3 Sentenced For Michigan Jobless Claim Fraud
Michigan authorities say three people have been sentenced for their role in a scheme that stole $160,000 by making fake unemployment claims for about 170 people,
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Michigan authorities say three people have been sentenced for their role in a scheme that stole $160,000 by making fake unemployment claims for about 170 people,
Many who supported Obama in 2008 did so because they believed that he would help black Americans. The criticism four years later is that having a black president in the White House hasn't helped African Americans at all.
The blatant lies and the desperate spins generated from the "left" have been absolutely frightening. What's extremely sad for them is that they don't have a prayer of keeping the White House without creating lies and spinning obvious negatives into self-reported positives.
The state says Michigan's jobless rate rose 0.1 percentage points in June, the second consecutive monthly increase after a yearlong decline.
Obama would serve the country better if he quit the name-calling, went back home, and actually accomplished something for this nation.
Obama's latest speech on tax cuts for the middle class is just a retread of his tired class warfare rhetoric and strategy.
Of all the signs leading to a defeat for President Barack Obama in the presidential election of 2012, the most glaring sign is the 8.2% unemployment rate.
Black unemployment is falling in metropolitan Detroit, even as it remains well above the rate for white workers, according to a new national report.
A Detroit man is among the many Michigan residents who are reinventing themselves due to the troubled economy.
SEIU New Solutions is hosting a speak-out event on Wednesday, June 27, to allow unemployed workers and their advocates to voice their concerns over the pitfalls and inefficiencies of Michigan's unemployment system.
Five months before the presidential election, this rating is disastrous for Obama – almost as disastrous as the lack of any results for America these past four years.
The state says seasonally unadjusted unemployment rates increased in most regions of Michigan in May as seasonal workers sought jobs.
With the help of T.J. Maxx, Detroit business Jackets For Jobs provides clothing for job interviews to people who cannot afford it.
Michigan's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in May increased slightly over the month by two-tenths of a percentage point to 8.5 percent, according to data released
Michigan reports that the seasonally unadjusted unemployment rate dropped a full percentage point statewide and fell in all major labor markets.
March figures released Thursday show joblessness statewide at 9 percent, compared with 9.4 percent in February and 11.2 percent in March 2011.
The state says Michigan's unemployment rate continues to decline.
The Detroit and Monroe regions showed the largest monthly increases in unemployment.
Michigan's unemployment rate continues its downward trend, dropping to 8.8 percent in February.
The sense is growing that Michigan - finally - may be over the decade-long slump that Gov. Rick Snyder says left residents divided and far too discouraged about the state's advantages and ability to recover.
Officials say that seasonally unadjusted unemployment rates have increased in all 17 major labor markets, though manufacturing layoffs were less evident as rebounding car companies maintained production.
The U.S. government says employers added 227,000 jobs last month.
Michigan's unemployment has fallen again in the latest monthly report to 9 percent, a level not seen since 2008.
On the eve of the Michigan Republican presidential primary, metro Detroiters are telling WWJ what the candidates should be talking about.
Extended unemployment benefits are ending Saturday for many in Michigan and the state's unemployment agency is offering people help.
A 33-year-old man is in custody after a shooting on a freeway in Milan Township on Saturday night, according to the Michigan State Police.
Two police officers were injured in a crash on the north side of Madison Heights, Michigan, officials said on Sunday night.
Police in Taylor, Michigan, are looking for a suspect in one of two robberies that officials say happened at the Southland Center on Saturday.
The neighbor of the man suspected of crashing his vehicle into the Evans Terminal at Detroit Metro Airport on Friday is speaking out.
Colson Montgomery homered and Tristan Peters' RBI single put Chicago ahead as the White Sox rallied with two runs in the seventh inning to beat the slumping Detroit Tigers 2-1 on Sunday for their fifth straight win.
The neighbor of the man suspected of crashing his vehicle into the Evans Terminal at Detroit Metro Airport on Friday is speaking out.
A 30-year-old man is dead after a three-vehicle crash in Bloomfield Township, Michigan, on Saturday night.
Police in Taylor, Michigan, are looking for a suspect in one of two robberies that officials say happened at the Southland Center on Saturday.
A 50-year-old tree trimmer is dead after a tree fell on him while he was working a job in Monroe Township, Michigan, on Saturday night.
A 33-year-old man is in custody after a shooting on a freeway in Milan Township on Saturday night, according to the Michigan State Police.
