Man pleads guilty to wire fraud over unemployment, COVID-19 era assistance
A federal investigation looked into almost $2 million in losses to unemployment benefits in Michigan and other states.
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A federal investigation looked into almost $2 million in losses to unemployment benefits in Michigan and other states.
Ylli Didani, 48, was convicted of conspiracy to distribute cocaine and money laundering after authorities seized more than 4,300 kilograms of cocaine from five containerships.
Here's what to look for, and be aware of, should you get a suspicious email or message regarding tax filing season.
Workers who claim the new deduction will see an average tax cut of around $1,400, although some could realize larger savings.
The GOP tax and spending bill creates a tax deduction for workers in tipped occupations. Here's what to know.
Forecasters predicted filers would benefit from larger checks this year due to a series of new tax provisions in the "one big, beautiful" bill.
The IRS started accepting tax returns on Jan. 26. Here's everything you need to know about getting your tax refund.
It will mostly be business as usual for homeowners this tax season. However, new changes introduced under the "big, beautiful bill" may affect how they file.
Taxpayers can start filing their 2025 tax returns on Jan. 26, 2026, the IRS says.
Over 29,000 civilian federal workers live in Michigan, many of them in Metro Detroit, the Congressional Research Service says.
Many IRS workers are furloughed due to the government shutdown, but taxpayers are still required to file their extensions this week.
The IRS on Thursday announced adjustments to the federal income tax brackets and standard deductions for 2026.
The IRS is adjusting the income limits for its federal income tax brackets to account for the impact of inflation, an annual reset that could provide relief for some Americans when they file their taxes next year. CBS News has this report.
A Michigan man faces federal charges over fraudulent loan applications submitted to COVID-era business assistance programs.
The IRS, hit by the Trump administration's federal workforce cuts, has lost 31% of its auditors through March, government watchdog finds.
Amid reports the IRS may end its free Direct File program, more than 170 lawmakers are demanding it remains open.
Filing a tax extension is easy. But it's important to know what you're getting into, including what to do if you owe money to the IRS.
Most Americans don't know their own tax rate or what others pay to the IRS, yet most feel their taxes are too high.
Most eligible taxpayers have already received their 2021 Recovery Rebate Credit payment, but there's still time to file a claim.
Federal criminal charges involving a controlled substance investigation were filed against seven Detroit men.
IRS data shows that the average refund check so far is about $2,200, or $1,000 less than a year earlier. Here's what experts say.
The employees who will be affected — in a single division of the IRS — are expected to be notified Thursday that they've been fired.
Some Democratic lawmakers are raising concerns about the security of taxpayer data as Musk's cost-cutting task force moves to the IRS.
The letter falsely informs recipients of an overdue tax bill, instructing them to immediately call the provided number. It also states that they will seize their property if the payment is not made.
With tax season underway, here's what you need to know about tracking your tax refund and your new 2025 tax brackets.
General Motors has announced production investments at its sites in Romulus, Saginaw and Toledo.
Deputies are investigating a scheme seeking donations for a summer camp on behalf of children with special needs, with no proof the program exists.
A Detroit woman was sentenced to jail over a vehicle crash into a Center Line home that seriously injured a 9-year-old girl.
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.
CBS News Detroit is streaming live coverage of the debate, beginning at 7 p.m. ET.
Photos of gas price signs have been trending on social media during the past few days, as motorists take note of a spike in fuel prices.
CBS News Detroit is streaming live coverage of the debate, beginning at 7 p.m. ET.
Officials say Wells Hall will be closed through Friday, May 1.
Over 2.1 million voter registrations have been canceled or identified for future cancellation in Michigan since 2019, the Secretary of State says.
A bill intended to prohibit the sale and import of so-called connected vehicles from China, Russia, North Korea and Iran within the U.S. has been introduced in the House.
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.
Two of Michigan's congressional representatives introduced a bill aimed at supporting Michigan's role in automotive innovation and manufacturing.
General Motors is expecting a $500 million tariff refund after the Supreme Court struck down some of President Trump's most sweeping levies.
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.
Brent crude surged past $126 a barrel early Thursday, while U.S. gasoline prices jumped to $4.30 a gallon.
The Coast Guard will run out of funding to pay personnel on May 1, with the first missed paychecks expected May 15.
Cade Cunningham scored a franchise playoff-record 45 points, including a step-back jumper with 32 seconds left, and the top-seeded Detroit Pistons beat the eighth-seeded Orlando Magic 116-109 in Game 5 of their first-round series to stave off elimination.
Detroit automaker expects big financial boost from refund of tariffs struck down earlier this year by the Supreme Court.
The war with Iran is now in its ninth week, and Congress is concerned about the reduction of global munition stockpiles and the ability to restock them.
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.
Macomb County health officials reported Thursday the county's first confirmed measles case in 2026.
Cade Cunningham scored a franchise playoff-record 45 points, including a step-back jumper with 32 seconds left, and the top-seeded Detroit Pistons beat the eighth-seeded Orlando Magic 116-109 in Game 5 of their first-round series to stave off elimination.
The Detroit Lions have picked up the fifth season of Pro Bowl running back Jahmyr Gibbs' contract and declined All-Pro linebacker Jack Campbell's fifth-year option, according to a person familiar with the moves.
Michigan basketball coach Dusty May has announced that three players have been added from the transfer portal and two incoming freshman are joining four high school seniors who were signed in November.
Desmond Bane scored 22 points, Franz Wagner had 19 in three quarters and the Orlando Magic beat the Detroit Pistons 94-88 to take a 3-1 series lead, putting the East's No. 1 seed on the brink of elimination.
Construction crews are making way for the new home of the Detroit City Football Club after demolishing the old Southwest Detroit Hospital.
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.
It's a look at the critical relationship between Canada, Michigan and the U.S. on this week's Michigan Matters.
The roundtable discusses the dramatic impact AI is having in the classroom, at companies and inside homes.
There's a focus on Michigan's defense industry as a national convention comes to Detroit in a few weeks, with over 11,000 people expected at Huntington Place.
A Detroit woman was sentenced to 290 days in jail, with credit for time served, as a result of a vehicle crash into a Center Line home that injured a 9-year-old girl.
Dr. Molly O'Shea, a pediatrician in Metro Detroit, explains what to do to prevent tick-borne diseases from affecting your family.
U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell of Michigan has introduced the Long-Term Care Workforce Support Act, which aims to support and increase the number of people working in long-term health care.
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A Troy resident is fed up with the clutter on his neighbor's property. City officials said they have been working with the property owner to remediate the issue.