11 Metro Detroiters Charged In Student-Loan Fraud Schemes
Criminal charges have been filed against eleven people from Wayne and Macomb counties for their alleged roles in at least four student-loan fraud schemes totaling more than $1 million.
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Criminal charges have been filed against eleven people from Wayne and Macomb counties for their alleged roles in at least four student-loan fraud schemes totaling more than $1 million.
A film that was shot in Michigan and stars Matthew Modine and Kristin Chenoweth will screen this weekend at a theater in Birmingham.
The Michigan Department of Transportation says a project to resurface 3.4 miles of Groesbeck Highway (M-97) in Macomb County is scheduled to begin Monday, March 18.
Luck may belong to the Irish, but it won't help Michigan motorists who don't designate a sober driver over the next few weeks.
Two Macomb County men are in hot water after making a drunken phone call to police about a drowning.
A 63-year-old grandmother who stood trial three earlier times in the bathtub drowning of her 4-year-old grandson has been convicted of first-degree murder in her fourth trial.
A report from the U.S. Census Bureau says lots of people in metro Detroit are crossing county lines to get to work -- and few are carpooling or using public transportation.
A Macomb County high school is no longer under lockdown after several people reported seeing someone in the neighborhood with a gun.
Police are looking for the man who robbed a Macomb County 7-Eleven and threatened the store clerk with a crowbar.
The Metro Region 2013 program will provide roughly $142 million to improve 80 miles of pavement and roughly $45 million to upgrade 15 bridges to good condition.
Looming across the board spending cuts could have a big impact on Macomb County.
A convicted burglar faces 20 to 48 years in prison when he's sentenced in the 2011 rape and robbery of an 80-year-old woman.
Prosecutors have filed federal charges against two brothers who spent nearly two months in jail for an attack on a rival metro Detroit restaurant owner.
Police say a 56-year-old man was killed Tuesday morning when his car veered off the road and crashed in Macomb County.
Michigan State Police say they arrested 45 drunk drivers across 20 counties during Super Bowl weekend.
The Michigan Department of Transportation says one-fifth of the lights along freeways in Metro Detroit aren't working -- and copper thieves are mainly to blame.
A former child care center in the heart of Macomb County's defense and automotive belt is getting busier and busier as a business incubator.
Road crews in the tri-county area were summoned to their salt trucks and snow plows Friday morning after a passing storm dumped a few inches of snow in metro Detroit.
Wayne State University's Board of Governors Wednesday approved the issuance of bonds to partially fund construction of the Wayne State University Advanced Technology Education Center in Macomb County.
St. Clair Shores attorney Robert Buschmole is facing a charge of embezzlement over $100,000 which is a 20-year felony.
Michigan State Police are reminding motorists to make the right call by designating a sober driver before kick off if their Super Bowl celebration includes alcohol.
Macomb County prosecutors have altered the charges against a woman whose three previous trials in the drowning death of her 4-year-old grandson ended without resolution.
Police are investigating after a two-alarm fire broke out at a Macomb County liquor store Friday morning.
A 25-year-old Macomb County man who served jail time in Canada for attempting to bring child porn into the country last year has been extradited to face similar charges in Michigan.
The youngest ever Chairman of the Macomb County Board of Commissioners is ambitious about making changes in the county.
Bond was set at $2 million for a man accused of driving while intoxicated in a crash that led to the death of a ride-share driver and serious injuries to the passenger.
Nike-owned Converse acknowledged that an ad for its Chuck Taylor sneaker is "deeply upsetting."
A decision on a whim to buy a Michigan Lottery Ruby 7s instant lottery ticket led to a $1 million win for an Oakland County man.
A woman was injured during a shooting early Sunday in Ypsilanti, police said.
Police have not said what led to the shooting or whether the synagogue or Jewish community was targeted.
The woman, who police said was in her 30s, was stabbed multiple times, then ran to a nearby business and collapsed outside. She was taken to a hospital, where she died.
Michigan drivers are paying an average of $4.91 per gallon of regular unleaded gas, AAA says. Drivers were paying an average of $4.31 a week ago.
A decision on a whim to buy a Michigan Lottery Ruby 7s instant lottery ticket led to a $1 million win for an Oakland County man.
Bond was set at $2 million for a man accused of driving while intoxicated in a crash that led to the death of a ride-share driver and serious injuries to the passenger.
Nike-owned Converse acknowledged that an ad for its Chuck Taylor sneaker is "deeply upsetting."
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.
Nike-owned Converse acknowledged that an ad for its Chuck Taylor sneaker is "deeply upsetting."
Regular runs $4.47, $4.69 and $4.99 at the Harper Avenue corner. Statewide, AAA has Michigan at $4.92 a gallon — 30 cents under the June 2022 record of $5.22.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection agriculture specialists intercepted a first-in-nation batch of potentially destructive giant scale insects at Detroit Metro Airport.
Republicans are trying to win an open Senate seat race in Michigan, and nominee Mike Rogers is stepping up his appeals to some Democrats.
In 2019, Bunch became both the first historian and the first African American to serve as Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution. As he prepares to retire, he talks about the museums' mission to protect history, and give America a full picture of itself.
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.
A new four-legged team member is already making an impact on students at Polk Elementary School in Dearborn Heights.
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.
Betting platforms FanDuel and DraftKings say tools are there to help addicted gamblers slow down.
Bryce Underwood threw two touchdown passes and Savion Hiter had two rushing scores to help No. 19 Michigan pull away and beat UTEP 52-17.
Chicago dropped into second in the AL Central after it blew a six-run lead in an 11-8 loss to Detroit on Friday night.
The Detroit Pistons and Ausar Thompson have reached an agreement on a five-year contract extension worth $155 million, according to a person familiar with the situation.
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.
Rachel Stewart previews the upcoming America's Thanksgiving Parade presented by Gardner White, which will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2026.
The Walk for Alopecia, a fundraising event aimed at providing hope and community for those affected by alopecia areata, will take place Sept. 26 in Ann Arbor. Lindsey Deloye gives a preview of the event.
St. Matthew's and St. Joseph's Episcopal Church in Detroit is marking its 180th anniversary this year.
President Trump said Friday that he is banning CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House, the latest move by his administration to target media outlets over their reporting. CBS News has this report.
Protests and a vigil took place after a federal immigration agent shot and wounded a man on Sunday in Austin, Texas. CBS News has this report.
A woman was fatally stabbed on Sunday in downtown Detroit. The city council is holding budget meetings. Those headlines and other top stories are in the CBS Detroit news brief.