant shares what he said in his apology.
A restaurant in Detroit's Greektown neighborhood is struggling to survive amid ongoing construction. Veronica Ortega went to Table No. 2 Restaurant to see what they're doing to keep the doors open.
People at a Catholic church in Dearborn Heights are sharing memories of Father Tom Szura, a priest who was fatally struck by a vehicle at a hospital on Wednesday. A close friend of his told CBS News Detroit's Julia Avant that he touched many lives.