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Michigan man pleads guilty in mPerks cyber theft that cost Meijer more than $1 million
(CBS DETROIT) - A 22-year-old Michigan man will give up $630,000 in cryptocurrency and cash as well as his computer tower after pleading guilty in a massive mPerks cyber theft scheme that cost Meijer more than $1 million. Nicholas Mui of Grand Haven pleaded guilty on Monday to one count of conducting a criminal enterprise in the theft and sale of information associated with mPerks accounts, the Michigan Attorney General's Office said. Mui was charged in December 2023 following a lengthy investigation by Michigan State Police's Fraud Investigation Section and the FORCE team. He had faced up to 10 felony charges for the scheme. mPerks is...
Swing state voters have low confidence in Biden’s chances while Democratic Senate candidates fare better: Poll
A YouGov poll of seven swing states, including Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin, shows President Joe Biden trailing behind former President Donald Trump by as much as 7%. The poll was conducted between July 4 and July 12 by the University of Stanford, Arizona State University, and Yale University, which was […]
Trump campaign files lawsuit against Gov. Whitmer over voter registration sites
Former President Donald Trump’s campaign and the Republican National Committee sued Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D-MI) over her initiative to designate federal Veterans Affairs and Small Business Administration sites for voter registration efforts. In the lawsuit, they argue that Whitmer and Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson exceeded their authority by entering into agreements to use VA […]
Claressa Shields July 27 Detroit Fight Has a Lot at Stake
The T-rex of Flint is returning to Michigan to terrorize the masses once more. The three-time undisputed middleweight world champion Claressa “GWOAT” Shields will be looking to make history later this month at her fight in the Little Ceaser’s Arena against the current WBC women’s heavyweight world champion, Vanessa Lepage-Joanisse. Hosted by the fight streaming platform DAZN, the two fighters will compete not only for the WBC women’s heavyweight belt but also for the vacant WBO light heavyweight belt. A victory for Sheilds would mean that she would be the first four-division title champion ever in women’s boxing. Fighting for such high stakes in a new weight class might intimidate a lesser boxer, but for Shields, it’ll be a chance to showcase to the world her true power.
Midland Dow athletic department claims top Saginaw-area prize in 2023-24
Midland Dow rode its tennis program to the No. 1 spot, ranking as the top Saginaw-area high school athletic program for the 2023-24 school year. Dow finished with 92 points, using the scoring system for the MLive Michigan Ultimate State Champion. If you purchase a product or register for an...
Dr. Parminder Jaswal, Saginaw Physician, Sets the Standard in Medical Excellence and Patient Care
Dr. Parminder Jaswal begins each morning with prayer and meditation to stay centered and focused on the days ahead. He has devoted his life to service as a doctor, firmly believing that all good things come from above. “My typical day starts with morning prayer and meditation, thanking our God,...
Suspects in car dealership break-in head to circuit court
PINCKNEY — Suspects in a car dealership break-in have been bound over to 44th Circuit Court. Desean Lamar Stanley, 19, from Detroit, was bound over July 8 on three charges of breaking and entering (a felony), two charges of motor vehicle unlawful driving away (a felony), larceny (a felony), four counts of fleeing and eluding police in a vehicle fourth degree (a felony), reckless driving (a misdemeanor) and operating a vehicle with a suspended/revoked/denied license (a misdemeanor).
Kalitta Air faces $400,000 penalty for FAA violation
The Federal Aviation Administration has proposed a civil penalty of $400,000 against cargo airline Kalitta Air for allegedly operating flights in a prohibited region when certain aircraft have a faulty multimode receiver. The agency announced Friday that Kalitta Air, based in Ypsilanti, Michigan, used prohibited procedures on 44 flights between...
Free Spirit 50th anniversary walking tour
Sixty years ago, downtown Lansing was a vibrant shopping area lined with women’s clothing stores, shoe stores, major department stores and an array of specialty stores. You could also bowl, grab a caramel-corn treat and catch a movie at one of three theaters. The Historical Society of Greater Lansing...
Rewind: News from the last 7 days
Robert Backus was named Lansing police chief by Mayor Andy Schor. Backus, 45, is a 24-year LPD veteran who served as interim chief since Ellery Sosebee retired in June. An assistant chief for two years, Backus started his law enforcement career with the LPD at age 15 as an Explorer. He graduated from MSU’s criminal justice program and holds a master of science degree in criminal justice administration from Ferris State University. Backus was hired as an LPD cadet in 1999 and sworn in as a police officer after completing the 67th Mid-Michigan Police Academy in 2000.
Michigan baseball legend Ken Hayward to be inducted into the Michigan Baseball Hall of Fame
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - There will be four new inductees into the Michigan Baseball Hall of Fame in pregame ceremonies this Saturday evening when the Lansing Lugnuts take on the Great Lakes Loons at Jackson Field. One of the inductees is former University of Michigan star Ken Hayward, who helped...
Mid-Michigan Matters: Dementia on the rise: Spot the early signs
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - Every year, there are 10 million new dementia cases worldwide. Every three seconds, a person is diagnosed with dementia. Now, more people are being diagnosed with the disease earlier. Brenda Roberts with the National Council of Dementia Minds, shares how diagnosing dementia is improving, and the early signs of the disease to look out for. Like, memory loss, misplacing things, confusion, and mood changes. She also explains the ‘Dementia Umbrella’ or different types of dementia, like the most common, Alzheimer’s.
Former Spartan QB Rocky Lombardi is selected in UFL Draft
A former Spartan quarterback will continue his football career at the next level. Rocky Lombardi has been selected by the Michigan Panthers in the United Football League Draft on Wednesday. Lombardi played three seasons for the Spartans from 2018 – 2020 before transferring to Northern Illinois where he also played three seasons. Lombardi played in 22 games for the Spartans during his three years in East Lansing, Mich. He is most notably known for leading Michigan State to the massive upset win over rival Michigan in 2020. We're excited for this one 👏 Our fifth pick of the 2024 UFL College Draft is QB Rocky Lombardi 🔥 pic.twitter.com/kdvQDQtVvR — Michigan Panthers (@USFLPanthers) July 17, 2024 Contact/Follow us @The SpartansWire on Twitter, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Michigan state news, notes, and opinion. You can also follow Robert Bondy on Twitter @RobertBondy5.
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