Detroit Ex-Con Charged In Counterfeit Check Scheme
Federal agents say a Detroit ex-convict has admitted creating phony U.S. Postal Service checks that were cashed for more than $100,000.
Watch CBS News
Federal agents say a Detroit ex-convict has admitted creating phony U.S. Postal Service checks that were cashed for more than $100,000.
If you remember a few weeks back an anonymous GM in the NFL took some shots at the Detroit Lions on Profootballweekly.com.
A Dearborn man who owned a string of metro Detroit service stations has pleaded guilty to bank fraud for his actions in obtaining more than $6 million in fraudulent commercial loans.
A Jackson, Michigan woman who lived for months with her friend's corpse has pleaded guilty in a deal with prosecutors that is expected to keep her out of prison.
A federal judge in Grand Rapids has sentenced a suburban Detroit doctor to 13 months in prison for submitting $1 million in fraudulent medical test claims to Medicare, Medicaid and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan.
A judge has ordered two men who worked for a Detroit-area congressman to stand trial in a campaign scandal.
Federal prosecutors say a Troy couple who ran clinics that claimed to specialize in treating HIV have pleaded guilty to participating in a multimillion-dollar Medicare fraud scheme.
A Detroit-area man says he was granted immunity to help authorities in a case involving election petitions submitted by former U.S. Rep. Thaddeus McCotter's campaign.
The Southfield Police Department is asking for the publics' assistance in identifying a female that is suspected of being involved in a check fraud ring.
A 68-year-old West Bloomfield man has pleaded guilty to conducting a Ponzi scheme that targeted senior citizens.
A federal jury has found a Flint store owner guilty to accusations he participating in a $612,000 food stamp fraud scheme.
Michigan authorities say three people have been sentenced for their role in a scheme that stole $160,000 by making fake unemployment claims for about 170 people,
A Detroit-area pharmacist and five associates have been convicted of health care fraud involving prescription painkillers.
A third ex-campaign staffer of former Michigan Congressman Thad McCotter has been arraigned on charges tied to phony petition signatures.
Calling it a "mess" and a "fiasco" Michigan's attorney general has charged four people following an investigation of fake and duplicate signatures on the nominating petitions submitted by then-U.S. Rep. Thaddeus McCotter.
Oakland County Sheriff's investigators are looking to identify five suspects who made off with half a million dollars from multiple Metro Detroit bank and credit union ATMs.
A Lincoln Park woman who collected food stamps after winning a million-dollar prize has avoided jail time.
Crooks have stolen nearly $300,000 by installing high-tech gadgets on Comerica Bank ATMs and gleaning personal information off customer cards, federal authorities said Friday.
Former Detroit Lion and Michigan Wolverine Larry Foote claims he is the victim of a scheme to defraud him out of more than $400,000.
Three people in the Flint area are accused of using food stamp cards to buy supplies for their restaurants and catering businesses.
A Lincoln Park woman who collected welfare benefits despite winning a big lottery prize pleaded no contest to fraud Thursday and likely will be sentenced to probation.
What's the next legal step for Lincoln Park welfare mom Amanda Clayton?
State authorities are accusing a Detroit-area man of fleecing people out of $800,000 by posing as someone who could modify their mortgages.
A Wayne County Commissioner is calling for Executive Robert Ficano to resign, the same day another of his former aides was charged with bribery
A Lincoln Park mom who continued to receive food stamps after winning a $1 million lottery prize has been charged with two felony counts of welfare fraud after failing to report her winnings to the state.
Noah Syl Johnson is accused of asking the clerk, "Hey man – where your Quran at? Whose side you on? Christian, or Muslim?"
Microsoft said it's investigating an issue impacting access to Microsoft 365 and its Teams app.
Just in time for the Thanksgiving holiday, AAA reported Monday that gas prices in Michigan have dropped 12 cents since last week.
A Michigan State University engineering professor and undergraduate student have designed and produced a 3D-printed helmet earhole insert that helps to drown out crowd noise for some players on the school's football team.
Airports and highways are expected to be jam-packed during Thanksgiving week, a holiday period likely to end in another record day for air travel in the U.S.
Noah Syl Johnson is accused of asking the clerk, "Hey man – where your Quran at? Whose side you on? Christian, or Muslim?"
Two children are dead and three other people are injured after a fire in Canton Township Sunday evening.
