Ann Arbor looking to provide its own public electric service
A group of people, known as Ann Arbor for Public Power, have laid out a plan to create its own public utility.
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A group of people, known as Ann Arbor for Public Power, have laid out a plan to create its own public utility.
University of Michigan researchers are studying how well people with autism spectrum disorder can detect road hazards, and plan to assist the young motorists in sharpening their driving skills.
Hundreds of signatures have been collected on a petition calling on major auto companies to stop doing business, or using parts, from suppliers that utilize hexavalent chromium.
Michigan once had the most lucrative film incentives in the nation in 2008 but were ended in 2015. Now, some state legislators are trying to bring a modified version back as Peter Klein, Secretary-Treasurer of Michigan Film Industry Association, talked about on CBS 62's "Michigan Matters."
Imagine discovering the inner workings of a 17th century time switch clock or gazing at a 16-foot-tall ball maze within a beautiful arched window in Ann Arbor's original firehouse. This two-story gallery with the inner workings of engineering concepts and more awaits exploration this August at the Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum's debut of STEAM PARK.
Eastern Michigan University has finalized an agreement with a school in China to establish a joint college of engineering.
A committee proposed that the University of Michigan remove Fielding Yost's name from the campus ice arena after a review of his work, including his refusal to let a Black football player play a Southern school in 1934.
A park bandshell that provided a stage for The Grateful Dead in the 1960s has been shut down in Ann Arbor.
The University of Michigan announced a plan Thursday to reduce carbon emissions from its campuses while compensating for future releases by preventing them elsewhere or removing the planet-warming gas from the atmosphere.
Recycle Ann Arbor has been selected to receive an investment under the Every Bottle Back initiative, a sustained effort to reduce use of new plastic and keep bottles out of the environment.
The Ann Arbor City Council passed a resolution that would lessen enforcement by Ann Arbor Police when it comes to psychedelic plants and fungi
With the shutting down of restaurants and other businesses from COVID-19, an idea is catching on nationwide to help jumpstart businesses in downtown districts amid social distancing guidelines.
Michigan Medicine one of the state's leading health systems is planning to furlough and layoff employees and make other cuts in the wake of the Coronavirus pandemic.
The Creature Conservancy in Ann Arbor is streaming informative shows about different animals daily on Facebook.
In a letter to the community and staff, the University of Michigan President Mark Schlissel announced today measures to cut costs as the University bleeds money due to the Coronavirus shutdown in Michigan. In his letter, he wrote, "The pandemic also has threatened the financial stability and future strength of our university."
Regents at the University of Michigan are expected to consider a recommendation from its president that the school fire an opera singer and tenured professor facing sexual assault charges.
The Regional Transit Authority of Southeast Michigan announced new daily routes from Ann Arbor to Detroit will begin March 16.
Police say no one inside the home was injured.
Congresswoman Debbie Dingell and Rep. Yousef Rabhi will host a town hall on the 2020 Census in Ann Arbor.
The first public hearing will be Wednesday, Jan. 8 from 5 to 8 p.m. in the LV Eberhard Center Room EC 215 at Grand Valley State University.
Rep. Rebekah Warren, D-Ann Arbor, was arrested by Auburn Hills police and lodged in the Oakland County jail early Friday.
Of the roughly 1,000 images of Native Americans from the 19th through the early 20th century, Eric Hemenway kept returning to one: a lone woman hoeing potatoes in a Michigan garden.
With the college application process now in full swing, there's good news for high school seniors planning to attend school in Michigan — it's home to one of the best college towns in the country.
A Michigan man has been charged for allegedly luring a child under 13-years-old into a school to perform a sexual act according to reports.
Ann Arbor police are investigating an incidents involving racist graffiti sprayed on the doors to homes in Ann Arbor.
A group of young performers is taking the stage on Friday night to showcase their talents while celebrating Detroit's culture and history.
Paramount Skydance on Friday said it would delay the deal until as late as June 2027.
District leaders say transportation remains one of the biggest non-academic barriers preventing some students from attending school consistently.
Giving blood might seem a little scary but a little pin prick and less than 10 minutes in a comfy chair can save three lives at once.
His son died at the scene of a shooting on Deer Track Drive in Ypsilanti Township Wednesday night.
The Gordie Howe International Bridge will welcome motorists starting July 27, and welcome walkers and bicyclists on August 5.
The number of cyclosporiasis cases in Michigan has topped more than 8,000.
With less than two weeks before the Michigan primary election, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer endorsed Democratic Congresswoman Haley Stevens in the contentious U.S. Senate race.
