Michigan posts 5.3% unemployment rate for January
Michigan's statewide seasonally adjusted jobless rate nudged slightly higher in January compared to December.
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Michigan's statewide seasonally adjusted jobless rate nudged slightly higher in January compared to December.
Job cuts spiked in February, marking their highest point since July 2020, due to firings of government workers directed by DOGE.
One Ann Arbor employee found out she was being fired after being locked out of her government accounts at that time. Now she says she's expecting an offer to return to the VA Hospital, but it will be in a different role.
Oakland County is seeking seasonal help for positions such as waterpark attendant and law clerk intern.
The City of Farmington Hills plans to hire nearly 200 seasonal workers for spring and summer 2025.
Employers across the U.S. added a robust 256,000 jobs in December, a sign the labor market remains in good shape.
A new report claims Detroit has a more challenging job market than nearly every other major metro in the U.S.
The labor market rebounded last month after taking a hit in October from hurricanes and labor disputes.
A growing number of unemployed workers have been searching for a new job for more than 15 weeks, labor data shows.
Wall Street is watching the labor market for signs of slower hiring, which could influence the Federal Reserve's next rate decision.
The latest labor market data comes less than two weeks ahead of the Federal Reserve's decision on whether to cut interest rates.
Monthly data from the Labor Department bolsters the case for the Fed to start lowering borrowing costs in September.
Forecasts show that employers are likely to hire fewer newly minted college grads this year. But there are pockets of job growth.
More than 100 Ann Arbor Public Schools employees will be cut from the 2024-2025 budget. The school board voted for the decision 6-1 at a board meeting at Pioneer High School Monday night.
U.S. unemployment rate rose slightly to 3.9% in April, continuing a stretch of remaining under 4% for 27 months.
Wall Street is closely watching the jobs report and next week's inflation data to predict when the Fed might cut rates.
The best employers get high ratings for attributes like pay, benefits and values, and range from tech firms to fast-food chain In-N-Out Burger.
The monthly report signals hiring remains stronger than many economists had forecast, while the jobless rate dipped to 3.7%.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced expansion projects are bringing 138 new employment opportunities to Michigan.
Economists were expecting a net gain of 200,000 jobs last month. June's job growth was revised down to 185,000 jobs from 209,000
A Michigan human resource expert said since the pandemic, workplace expectations have changed, leading some employees to file more lawsuits and employers to work harder than ever to retain talent.
On average, hourly wages for workers ages 16 to 24 were up nearly 12% from last summer.
A report of U.S. job cuts showed roughly 5% of job losses in May were due to AI technology.
Hiring sped up last month, showing the job market remains resilient despite high inflation and borrowing costs.
Michigan celebrates Youth Employment Month in June, as summer jobs begin for many teenagers across the state.
Oakland County officials say medical debt impacts approximately 114,000 county residents.
A woman whose remains were found in 1977 in California has been identified as a Michigan native, with her death considered a homicide.
Iranian state media said there was no "direct or indirect communication" with President Trump.
The Trump administration began deploying U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents to some of the busiest airports in the country Monday morning.
A fatal crash happened on I-96 after a passerby had taken two children, ages 4 and 8, out of a disabled car, but the driver was still inside.
The Trump administration began deploying U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents to some of the busiest airports in the country Monday morning.
Gas prices in Michigan are up 33 cents per gallon as compared to a week ago, AAA-The Auto Club Group says.
A woman whose remains were found in 1977 in California has been identified as a Michigan native, with her death considered a homicide.
Two pilots were killed and dozens of people injured at New York's LaGuardia Airport late Sunday night when an arriving Air Canada Express plane and fire and rescue vehicle collided, authorities said.
Oakland County officials say medical debt impacts approximately 114,000 county residents.
Cities in Michigan lose big tax revenue from pollution-control tax breaks, and many do not track what they give up.
Gas prices are currently hovering just below $4 a gallon in much of Michgan, AAA says.
