Man pleads guilty to wire fraud over unemployment, COVID-19 era assistance
A federal investigation looked into almost $2 million in losses to unemployment benefits in Michigan and other states.
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A federal investigation looked into almost $2 million in losses to unemployment benefits in Michigan and other states.
A Michigan man is facing two charges after a federal agent said in a criminal complaint that he fraudulently received over $5.2 million in Paycheck Protection Program loans during the COVID-19 pandemic and used the funds for his personal expenses.
Two West Bloomfield residents are facing a $2.6 million federal wire fraud investigation for pandemic-era assistance loans.
A Shelby Township man has been sentenced for his role in a fraud scheme involving nearly $2.5 million in pandemic-era relief money.
A woman who was living in Michigan at the time will serve seven months for convictions related to fraudulent pandemic-era loan applications.
A Beverly Hills man faces up to 30 years in prison in a federal wire fraud investigation involving pandemic-era relief programs.
A 40-year-old woman has been sentenced for her role in a fraud scheme involving over $3 million in federal loans intended for pandemic relief, according to court records filed with the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan on Thursday.
The management company of the LaFontaine Automotive Group in Metro Detroit has agreed to pay $1.5 million to settle an alleged Paycheck Protection Program loan fraud.
A 57-year-old man accused of fraudulently obtaining over $60,000 in COVID-19 relief funds and Paycheck Protection Program loans will stand trial in circuit court in Wayne County, the Michigan Department of Attorney General said on Friday.
A Michigan man faces federal charges over fraudulent loan applications submitted to COVID-era business assistance programs.
Federal settlements have been reached with Ugly Christmas Sweater, Your Fantasy Warehouse, Costume Agent and Delta Staffing over PPP assistance.
According to federal officials, the man looked into getting a loan from the Paycheck Protection Program after unsuccessfully attempting to get a line of credit for his start-up business in 2019.
A Michigan man was indicted on charges relating to Paycheck Protection Program and Economic Injury Disaster Loans.
A Michigan business paid over $1.4 million to settle allegations it falsely applied for COVID-19 loan forgiveness.
An Ann Arbor woman will stand trial for allegedly stealing more than $41,000 in a Paycheck Protection Program loan fraud scheme.
Matthew Lloyd Parker, 37, of Detroit pleaded guilty to a fraud conspiracy charge in connection to getting more than $14 million in COVID-19 pandemic relief loans through falsified applications.
Two nonprofit organizations in Michigan have agreed to settle allegations that the organizations improperly received loans under the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP).
Macomb County health officials reported Thursday the county's first confirmed measles case in 2026.
A Powerball lottery player in Michigan is $1 million richer after winning a runner-up prize in Wednesday's drawing.
The man who owned the Winnetka house where "Home Alone" was filmed at the time the movie was made was found dead days after being charged multiple felonies for child pornography.
As part of National Volunteer Week, Ford employees spent Thursday planting trees and shrubs at Fort Street Bridge Interpretive Park.
Investigators identified a suspect after reviewing video footage from the location.
Macomb County health officials reported Thursday the county's first confirmed measles case in 2026.
Investigators identified a suspect after reviewing video footage from the location.
After the pandemic forced bars and restaurants to close, one group of guys in Metro Detroit turned a home garage into a bar to keep their friendship alive.
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Leonard announced his decision to end his campaign in a social media post Thursday morning.
As part of National Volunteer Week, Ford employees spent Thursday planting trees and shrubs at Fort Street Bridge Interpretive Park.
According to recall data compiled from the National Highway Safety Administration, Ford Motor Company had more recalls in 2025 than any other automaker.
At a gas station in Detroit, owner Mohamad Mallah, known to customers as Big Moe, decided to give back in a big way.
On average, drivers in the state are paying $3.87 per gallon for regular unleaded fuel.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has declared an energy emergency in eight Southeast Michigan counties amid rising gas prices across the state.
Motown may be Detroit's most famous sound, but it's far from the only one.
Gene Simmons visited Detroit Rock City to celebrate the grand opening of a restaurant co-founded by him and his Kiss bandmate Paul Stanley.
The moon music tradition started more than 50 years ago, NASA said as it shared the Artemis II crew's playlist this week.
Restaurants are being considered for the new Michelin Guide American Great Lakes Edition, set to be revealed in 2027.
Kid Rock posted videos of the helicopters hovering by his Nashville home on social media over the weekend. The Army later confirmed the helicopters were on a training mission.
The law removed a previous restriction that limited citizenship by descent to one generation, opening eligibility to anyone with a direct Canadian ancestor.
The order places FDA-approved products containing marijuana and state-regulated medical marijuana products at a lower drug classification.
The settlement stems from claims Capital One paid lower interest on older savings accounts while offering higher rates on a similar product.
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Memphis authorities say they are investigating the discovery of remains of three children, believed to be between 3 and 7 years of age, that could have been there for years.
Macomb County health officials reported Thursday the county's first confirmed measles case in 2026.
Michigan Dr. Jean Tsao said she recommends everyone take some basic precautions this tick season.
Michigan residents are increasingly at risk for acquiring Lyme disease, data from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services shows.
A West Bloomfield surgeon will spend a year in prison for his role in a $7 million Medicare fraud scheme, federal prosecutors said.
University of Michigan president-elect Kent Syverud announced Wednesday that he is being treated for a form of brain cancer.
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Cade Cunningham had 27 points, 11 assists and six rebounds to lead the top-seeded Detroit Pistons to a 98-83 win over the eighth-seeded Orlando Magic, evening their first-round series and ending the longest home losing streak in NBA playoff history.
Casey Mize struck out seven and allowed one run in six innings, Spencer Torkelson hit his first homer of the season, and the Detroit Tigers defeated the Milwaukee Brewers 5-2.
A win against the Orlando Magic in Game 2 would make the drought disappear.
Diallo Smith, CEO of Detroit nonprofit Life Remodeled, talks about its new opportunity hub on the east side of Detroit called Anchor Detroit.
It's a look at the critical relationship between Canada, Michigan and the U.S. on this week's Michigan Matters.
The roundtable discusses the dramatic impact AI is having in the classroom, at companies and inside homes.
There's a focus on Michigan's defense industry as a national convention comes to Detroit in a few weeks, with over 11,000 people expected at Huntington Place.
Dave Coulter updates Oakland County's move to its new offices in downtown Pontiac and when that might take place.
An industrial stretch of Detroit is getting a green transformation this week as dozens of volunteers from Ford and the United Auto Workers give back to the community where they work.
Former Michigan Speaker of the House and one-time Michigan Attorney General candidate Tom Leonard has withdrawn from the 2026 Republican gubernatorial race.
Police have arrested a suspect after antisemitic graffiti was found outside of Congregation Beth Shalom in Oak Park, Michigan.
Fast-moving wildfires in southern Georgia destroyed dozens of homes and forced hundred of evacuations.
The Trump administration is in advanced discussions with budget carrier Spirit Airlines about a bailout, sources familiar with the negotiations told CBS News.