Report: More Time Spent Looking For Jobs
A new reports says workers aged 25 to 54 spent six months or more looking for jobs. That's the longest since the data started being tracked in 1979.
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A new reports says workers aged 25 to 54 spent six months or more looking for jobs. That's the longest since the data started being tracked in 1979.
An audit by Genesee County officials has found that more than 50 government employees have collected about $30,000 in unemployment benefits while still on the job.
The state says seasonally unadjusted unemployment rates increased in most regions of Michigan in July.
Michigan says the state's unemployment rate hit 10.9 percent in July, up 0.4 points from June but still significantly below last July's 12.4 percent rate.
Michigan has experienced a 64 percent jump in child poverty rate over the decade and ranks 47th in the country for secure parental employment.
The state says seasonally unadjusted unemployment rates increased in most regions of Michigan in June as people continued to seek seasonal jobs.
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.
Have you recently moved back to Michigan from out of state ... or have you recently made a home here? We'd like to hear from you.
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.
The Seattle Seahawks on Saturday officially signed former Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold, who is facing felony charges in Florida and will be placed on the commissioner's exempt list while the case plays out.
A 24-year-old man is dead after a rollover crash on Dixie Highway in Independence Township, Michigan, early Sunday.
The following is the transcript of the interview with Rep. John James, Republican of Michigan, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Aug. 30, 2026.
Google announced that it had begun rolling out changes to how its maps display Lake Ontario's name, after President Trump signed an executive order changing it to "Lake America."
NASA's Roman Space Telescope launched shortly after daybreak from Kennedy Space Center and blazed toward an observation point 1 million miles away.
Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate in Michigan, has apologized to the state's Jewish Democratic Caucus.
The following is the transcript of the interview with Rep. John James, Republican of Michigan, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Aug. 30, 2026.
Two people are in custody after a man was allegedly assaulted and left in a swampy area of Roscommon County, the Michigan State Police said on Friday.
Parishioners are mourning the loss of a Metro Detroit priest who was fatally struck by a vehicle at a hospital earlier this week.
The Washtenaw County Sheriff's Office is investigating after it said a motorist drove through a police perimeter in Ypsilanti Township, Michigan, on Friday night.
Automotive expert Paul Eisenstein of Autoline TV said the number of vehicles recalled this year has surged.
Woodward Dream Cruise participant Mike Holmes, who showed off a DeLorean at Saturday's event, said the " human interaction is just as much fun as driving the car."
General Motors says 350 workers will be laid off in January at its Lansing Grand River Assembly/Stamping and Lansing Regional Stamping sites.
Ford says the reveal is intended to connect directly with the enthusiasts who have helped make the Woodward Dream Cruise one of the nation's premier automotive events.
On average, drivers in the state are paying $4.15 per gallon for regular unleaded fuel.
For decades, the Farmington Civic Theatre has often been recognized as a community staple, but since the Covid-19 pandemic, management says attendance has dropped significantly.
Robinette's Apple Haus and Winery in Grand Rapids will open its corn maze season on Sept. 1 with a Dolly Parton theme.
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
Audience members at a stage performance of "9 to 5: The Musical" in the U.K. were heard gasping aloud at the news of Dolly Parton's death Tuesday.
Detroit rapper Eminem joined several others paying tribute to singer and actress Dolly Parton, who died at the age of 80.
Google announced that it had begun rolling out changes to how its maps display Lake Ontario's name, after President Trump signed an executive order changing it to "Lake America."
The judge delivered a victory for Stanford University's student newspaper, which said some international students were afraid to speak out because of the deportation threat.
Amid an ongoing trade war between Canada and the United States, President Trump last week sought to rename Lake Ontario "Lake America" by executive order.
The ruling marks a blow to the federal government's long-delayed effort to prosecute Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, who is accused of developing the plot to crash planes into the Pentagon and World Trade Center.
Tarik Skubal threw six solid innings against his former team, Freddie Freeman hit a tiebreaking single in the seventh inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers held on to beat the Detroit Tigers 2-1 on Friday night.
Juul plans to market the new device under the brand name Juul2, along with updated versions of its tobacco- and menthol-flavored cartridges.
Tymale Carroll might not be here today if he hadn't been right across the street from Trinity Hospital in Livonia when his heart stopped behind the wheel.
Health officials continue to track an outbreak of cyclosporiasis, an intestinal illness that affected thousands of people in Southeast Michigan this summer.
U.S. officials have confirmed cases of a parasitic illness tied to lettuce in three more states: Georgia, Tennessee and Texas.
The proposal in Livingston County that would implement a program to track county employees de-identified opioid use won't be moving forward.
The Seattle Seahawks on Saturday officially signed former Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold, who is facing felony charges in Florida and will be placed on the commissioner's exempt list while the case plays out.
Noah Kim threw for two touchdowns and ran for another to lead Eastern Michigan past Sacramento State 28-17 in a season and Mid-American Conference opener.
Javier Báez made huge ninth-inning plays in the field and at the plate to set up Kevin McGonigle's game-ending single as the Detroit Tigers beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 2-1 on Saturday.
Josh Dobbs made his case to be Detroit's top backup quarterback by throwing two touchdown passes and leading the Lions on a third scoring drive to lead the Lions past the Indianapolis Colts 25-16.
Tarik Skubal threw six solid innings against his former team, Freddie Freeman hit a tiebreaking single in the seventh inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers held on to beat the Detroit Tigers 2-1 on Friday night.
The roundtable talks politics, civility and issues that will resonate this fall in various elections.
As we count down the final days of summer, there's still a wee bit of time left to grab a good book as you head to the beach or maybe your backyard.
Rachel Stewart previews the upcoming America's Thanksgiving Parade presented by Gardner White, which will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2026.
The eyes of the nation were on Michigan as its critical 2026 primary was held last Tuesday.
As the nation turns its attention to Michigan's critical Aug. 4 primary, the Michigan Matters roundtable weighs in.
More chances for showers through the week
For some Americans, a trip to Nepal has turned into an effort to get to safety. The death toll from Wednesday’s flash floods in the country and along the border with China has risen to at least 676, with around 3,000 people still missing. Two Americans told Wendy Gillette that they were almost caught in the flooding.
Oakland County is teaming up with local communities to help residents better understand stormwater. On Saturday, educators worked with people at Birmingham’s Linden Park. Veronica Ortega shows why it matters.
Parishioners are mourning the tragic loss of a Metro Detroit priest who was fatally struck by a vehicle at a hospital earlier this week.
For some people, gaming is just a hobby, but in Detroit, a couple is turning it into a learning opportunity through Webdroid.