Microsoft said it's investigating an issue impacting access to Microsoft 365 and its Teams app.
Just in time for the Thanksgiving holiday, AAA reported Monday that gas prices in Michigan have dropped 12 cents since last week.
A 71-year-old Oakland County woman has been convicted for her role in a health care kickback scheme that costed Medicare $1.4 million, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.
Local UAW members claim Stellantis is to blame for roughly 4,000 layoffs this fall, not poor market conditions.
Ford said Wednesday most of the job cuts would come in Germany and would be carried out in consultation with employee representatives.
On average, a 15-gallon tank of gas will cost Michiganders $46, which is $12 less than what they were paying from 2023's highest price in August.
General Motors announced Friday it was laying off nearly 1,000 salaried workers worldwide.
General Motors is laying off about 1,000 workers worldwide, shedding costs as it tries to compete in a crowded global automobile market.
Chuck Woolery was inducted into the American TV Game Show Hall of Fame in 2007 and earned a daytime Emmy nomination in 1978.
Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, AMC and fans react to the debate over in-theater singing during "Wicked."
The 10-day event will feature Racing Day presented by the Detroit Grand Prix on Jan. 17, 2025.
Downtown Detroit will begin to be a lot brighter just in time for the Christmas season.
Tickets go on sale to the general public via Ticketmaster on Tuesday, Nov. 26.
Microsoft said it's investigating an issue impacting access to Microsoft 365 and its Teams app.
Airports and highways are expected to be jam-packed during Thanksgiving week, a holiday period likely to end in another record day for air travel in the U.S.
Chuck Woolery was inducted into the American TV Game Show Hall of Fame in 2007 and earned a daytime Emmy nomination in 1978.
Tortilla strips sold in grocery stores across the U.S. have been recalled due to concerns about an undeclared wheat allergen.
Democrats say they're concerned or scared Trump will threaten their rights, but fewer than half feel motivated to oppose him.
The school district introduced therapy dogs two years ago, and things have gone so well that it decided to add six more dogs.
Lattes and other espresso-based drinks may not be available at some McDonald's restaurants due to a glitch with coffee machines.
CDC data shows rates of Mycoplasma pneumoniae have surged in babies.
A WARN notice says that an agreement between the hospital and the Secretary of Health and Human Services would be terminated because the hospital was not in compliance with some of the Medicare Conditions of Participation.
A number of homes in parts of Metro Detroit are seeing elevated levels of lead in their drinking water, according to officials.
A Michigan State University engineering professor and undergraduate student have designed and produced a 3D-printed helmet earhole insert that helps to drown out crowd noise for some players on the school's football team.
The Detroit Lions beat the Indianapolis Colts 24-6 on Sunday, extending their winning streak to nine games.
Franz Wagner had 30 points, nine rebounds and eight assists, and the Orlando Magic beat the Detroit Pistons 111-100 for their eighth win in nine games.
A goal by the Bruins' Brad Marchand midway through the third period proved to be enough for Boston to beat the Detroit Red Wings 2-1 Saturday night.
Kalel Mullings ran for 92 yards and a career-high three touchdowns, leading Michigan to a 50-6 win over Northwestern on Saturday to make the defending national champions eligible for a bowl.
Hackel, the former Macomb County Sheriff, said the results of the 2024 contest are giving him more confidence than ever that he has the right stuff and resumé to be governor.
How did the Democrats lose so many races at once?
In Michigan, the Democrats have control of the governor's mansion and both state houses.
In Michigan, the Democrats now have control of the governor's mansion and both state houses.
Both party chairs also talked about the ground game as each looks for independent voters and those who haven't voted in a while they hope to inspire to show up on Nov. 5.
Essence Atkins and Tetona Jackson talk about the new CBS sitcom "Poppa's House," which airs Mondays at 8:30 p.m. on CBS Detroit and Paramount+.
Cornerstone Community Financial Credit Union has tips for not breaking your budget on Black Friday.
Just in time for the holiday season, Biggby Coffee has several festive mocktails.
Kick off your holiday shopping in Wyandotte for Small Business Saturday.
The sight was a common one for Andrew Kolpacki. For many a Sunday, he would watch NFL games on TV and see quarterbacks putting their hands on their helmets, desperately trying to hear the play call from the sideline or booth as tens of thousands of fans screamed at the tops of their lungs.