Fake attorney swindles Metro Detroit woman out of $669K in Publishers Clearing House scam
A Troy woman was notified via mail that she won a sweepstakes, but a fake attorney scammed her out of $669,500.
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A Troy woman was notified via mail that she won a sweepstakes, but a fake attorney scammed her out of $669,500.
A Detroit woman who has pleaded guilty to slamming a 10-year-old girl's head in a display at Somerset Mall is sentenced to 18 months probation.
Police in Troy are investigating after one person was injured in a shooting Monday outside of the Ruth's Chris Steak House.
Trevor Beaver, 31, is charged with one count of embezzlement over $100,000 and one count of using a computer to commit a crime. If convicted, he faces 20 years to life in prison.
A Popeyes franchise owner in Troy is fined $48,000 for allegedly allowing teens to work over the hours permitted by the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Residents without heat at Troy Place Apartments cannot seem to get a break after a main water break floods the first floor Thursday night.
Some of the parents who took part in the march near Livernois and 18 Mile Road allege the district isn't providing proper literacy education for their children who have learning disabilities.
The protest took place in Metro Detroit the same day 24 hostages were released from Gaza hours after the four-day cease-fire took effect between Israel and Hamas.
Two men have been charged in connection to attempting to flee Troy police in a stolen vehicle Tuesday. One suspect was shot by an officer during the incident.
Police say E. Big Beaver Road is closed at Daley Street after one man was shot by police Tuesday during a traffic stop.
A 53-year-old Southfield man has been charged in connection to burglaries at multiple businesses in Metro Detroit throughout October, officials said.
A Sterling Heights man was arrested earlier this month after he was caught taking videos up a customer's skirt at the Walmart in Troy, police said.
A 66-year-old Troy man has been arrested after riding his bike on I-696 and threatening a trooper with a metal rod Sunday night.
The property, which was built in 1969, has sat vacant since 2006, when Kmart moved its headquarters to Illinois.
A 24-year-old Troy man has been arraigned in connection to a shooting at a party store in Roseville, officials said.
Four men have been charged after police say they robbed two stores in Oakland County this month.
The city of Troy is backing off an idea to allow the construction of a sports complex at an area of undeveloped parkland on John R Road just north of Big Beaver Road.
Kiara Smith is a stay-at-home mother who noticed her son battling health issues about four years ago.
The heart surgery team at Children's Hospital of Michigan is expanding a clinic so more families can access their services.
The city of Troy is considering an idea to transform several acres of undeveloped parkland on John R Road north of Big Beaver Road into a sports complex.
A 30-year-old Troy man was arrested for driving under the influence of drugs after his Apple Watch notified authorities of a crash.
Troy school board members are facing recall efforts from community members following the school board vote back in May to restructure honors math courses.
Andrew James Hall, 31, is charged in connection with an assault that happened outside a Target in Troy.
Police in two Metro Detroit cities are searching for 31-year-old Andrew Hall. He is the person of interest in the murder of a woman in Detroit and the assault of a woman at a Target store in Troy.
A man wanted in connection with an assault at a Target store in Troy and a homicide in Detroit was taken into custody, Detroit police say.
According to police, the 49-year-old employee was hired by the woman to install modifications to her vehicle at a repair shop in Cadillac.
This comes after a conservative activist announced plans for a so-called "Christian Crusader March" at the Dearborn City Council meeting Tuesday night.
The annual event drew an estimated more than 1 million people and 30,000 to 40,000 vehicles over several days.
The deadly shooting unfolded on Lawn Street near Gratiot Avenue and Frazho Road.
The car manufacturer is also recalling another 107,000 vehicles outside the U.S. over the same issue.
This comes after a conservative activist announced plans for a so-called "Christian Crusader March" at the Dearborn City Council meeting Tuesday night.
Voters originally rejected the millage increase in August.
According to police, the 49-year-old employee was hired by the woman to install modifications to her vehicle at a repair shop in Cadillac.
