Woman Sentenced In Theft Of $23K In Lotto Tickets
A woman who stole more than $23,000 in lottery tickets from a Michigan gas station where she worked has been sentenced to about 10 months in jail.
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A woman who stole more than $23,000 in lottery tickets from a Michigan gas station where she worked has been sentenced to about 10 months in jail.
The powerball jackpot for Saturday night's drawing is up to $100-million.
We now know who was holding that $1 million winning ticket from last week's huge Powerball drawing.
At least two people in Michigan now have a lot of holiday cash, and some to spare.
Powerball fever has swept much of the nation with long lines forming as folks try to land themselves that ultimate stocking stuffer.
While many people played, no one matched all the numbers.
Saturday night's Powerball jackpot is the fourth largest in history at $325 millions.
A Detroit woman was lucky -- and then lucky again, winning both a free ticket and then a $1 million jackpot with it.
Someone in Michigan has just come across a fortune to the tune of $3.4 million after purchasing a $1 lottery ticket in Warren.
The Michigan gas station that sold last month's $337 million Powerball jackpot-winning ticket is getting ready to collect its bonus.
The bill, passed by the Senate on Tuesday, would prohibit the disclosure unless the winner agrees to it in writing.
If legislation working its way through the Michigan Senate had been law last month, the world might never know the name and face of Donald Lawson of Lapeer, who claimed his prize for winning the $337 million in the Powerball lottery game.
It's the end of the line for the three people who read the lottery numbers on Detroit TV.
The winner of a $337 million Powerball jackpot has stepped forward to claim his prize.
A dispute over grass clippings at the home of a Michigan lottery winner has led to injuries and criminal charges.
The Michigan Lottery says it has been contacted by the winner of last week's $337 million Powerball jackpot.
Someone, somewhere in Michigan has just become very, very rich.
A Detroit lottery winner has been sentenced to 25-30 years in prison in the shooting death of his daughter's landlord.
A Lincoln Park woman who collected food stamps after winning a million-dollar prize has avoided jail time.
The Mega Millions jackpot has risen to an estimated $45 million for the next drawing in the multistate lottery game.
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.
What's the next legal step for Lincoln Park welfare mom Amanda Clayton?
A Michigan woman who continued to get food stamps after winning a $1 million lottery jackpot has been charged with welfare fraud.
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.
Wintry conditions have led to some school closings in Southeast Michigan for Friday, Feb. 6.
A new push to pass a GOP elections bill known as the SAVE America Act is underway in Congress, but Democrats warn the proposal could disenfranchise millions of eligible voters.
If you stepped outside Thursday morning, took a deep breath, and immediately wondered if a neighbor was burning tires, you aren't alone.
Will Riley scored 20 points, Sharife Cooper added 18 and the Washington Wizards upset the Eastern Conference-leading Detroit Pistons 126-117 on Thursday night.
Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford was named the NFL MVP, just edging out four other candidates that included New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye and Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen, last year's MVP.
Wintry conditions have led to some school closings in Southeast Michigan for Friday, Feb. 6.
Another round of snow is headed to Southeast Michigan.
Oakland University police say a stabbing reported on campus Thursday night prompted a lockdown.
A new push to pass a GOP elections bill known as the SAVE America Act is underway in Congress, but Democrats warn the proposal could disenfranchise millions of eligible voters.
If you stepped outside Thursday morning, took a deep breath, and immediately wondered if a neighbor was burning tires, you aren't alone.
Some General Motors employees are taken aback by this year's profit-sharing checks, with it being $4,000 less than the previous one.
While many assume a "harsh" winter, or this bone-chilling, sustained cold, is the enemy of asphalt, the real culprit is temperature fluctuation.
In Metro Detroit, drivers are paying about $2.90 per gallon, which is 2 cents less than last week and 29 cents less than at the same time last year.
The winter storm that brought snow to Southeast Michigan on Sunday didn't stop car enthusiasts from leaving their homes for the final day of the 2026 Detroit Auto Show.
As the 2026 Detroit Auto Show wraps up Sunday, the roundtable discusses the signature event and standout moments from the past two weeks.
Chuck Negron, a founding member of Three Dog Night whose lead vocals powered a string of hits for one of the top rock acts of the late 1960s and early '70s has died. He was 83.
Many Super Bowl 60 ads are already online, along with teasers for commercials that will be unveiled during the NFL championship on Feb. 8.
Bad Bunny used his Grammy acceptance speech on Sunday to denounce U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and call for the end of the ongoing immigration crackdown.
Complete closure of the performing arts center in Washington, D.C., will start on July 4, Mr. Trump said. It's not yet clear how extensive the changes to the building might be.
Music's biggest night returned Sunday with the 68th annual Grammy Awards. Here is how to watch and stream and what to know.
A new push to pass a GOP elections bill known as the SAVE America Act is underway in Congress, but Democrats warn the proposal could disenfranchise millions of eligible voters.
Will Riley scored 20 points, Sharife Cooper added 18 and the Washington Wizards upset the Eastern Conference-leading Detroit Pistons 126-117 on Thursday night.
Millions of Americans lack access to any type of retirement plan, hampering their ability to save for old age.
Investigators have no proof that the missing mother of "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie is still alive but are holding out hope she is "still out there," the sheriff said.
Prosecutors allege that Kyle Wagner, 37, shared social media posts threatening ICE agents.
Two Metro Detroit representatives are among those sponsoring a bill that calls for a 32% tax on any wireless device purchased for someone age 17 and younger.
The Oakland Community Health Network will now be taking over that responsibility amidst a financial dispute between the two organizations.
Legionella testing at Oakland County government facilities has detected the bacteria in the water systems of two additional buildings.
When the temperatures plummet, and the snow starts piling up, most of us have the same instinct: retreat indoors, crank up the heat, and get cozy.
Planned Parenthood of Michigan has started to offer vasectomy services in Grand Rapids, with plans to expand the procedure across the state.
Will Riley scored 20 points, Sharife Cooper added 18 and the Washington Wizards upset the Eastern Conference-leading Detroit Pistons 126-117 on Thursday night.
Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford was named the NFL MVP, just edging out four other candidates that included New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye and Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen, last year's MVP.
Tarik Skubal has won his salary arbitration hearing with the Detroit Tigers, and the two-time Cy Young Award winner will be paid a record $32 million this year instead of the team's $19 million offer.
Ron Teasley, a Detroit native who played for the New York Cubans in the Negro National League, died on Tuesday at age 99.
The Lions fan who was involved in an altercation with Steelers WR DK Metcalf and filed a $100 million lawsuit held a press conference.
The roundtable discusses the impact of the high-profile game for advertisers, including Detroit-based Rocket and Redfin.
Could a new entertainment tax and a new sales tax be ahead for the Motor City?
As the 2026 Detroit Auto Show wraps up Sunday, the roundtable discusses the signature event and standout moments from the past two weeks.
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.
A cold weather advisory is in effect for all of Southeast Michigan late Friday through Saturday morning as wind chills fall to 15 to 20 degrees below zero. With that forecast, CBS News Detroit's weather team has declared Weather Alert Days for Friday and Saturday.
The Wayne County Airport Authority is looking into permanent barrier options after a driver crashed a vehicle into the McNamara Terminal at Detroit Metro Airport last month.
Oakland University police confirmed that a stabbing reported on campus Thursday night prompted a lockdown.
Bills that were passed by both the Michigan House and Senate are waiting for the Michigan Supreme Court to weigh in after spending months in legal limbo.
Development in Downtown Northville is getting recognition, both on a statewide and national stage.