Michigan domestic violence survivors have new option for unemployment benefits
Michigan residents who must leave a job to escape domestic violence can seek unemployment benefits under a new law.
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Michigan residents who must leave a job to escape domestic violence can seek unemployment benefits under a new law.
The unemployment rate in Michigan fell to 5% in June from 5.1% in May, according to data released Thursday by the Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget.
According to the WARN notice from Fifth Third Bank, the layoffs are expected to happen between July 1 and November 2026 and will be permanent.
A man accused of stealing the identities of at least 12 people to obtain more than $400,000 in unemployment benefits and rental assistance is headed to trial.
Hiring was much stronger than expected in March, with employers adding roughly three times the number of jobs economists predicted.
Dow Inc., headquartered in Michigan, said in late January it planned to cut jobs in a shift toward artificial intelligence and automation.
Prosecutors allege the man used the personal information of at least 12 people to obtain $300,000 in Unemployment Insurance Agency benefits.
A Detroit man pleaded guilty to federal charges from an unemployment and identity theft scheme that involved over $500,000.
Michigan residents who begin an unemployments claim during 2026 will be eligible for $84 more per week than those who filed in 2025.
Slower adoption of electric vehicles was cited as the reason for pending layoffs at GM's Factory Zero.
The Simon Property Group is now a full owner of The Taubman Company, with 105 corporate jobs to be lost in the business acquisition.
Avancez said a change in customer orders will result in layoffs during December at its Hazel Park location.
An automotive battery manufacturer is closing its Auburn Hills and Midland sites, with 324 people to lose their jobs.
Uncertainty over U.S. tariffs and other Trump administration economic policies are deterring manufacturers from hiring, according to the Center for American Progress.
Michigan residents who owe back previously overpaid unemployment benefits now face a deadline to repay that money.
A workforce reduction will result in permanent layoffs from the Akebono Engineering Center in Farmington Hills.
DP World Contract Logistics has filed a WARN notice, saying 70 jobs will be lost when its Warren Facility closes.
A plastics manufacturing site in New Baltimore is shutting down, with 45 people to be laid off as a result.
The State of Michigan is catching up on accounts that were eligible for higher unemployment benefits earlier this year.
Pratt Industries has announced that 53 manufacturing employees will be permanently laid off effective Aug. 10 from its site in Livonia, Michigan.
Many workers aren't working as much as they'd like. Here's what one expert says the federal unemployment rate fails to capture.
A Detroit man is facing federal charges of mail fraud and wire fraud related to fraudulent claims for pandemic-era unemployment benefits.
Gannett is closing its Sterling Heights production facility, with most of the resulting layoffs expected in August.
Employers across the U.S. added 177,000 jobs in April, a sign the labor market remains healthy despite concerns rising U.S. tariffs.
The Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency office in Detroit will work out of a temporary site for a few months.
A 41-year-old man is facing three charges, including operating while intoxicated, after a video posted on social media by the Michigan State Police showed a car nearly crashing into a trooper's vehicle, according to the state agency.
Hao-Yu Lee drove in the go-ahead run in the 10th inning with a pinch-hit single and the Detroit Tigers beat the San Francisco Giants 3-1 in the rubber game of their series.
The Roseville Police Department in Roseville, Michigan, is investigating after it said five people were injured following a shooting and large fight during a wedding reception on Saturday night.
A fire ripped through the Troy Church of Christ in Troy, Michigan, early Thursday, leaving a collapsed roof and debris around the building that has served the community for over 70 years. Despite the incident, the congregation gathered on Sunday morning, like any other week, to practice their faith.
The Detroit Lions are signing veteran quarterback Josh Dobbs, according to NFL media. The move comes after the team placed QB Teddy Bridgewater on the reserved/retired list on Sunday.
Two people are dead and another was hospitalized after a shooting at Hidden Gem Restaurant in Southfield, Michigan, early Sunday.
The Roseville Police Department in Roseville, Michigan, is investigating after it said five people were injured following a shooting and large fight during a wedding reception on Saturday night.
The Detroit Lions are signing veteran quarterback Josh Dobbs, according to NFL media. The move comes after the team placed QB Teddy Bridgewater on the reserved/retired list on Sunday.
A fire ripped through the Troy Church of Christ in Troy, Michigan, early Thursday, leaving a collapsed roof and debris around the building that has served the community for over 70 years. Despite the incident, the congregation gathered on Sunday morning, like any other week, to practice their faith.
