Former Michigan unemployment agency worker pleads guilty to fraud scheme
A former Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency employee is facing federal prison time on a fraud scheme.
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A former Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency employee is facing federal prison time on a fraud scheme.
The Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency office in Detroit will work out of a temporary site for a few months.
A Michigan man has pleaded guilty to charges resulting from a large-scale unemployment insurance fraud scheme.
Michigan's weekly employment benefits amount will jump up for the first time in over 20 years.
Some federal workers in Michigan are suddenly without a job after the Trump administration's recent job cuts.
An investigation revealed Rufus Chappell misused the vehicles on weekends, holidays, and outside of business hours, accumulating more than $47,000 in usage and mileage fees.
Officials say Autumn Mims, 31, is sentenced to five years and five months for her role in the theft of unemployment assistance funds.
James Mayfield, of Detroit, is the last of 15 defendants to be sentenced in connection to unemployment fraud schemes carried out during the coronavirus pandemic.
State officials say the Michigan Department of Attorney General, Detroit Police Department, and various local law enforcement agencies conducted a statewide warrant sweep on Nov. 16.
The U.S. Attorney's Office says William Haynes, 26, admitted to conspiring with former contract worker, Autumn Mims, who was in charge of reviewing, processing, and verifying unemployment insurance claims.
According to the U.S. Attorney's Office, 30-year-old Autumn Mims, of Detroit, used insider access to process claims in the names of other people without their knowledge in August 2020.
Big changes are coming to the Michigan Unemployment Agency that should make it easier for people to file.
Tripp Adams of Utica, a Democrat, has announced he is running for the Congressional seat held by Republican John James.
The Trump Organization said its $47.45 monthly service will includes unlimited calls, text and data. It's also rolling out a $499 mobile phone.
Two teenagers were injured during a shooting at a weekend gathering that Detroit Police called "an illegal street party."
The Michigan State Police is asking for tips after a driver said shots might have been fired at her vehicle on I-96.
Over ½ kilogram of cocaine and more than 3,000 methamphetamine pills were among the items confiscated by police Friday.
Tripp Adams of Utica, a Democrat, has announced he is running for the Congressional seat held by Republican John James.
A man who authorities believe shot two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses in politically motivated shootings early Saturday morning is now in custody.
Minnesota state Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband were killed, and state Sen. John Hoffman and his wife were injured in what Gov. Tim Walz has called a "politically motivated" incident on Saturday.
The Trump Organization said its $47.45 monthly service will includes unlimited calls, text and data. It's also rolling out a $499 mobile phone.
Two teenagers were injured during a shooting at a weekend gathering that Detroit Police called "an illegal street party."
General Motors announced on Tuesday a $4 billion investment over the next two years in three U.S. manufacturing plants, one of which is located in Michigan.
A 15-gallon tank of gas costs motorists about $48, around $9 less than the highest price drivers paid in July 2024.
A 15-gallon tank of gas costs motorists about $46, around $11 less than the highest price drivers paid in July 2024.
The three-day event runs May 30 through June 1 and is highlighted by the 35th running of the NTT IndyCar Series Detroit Grand Prix.
A parking lot in Farmington Hills, Michigan, is full of Tesla vehicles, leaving many wondering why they are parked there.
Richard Wilson isn't focused on celebrities or influencers; he's painting everyday Detroiters.
Harvey Weinstein's retrial in New York took another dramatic turn when the judge declared a mistrial on the last undecided charge.
Weinstein was convicted of one of two counts of criminal sexual assault. The jury told the judge they hadn't reached a verdict on the third degree rape charge.
Brian Wilson was one of the world's most influential recording artists.
Aaron Rodgers said after his first practice with the Pittsburgh Steelers that he got married "a couple months ago."
The Trump Organization said its $47.45 monthly service will includes unlimited calls, text and data. It's also rolling out a $499 mobile phone.
The man authorities believe shot two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses in politically motivated shootings early Saturday morning is now in custody.
J.J. Spaun took advantage of a lengthy rain delay to recover and win the U.S. Open.
Leonard Lauder, the oldest son of the founder of Estée Lauder and a longtime former CEO of the beauty empire, has died at 92, the company said in a statement.
Officials representing Michigan are sharing their thoughts following targeted shootings early Saturday in Minnesota that killed a state representative and her husband, and injured a state senator and his wife.
The CDC's new "checklist" comes amid a deadly year of measles outbreaks that is now near record levels.
Kimara Mayberry says her experience with March of Dimes inspired her to become a lifelong advocate.
Hundreds of open and filled positions have been eliminated at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, the company says.
The Health and Human Services secretary said he is "retiring" all 17 members of the Advisory Committee for Immunization Practices, which helps set recommendations for vaccines.
Recreational cyclist Phil Fox crossed back into America around 3:30 a.m. Sunday, after spending nearly three days circumnavigating over 1,000 miles around Lake Huron by bicycle.
J.J. Spaun took advantage of a lengthy rain delay to recover and win the U.S. Open.
Elly De La Cruz homered, scored three times and drove in three runs as the Cincinnati Reds rallied to beat the Detroit Tigers 8-4.
Tyler Stephenson hit a grand slam in a six-run fifth inning and the Cincinnati Reds went on to an 11-1 win over the Detroit Tigers on Saturday afternoon.
Detroit City Football Club finishes its three-game road trip this Saturday as it faces off against Loudoun United FC.
Gleyber Torres homered twice and Riley Greene drove in four runs to help the Detroit Tigers beat the Cincinnati Reds 11-5 on a rainy Friday night.
Over 1,500 leaders from all corners of the state gathered at the Detroit Regional Chamber's Mackinac Policy Conference.
It's a tale of two historic buildings in Metro Detroit finding new life as leaders involved talk about changes at Michigan Central Station and the Dearborn Inn.
Michigan put the world on wheels, and with its manufacturing prowess, has also dominated the defense industry.
The Motor City will be in the international spotlight yet again as the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear and Ford Fireworks returns to the streets and skies of downtown Detroit.
The Michigan Matters panel discusses how the region is doing at addressing community needs and how progress continues to be made in ending the stigma tied to mental illness.
An investigation is underway on Detroit's west side after a double shooting on Coyle Street that left two teen girls shot and hospitalized. Police say the incident happened during an "illegal street party."
Very hot by the weekend.
The suspect in the Minnesota lawmaker shootings was captured late Sunday. An investigation is taking place on a death in Monroe County's Bedford Township. Weather and other top stories.
The suspect in shootings against two Minnesota lawmakers and their family members was taken into custody late Sunday, authorities said. CBS News gives a recap of the investigation.
Law enforcement officials in Minnesota have spent most of Sunday searching for 57-year-old Vance Luther Boelter in the shootings of two state lawmakers and their spouses.