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Michigan senator’s wife accused of embezzling over $35K from St. Clair County chamber of commerce
Kellie Lauwers, the wife of Michigan Sen. Dan Lauwers, has been charged in connection with allegedly embezzling more than $35,000 from a chamber of commerce in St. Clair County, officials said.
The 64-year-old Yale woman has been charged with one count of embezzlement by an agent or servant, $20,000 or more but less than $50,000 and one count of using a computer to commit a crime, according to a release from Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel’s office. Both charges are felonies punishable by up to 10 years in prison.
A 4Warn Weather Alert has been issued for Tuesday evening in Metro Detroit -- What this means
A 4Warn Weather Alert has been issued for Tuesday evening and overnight as a strong storm system approaches the region.
After record-breaking warmth on Monday, March 9, Southeast Michigan is heading into a day of changing weather, with the potential for severe thunderstorms late Tuesday into early Wednesday.
Troopers complete DoorDash delivery after driver arrested during Michigan traffic stop
A DoorDash driver was arrested during a traffic stop in Michigan last week, but the customer still received her order after state police stepped in to complete the delivery themselves.
At about 10:30 a.m. on Friday, March 6, troopers from the Michigan State Police Mt. Pleasant Post conducted a traffic stop. Troopers discovered the driver had an outstanding felony warrant and arrested him, according to MSP.
‘I can’t enjoy my retirement’: Sterling Heights seniors say rising lot rent is forcing them to keep working
A Sterling Heights manufactured home community has seen a near 85% increase in lot rent price since the current owners took over, according to resident records.
Those concerned residents reached out to Local 4 to get help.
Residents say they are currently paying $786 a month in lot rent. That’s about $40 more than the monthly requirement last year.
Weather: Severe storms possible in Metro Detroit Tuesday night -- what to know
After record-breaking warmth on Monday, Southeast Michigan is heading into a day of changing weather, with the potential for severe thunderstorms late Tuesday into early Wednesday.
The 4Warn Weather Team has declared a 4Warn Weather Alert for Tuesday evening and overnight as a strong storm system approaches the region.