Americans are getting 2.5B robocalls a month — the highest level in years
Americans have received an average of 2.56 billion robocalls per month from January to September, the highest level in six years, PIRG found.
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Americans have received an average of 2.56 billion robocalls per month from January to September, the highest level in six years, PIRG found.
Lori Bradford, 56, of Southfield was sentenced Thursday to over a year in jail for filing false tax returns, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel said.
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.
Tax season is in full swing, and many people are hoping to see some extra cash heading their way with their tax refund.
A Detroit woman is sentenced to four and a half years for her involvement in a $27 million tax fraud scheme against the Internal Revenue Service and six states.
Happy Asker appeared Friday in Detroit federal court, months after being convicted of a scheme to conceal millions of dollars from the government.
Happy Asker is returning to federal court on Monday for his sentence.
"The Tax Division has zero tolerance for stealing the identities of the deceased..."
Dr. David Borlas said he spent six or seven hours on the phone, sorting it all out.
Tax fraud turned out to be a family affair for a Detroit mother and her son.
The agency has added new filters to screen for tax fraud and is working harder to help victims get their rightful refunds.
The government began a crackdown on identity theft after noticing an uptick in criminals trying to file fake returns through the IRS.
Former NBA player and Michigan State star Jay Vincent is asking a judge to keep him out of prison so he can repay victims of a fraud scheme.
A firefighter fell through the floor while at a house fire scene on Wednesday in Livonia, no serious injuries were reported.
According to the Macomb County Prosecutor's Office, the jury trial against 27-year-old Afeni Muhammad, of Eastpointe, is scheduled to begin on Step. 15, 2026.
A neighbor man who lives right across the street from the home where the teen was held says he called the police as soon as he realized something was off.
Carter Yakemchuk scored a second-period goal and also had an assist in his NHL debut as the streaking Ottawa Senators edged the Detroit Red Wings 3-2.
NASA says the meteor was first detected over Hope, Michigan, before it disintegrated.
A neighbor man who lives right across the street from the home where the teen was held says he called the police as soon as he realized something was off.
NASA says the meteor was first detected over Hope, Michigan, before it disintegrated.
A new bill introduced by Michigan Sen. Rosemary Bayer would add new requirements for elderly drivers.
According to the Macomb County Prosecutor's Office, the jury trial against 27-year-old Afeni Muhammad, of Eastpointe, is scheduled to begin on Step. 15, 2026.
A firefighter fell through the floor while at a house fire scene on Wednesday in Livonia, no serious injuries were reported.
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.
Carter Yakemchuk scored a second-period goal and also had an assist in his NHL debut as the streaking Ottawa Senators edged the Detroit Red Wings 3-2.
The Oakland County Sheriff's Office says it is setting the record straight about a man arrested in Wisconsin after an antisemitic image of Sheriff Michael Bouchard was shared.
Delta is temporarily halting specialty services for members of Congress, citing strain on its resources during the partial government shutdown.
In an on-going overhaul of NASA's Artemis program, agency officials say it will take seven years to build a sophisticated base on the moon.
President Trump has long railed against mail-in voting, but used the method this month in a Florida election, public records indicate.
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.
Legislation is pending in Lansing that is intended to prohibit the sale or distribution of a substance called kratom.
Carter Yakemchuk scored a second-period goal and also had an assist in his NHL debut as the streaking Ottawa Senators edged the Detroit Red Wings 3-2.
Bonner-Prendergast graduate Kevin McGonigle, baseball's No. 2-rated prospect, has made the Detroit Tigers' opening day roster.
The Detroit Pistons are heading back to the playoffs for the second time in a row as they remain the No. 1seed in the Eastern Conference.
Daniss Jenkins scored a career-high 30 points, including six in the final 34 seconds, and the Detroit Pistons ended the Los Angeles Lakers' nine-game win streak with a 113-110 victory.
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.
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.
Long lines continue at some of the nation's airports, as passengers queue up for Transportation Security Administration checkpoints. CBS News has a report on discussions in Washington D.C. on how to resolve the budget stalemate.
Parents in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, continue to speak out after a recent decision by the school board to end a child care program in the district.
The weather will be mostly cloudy today, with a high near 56. Keep an eye on Thursday for showers and thunderstorms that develop Thursday afternoon and evening. A few severe storms are possible, primarily south of the M-59 corridor, with all hazards (wind, hail, and tornadoes) in play.
Pistons guard Duncan Robinson took some time on his day off, shooting three-pointers with children in Detroit. Robinson's family foundation, the Detroit Pistons Foundation and the Children's Foundation of Michigan donated $50,000 to SAY Detroit's LiveWELL Program.
Warmer temperatures are expected to build this week, with a focus on storm chances later on Thursday.