Feds seek 18-year sentence for former Detroit Conservancy CFO
Federal prosecutors are seeking an 18-year sentence for former Detroit Riverfront Conservancy CFO William Smith for embezzling more than $40 million from the Conservancy.
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Federal prosecutors are seeking an 18-year sentence for former Detroit Riverfront Conservancy CFO William Smith for embezzling more than $40 million from the Conservancy.
The scheme targeted more than 100 people, including Jordan DeMay, a 17-year-old student from Marquette, Michigan, who died by suicide in 2022.
A Detroit woman who failed to surrender to authorities to start her prison sentence received more time behind bars.
A married couple who pled guilty to defrauding 40 people through their businesses have been sentenced to federal prison, the U.S. Attorney's Office announced.
Two Michigan men have been arrested for allegedly making election threats in two separate incidents, the U.S. Attorney's Office said on Tuesday.
A former Detroit police officer accused of lying to federal agents investigating bribery has pleaded guilty.
The former mayor of Taylor has been sentenced to nearly six years in prison for wire fraud and a bribery scheme involving foreclosed homes.
A Michigan man has been sentenced to 60 years in prison for sexually exploiting children, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.
A Michigan public accountant has pleaded guilty to evading more than $318,000 in federal taxes, the U.S. Attorney's Office announced on Thursday.
The former president of United Steelworkers Local 2513 has pleaded guilty to embezzling more than $58,000 from the union.
A Michigan man has been sentenced to 37 months in prison and two years of supervised release for supplying machine guns to gang members, the U.S. Attorney's Office announced.
A Michigan woman is sentenced to five years in federal prison for illegal possession of a gun in the accidental shooting of her 2-year-old son in Lansing.
Federal officials say the sextortion scheme targeted more than 100 people, including 17-year-old Marquette high school student Jordan DeMay, who died by suicide in March 2022.
Rashad Trice was previously sentenced to life in the state's case related to Wynter's death.
A former U.S. Postal Service mail carrier is sentenced to two years probation for stealing rebate cards from residents on her delivery route, the U.S. Attorney's Office announced on Monday.
A St. Clair Shores doctor was sentenced to 20 years in prison for unlawful prescribing after his patient died of a drug overdose, the U.S. Attorney's Office announced on Thursday.
Federal officials said a Michigan man and his brother kidnapped a Dunham's Sports store manager and forced him to give
Two Lansing men have been sentenced to prison for making threats and carrying firearms inside a convenience store, the U.S. Attorney's Office announced Thursday.
A federal judge granted a temporary restraining order banning the former Detroit Riverfront Conservancy CFO William A. Smith and other individuals from accessing up to $39.3 million in assets.
A Michigan man charged in the accidental shooting that killed a 2-year-old boy has pleaded guilty, the U.S. Attorney's Office announced.
A former Wyandotte elementary school principal accused of embezzling more than $89,000 of school funds has pleaded guilty.
Federal officials say Kristopher Kukola, 39, robbed three pharmacies in Van Buren Township, Saline and Maline between May 2022 and July 2022.
For the third year in a row, local and federal law enforcement are rolling out a program called the Summer Surge in preparation for summer.
A Lansing man is federally charged for allegedly trying to steal a gun from a police officer during an arrest in April.
According to the U.S. Attorney's Office, Orlando Bernard Easter allegedly had cocaine, fentanyl, MDMA and methamphetamine. He also had seven firearms, including two that were reported stolen
Imagine having to live through two mass shootings in two different states. That's the reality for Owen Wilson, of Grand Blanc, Michigan.
A Michigan group of storm chasers took it upon themselves to try and lessen the load for Northern Michigan communities impacted by the ice storm.
Riley Greene broke out of an extended slump with three hits and two RBIs to lead the Detroit Tigers to a 6-1 victory over the Kansas City Royals.
Detroit police say they are searching a home in Inkster in connection with the disappearance of 17-year-old London Thomas.
The city released its list of streets selected for the 2025 program.
Imagine having to live through two mass shootings in two different states. That's the reality for Owen Wilson, of Grand Blanc, Michigan.
A Michigan group of storm chasers took it upon themselves to try and lessen the load for Northern Michigan communities impacted by the ice storm.
