New Car Fuel Economy Drops In December
After two months of increases, the average fuel economy of all vehicles sold in the United States fell by a half mile per gallon.
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After two months of increases, the average fuel economy of all vehicles sold in the United States fell by a half mile per gallon.
The federal government says it mistakenly paid $54,000 to a Washtenaw County man who repeatedly claimed that he didn't get his disability check.
E-retail giants Apple and Amazon stand head and shoulders above the competition in a study of customer satisfaction with top retail mobile sites and apps released Thursday by customer experience analytics firm ForeSee.
Advanced Photonix Inc. (NYSE Amex: API) said Wednesday that it had shipped its T-Ray 4000 system to two companies in the Fortune 100.
Two e-commerce and Web site development firms, Ann Arbor-based Grand River and Milwaukee-based Zeon Solutions, Wednesday announced thier merger.
XanEdu Publishing Inc. announced the release of the XanEdu Android app, a major upgrade to the company's Folio-X e-learning platform.
Have you had your eye on a restaurant in Ann Arbor, but you're too timid to check it out? Restaurant Week is the best time to explore on a budget.
Charlie Munger donated more than $1.1 million worth of stock in Warren Buffett's company to U of M regents at the end of December, bringing his total to $20 million for 2011.
Korean automaker Hyundai is spending more than $15 million to epxand its technical center near Ann Arbor with an environmental chamber for extreme temperature testing at its technical center.
Online Tech announced that it has completed a new fiber optic build-out between its Ann Arbor and Mid-Michigan data centers.
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The building will be closed for patient care Tuesday night and Wednesday due to flooding in the lower levels and a lack of power in the building.
The Ann Arbor Police Department announced Monday that it has launched an online citizen reporting system that enables citizens to report minor crimes online.
The Oakland County Medical Examiner's office has ruled that death of an off-duty Ann Arbor firefighter struck by multiple vehicles on I-696 was a suicide.
The University of Michigan debuted its first diesel-electric hybrid bus this week.
Great Lakes Angels announced they and other angel investors made an investment in Blaze Medical Devices LLC in December. Blaze is based in Ann Arbor.
Clinton Township-based JMA Services, a provider of communication services with borrowers on behalf of lenders, has selected Ann Arbor-based Online Tech Inc.'s servers to host its new mobile application.
An employee of a Michigan market who was paralyzed from the waist down after being run over by a horse-drawn wagon during a hayride has filed a lawsuit.
CytoPherx Inc. announced it has completed a $34 million round of funding. The funds will be used to complete United States clinical trials and gain FDA approval to commercialize the CytoPherx anti-inflammatory therapy for acute kidney injury.
The City of Ann Arbor's automatic vehicle location (AVL) system now has a public-facing Web site for citizens to view the progress of snow plows within an online city map.
In an egg carton of laser light, University of Michigan physicists can trap giant Rydberg atoms with up to 90 percent efficiency, an achievement that could advance quantum computing and terahertz imaging, among other applications.
The customer experience analysis firm ForeSee has released the results of its annual Holiday E-Retail Satisfaction Index, showing that after seven years spent jockeying for first place in the Index, Amazon and Netflix are headed in opposite directions.
The Thomson-NPR survey, which asked respondents their opinions and experiences with New Year's resolutions focused on weight loss and smoking, found that 57 percent of Americans who have made a pledge to lose weight in the last five years were successful.
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Supporters of legalizing marijuana in Michigan are planning to take their best shot starting Thursday night in Ann Arbor.
Michigan State Police say they stopped a driver for traveling 105 mph near Cadillac, and found a four-year-old child sleeping unrestrained in the back seat.
A Hawaii man pleaded guilty to a federal charge relating to threats against Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, a district attorney says.
Think that back-to-school photo is safe to post online? Bad actors could use AI "nudify" apps to make it X-rated.
Iran has shrugged off President Trump's threat to hit the Islamic Republic with an "economic D-Day" as a "doubling down on failed policies."
Police say Ku Klux Klan flyers found in Southeast Michigan may be from a group from Ohio and appeared to have been tossed out of a car window.
Environmental advocates are asking everyone to be on the lookout for a couple of invasive species that are making Michigan their home and causing some damage.
Waterford police are pushing back against what they call misinformation and online distortion surrounding their use of the technology.