The UAW became known for fighting for higher wages, improved benefits and safer working conditions for workers across the auto industry.
Stellantis unveiled a nearly $70 million five-year strategic plan with the launch of new vehicles — including hybrids and EVs — over the next five years.
From classic cruisers to new memories still being made, the Woodward Dream Cruise remains a celebration of Michigan's automotive culture.
If you are planning a road trip for Memorial Day weekend, remember that the cost of gas this year is noticeably higher than last year.
Michigan is demanding repayment of $35 million from the American Center for Mobility, a key player in autonomous vehicle development.
Stephen Colbert, former host of "The Late Show," is helping raise money for the Monroe County, Michigan, nonprofit Monroe Community Media after appearing on a broadcast of the organization's community access program "Only in Monroe" earlier this month.
President Trump said he is considering replacing the Freedom 250 concert series with a rally after many artists dropped out.
Sonny Rollins, the legendary tenor saxophonist known for his bold tone and constant experimentation, has died at 95.
For three days, Detroit is the epicenter of techno music with this Memorial Day weekend tradition, and the music lovers made sure to attend the final day of the Movement Festival on Monday.
The community space, which has been under renovation since October 2025, includes a swing set, play area and seating with umbrellas.
Former Vice President Mike Pence said on Sunday that he hopes the administration will drop its new "anti-weaponization fund" that has sparked pushback on Capitol Hill among Republicans.
The FLEX Rover will be equipped to carry two astronauts and traverse hundreds of miles of lunar terrain.
Freedom 250, the organization behind the event, said Saturday that President Trump will kick off the event on June 24 in an opening ceremony.
The Department of Homeland Security issued a statement Saturday saying recent green card policy changes restated "longstanding law and policy."
Last year, Hegseth called China a "threat" to Taiwan and said an attack might be "imminent."
A Northville dentist is facing 43 felony charges in an alleged Medicaid fraud scheme.
Michigan lawmakers are considering bills to allow doctors to prescribe life-ending medication to terminally ill patients.
The tentative agreement means roughly 300,000 Blue Cross members will continue receiving care at Michigan Medicine facilities as in-network services.
Two Detroit nonprofit organizations have partnered together to fight food insecurity for elementary school students.
St. Clair County health officials have identified the county's first salmonella case linked to a multistate outbreak associated with backyard poultry.
Colson Montgomery homered and Tristan Peters' RBI single put Chicago ahead as the White Sox rallied with two runs in the seventh inning to beat the slumping Detroit Tigers 2-1 on Sunday for their fifth straight win.
Alex Palou won the Detroit Grand Prix on Sunday afternoon after starting in the top position and leading the field through the downtown streets.
Earlier this year, the Detroit Police Department started an initiative aimed at building trust between law enforcement and the community through basketball. On Saturday, the Hoopin' with Cops youth recreational league got to watch their mentors in action.
Chicago White Sox topped the Detroit Tigers 7-1 on Saturday without injured slugger Munetaka Murakami.
Miguel Vargas hit a two-run homer with two outs in the 10th inning to give the Chicago White Sox a 4-3 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Friday night.
Bob Riney, president and CEO of Henry Ford Health, headlines Michigan Matters this Sunday, along with three other community champions who discuss important issues dissected at the Mackinac Policy Conference.
It's the fourth year the Detroit Grand Prix has been on the streets of the Motor City after moving from Belle Isle.
This week on Michigan Matters, the roundtable talks about the governor's race and the impact of former Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan.
The roundtable discusses the impact of rising gas prices and friction at the federal level with Canada and the U.S., and how it affects tourism.
Life Directions has been helping guide and mentor young people in Detroit.
A warming trend for the first week of June
According to a source with knowledge, President Trump made edits to a memorandum of understanding between Iran and the U.S. on Friday. The edits included changes related to the Strait of Hormuz and the removal of highly enriched uranium, a source with knowledge of the negotiations said. Olivia Gazis reports.
Police in Taylor are searching for a suspect in an armed robbery that happened at a Speedway gas station at the intersection of Eureka and Allen roads on Sunday morning.
Police in Taylor are looking for the individual they say pulled a gun on a shopper during a robbery at the Southland Center on Saturday. It was one of two robberies that happened the mall the same day.
A Southgate resident who lives near the man arrested in connection with Friday’s crash at the Evans Terminal of Detroit Metro Airport is speaking out. Ken Garvin hopes the man will get the help he needs. As our Veronica Ortega explains, Garvin says he noticed something off hours before the incident.