Tallahassee police say the Florida State University campus has been secured after an active shooting situation.
Riley Greene broke out of an extended slump with three hits and two RBIs to lead the Detroit Tigers to a 6-1 victory over the Kansas City Royals.
Rain and storms are potentially in the forecast for Southeast Michigan for Friday night into Saturday.
Shawn Fain, president of United Auto Workers, took to social media Thursday to give a policy speech. "There's a lot of uncertainty over what this moment holds," he said.
Slotkin is a former CIA officer who worked in national security roles in the Pentagon during the Bush and Obama administrations.
The company says the layoffs are not related to tariffs. The layoffs are effective April 14.
The automaker is working with local authorities on the investigation.
The layoffs begin Monday and are expected to last for several weeks.
Wink Martindale, the host of hit game shows "Gambit" and "Tic-Tac-Dough," has died. He was 91.
Residents of a small Michigan community stood side by side to help a local bookstore move 9,100 books — one by one — from its former site to a new location about a block away.
Jay North, who starred on TV's "Dennis the Menace" for four seasons starting in 1959, has died.
Nintendo has announced a June 5 launch date for its latest gaming console, the Switch 2.
Audiences at the Detroit Opera House expecting their performance of "Cosi fan tutte" to begin with the overture may be surprised to hear instead a product launch from a tech company CEO.
Riley Greene broke out of an extended slump with three hits and two RBIs to lead the Detroit Tigers to a 6-1 victory over the Kansas City Royals.
Rated as one of the top 10 most popular cars sold in the U.S. in 2024, the Civic model is currently sourced in both countries.
Food safety inspections would be left to state and local authorities under the plan being developed by the FDA.
Law enforcement said the suspected shooter is the 20-year-old son of a Leon County sheriff's deputy and a student at FSU.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will fast-track permits for building a protective tunnel around an aging Enbridge oil pipeline that runs beneath a channel connecting two Great Lakes.
Three or more related cases of the measles is an outbreak, according to the CDC.
During Black Maternal Health Week, a national campaign to raise awareness and improve outcomes for Black mothers, the Detroit-based organization Mothering Justice is spotlighting what happens when advocacy turns into action.
According to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, unvaccinated people have a 90% chance of getting the virus if exposed to it.
There haven't been any cases reported this year in Washtenaw County, but if one does pop up, it could put your child's health and education at risk.
The CDC is now struggling to keep up with requests for support from states with measles outbreaks.
Riley Greene broke out of an extended slump with three hits and two RBIs to lead the Detroit Tigers to a 6-1 victory over the Kansas City Royals.
University of Michigan freshman quarterback Bryce Underwood is one of the biggest names in college football.
Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin scored and added an assist as the Red Wings downed the Devils 5-2 on Wednesday night.
Bank of America is hosting a nationwide initiative that offers $5 or less rounds of golf for Michigan youth between the ages of 6 and 18.
Hobbs joins Kansas State's Serena Sundell and TCU's Madison Connor, who were selected No. 26 and 29, respectively, by Seattle.
It's a look at the Detroit Public Schools Community Foundation and how things are going as Kerrie Mitchell, CEO, appears on Michigan Matters to give an update.
Lawrence Technological University is 93 years old with a strong regional imprint, which Dr. Tarek Sobh talks about on Michigan Matters.
A trio of experts talks about consumer needs when it comes to transit, which are evolving.
David Wasserman appears and talks about the two political parties.
It's a conversation about the first weeks of the Trump administration and its impact on Michigan.
Imagine having to live through two mass shootings in two different states. That's the reality for Owen Wilson, of Grand Blanc, Michigan. Wilson is in grad school in Florida, and now can say he has survived the unthinkable twice.
Northern Michigan is still cleaning up after the historic ice storm that ravaged the region in the last days of March. Recovering has been tough, but a Michigan group of storm chasers took it upon themselves to try and lessen the load. The group, called the Michigan Storm Chasers, has been making one heck of a name for itself over the past two years.
Detroit police say they are searching a home in Inkster in connection with the disappearance of 17-year-old London Thomas.
Heat builds on Friday with a severe storm risk Friday night.
A 22-year-old is facing new charges after he escaped from Detroit police custody during a transport.