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Big April drop in Mich jobless rates

Michigan reports that the seasonally unadjusted unemployment rate dropped a full percentage point statewide and fell in all major labor markets.

Fake kids, false claims cost billions

Her federal 2010 tax return reads like fiction -- written, she said, by a Grand Rapids tax preparer to help get her a much bigger federal tax return. And, it's

Vets Only job fair held in Muskegon

A total of 66 companies from across Michigan are set up aboard a refurbished ship in Muskegon for a "Veterans Only" job fair Friday.

Mich unemployment lowest since 2008

The state says Michigan's jobless rate has hit its lowest level since summer 2008 amid employment gains and stable workforce levels.

MI summer teen job market improving

The unemployment rate for Michigan teens is expected to drop slightly this summer as more of them find work, continuing a downward trend from historic highs

Mich summer teen job market improving

State labor officials say they expect the teen unemployment rate will drop slightly this summer as more applicants find work.

Bad apple crop ruins band fundraiser

Farmers aren't the only ones suffering from a bad apple crop destroyed by the unusual weather pattern this year.

Hostess may have to lay off 381 workers

Hostess brand may have to lay off more than 380 workers statewide, according to letters sent to community leaders.

GR rental scam costs family hundreds

A rental scam right here in West Michigan has already cost one family hundreds of dollars and their hopes of moving into their dream rental home.

Double JJ job fair for summer staffers

The resort in Rothbury is hiring staffers for the front desk, housekeeping, restaurants and bars, maintenance, lifeguards and wranglers.

Expansion plan for Johnson Controls

A site plan for a Holland business contains information for a 200,000 square-foot expansion and the potential to create hundreds of jobs.

Huntington Bank coming to Meijer stores

Three prominent West Michigan companies are teaming up to add more than 500 jobs to the state.

500 positions at Musk Heights job fair

More than 20 companies will come together in Muskegon Heights Tuesday for a job fair offering 500 positions.

Pratt Industries opens plant in Niles

A company that makes specialized transport trailers is opening a plant in southwestern Michigan and is expected to bring up to 400 jobs by year's end.

Revamped Farmers Market to open May 5

Rearranged parking and different traffic flow are the most obvious changes to the Farmer's Market on Fulton in Grand Rapids, changes that will be unveiled with

Mich jobless rate falls;down 2.2% in yr

Michigan reports that that the seasonally unadjusted unemployment rate dropped 0.4 percentage points statewide and fell in 15 of 17 major labor markets.

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