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Job-seekers attending the morning session of the Mega Job Fair, showed just how determined they were to meet with the 45 employers looking for workers.
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Job-seekers attending the morning session of the Mega Job Fair, showed just how determined they were to meet with the 45 employers looking for workers.
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Michigan's unemployment rate rose again in June, this time to 10.5 percent, its highest rate since January.
We'll get a key reading on Michigan's economic recovery as the state releases it's jobs report for June. And there are three key industries to watch - automotive, defense and government.
Although Midwestern states have seen the largest decreases in economic stress since the recession ended, Michigan experienced a monthly jump in stress in May.
The country's jobless rate inched up this past week.
The jobs numbers came out and no one was happy: preliminarily, 18,000 new jobs were created in the country last month - the fewest new monthly jobs in more than a year.
With officials estimating it takes 6 to 9 months for the average unemployed worker to find a new job, how are those without work coping?
Michigan says the state's unemployment rate crept up to 10.3 percent in May, pushed higher by the loss of 8,000 government jobs and 3,000 in education and health services.
According to new government data, the recession in Michigan ended last year. UM Economist Donald Grimes says even though our economy saw its best growth in 8 years, consumers are still apprehensive.
The Department of Labor released May unemployment figures, which show an increase in unemployment to 16.5% for Americans ages 18-24.
The state says seasonally unadjusted unemployment rates in all regions of Michigan dropped in April as seasonal hiring picked up.
Michigan lost 10,200 jobs in April, the largest decline of any state.
Democrats in the Michigan legislature are attempting to reverse a vote that will cut the number of weeks jobless workers can receive state unemployment benefits.
The number of empty homes and vacant rental properties grew by nearly 50 percent in Michigan over the past decade.
Economic analysts believe things are falling into place on the jobs front here in Michigan.
Michigan Senator Debbie Stabenow says all the fussing and fighting over the budget put other important problems on the back burner.
If Congress and the White House fail to reach agreement on the budget and the government shuts down on Friday, how will Michiganders and others be impacted?
The Labor Department says there were 216,000 new jobs in March, as companies added workers at the fastest two-month pace since before the recession began.
State lawmakers have reached agreement on legislation that will extend benefits to thousands of Michigan's unemployed residents.
Michigan's jobless rate continues to drop after being among the nation's leaders for more than a year.
An estimated 35,000 Michigan residents could lose their extended unemployment benefits early next month unless the state Legislature changes criteria related to the assistance.
The U.S. Department of Labor has some bad news for 35,000 jobless people in Michigan.
Michigan's jobless picture keeps getting brighter.
Members of Jobs with Justice gathered at Hart Plaza to rally for the creation of a national federal jobs program
Ziaire Williams made two 3-pointers in the final three minutes and the Brooklyn Nets ended a 10-game losing streak by rallying to beat the Detroit Pistons 107-105.
Police in Detroit are asking for the public's help after they say an individual stole a handgun and credit cards from a truck on the city's west side last month.
An officer with the Detroit Police Department is accused of stealing explicit photos from a woman's phone as she was detained, the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office said Saturday.
The zipper head on the recalled HALO Magic Sleepsuits poses a danger to babies, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
At least three tornadoes touched down in southern Michigan during Friday's severe storms, according to the National Weather Service.
A water main break in Farmington Hills, Michigan, that happened early Saturday has spurred a boil water advisory for Walled Lake and a portion of Novi, according to the Great Lakes Water Authority.
An EF-3 tornado moved through Union City, Michigan, during Friday night's severe storms in the southwest part of the state, according to the National Weather Service.
At least two tornadoes were reported in Southwest Michigan on Friday amid severe weather, according to CBS Detroit's Chief Meteorologist Ahmad Bajjey.
Michigan Medicine will drop thousands of Blue Cross Blue Shield members if a deal isn't reached.
An officer with the Detroit Police Department is accused of stealing explicit photos from a woman's phone as she was detained, the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office said Saturday.
For the first time in 15 years, Stellantis is not issuing a profit-sharing distribution to UAW-represented employees.
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.
While many assume a "harsh" winter, or this bone-chilling, sustained cold, is the enemy of asphalt, the real culprit is temperature fluctuation.
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.
A restaurant celebrating rock music in the era of the legendary band Kiss is set to open in Royal Oak.
Six Flags is selling off some of its North America amusement parks, including Michigan's Adventure in Muskegon.
Actor and filmmaker Bruce Campbell told fans that he is in treatment for cancer and will cancel some upcoming public appearances.
Faster Horses, a multi-day country music festival, will not return this summer to Michigan International Speedway.
Hillary Knight, Megan Keller and Jack and Quinn Hughes made a surprise appearance during "Heated Rivalry" star Connor Storrie's opening monologue on "SNL."
The zipper head on the recalled HALO Magic Sleepsuits poses a danger to babies, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
All six service members died during an unmanned aircraft system attack in Port Shuaiba, Kuwait.
Italian Archbishop Gabriele Caccia, 68, is currently the Holy See's ambassador to the United Nations in New York.
Matthew Tkachuk had his sixth career hat trick and the Florida Panthers beat the Detroit Red Wings 3-1 on Friday night to snap a four-game losing streak.
Surging global oil prices due to the Iran war are leading to a spike in gasoline costs for U.S. motorists.
Michigan Medicine will drop thousands of Blue Cross Blue Shield members if a deal isn't reached.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Water testing has detected "low levels" of Legionella bacteria at two more Oakland County government buildings.
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
Henry Ford Health and Teamsters Local 332 remain locked in a labor dispute over a nurses' contract.
Ziaire Williams made two 3-pointers in the final three minutes and the Brooklyn Nets ended a 10-game losing streak by rallying to beat the Detroit Pistons 107-105.
Oksana Masters has competed at every Paralympics since 2012 and is the most decorated American Winter Paralympian.
Matthew Tkachuk had his sixth career hat trick and the Florida Panthers beat the Detroit Red Wings 3-1 on Friday night to snap a four-game losing streak.
Former University of Michigan coach Sherrone Moore has pleaded no contest to a pair of misdemeanor charges.
Detroit Lions offensive tackle Taylor Decker says he has requested a release from the team.
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.
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.
An EF-3 tornado ripped through Union City, Michigan, on Friday night, damaging several homes, according to the National Weather Service. Julia Avant spoke with a resident who saw the twister moving his way before he and his family took cover in a basement.
Breezy and dry overnight and Sunday
A water main break that happened Saturday near the border of Farmington Hills and Novi in Michigan is flooding streets and closing down businesses. Areas surrounding the break are under a boil water advisory. Veronica Ortega reports on where crews are in the repair process.
At least four people are dead and 12 are injured after multiple tornadoes were reported in Southwest Michigan on Friday. Julia Avant reports from Union City where rescue teams spent hours on Saturday making sure people were accounted for.
The Detroit Red Wings were relatively active ahead of the trade deadline on Friday. The Wings made three trades this week, including bringing in a top veteran name to help support the defense.