corruption

Monique Owens, the outgoing mayor of Eastpointe, was sentenced to six months of probation and 100 hours of community service on Thursday.

The mayor of Inkster has been indicted on a federal bribery charge for allegedly demanding $50,000 in bribes to facilitate the sale of a city property.

Rick Johnson admits he took at least $110,000 in bribes as head of a state marijuana licensing board. Johnson told a judge: “I am a corrupt politician.”

Former Michigan House Speaker Rick Johnson pleaded guilty to accepting bribes. We unpack details of the case and what it means for Michigan's marijuana industry.

On today's show, why it's getting so hard to recruit candidates for local school boards. Plus, a Detroit organization's plan for making public meetings and information more accessible. Then, an update on House Representative Lee Chatfield's most recent legal troubles, and the grand opening of an impressive new suspension bridge in northern Michigan.

FBI agents have searched offices at Detroit City Hall and the homes of two City Council members. The searches Wednesday come a few weeks after another…

Shiawassee County residents vented their anger Sunday over the county board’s decision to give themselves COVID-19 hazard pay bonuses.More than 200 people…

Former Macomb County prosecutor Eric Smith pled guilty to one count of obstruction of justice in federal court Wednesday.His plea hearing was conducted by…

Former Macomb County Prosecutor Eric Smith has agreed to plead guilty to obstruction of justice. U.S. Attorney Matthew Schneider says Smith stole money…

A former UAW president faces prison time after pleading guilty Wednesday to charges including embezzlement, racketeering and tax evasion.When he’s…