Michigan Secretary of State and Democratic gubernatorial nominee Jocelyn Benson has named Michigan Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks as her running mate.
Michigan State Police say they stopped a driver for traveling 105 mph near Cadillac, and found a four-year-old child sleeping unrestrained in the back seat.
A Hawaii man pleaded guilty to a federal charge relating to threats against Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, a district attorney says.
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."
General Motors says 350 workers will be laid off in January at its Lansing Grand River Assembly/Stamping and Lansing Regional Stamping sites.
Ford says the reveal is intended to connect directly with the enthusiasts who have helped make the Woodward Dream Cruise one of the nation's premier automotive events.
On average, drivers in the state are paying $4.15 per gallon for regular unleaded fuel.
Madonna leads all artists with 11 nominations at this year's MTV VMAs, and a full sweep would tie her with Beyoncé and Taylor Swift for the most VMA wins in history.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36. The coroner's office says she was found in cardiac arrest.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
It was another busy night in Ann Arbor as country singer Morgan Wallen took the stage on Saturday for his second concert in as many days at Michigan Stadium, better known as the Big House. Like any game day at the venue, there's a lot of foot traffic and first responders at every corner.
A group of young performers is taking the stage on Friday night to showcase their talents while celebrating Detroit's culture and history.
Think that back-to-school photo is safe to post online? Bad actors could use AI "nudify" apps to make it X-rated.
The Gordie Howe International Bridge has been open for nearly a month, and it is celebrating with a new commemorative patch.
Progressive momentum has been a prominent storyline as Democrats look to flip control of the House and Senate next year. But how far will it go?
Police made 22 misdemeanor arrests Tuesday during the "Christian Crusader March" near a Dearborn City Council meeting, with no injuries reported.
Federal officers found a moving pillowcase in a car that was seized at the U.S.-Mexico border. A collection of stolen exotic reptiles was inside.
Michigan is reporting its first human case of Eastern equine encephalitis, also known as EEE, since 2021.
A second Metro Detroit library has reported detecting bedbugs, resulting in a temporary closure of the branch for treatment and cleaning.
Large bags and shopping carts are banned from the Royal Oak Public Library as staff attempt to prevent a bedbug resurgence.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says a human case of influenza A H1N2 swine flu was detected in a person who was a participant at the Kent County Youth Fair.
A new executive order from President Trump is reshaping federal childhood vaccine recommendations and encouraging states to review their school immunization requirements, a move that comes as Michigan families prepare for the new school year.
Brandon Lowe homered off Detroit closer Kenley Jansen with two outs in the ninth inning to lift the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 4-3 win over the Tigers.
Michigan faces a challenging season with six opponents in the preseason AP Top 25.
Braxton Ashcraft allowed five hits over eight efficient innings, Oneil Cruz homered in his return from the injured list, and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Detroit Tigers 4-1.
Kevin McGonigle hit a two-run homer, and the Detroit Tigers held off the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-5 on Monday night and moved into a three-way tie for the final AL wild-card spot.
LIV Golf is ending its season one tournament early.
Rachel Stewart previews the upcoming America's Thanksgiving Parade presented by Gardner White, which will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2026.
The eyes of the nation were on Michigan as its critical 2026 primary was held last Tuesday.
As the nation turns its attention to Michigan's critical Aug. 4 primary, the Michigan Matters roundtable weighs in.
Perry Johnson discussed not receiving President Trump's endorsement and the reasons he believes John James did.
The conversation turns to rising auto insurance rates across Michigan and new legislative bills in Lansing that would help stem the tide.
Dr. Molly O'Shea, a metro Detroit pediatrician, shares tips on how to get sleep schedules off summer time and on school time.
The superintendent of Warren Community Schools in Macomb County says a staff member was on administrative leave when the man was arrested and arraigned on criminal charges.
President Trump announced a "crushing economic operation" against Iran, while shifting his attention to the Korean peninsula. CBS News has this report.
The Detroit Department of Transportation has proposed some changes to bus routes. Michigan health officials report a human case of the EEE virus. Those headlines and other top stories are in the CBS Detroit news brief.
Police in Melvindale, Michigan, are investigating reports that someone tossed flyers with Ku Klux Klan messaging from a vehicle driving in the community.