A 41-year-old man is facing three charges, including operating while intoxicated, after a video posted on social media by the Michigan State Police showed a car nearly crashing into a trooper's vehicle, according to the state agency.
Dodge unveiled the return of the Super Bee on Thursday during a media preview for Roadkill Nights Powered by Dodge at M1 Concourse in Pontiac.
As a special Goodyear Auto Service Center, the store will display the company's products, technology and heritage.
The president's visit to the Great Lakes state comes less than 100 days before midterm elections that will test his party's grip on Congress.
A 23-year-old man who pleaded guilty to conducting a criminal enterprise in connection with a Metro Detroit vehicle theft operation that Michigan officials called "prolific" has been sentenced, according to online court records.
Many newer vehicles are equipped with high-efficiency cabin air filters capable of capturing a significant amount of fine particulate matter.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
It was another busy night in Ann Arbor as country singer Morgan Wallen took the stage on Saturday for his second concert in as many days at Michigan Stadium, better known as the Big House. Like any game day at the venue, there's a lot of foot traffic and first responders at every corner.
A group of young performers is taking the stage on Friday night to showcase their talents while celebrating Detroit's culture and history.
Paramount Skydance on Friday said it would delay the deal until as late as June 2027.
A major weekend in Ann Arbor as fans gear up to see country music star Morgan Wallen take over the University of Michigan Big House stadium on Friday and Saturday.
Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, director of the National Institutes of Health, said "I trust the science" on vaccines as measles cases have risen to their highest levels in 35 years.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
The total is also the eighth-largest Powerball jackpot in the game's history.
In a narrow 50-49 vote, President Trump's former defense lawyer was confirmed as attorney general in a vote early Saturday.
The measure was approved in a 90 to 6 vote and now goes to the House.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
The fungus can live on surfaces, move from person to person and, in some cases, resist the drugs used to treat it. For people who are already sick, the fungus can become life-threatening and, in some cases, fatal.
State and federal health officials say cyclosporiasis cases are slowing down, and contaminated lettuce is no longer on the market.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says it has counted 12,218 cyclosporiasis cases in the state as of Aug. 5.
Despite more than 11,500 cyclosporiasis cases statewide, Michigan health officials say residents should continue eating fresh produce and follow washing and handling steps to reduce their risk of illness.
Hao-Yu Lee drove in the go-ahead run in the 10th inning with a pinch-hit single and the Detroit Tigers beat the San Francisco Giants 3-1 in the rubber game of their series.
The Detroit Lions are signing veteran quarterback Josh Dobbs, according to NFL media. The move comes after the team placed QB Teddy Bridgewater on the reserved/retired list on Sunday.
Detroit Lions Pro Bowl running back Jahmyr Gibbs finally got what he wanted. A record-setting contract brought financial security, but for Gibbs, it also ended an anxious wait that had kept him off the practice field.
Rafael Devers hit a two-run homer in the first, Jung Hoo Lee singled in a pair of runs the next inning before Willy Adames homered in the fifth, and the San Francisco Giants beat the Detroit Tigers 5-2.
The charge was dropped after Harden completed an alternative resolution program.
As the nation turns its attention to Michigan's critical Aug. 4 primary, the Michigan Matters roundtable weighs in.
Perry Johnson discussed not receiving President Trump's endorsement and the reasons he believes John James did.
The conversation turns to rising auto insurance rates across Michigan and new legislative bills in Lansing that would help stem the tide.
The Democratic side of the aisle had an intriguing development earlier this week when state Rep. Mallory McMorrow suddenly dropped out of the contest
Former NBA All-Star/entrepreneur Jalen Rose, DTE's Trevor Lauer and Oakland University president Ora Hirsch Pescovitz headline an all-star Michigan Matters episode.
The Detroit Lions quarterback room is going to look different than it did at the start of training camp after veteran QB Teddy Bridgewater on Sunday decided to step away from the team. After the move was announced, the Lions signed QB Josh Dobbs, according to his agent.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday rejected a Gaza peace plan supported by U.S. officials as tensions in the Middle East remained high. Taurean Small reports.
A church congregation in Troy came together on Sunday, three days after a fire heavily damaged its place of worship, to pray and lean on faith. CBS News Detroit’s Heath Kalb shares how services at the Troy Church of Christ are moving forward despite the blaze.
While showers continue to be possible each day, our severe risk remains low.
Two men were killed in two separate, unrelated shootings in Warren early Sunday, according to police. A person has been taken into custody in each of the incidents.