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Michigan unemployment rate advances in June
LANSING – Michigan’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate rose by two-tenths of a percentage point over the month to 4.1 percent during June, according to data released Thursday by the Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget. Employment receded by 9,000 over the month, while unemployment rose by 8,000, resulting in an essentially unchanged workforce in June. ”Michigan’s unemployment rate increased for the first time in 2024 and matched the U.S. rate of 4.1 percent,” said Wayne Rourke, labor market information director for the Michigan Center for Data and Analytics. “The labor force and payroll jobs remained stable in June.” The national unemployment rate increased by 0.1 percentage points to 4.1 percent during June, matching Michigan’s jobless rate. Over the year, the U.S. unemployment rate rose by half a percentage point. The statewide rate advanced by 0.4 percentage points since June 2023.
Cold case reopened by MPS out of northern Michigan
(FOX 2) - State police in northern Michigan have reopened a missing person cold case that is over 35 years old. Announcing the investigation on social media, the Michigan State Police's Seventh District said they were looking at the disappearance of Cassandra Durham, a Maryland woman who had left the state with her boyfriend in 1987.
Growing Truck Stop Indian Food Restaurant Trend Hits Michigan Border
There's been a growing trending - particular in the western states of America - truck stop restaurants that serve Indian cuisine. The roadside diners, named dhabas, have sprung up in surprising places like rural Oklahoma and Arizona. The trend is slowly but surly spreading across the country and has now hit Michigan's doorstep.
Michigan pageant winner brings home international title
BROWNSTOWN TOWNSHIP, Mich. (CBS NEWS DETROIT) - Amy Douglas, who is now an international pageant winner.CBS News Detroit first brought you the story in June about the Metro Detroit mother-daughter duo who both won their respective categories for the United International Queens Pageant for 2023-24. That victory secured their ticket to Atlanta where Amy took home the international title, being crowned winner and United International Elite Exceptional Ms. Classic. It's a moment she says made her feel like her favorite singer."I'm a queen," Douglas said. "It made me feel like Amy Winehouse. That's how I feel."While Janet was named the first runner-up, she says that if it wasn't for her daughter, she never would have entered pageants."For me, it was the mother-daughter experience, and you know, I would do anything for my daughter. Most mothers and fathers would and it was that shared experience that brought us to this particular pageant because they embrace women with different abilities," Sides said.The mother-daughter duo both received various recognitions, including signed letters from President Biden.After all the pageant success for Amy, we asked her what was next."I want to be in The Voice. I'd like to sing in The Voice," Douglas said.
Harris calls for ‘unity’ and says she prayed for Trump after assassination attempt
Vice President Kamala Harris revealed she prayed for former President Donald Trump following his assassination attempt, adding that she has met with former first lady Melania Trump since then. Harris made her comments during a campaign stop in Michigan on Wednesday, during which she condemned political violence. The vice president also mourned the death of […]
Michigan's biggest motorcycle rallies kick off Wednesday
MUSKEGON, Mich. — Michigan's biggest motorcycle rallies are getting in gear this week. Nearing a decade old, the annual Rebel Road rally will kick off in Downtown Muskegon Wednesday, just a few blocks over from the annual bike time rally starting at 5pm. "After last year, they estimated almost...
UpNorthLive viewers, staff give the gift of life during blood drive
LEELANAU COUNTY, Mich. (WPBN/WGTU) -- The blood bus with Versiti Blood Center of Michigan was parked at the UpNorthLive Studios Wednesday. UpNorthLive viewers and staff showed up for their community, donating 24 pints of blood. Each pint of blood can save up to three lives. The blood donated Wednesday will...
Animal shelter rescues dog and six puppies abandoned at farm
ELK RAPIDS, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- The Elk Country Animal Shelter in Montmorency County is asking for any information that may lead them to the person they say dumped a dog at an abandoned farm. Winnie and her six puppies were rescued by shelter staff after they receiving a tip that...
Grayling awarded $713,000 for Rayburn project
GRAYLING – Changes are coming to the City of Grayling. The city has been awarded $713,000 from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) Spark Grant Program to develop new outdoor recreation facilities and trail networks. This funding is part of a $25 million allocation aimed at boosting public health, introducing new experiences, enhancing infrastructure, and improving access to recreation.
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