Westland woman surprises family on Christmas with $1M Powerball win, Detroit

White elephant gift exchange lands Indiana woman $500K jackpot on Detroit Lions lottery ticket

“My cousin purchased the ticket for the white elephant gift exchange at our family Christmas party,” said 25,-year-old Emily ...

Indiana woman wins Michigan Lottery instant game jackpot worth $500,000

The 25-year-old woman found out she won the jackpot playing the Detroit Lions instant game on Christmas, which was also her ...

Shipping channel near Soo Locks closed to traffic after freighter ran aground

The St. Marys River channel that handles downbound shipping traffic south of the Soo Locks has closed temporarily after a 497 ...

Mega Millions player wins $1 million prize. Where in the US was the lucky ticket sold?

A Mega Millions ticket sold in Michigan won $1 million, just missing the $62 million jackpot, lottery officials said. The ...

Michigan Mega Millions lottery player wins $1 million

Although the Mega Millions jackpot has rolled over to Friday, someone won a $1 million prize in Michigan Tuesday.

White elephant win: Woman trades flashlight for $500K scratch-off ticket

When a 25-year-old woman agreed to trade gifts with her dad during a Christmas white elephant game, she ended up winning $500 ...

Michigan woman wins $1 million Powerball prize, keeps secret from family for weeks

(CBS DETROIT) — A Westland woman surprised her family at Christmas with news that she won a $1 million Powerball prize, the Michigan Lottery reports.

Centuries of good and evil: The lottery turns 456 years old

Money from lotteries often funds public programs. But some argue that gambling games serve as taxes on the poor.

New Year's Luck Strikes: New Baltimore, Michigan Resident Wins $1 Million Mega Millions Prize

A Michigan player won $1 million in the Mega Millions lottery from a ticket bought at a New Baltimore gas station.

Rare gold coin found in red kettle donations for The Salvation Army

A rare South African Krugerrand gold coin worth thousands was found amid the spare change donated to a Salvation Army red ...

One lucky Michigander waking up a millionaire after buying winning lotto ticket

A winning Mega Millions ticket was bought at the Shell gas station on Green Street in New Baltimore, which is about half an ...

Westland woman surprises family on Christmas with $1M Powerball win

A 63-year-old woman from Westland said she still can’t believe she won a $1 million Powerball prize. Catherine Martin matched ...

Michigan's first new casino in years opening Up North

The tribe plans to open a new Class III gaming facility called Crystal Shores Casino on trust land at 7282 Hoadley Road in ...

Bally’s resumes demolition at Freedom Center as city looks to permanent casino to meet revenue goals

Supplanting the Freedom Center with the planned $1.7 billion gambling palace remains a high priority for Bally’s and the city ...

Things to do in metro Detroit, Jan. 10 and beyond

• Detroit Auto Show: Jan. 11-20, Huntington Place, One Washington Blvd., Detroit, Charity Preview is Jan. 10, ...

1 arrested in stabbing at Dearborn hotel

Multiple people were stabbed and injured Sunday at an extended stay hotel in Dearborn, police said. Officials reported a ...

All the happenings in the lakes area, Jan. 8-19

Lou Gramm, the original lead singer and founding member of rock group Foreigner, will be performing at Mahnomen's Shooting ...

Jim Dey | Don't bet rent on Decatur getting a 'racino'

It’s time once again to dive into another round of quick takes on the people, places and events that were being talked about ...

Why some think metro Detroit's office space market already hit bottom

In the Detroit region, there was 'negative absorption' of about 757,000 square feet of office space in Q4 of 2024, meaning ...

2 adults, child stabbed at Dearborn hotel

DEARBORN, Mich. (FOX 2) - Three people were injured in a stabbing Sunday morning at a Dearborn hotel. Police were called to ...

Where to dine out downtown during Detroit Auto Show: More than 30 restaurants listed

The Detroit Auto Show is back to its January time slot and plenty of greater downtown Detroit area restaurants are ready to welcome hungry showgoers.

Lions win means big money for the city of Detroit

The return on victory Monday paid well. For example, data shows a home game for the Detroit Lions usually generates $10 million in revenue for hospitality. When the Lions beat the Vikings on Sunday, ...

Muskegon County casino plan is dead without word from governor, tribe says

The Grand River Bands of Ottawa Indians based in Grand Rapids has long battled for federal recognition and also has laid ...

How did The Cardinal lure LIV Golf to Metro Detroit? Here's what we know

The LIV Golf team championship will be held at The Cardinal, the new championship course at Saint John's Resort, in August.