The annual event drew an estimated more than 1 million people and 30,000 to 40,000 vehicles over several days.
The deadly shooting unfolded on Lawn Street near Gratiot Avenue and Frazho Road.
Woodward Dream Cruise participant Mike Holmes, who showed off a DeLorean at Saturday's event, said the " human interaction is just as much fun as driving the car."
General Motors says 350 workers will be laid off in January at its Lansing Grand River Assembly/Stamping and Lansing Regional Stamping sites.
Ford says the reveal is intended to connect directly with the enthusiasts who have helped make the Woodward Dream Cruise one of the nation's premier automotive events.
On average, drivers in the state are paying $4.15 per gallon for regular unleaded fuel.
Dodge unveiled the return of the Super Bee on Thursday during a media preview for Roadkill Nights Powered by Dodge at M1 Concourse in Pontiac.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36. The coroner's office says she was found in cardiac arrest.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
It was another busy night in Ann Arbor as country singer Morgan Wallen took the stage on Saturday for his second concert in as many days at Michigan Stadium, better known as the Big House. Like any game day at the venue, there's a lot of foot traffic and first responders at every corner.
A group of young performers is taking the stage on Friday night to showcase their talents while celebrating Detroit's culture and history.
Paramount Skydance on Friday said it would delay the deal until as late as June 2027.
The car manufacturer is also recalling another 107,000 vehicles outside the U.S. over the same issue.
The website HaveIBeenFlocked has compiled a database of 4.6 million license plate records that have appeared in roughly 242 million Flock searches.
Western Michigan's Dan Bartholomae has been hired as Michigan State's athletic director.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36. The coroner's office says she was found in cardiac arrest.
One of Tommy John's biggest legacies to MLB was his comeback elbow reconstruction surgery that now bears his name.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says a human case of influenza A H1N2 swine flu was detected in a person who was a participant at the Kent County Youth Fair.
A new executive order from President Trump is reshaping federal childhood vaccine recommendations and encouraging states to review their school immunization requirements, a move that comes as Michigan families prepare for the new school year.
The Livingston County Board of Commissioners is considering a resolution that would implement a program from Opioid Free America that would analyze prescription data of county employees and encourage prescribers to wean their patients off opioids.
An additional 35 Michigan residents have required hospital care for cyclosporiasis as an outbreak continues to be tracked, state health officials said on Thursday.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
LIV Golf is ending its season one tournament early.
Western Michigan's Dan Bartholomae has been hired as Michigan State's athletic director.
Golfers, athletes and supporters gathered Monday in Rochester Hills for the Kirk Gibson Golf Classic, which raises money for the Kirk Gibson Foundation for Parkinson's.
Munetaka Murakami hit a go-ahead homer in the seventh inning and the Chicago White Sox rallied for a 7-5 win over the Detroit Tigers to complete a three-game sweep.
There's no doubt in Isaac TeSlaa's mind where the Detroit Lions wide receiver group ranks among its peers.
Rachel Stewart previews the upcoming America's Thanksgiving Parade presented by Gardner White, which will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2026.
The eyes of the nation were on Michigan as its critical 2026 primary was held last Tuesday.
As the nation turns its attention to Michigan's critical Aug. 4 primary, the Michigan Matters roundtable weighs in.
Perry Johnson discussed not receiving President Trump's endorsement and the reasons he believes John James did.
The conversation turns to rising auto insurance rates across Michigan and new legislative bills in Lansing that would help stem the tide.
Some rain possible Tuesday night
Christian leaders, along with the mayor of Dearborn and the chief of police, are coming together to send a message to the world that we stand united against hatred.
A trust company affiliated with the Trump family's crypto business, World Liberty Financial, has received conditional approval to establish a bank.
Police in Royal Oak, Michigan, say they're investigating a brawl at a pub that broke out during the Woodward Dream Cruise on Saturday and resulted in eight arrests.
Monday marks 60 days since the U.S. and Iran signed a memorandum of understanding that called for a wider peace deal to be negotiated within that timeframe.