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Michigan Gov. Whitmer announces smooth transition at Michigan Lottery following Shkreli resignation

Lansing, Michigan – Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced a change in leadership at the Michigan Lottery. Joe Froehlich, a long-time lottery official, will take over as acting commissioner after ...
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Inside job gone wild: Michigan state employee and boyfriend scam unemployment for hundreds of thousands, both get prison time

Federal prosecutors said that the sentences were given after both individuals pleaded guilty. After admitting to aggravated identity theft and conspiracy to commit wire fraud, 44-year-old Timeka ...
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“A terrible betrayal and abuse of a helpless youngster”: Michigan man gets lengthy prison sentence for abusing a minor

According to U.S. Attorney Timothy VerHey for the Western District of Michigan, Wayne Braun, 36, was given a 360-month prison sentence and then 120 months of supervised release. U.S. District Judge ...
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Flint closes 12th Street and Van Slyke Road rail crossing after track damage

Flint, Michigan – Residents and commuters in Flint are being told to prepare ahead since an important road has been closed due to damage to a train crossing. City officials confirmed that the crossing ...
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Flint Mayor Neeley welcomes release of long-awaited water settlement funds, highlights the huge relief for residents

Flint, Michigan – Mayor Sheldon Neeley was happy with the recent progress in the Flint water settlement. He said that the release of long-awaited money was a good thing for city residents who had been ...