Michigan man pleads guilty to embezzling thousands from 90-year-old woman
Peter Counseller, 57, of DeWitt, is charged with one count of embezzlement of $100,000 or more and two counts of filing false tax returns.
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Peter Counseller, 57, of DeWitt, is charged with one count of embezzlement of $100,000 or more and two counts of filing false tax returns.
The company recently made headlines for its role in designing a balloon used in a world record-breaking HALO formation jump.
An Eastpointe man has been arraigned in connection to murdering his mother and dumping her body in a storm drain after police were investigating the woman's disappearance.
Two men have been arraigned in connection to the armed robbery of a postal carrier in Northville Township on Tuesday, officials said.
The Huron Township Police Department is investigating a criminal sexual complaint involving a staff member and a student in the Summit Academy Charter School District.
A Detroit man has been sentenced to nine years in prison after he was convicted for a carjacking and two attempted carjackings, officials said.
A man and woman in Michigan are in custody after authorities discovered a dealer amount of fentanyl and methamphetamine were found at a residence in Port Huron, officials announced.
A man is in critical condition after a shooting at a Southfield apartment complex happened early on Friday, police said.
A roughly $3.9 million renovation project is now underway at Central Park in Milford.
A man wrongly accused of drunken driving can sue a Michigan police officer who grossly misread a breath test.
General Motors and Jeep maker Stellantis are meeting with United Auto Workers bargainers to see if they can reach a contract agreement that mirrors a deal signed with crosstown rival Ford.
Federal prosecutors say they will not seek the death penalty against Rashad Trice, who is accused of kidnapping and killing 2-year-old Wynter Cole-Smith earlier this year.
One former and one current student at Hillsdale College have joined together to call for change after they say the university mishandled their cases of sexual assault.
Crews with the Michigan Department of Transportation will close a portion of I-94 in Detroit this weekend to complete bridge demolition work.
Here are tips on how to prevent ladybugs from getting inside, how to get them out of the house and more!
A strike has shut down all shipping on the St. Lawrence Seaway, interrupting exports of grain and other goods from Canada and the United States via the Great Lakes to the rest the world.
A courthouse in Downtown Detroit was evacuated after a bomb threat was made Thursday morning.
An invasive locust was intercepted by border agents during inspections at the Port of Detroit last month.
Many top Michigan Democrats, including Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, took part in a huge pro-Israel rally near Detroit after Hamas' Oct. 7 attack on the country.
Two women filed a lawsuit, alleging the college conducted "phony" investigations and blamed them for the incidents.
A Michigan State University hearing officer has determined former Michigan State football coach Mel Tucker sexually harassed rape survivor and activist Brenda Tracy, according to a person familiar with the ruling.
At Rosewater Salon in Ferndale, they're doing something special next month to help those on a budget, and it all goes toward a great cause.
Alisha Renee Hollamon, 23, and Avion Traylor, 21, both of Detroit have been charged with felony murder, first-degree child abuse and torture in connection to the death of Hollamon's son.
A 15-year-old has been arraigned on charges in connection to the armed robbery of cannabis dispensary delivery drivers on three separate occasions, officials announced.
While there are currently no Michelin star restaurants in Detroit, the guide is once again expanding beyond New York and California, and another city is now home to Michelin-starred restaurants.
Casada Sorrel, who is known professionally as Sada Baby, has pleaded no contest to a Macomb County drug possession charge.
A fireball was reported in the skies above Ohio and nearby states early Thursday morning.
The Detroit Tigers open their 2026 season on Thursday, March 26, against the San Diego Padres in a three-game road series.
A Woodhaven judge called out a defendant during a virtual court hearing, saying it looked like she was driving while participating in the video conference.
Grosse Ile police are investigating the alleged sexual assault of a minor and are asking for the public's help in the case.
Jarvis Butts, the Detroit man convicted of murdering missing 13-year-old Na'Ziyah Harris and the sexual assault of multiple young women, has died in prison.
Large hail, straight-line winds and tornadoes all are possible Thursday in Southeast Michigan under a severe weather threat.
A Woodhaven judge called out a defendant during a virtual court hearing, saying it looked like she was driving while participating in the video conference.
The Detroit Tigers open their 2026 season on Thursday, March 26, against the San Diego Padres in a three-game road series.
According to AAA, the average gallon of gas in Michigan is now up to $4 a gallon, a $1 increase from last month.
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.
Population estimates released by U.S. Census Bureau show growth rates slowed sharply in metro areas in 2025, as immigration dropped and hurricanes pushed people out of some Gulf Coast counties.
According to AAA, the average gallon of gas in Michigan is now up to $4 a gallon, a $1 increase from last month.
CJ McCollum scored 27 points, making the tiebreaking three-point play in overtime, and the Atlanta Hawks beat the Detroit Pistons 130-129 on Wednesday night.
The U.S. Postal Service is raising some postage prices to help offset the federal agency's rising transportation costs as fuel prices surge.
In a post on X Saturday, Musk offered to pay the salaries of TSA workers during the DHS shutdown.
A child under the age of 5 is now the latest case of measles in an outbreak being traced in Washtenaw County, Michigan.
As communities across the country face growing fears of increased immigration enforcement patrols, a coalition of civil rights advocates and health care professionals in Michigan is banding together to offer support for those on the frontlines.
Oakland County officials say medical debt impacts approximately 114,000 county residents.
A measles outbreak continues to expand in Southeast Michigan, with a fourth suspected case now reported in Washtenaw County.
Michigan health officials have identified a measles outbreak in Washtenaw County after three linked cases were reported since March 12.
The Detroit Tigers open their 2026 season on Thursday, March 26, against the San Diego Padres in a three-game road series.
Fresh off consecutive postseason appearances, the Detroit Tigers open their 2026 season with a six-game West Coast swing.
CJ McCollum scored 27 points, making the tiebreaking three-point play in overtime, and the Atlanta Hawks beat the Detroit Pistons 130-129 on Wednesday night.
The Detroit Tigers have released their 2026 Opening Day roster ahead of their three-game series with the San Diego Padres.
The Detroit Tigers are preparing to welcome fans back to Comerica Park for the 2026 Major League Baseball season
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.
As Women's History Month kicks off, Donna Murray-Brown, the new president and CEO of Inforum, appears on Michigan Matters.
Penske, a business and racing legend, turns 89 on Feb. 20 and is celebrating his 60th year in racing during 2026.
Henry Ford Rochester Hills Cancer Center is hosting a colon cancer awareness event on March 28.
Dr. Molly O'Shea, a pediatrician in Metro Detroit, talks about the measles outbreak in Washtenaw County, Michigan, where seven measles cases are under investigation.
TSA lines are still growing at U.S. airports as lawmakers on Capitol Hill have yet to reach a deal to end the partial government shutdown. Nicole Sganga reports.
Detroit rapper Sada Baby has pleaded no contest in Macomb County to a drug possession charge.
Jarvis Butts, the Detroit man convicted of murdering missing 13-year-old Na'Ziyah Harris and the sexual assault of multiple young women, has died in prison, officials say.