A group of young performers is taking the stage on Friday night to showcase their talents while celebrating Detroit's culture and history.
Paramount Skydance on Friday said it would delay the deal until as late as June 2027.
Many newer vehicles are equipped with high-efficiency cabin air filters capable of capturing a significant amount of fine particulate matter.
Lawmakers in Michigan are working to push legislation that would stiffen penalties on noisy vehicles with exhaust modifications.
As the United States marks its 250th birthday, Ford Motor Company is showcasing more than a century of automotive history in a new exhibit that explores the company's role in shaping America.
The Detroit Auto Show has spent more than a century evolving alongside the auto industry. It has grown from a small, local exhibition into one of the world's premier automotive events.
The Pontiac Star Car Reunion at the Oakland Expo Center features a wide range of vehicles.
A group of young performers is taking the stage on Friday night to showcase their talents while celebrating Detroit's culture and history.
Paramount Skydance on Friday said it would delay the deal until as late as June 2027.
A major weekend in Ann Arbor as fans gear up to see country music star Morgan Wallen take over the University of Michigan Big House stadium on Friday and Saturday.
Behind every video is a true family effort.
Concerns surrounding air quality are prompting event organizers across Metro Detroit to make adjustments to their festivities or cancel altogether.
"We didn't start this war," Ontario Premier Doug Ford told CBS News on "The Takeout."
A short circuit in the engine compartment can potentially cause a fire. Here's the fix.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has purchased commercial spyware that can covertly take control of phones, collect messages, photos and location information.
The cyclosporiasis outbreak, the nation's largest, is currently affecting nine states.
James Outman hit a three-run homer in the seventh inning, Dillon Dingler had a tiebreaking double in the eighth and the surging Detroit Tigers held on to beat the Kansas City Royals 4-3 on Thursday night.
A Michigan man is headed to prison for selling misbranded weight-loss drugs imported from China, federal prosecutors said.
The number of cyclosporiasis cases in Michigan has topped more than 8,000.
The number of cyclosporiasis cases in Michigan has topped 7,600 as health officials continue to track a parasite that can cause diarrhea and nausea.
What started as a routine trip to Taco Bell has turned into a nearly two-week hospital stay for Southfield resident Ella-Salone Jones. She shares her story amid a multistate cyclosporiasis outbreak.
A generic version of the allergy medication Zyrtec is under recall across the U.S. over cross-contamination concerns.
James Outman hit a three-run homer in the seventh inning, Dillon Dingler had a tiebreaking double in the eighth and the surging Detroit Tigers held on to beat the Kansas City Royals 4-3 on Thursday night.
Patrick Kane, 37, signed a two-year, $16 million contract to return to the Blackhawks on Thursday, according to the team.
For Joseph and Johnathan Rinehart in Clarkston, Michigan, wiffle ball is not just a friendly game; it's an opportunity to bring people together and uplift a local historical church in need.
Chicago collected 11 hits while improving to 23-10 in its last 33 games, bouncing back nicely after losing 8-6 in 10 innings in the series opener on Monday night.
U-M President Domenico Grasso announced Monday that Manuel will leave the role by the end of the year, as a third-party culture review found failures to act on allegations of wrongdoing within the athletic department.
The conversation turns to rising auto insurance rates across Michigan and new legislative bills in Lansing that would help stem the tide.
The Democratic side of the aisle had an intriguing development earlier this week when state Rep. Mallory McMorrow suddenly dropped out of the contest
Former NBA All-Star/entrepreneur Jalen Rose, DTE's Trevor Lauer and Oakland University president Ora Hirsch Pescovitz headline an all-star Michigan Matters episode.
Mark Hollis, COO of Rocket Entertainment and tournament director of the PGA Tour's Rocket Classic, appears on Michigan Matters.
Former U.S. Energy Secretary and Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm appears exclusively on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters.
A group of young performers is taking the stage on Friday night to showcase their talents while celebrating Detroit's culture and history.
With less than two weeks before the Michigan primary election, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer endorsed Democratic Congresswoman Haley Stevens in the contentious U.S. Senate race.
Ferndale Public Schools is launching a new carpooling app designed to help families get students to and from school, part of the district's effort to reduce chronic absenteeism at University High School.
Giving blood might seem a little scary, but a little pin prick and less than 10 minutes in a comfy chair can save three lives at once.
Glenn Bradley Sr. is still getting over the loss of his 14-year-old daughter Aamina, who tragically drowned on June 27. Now, he's coming to grips with the unexpected loss of his 15-year-old son.