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Deborah Kay Mitchell, 26, decided in high school to pursue nursing, and a decade later she's still excited to continue working in and learning about her field.
LegalHyena.com announces the release of the LegalHyena mobile app for iOS and Android devices. LegalHyena was developed by the Ann Arbor mobile technology firm Logic Solutions.
ForeSee Thursday launched the ForeSee Mobile Satisfaction Index: Retail Edition Thursday at the Mobile Marketing Summit in New York City.
Research by the University of Michigan School of Public Health that seeks to identify better methods to predict the toxic effects of certain chemicals on reproduction and behavior in mammals, fish and avian wildlife is one of eight projects to receive a share of $11 million from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
In a nationwide program that aimed to provide better care at a lower cost for Medicare participants, the University of Michigan made the most progress in reducing costs and improved the quality of care patients received.
National health expenditures in July 2012 grew by 4.2 percent relative to July 2011, up from the 3.9 percent growth rate observed in June, but still representing a historically moderate trend rate.
The Ann Arbor IV therapy product developer Tangent Medical announced it has received FDA 510(k) clearance for the NovaCath Secure IV Catheter System, an improved peripheral IV catheter design.
Essen BioScience Inc., a provider of life science research tools and services, announced the first shipments of its new live cell imaging system, IncuCyte Zoom, an expanded line of labeling reagents as well as a new kinetic neuronal imaging assay.
A new proposal to build a $50 million apartment building in downtown Ann Arbor would bring more student housing and encourage greater walkability and density to the South University Downtown Area.
Society 2030, an innovative consortium bringing together University of Michigan researchers with corporate leaders to prepare for society's changing age structure, kicks off its third year on Sept. 19 with a meeting focusing on emerging assistive technologies, including robotics.
Tuesday morning, Ann Arbor police took four additional reports of home invasions near campus.
It is just a typical home built in 1988 in a typical Ann Arbor neighborhood -- but inside, this home is jam-packed with energy-efficient upgrades that make it a lean, green, energy-saving machine.
The latest event and meeting notices from Michigan's technology-focused companies, institutions and groups
A strip of glass covered in hairy nanoparticles can cheaply and conveniently measure mercury, which attacks the nervous system, and other toxic metals in fluids.
Total machine vision sales in North America rose 3 percent compared to the second quarter of 2011, according to new statistics from Ann Arbor-based AIA, the industry's trade group.
NanoBio Corp. said it will present data from two separate preclinical studies at the 52nd Interscience Conference on Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy meeting this week in San Francisco.
Tight blood sugar control in the intensive care unit for pediatric cardiac surgery patients does not improve patients' infection rate, mortality, length of stay or organ failure when compared to standard care, new research shows.
While nearly half of American women have had a mammogram over the past year, just one quarter of American men have undergone prostate screening over the same time period, according to the Truven Health Analytics-NPR Health Poll. Ann Arbor-based Truven Health Analytics was formerly the Healthcare business of Thomson Reuters.
The University of Michigan Health System's Michigan Visiting Nurses and health centers will once again offer flu vaccinations, the most reliable way to ward off the flu this season.
Lemu Coker, a second year MBA student at U-of-M, thinks the Wolverines will show marked improvement during this weekend's game.
Fuel economy of all new vehicles sold in the United States is up for the first time in five months, say researchers at the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute.
Washington, D.C.-based Educause and Ann Arbor-based Internet2 Wednesday announced a series of pilot efforts to evaluate technologies and business models in the fast evolving migration from traditional textbooks to digital learning materials.
The data hosting provider Online Tech said Wednesday that it had expanded its compliant computing platform to include PCI-DSS (Payment Card Industry – Data Security Standard) audited cloud computing.
Ann Arbor-based Advanced Photonix Inc., the leading supplier of terahertz systems to industry, announced it has sold two terahertz inspection systems under a development agreement with Appleton Papers Inc.
Three female University of Michigan students reported being sexually assaulted by a short Asian man in separate incidents over Labor Day weekend.
Hot water and heating issues linger in parts of the Michigan State University campus, which continues to experience utility problems after a power plant failure.
President Trump is addressing the United Nations General Assembly as the war with Iran approaches its seventh month.
Family and friends gathered Monday evening in downtown Detroit for a mother who was stabbed to death in a random attack outside of a Chipotle restaurant on Sunday, where she worked.
A Clinton Township man accused of strangling his aunt in her apartment has been convicted of second-degree murder.