Henry Ford introduced the moving assembly line, a system that reshaped industrial production and helped make automobiles more accessible to the public.
A $4.3 billion investment is going toward a battery cell manufacturing plant in Lansing, Michigan, to provide Tesla with prismatic battery cells.
The United Auto Workers says that Detroit Diesel is adding a third shift, recalling laid-off workers and hiring dozens more people.
It's a sign that Metro Detroiters are ready to say goodbye to winter and welcome spring, and the Marche du Nain Rouge is a feast for the eyes.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
Afroman spoke to CBS News after he won the case, which tested the limits of parody and the license artists can take in social commentary directed at public figures.
Short film director Sam Davis gave a shout out to his Michigan hometown when accepting an Oscar award on Sunday.
The film follows CBS News correspondent Steve Hartman and photographer Lou Bopp through their seven-year journey to document the toll of America's school shooting epidemic.
The Trump administration began deploying U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents to some of the busiest airports in the country Monday morning.
Two pilots were killed and dozens of people injured at New York's LaGuardia Airport late Sunday night when an arriving Air Canada Express plane and fire and rescue vehicle collided, authorities said.
President Trump said Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents will assist TSA agents at airports as delays and security staffing shortages continue to worsen.
TSA representatives say employees are trying to figure out how to feed their families and keep the lights on at home.
Police found that five Barbie packages containing fentanyl were sold. They have all been recovered.
Oakland County officials say medical debt impacts approximately 114,000 county residents.
A measles outbreak continues to expand in Southeast Michigan, with a fourth suspected case now reported in Washtenaw County.
Michigan health officials have identified a measles outbreak in Washtenaw County after three linked cases were reported since March 12.
Legislation is pending in Lansing that is intended to prohibit the sale or distribution of a substance called kratom.
A new report says Michigan should invest in primary care doctors to ease a severe shortage of physicians that has led to long wait times, higher costs and missed care.
Olivia Olson had all 27 of her points in the second half and Syla Swords bounced back from a slow start to score 26 and help second-seeded Michigan rout short-handed N.C. State.
Western Michigan has hired Kahil Fennell away from Texas-Rio Grande Valley to be its men's basketball coach.
Kim Barnes Arico has turned Michigan's women's basketball into a consistently winning program for the first time in school history.
Michigan State has advanced to the Sweet 16 for the 17th time under coach Tom Izzo, beating Louisville 77-69 on in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.
Yaxel Lendeborg punctuated his 25-point outing with a massive dunk in transition, and the Midwest Region's top-seeded Michigan advanced to the Sweet 16 with a 95-72 win over Saint Louis in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.
Dave Coulter updates Oakland County's move to its new offices in downtown Pontiac and when that might take place.
Gardner White opened doors in Detroit in 1912, and the retailer continues to expand with nine new stores planned this year.
Rose talks about a new TV series being filmed in Detroit called "South West High," which revolves around a fictional high school in the Motor City.
As Women's History Month kicks off, Donna Murray-Brown, the new president and CEO of Inforum, appears on Michigan Matters.
Penske, a business and racing legend, turns 89 on Feb. 20 and is celebrating his 60th year in racing during 2026.
As the partial government shutdown continues, some Transportation Security Administration workers across the U.S. have called out over missed paychecks. Long lines have grown at some airports, but locally, the Detroit Metro Airport seems to be the opposite.
According to Detroit folklore, the Nain Rouge ("Red Dwarf") cursed the city after founder Antoine de la Mothe Cadillac attacked the creature in 1701. The annual Marche du Nain Rouge celebrates the legend with a costumed parade.
The Lebanese American Community in Metro Detroit gathered for an event to support friends and family home in Lebanon, offering prayers and raising money to help those in need.
Detroit police said they were looking for a woman who was last seen Saturday at Hollywood Casino. She was reported found on Monday morning.
Iran has answered President Trump's threat to "obliterate" the country's power plants if it doesn't reopen the Strait of Hormuz by Monday evening, with more attacks on Israel and Gulf states, and threats to respond in kind.