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Robert K. McMahan Jr. has been named the new president of Kettering University in Flint. He will become the university's seventh president when he succeeds Stanley R. Liberty on Aug. 1. McMahan will be engaged in some on-campus activities in July.
Nanoparticles of the right dimensions and shape may be the key in combating the plaque that destroys neurons and leads to symptoms associated with Alzheimer's disease, a new report shows. University of Michigan chemical engineering professor Nicholas Kotov says the nanotechnology means can attract and capture the longer fibrils that are known to form plaque related to neurodegenerative disorders.
Troy-based New World Systems will hold another of its technical open houses Tuesday, June 21 at its corporate headquarters, 888 W. Big Beaver Road, Suite 600.
Science and engineering students entering their last two years at Grand Valley State University may be eligible to receive assistance through a National Science Foundation grant that will allow the university to provide scholarships.
East Lansing-based Anderson Economic Group Monday released the study "Michigan Unplugged?" that examines the case for shared investment in regional transmission projects.
Verizon Wireless has activated a temporary cell site to improve its voice and data network around the Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn and to accommodate the hundreds of thousands of NASCAR fans attending races and related events at the speedway this summer.
The latest meeting and event notices from Michigan's technology-focused institutions and companies
The latest staffing and boardroom news from Michigan's technology-focused companies and institutions
Thanks to a strategic agreement with LinkedIn, the world's largest online professional network, Michigan State University alumni will get a leg up on career advancement and virtual communication while gaining credibility with employers.
General Motors is getting into the electric bus business, investing $6 million in a start-up company that aims to build as many as 400 electric transit buses a year.
Two robberies took place in downtown Mount Clemens within minutes of each other early Saturday morning. Both victims were coming out of bars when the incidents happened.
Authorities say vandals caused more than $50,000 in damage to a building at Boyne Highlands resort in the northern Lower Peninsula.
A Michigan woman who told police she's highly allergic to peanuts wants assault charges against her husband's ex-wife for sending him a letter smeared with peanut butter.
A Macomb County composter is defending itself about making a big stink from grass clippings.
The two teens participated in a sit-in at Catherine Ferguson Academy to protest plans to close the facility. The academy helps pregnant moms complete their education and also learn how to be great parents.
Despite the recent easing, fuel prices are noticeably high as the summer travel season begins.
A destructive tornado struck part of Southeast Michigan 130 years ago this week, the Oakland County Emergency Management agency said.
The Oakland County Sheriff's Office is investigating after a 25-year-old Pontiac man was shot to death.
Hope Sovran, 29, of Southfield, uses a wheelchair to get around because of spina bifada. Her family is seeking to replace their transport van.
According to AAA, gas prices across the country are the highest they've been in four years but it's not stopping Michigan boaters on Memorial Day.
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.
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.
One hundred men were dressed to the nines on Sunday afternoon on Livernois Avenue in Detroit for the sixth annual 100 Men in Suits initiative.
Stephen Colbert made a surprise appearance hosting the "Only in Monroe" community access show broadcast in Monroe, Michigan, on Friday, one night after he recorded his final episode of "The Late Show."
A top DHS official directed ICE attorneys to aggressively pursue administrative fraud cases against immigration lawyers accused of filing false asylum claims.
The White House said President Trump will get a medical and dental checkup and meet with service members and staff at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.
Sonny Rollins, the legendary tenor saxophonist known for his bold tone and constant experimentation, has died at 95.
Most retail stores will be open for business on Memorial Day, while post offices will be closed. Here's what to know.
Sources identified the 21-year-old suspect as Nasire Best of Dundalk, Maryland, and documents obtained by CBS News show Best previously blocked a White House entry lane in June 2025.
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.
Experts at Children's Hospital of Michigan say they typically see a rise in preventable injuries this time of year, many of which can happen in just seconds.
The app helps people with allergies navigate menus and get information about kitchen practices, so they know what's safe to eat.
A bill that would ban anyone under age 16 from viewing, using or accessing social media in Michigan was introduced in the state legislature.
Detroit Pistons players Cade Cunningham and Jalen Duren have earned All-NBA honors, the team announced Sunday.
Dillon Dingler hit a two-run homer in the first inning, Troy Melton and two relievers combined on a three-hitter and the Detroit Tigers stopped an eight-game losing streak by beating the Baltimore Orioles 4-1 Sunday in a doubleheader nightcap.
Detroit Tigers second baseman Gleyber Torres said Sunday his left oblique strain isn't fully healed and he will be taking a break from swinging the bat as he works to return from the injury.
Colton Cowser hit a three-run homer off Kenley Jansen with two outs in the ninth inning, and the Baltimore Orioles beat Detroit 5-3 in a day-night doubleheader opener Sunday that extended the Tigers' losing streak to eight.
Iran had been scheduled to train in Tucson, Arizona, but it will now move its training base to Tijuana, Mexico, just south of San Diego.
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.
Robert Costa, the award-winning national correspondent for CBS Sunday Morning and chief Washington analyst for CBS News, talks about Michigan's role in this critical midterm election.
Depending on the menu for your summer BBQ or cookout, the cost per serving could be noticeably higher this year. CBS News has this report on which meat prices have gone up, and what the alternatives might be.
Tomato prices in U.S. supermarkets have spiked this spring. One produce grocer says a case of Roma tomatoes that used to cost $15 is now running about $60 to $70. CBS News has this report.
A cease-fire agreement between Iran and the U.S. remains fragile. CBS News has this update.
Those who are headed into downtown Detroit this week should be on the lookout for street closures as preparations begin for the 2026 Detroit Grand Prix.
The family of Hope Sovran of Southfield needs to replace the van they use to transport both Hope and her wheelchair around. Hope has spina bifada and has undergone dozens of surgeries since birth.