River Ryan was outstanding in his Detroit debut, and the Tigers hit three home runs to rout the Washington Nationals 9-2, one day after being eliminated from the American League playoff race.
Family and friends gathered Monday evening in downtown Detroit for a mother who was stabbed to death in a random attack outside of a Chipotle restaurant on Sunday, where she worked.
The Detroit Tigers and Fifth Third announced on Monday that Comerica Park will be renamed Fifth Third Park beginning with the 2027 season.
One man is dead, and another person is wounded and in custody after a domestic-related shooting in Pontiac this past weekend.
The Midwest Independent Retailers Association is calling for Michigan's current bottle return law to be phased out.
A heavily traveled roundabout in Sterling Heights has topped a legal firm's list of Michigan's most dangerous intersections.
Tony Stewart Racing unveiled a special Dodge livery on Tuesday at Stellantis' North America headquarters in Auburn Hills, Michigan.
The spike in prices has also sparked differing opinions among drivers about who's to blame.
A Ford contract employee was taken to a hospital following an incident on Monday morning at the Michigan Assembly Plant in Wayne, Michigan.
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."
Nike-owned Converse acknowledged that an ad for its Chuck Taylor sneaker is "deeply upsetting."
Presley Gerber, the son of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, has died at 27, a family spokesperson has confirmed.
If you're looking for sunshine in Metro Detroit, Friday is the day to seek it out.
Stevie Wonder's shows at the Fox Theatre sold out, with some tickets listed for thousands of dollars. That's raising questions about what Michigan's "Taylor Swift" ticket law actually protects fans from.
The list of 50 restaurants is made from a team of 16 scouters who travel the country and try food at all kinds of places, according to the NYT.
President Trump is addressing the United Nations General Assembly as the war with Iran approaches its seventh month.
The state dedicated $151.4 million to literacy materials over two years and has another $50 million coming. For math, it is putting up $5 million to vet curricula and $8 million for STEM programs. Teachers and researchers say the imbalance shows.
Paramount's agreement with 12 state attorneys general paves the way for the company to complete its $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery.
CNN was set to provide pool coverage on Monday and accompany President Trump on a trip to New York City, but there will not be a network TV pool team traveling with him.
Nike-owned Converse acknowledged that an ad for its Chuck Taylor sneaker is "deeply upsetting."
More than 100 volunteers gathered on Monday to distribute fresh food and Alzheimer's education resources to seniors in Oakland County in recognition of World Alzheimer's Day.
Thursday marks one year since Michigan Medicine ended gender-affirming care for young patients
Nearly half of Americans with medical debt owe at least $2,000, forcing them to make tough choices, new research shows.
The school immunization waiver rate climbed to 7.1% last year from 6.2% in 2024, the fifth straight year of decline and the highest exemption rate since 2010. Michigan is now outpacing the national average.
The standardbred-Friesian mare is currently undergoing treatment and is believed to be unvaccinated, according to state officials.
River Ryan was outstanding in his Detroit debut, and the Tigers hit three home runs to rout the Washington Nationals 9-2, one day after being eliminated from the American League playoff race.
The Detroit Tigers and Fifth Third announced on Monday that Comerica Park will be renamed Fifth Third Park beginning with the 2027 season.
CJ Carr threw for 234 yards and ran for a touchdown, Nolan James Jr. rushed for 121 yards and a score, and No. 3 Notre Dame took control in the second half to beat Michigan State 27-10.
Betting platforms FanDuel and DraftKings say tools are there to help addicted gamblers slow down.
Bryce Underwood threw two touchdown passes and Savion Hiter had two rushing scores to help No. 19 Michigan pull away and beat UTEP 52-17.
At the top of the list is the open U.S. Senate contest between Democrat Abdul El-Sayed and Republican Mike Rogers.
The Detroit Regional Partnership, which has been around for six years, has been a significant catalyst, helping bring numerous jobs and companies to the region.
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.
Police in Warren, Michigan, are investigating after vandalism was reported to a Flock license plate reader camera in their city.
Michigan will send absentee ballots to registered voters who requested them, starting on Sept. 24.
Residents in the Oakman Boulevard area in West Detroit are asking police to help address a series of thefts and property crimes in their neighborhood.
President Trump is set to address the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday. This comes as news organizations, including the presidential network pool, respond to the White House restrictions on Politico, CNN, and MS NOW. CBS News has this report.
A vigil took place on Monday night to remember Jaquoya Wix, who was fatally stabbed. A Flock camera was vandalized in Warren. Those headlines and other top stories are in the CBS Detroit news brief.