Michigan man turns late-night gas station run into $1 million lottery jackpot win
The man plans to purchase a new vehicle and then save the rest of his winnings.
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The man plans to purchase a new vehicle and then save the rest of his winnings.
A text message from a family member tipped off a Michigan woman to check her Feb. 21 lottery numbers in case she won a jackpot.
A Lapeer County, Michigan, man is richer after winning a jackpot worth over $500,000 playing the Michigan Lottery's Double Win Wild Time Fast Cash game, officials said Thursday.
A Michigan man's weekly lottery habit has paid off with a $1 million scratch-off ticket win.
If you've ever scratched a lottery ticket and instantly learned you won, you can thank a Michigan native.
John Koza who grew up in Redford Township, Michigan, is credited with introducing the instant ticket, which the Michigan Lottery and other state lotteries around the country adopted into their lottery programs. Here's that story as part of CBS News Detroit's America at 250 series.
A Michigan Lottery player won a $3.98 million Lotto 47 jackpot Saturday by picking all six numbers that were drawn, lottery officials said.
A Michigan man double, triple and quadruple checked his Michigan Lottery scratch-off ticket after winning $300,000.
A three-person Michigan lottery club plans to travel and invest after winning a $1 million Powerball prize.
Michigan's lottery has contributed over $1 billion to the School Aid Fund for the seventh consecutive year.
A Michigan man's random selection when buying a scratch-off lottery ticket led to a $2 million win.
The 63-year-old player, who wishes to remain anonymous, said she had a champagne celebration with her family after winning.
An instant lottery ticket purchased at Kroger on 26 Mile Road was a $1 million prize winner.
For more than 50 years, the Michigan Lottery has given a portion of its earnings to the state's School Aid Fund.
A Macomb County man who has played the same lottery numbers for 20 years has won a record $32.91 million Lotto 47 jackpot prize.
The lucky winner plans to share his winnings with his friends and family.
An Oakland County man bought a Michigan Lottery Super Raffle ticket in Sterling Heights, and won a runner-up prize.
A Westland woman was among a dozen players who won a $100,000 prize in the Michigan Lottery Super Raffle Game.
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A Powerball lottery player in Southeast Michigan is $1 million richer from a runner-up prize in Wednesday's drawing.
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A winning Powerball ticket worth $1 million was sold at Mister A's Party Shoppe, lottery officials said. The ticket matched five numbers in the Dec. 20, 2025, drawing.
The man plans to share his winnings with his children and then save the rest.
A Michigan lottery player has won a record $32.91 million Lotto 47 jackpot.
A group of 18 coworkers in Grand Blanc, Michigan, will share a $1 million Powerball from the Michigan Lottery.
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A California man is accused of taking part in a large-scale gift card fraud scheme that targeted several Southeast Michigan Meijer stores.
Olivia Olson had all 27 of her points in the second half and Syla Swords bounced back from a slow start to score 26 and help second-seeded Michigan rout short-handed N.C. State.
President Trump said Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents will assist TSA agents at airports as delays and security staffing shortages continue to worsen.
In a 54 to 37 vote, two Democrats voted with all Republicans in attendance to advance Sen. Markwayne Mullin's nomination. A final confirmation vote is expected in the coming days.
Unleaded gasoline and diesel fuels were mixed in error at a Meijer Express fuel station in Macomb County, Michigan, the supermarket chain said Saturday.
As the partial government shutdown continues, some Transportation Security Administration workers across the U.S. have called out over missed paychecks.
President Trump said Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents will assist TSA agents at airports as delays and security staffing shortages continue to worsen.
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A California man is accused of taking part in a large-scale gift card fraud scheme that targeted several Southeast Michigan Meijer stores.
Cities in Michigan lose big tax revenue from pollution-control tax breaks, and many do not track what they give up.
Gas prices are currently hovering just below $4 a gallon in much of Michgan, AAA says.
Henry Ford introduced the moving assembly line, a system that reshaped industrial production and helped make automobiles more accessible to the public.
A $4.3 billion investment is going toward a battery cell manufacturing plant in Lansing, Michigan, to provide Tesla with prismatic battery cells.
The United Auto Workers says that Detroit Diesel is adding a third shift, recalling laid-off workers and hiring dozens more people.
It's a sign that Metro Detroiters are ready to say goodbye to winter and welcome spring, and the Marche du Nain Rouge is a feast for the eyes.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
Afroman spoke to CBS News after he won the case, which tested the limits of parody and the license artists can take in social commentary directed at public figures.
Short film director Sam Davis gave a shout out to his Michigan hometown when accepting an Oscar award on Sunday.
The film follows CBS News correspondent Steve Hartman and photographer Lou Bopp through their seven-year journey to document the toll of America's school shooting epidemic.
President Trump said Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents will assist TSA agents at airports as delays and security staffing shortages continue to worsen.
TSA representatives say employees are trying to figure out how to feed their families and keep the lights on at home.
Police found that five Barbie packages containing fentanyl were sold. They have all been recovered.
Most Republicans, especially MAGA, continue to support the US action and express a lot of confidence in Trump personally.
The Supreme Court will consider whether states can count mail ballots that are postmarked by Election Day but arrive after.
A measles outbreak continues to expand in Southeast Michigan, with a fourth suspected case now reported in Washtenaw County.
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Legislation is pending in Lansing that is intended to prohibit the sale or distribution of a substance called kratom.
A new report says Michigan should invest in primary care doctors to ease a severe shortage of physicians that has led to long wait times, higher costs and missed care.
The vote from 10,000 nurses at nine hospitals and campuses received 90% approval for authorization
Olivia Olson had all 27 of her points in the second half and Syla Swords bounced back from a slow start to score 26 and help second-seeded Michigan rout short-handed N.C. State.
Western Michigan has hired Kahil Fennell away from Texas-Rio Grande Valley to be its men's basketball coach.
Kim Barnes Arico has turned Michigan's women's basketball into a consistently winning program for the first time in school history.
Michigan State has advanced to the Sweet 16 for the 17th time under coach Tom Izzo, beating Louisville 77-69 on in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.
Yaxel Lendeborg punctuated his 25-point outing with a massive dunk in transition, and the Midwest Region's top-seeded Michigan advanced to the Sweet 16 with a 95-72 win over Saint Louis in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.
Dave Coulter updates Oakland County's move to its new offices in downtown Pontiac and when that might take place.
Gardner White opened doors in Detroit in 1912, and the retailer continues to expand with nine new stores planned this year.
Rose talks about a new TV series being filmed in Detroit called "South West High," which revolves around a fictional high school in the Motor City.
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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is calling on the international community to join Israel and the U.S. in the war against Iran. Cristian Benavides reports.
Detroit's popular Marche du Nain Rouge returned to the Cass Corridor earlier on Sunday.
President Trump said Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents will assist TSA agents at airports as delays and security staffing shortages continue.
TSA representatives tell CBS News Detroit employees are trying to figure out how to feed their families and keep the lights on at home.