Michigan's maximum unemployment benefits increasing by $84 a week
Michigan residents who begin an unemployments claim during 2026 will be eligible for $84 more per week than those who filed in 2025.
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Michigan residents who begin an unemployments claim during 2026 will be eligible for $84 more per week than those who filed in 2025.
Michigan residents who owe back previously overpaid unemployment benefits now face a deadline to repay that money.
A Michigan woman is charged with federal program bribery and aggravated identify theft relating to unemployment benefits.
The State of Michigan is catching up on accounts that were eligible for higher unemployment benefits earlier this year.
A former Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency employee is facing federal prison time on a fraud scheme.
The Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency office in Detroit will work out of a temporary site for a few months.
A Michigan man has pleaded guilty to charges resulting from a large-scale unemployment insurance fraud scheme.
Michigan's weekly employment benefits amount will jump up for the first time in over 20 years.
Some federal workers in Michigan are suddenly without a job after the Trump administration's recent job cuts.
An investigation revealed Rufus Chappell misused the vehicles on weekends, holidays, and outside of business hours, accumulating more than $47,000 in usage and mileage fees.
Officials say Autumn Mims, 31, is sentenced to five years and five months for her role in the theft of unemployment assistance funds.
James Mayfield, of Detroit, is the last of 15 defendants to be sentenced in connection to unemployment fraud schemes carried out during the coronavirus pandemic.
State officials say the Michigan Department of Attorney General, Detroit Police Department, and various local law enforcement agencies conducted a statewide warrant sweep on Nov. 16.
The U.S. Attorney's Office says William Haynes, 26, admitted to conspiring with former contract worker, Autumn Mims, who was in charge of reviewing, processing, and verifying unemployment insurance claims.
According to the U.S. Attorney's Office, 30-year-old Autumn Mims, of Detroit, used insider access to process claims in the names of other people without their knowledge in August 2020.
Big changes are coming to the Michigan Unemployment Agency that should make it easier for people to file.
President Trump delivered his 2026 State of the Union address on Tuesday, laying out his accomplishments since the beginning of his second term.
A group of Michigan lawmakers is pushing against the distribution of kratom in the state with newly proposed legislation.
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To celebrate the final days of Black History Month, the Detroit Medical Center will be showcasing musical and dance performances.
Residents in Pontiac, Michigan, had to evacuate after a "significant" water main break impacted the Carriage Place Apartments on Tuesday.
A group of Michigan lawmakers is pushing against the distribution of kratom in the state with newly proposed legislation.
President Trump delivered his 2026 State of the Union address on Tuesday, laying out his accomplishments since the beginning of his second term.
The vote came after a heated moment between protesters and counter-protesters.
Connor Hellebuyck stopped 41 of Team Canada's 42 shots in the Olympic gold medal match.
Union Vice President Laura Dickerson confirmed that the worker, TJ Sabula, "has no discipline on his record."
Some General Motors employees are taken aback by this year's profit-sharing checks, with it being $4,000 less than the previous one.
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In Metro Detroit, drivers are paying about $2.90 per gallon, which is 2 cents less than last week and 29 cents less than at the same time last year.
The winter storm that brought snow to Southeast Michigan on Sunday didn't stop car enthusiasts from leaving their homes for the final day of the 2026 Detroit Auto Show.
Barry Manilow announced Friday he needs to reschedule several more concerts as he continues to recover following surgery after he was diagnosed with lung cancer.
"Jersey Shore" star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi said in a TikTok video that her results at a post-op appointment for a cone biopsy showed stage 1 cervical cancer.
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Warner Bros. Discovery said that Paramount Skydance is considering enhancing its buyout offer for the entertainment company.
Robert Duvall was in such classics as "The Godfather," "To Kill a Mockingbird," "M*A*S*H," "The Great Santini" and "Tender Mercies."
President Trump delivered his 2026 State of the Union address on Tuesday, laying out his accomplishments since the beginning of his second term.
Connor Hellebuyck stopped 41 of Team Canada's 42 shots in the Olympic gold medal match.
A college degree still provides an edge when it comes to finding a good job, but a person's major may be just as important to career stability, research suggests.
President Trump touted his work during his first year back in office, saying, "inflation is plummeting, incomes are rising fast, the roaring economy is roaring like never before."
A grand jury refused to return an indictment against the six Democratic lawmakers earlier this month.
Michigan lawmakers required schools to adopt a cardiac emergency response plan for the current school year if the Legislature appropriated "sufficient funds," but funding wasn't dedicated in the education budget.
What started as food poisoning for a young boy in Clinton Township turned into years of organ failure.
Officials announced eligibility for mothers and babies in the city of Detroit.
Two Metro Detroit representatives are among those sponsoring a bill that calls for a 32% tax on any wireless device purchased for someone age 17 and younger.
The Oakland Community Health Network will now be taking over that responsibility amidst a financial dispute between the two organizations.
Connor Hellebuyck stopped 41 of Team Canada's 42 shots in the Olympic gold medal match.
The Detroit Lions will play one of their 2026 regular-season games in Munich, the NFL has announced.
Victor Wembanyama had 21 points, 17 rebounds and six blocks, Devin Vassell scored 28 and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Detroit Pistons 114-103 in a potential NBA Finals preview.
WNBA player Kara Braxton, who won two championship titles with the Detroit Shock, has died.
The Milan Cortina Olympics ended Sunday with a closing ceremony inside the ancient Roman amphitheater, Verona Arena.
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Claressa Shields talks about giving back to the community and her efforts to increase equity for women in sports.
The roundtable discusses the impact of the high-profile game for advertisers, including Detroit-based Rocket and Redfin.
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To celebrate the final days of Black History Month, the Detroit Medical Center will be showcasing artistic performances.
President Trump defended his administration's economic and immigration policies in his State of the Union address.
A group of Michigan lawmakers is pushing against the distribution of kratom in the state with newly proposed legislation.
Residents in Pontiac, Michigan, had to evacuate after a "significant" water main break impacted the Carriage Place Apartments on Tuesday.
Cloudy and breezy conditions for Wednesday