Juwan Howard resumes duties as coach and Michigan makes 12 3s in 83-66 win over Eastern Michigan
Olivier Nkamhoua had 17 points, nine rebounds and five assists and Michigan defeated Eastern Michigan 83-66 on Saturday as Wolverines coach Juwan Howard returned to his head coaching duties for the first time this season after having heart surgery in September.
Michigan basketball jumps 2 spots in AP top 25, will travel to Brooklyn for in-season tournament
The Michigan Wolverines menโs basketball team is off to a hot start as theyโre 2-0 on the season, and the Associated Press took notice as the men in maize jumped up two spots to No. 20 in the in-season 2022-23 AP Top 25.
Former Ypsilanti star Emoni Bates lists Michigan basketball in top 6, sets June announcement date
Former star Ypsilanti high schooler and current No. 1-ranked transfer player Emoni Bates recently entered the transfer portal, where he named the Michigan Wolverines one of his top six destinations ahead of the 2022 college basketball season.
Former Macomb County Prosecutor Eric Smith tests positive for COVID-19
Former Macomb County Prosecutor Eric Smith has tested positive for COVID-19, according to the U.S. District Court for Eastern Michigan. Smith was scheduled for a plea hearing in federal court on Friday. Smith said he had told three people -- two assistant prosecutors and a friend -- to lie about the use of campaign funds. He is also facing charges of embezzlement and racketeering for his spending of $600,000 from an obscure Macomb County forfeiture fund. READ: Former Macomb County Prosecutor Eric Smith charged in state, federal investigationsREAD: Ex-Macomb County prosecutor Eric Smith faces up to 21 months in jail following guilty pleaREAD: Former Macomb County prosecutor Eric Smith pleads guilty to obstruction of justice
Watch out for online shopping scams as holiday shopping season kicks into high gear
DETROIT โ Holiday shopping season is kicking into high gear and because of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, more people will be shopping online. Melanie Duquesnel is the president of the Better Business Bureau serving Eastern Michigan. โIf a deal appears to be too good to be true, it probably is,โ Duquesnel said. The scammers call and when you answer you get a recorded message claiming to be from Amazon stating there is a problem with your Amazon account. Scammers also send emails or texts, asking you to verify your personal information -- all so they can steal it.
U.S. District Court for Eastern Michigan launches live chat service to help the public during COVID-19 pandemic
The U.S. District Court for Eastern Michigan has launched an online help desk to offer the public and lawyers quick access to live assistance during the COVID-19 pandemic. Clerkโs Office and Jury staff can answer questions through the help deskโs chat icon. The icon is located in the lower right corner of the courtโs website. Chat is available from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. on weekdays, except on holidays.
Better Business Bureau warns consumers of โgoing out of businessโ online shopping scam
DETROIT โ The Better Business Bureau is warning consumers about an online shopping scam involving โgoing out of businessโ advertisements. Melanie Duquesnel, president of the Better Business Bureau serving Eastern Michigan, said the difficulty theyโre finding is that clients are not getting the product but yet theyโre getting charged for it. READ: Scammers use multiple methods to target victims -- Hereโs what to watch out forโJust because an advertisement is on Facebook doesnโt mean that itโs a 100% trustworthy business,โ Duquesnel said. With more people buying cars, RVs and boats online, the BBB says vehicle shipper and escrow scams are going up. How do you know that youโre going to get your money back?โ Duquesnel said.
Eastern Michigan graduate charged with 9 counts of sexual assault
YPSILANTI, Mich. โ An Eastern Michigan University graduate is facing nine counts of of sexual assault dating back to when he was a student in 2015. The alleged victims were all EMU students. โThere are no victims, only alleged victims,โ said attorney David Goldstein. Anyone who has been a victim of sexual violence is urged to contact the Ypsilanti Police Department at 734-368-8784 or 734-368-8776. Durbin was arraigned on nine counts of criminal sexual conduct Friday.
Flint mobile food pantries continue during May
LANSING, Mich. โ The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services will continue to provide nutritious food by the truckload to Flint residents throughout May. MDHHS has provided the Flint mobile food pantries since February 2016 in partnership with the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan in Flint. Since the outbreak of COVID-19 in Michigan, food pantry distributors are taking extra precautions to keep customers and volunteers protected. The three help center locations now have more proteins to distribute to Flint residents in addition to the produce thatโs available at all locations. To check food distribution schedules, visit the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan website at FBEM.org and find the updated schedule on the Mobile Pantry Distribution page, or call 810-239-4441.
Illinois football vs. Eastern Michigan: Time, TV schedule, game preview, score
AJ Bush #1 of the Illinois Fighting Illini runs the ball during the game against the Kent State Golden Flashes at Memorial Stadium on September 1, 2018 in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)CHAMPAIGN, Ill. - Oluwole Betiku Jr. will have Mike Glass III in his cross hairs Saturday when Illinois welcomes Eastern Michigan for a nonconference game. Glass will try to become the first quarterback to throw a touchdown pass this season against Illinois, which has allowed one rushing score. Eastern Michigan, which took down Rutgers in 2017 and Purdue last season, has the same number of wins over Big Ten teams in the last two seasons as Illinois. PREDICTION: Illinois 37, Eastern Michigan 23More college football scoresCopyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.
Kentucky football vs. Eastern Michigan: Time, TV schedule, game preview, score
LEXINGTON, Ky. - Kentucky will look to continue its mastery of the Mid-American Conference on Saturday when it meets visiting Eastern Michigan in a non-conference game. LINE: Kentucky -14.5Kentucky dispatched another MAC team - Toledo - in its season opener behind a strong second half from junior quarterback Terry Wilson. The Eagles last four-pick game occurred against Vanderbilt in September 2007. Glass' 90.9 completion percentage against Coastal Carolina is the best for the Eagles since 1999. PREDICTION: Kentucky 37, Eastern Michigan 21More college football scoresCopyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.