Ann Arbor Startup Turning Wind, Water Into Power
An engineer's "aha" moment while driving through a snowstorm may someday create megawatt after megawatt of clean, green electricity.
Watch CBS News
An engineer's "aha" moment while driving through a snowstorm may someday create megawatt after megawatt of clean, green electricity.
Ann Arbor-based Adeona Pharmaceuticals Inc. announced Tuesday that after a scientific review, the ongoing clinical trial of its Trimesta oral estriol drug for multiple sclerosis has eeceived an additional $1,594,553 in grant funding from the National Institutes of Health's National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.
Ingenex Digital's marketing agency has been chosen by AnnArbor.com to handle pay per click advertising for select clients, and will develop a Google AdWords campaign for the law firm Clark Hill.
Before the Indy 500's 100th anniversary race, U-M's solar car Quantum will roll in the Formula Sun Grand Prix.
Snyder's speech to the graduates steered largely clear of politics even as he unveiled recommendations this week to overhaul Michigan's school system.
Patients, hospital staff and well-wishers showed their appreciation at U of M's Mott Children's Hospital during "Charles Woodson Day."
Something has put the brakes on the price of American health care. Analysis from the Center for Studying Health Spending at the Ann Arbor-based Altarum Institute indicates that health care prices in March were 1.9 percent higher than in March 2010 -- the third consecutive month of less than 2 percent growth.
Ann Arbor-based ForeSee Results has long shown through its research that Web site visitor satisfaction is a key to loyalty and repeat visits for e-commerce sites. Now, new research shows it's also a key for loyalty and repeat visits when all a Web site does is give the news.
An Ann Arbor man has been charged with a felony after authorities say he deliberately ran over and killed four ducklings with a Hummer in a fast food restaurant parking lot.
Ann Arbor-based ProQuest said Tuesday that the United States Patent and Trademark Office has recognized the value of its Deep Indexing technology by granting patent protection on ProQuest's CSA Illustrata technology.
Ann Arbor-based ForeSee Results Tuesday issued its quarterly report on the American Customer Satisfaction Index's E-Government Satisfaction Index, which indicates that good federal government Web sites save the government money and foster democracy.
It began when a patient arrived at the hospital after ingesting rat poison. The poison reportedly caused the patient to emit potentially harmful gasses.
The standout sophomore has not hired an agent, leaving him eligible to return to the school for his junior season if he decides to withdraw from the draft.
A judge in Ann Arbor heard from lawyers for the ACLU who are challenging a Michigan law that bars parole for juveniles convicted of certain murders and the state, which is defending the law.
A public awareness campaign aimed at discouraging people from giving to panhandlers in Ann Arbor is expected to launch in mid-June.
Ann Arbor-based Adeona Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NYSE Amex: AEN), a developer of innovative medicines for serious central nervous system diseases, announced today that it has executed an agreement with TG United, Inc. of Brooksville, Florida, to provide commercial-scale manufacturing capabilities for reaZin.
Customer satisfaction is on the rise for hospital services and electric and natural gas utilities, according to a report released Tuesday by the Ann Arbor-based American Customer Satisfaction Index
The latest personnel and boardroom announcements from Michgian's technology-focused institutions and companies
Ann Arbor-based Adeona Pharmaceuticals Inc. late Thursday reported top-line results from its clinical study evaluating reaZin for the dietary management of Alzheimer's disease and mild cognitive impairment.
Federal law enforcement and civil rights officials say it's time to stop the bullying. They're putting together forums Thursday in Ann Arbor and Dearborn to focus on harassment in schools.
Ann Arbor-based NextGen Sciences Inc. has launched its protein assay targeting breast cancer.
New business won by Michigan's technology-focused companies
Robotics offers a major opportunity to rebuild Michigan's manufacturing infrastructure, according to speakers at the Michigan Robotics Day celebration in Ann Arbor Tuesday.
A campus crime alert has been issued at the University of Michigan after a man was stabbed over the weekend.
Sales of machine vision components and systems in North America soared 54 percent in 2010 to nearly $1.8 billion, according to new figures released Friday by the Automated Imaging Association, the industry's Ann Arbor-based trade group.
A 3-year-old child is dead and a motorist is in custody after the child was hit by a pickup truck in Cedar Springs, Michigan, on Friday.
The government's legal bid to continue East Wing construction has the hallmarks of President Trump's social media posts.
From Flint to freshman phenom, John McKenney II says his son is always ready when the lights are brightest.
Aside from the Detroit Tigers' home opener against the St. Louis Cardinals, it's sure to be a Final Four showdown on Saturday, as Michigan takes on Arizona.
Detroit police say the officer was at the Coleman A. Young Municipal Center when the firearm went off.
Aside from the Detroit Tigers' home opener against the St. Louis Cardinals, it's sure to be a Final Four showdown on Saturday, as Michigan takes on Arizona.
A man walked into the Livonia police station lobby with a knife and threatened to kill everyone before stabbing an officer during a struggle, police say.
A neighbor called Michigan Humane after spotting a puppy in the chimney of an abandoned home with a crumbling foundation, prompting the fire department to step in.
A 3-year-old child is dead and a motorist is in custody after the child was hit by a pickup truck in Cedar Springs, Michigan, on Friday.
Former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick accuses federal prosecutors of "bullying" in their attempt to collect money following his 2013 conviction.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has declared an energy emergency in eight Southeast Michigan counties amid rising gas prices across the state.
General Motors has announced that it's making another round of layoffs at its Factory Zero plant in Metro Detroit. The latest round, the second this year, impacts roughly 1,300 workers and is due to a readjustment of operations amid declining electric vehicle demand.
Cities in Michigan lose big tax revenue from pollution-control tax breaks, and many do not track what they give up.
Gas prices are currently hovering just below $4 a gallon in much of Michgan, AAA says.
Henry Ford introduced the moving assembly line, a system that reshaped industrial production and helped make automobiles more accessible to the public.
Kid Rock posted videos of the helicopters hovering by his Nashville home on social media over the weekend. The Army later confirmed the helicopters were on a training mission.
The bag, called the "Gold Standard Cassette Tape," features a bold, nostalgic design inspired by classic cassette tapes.
The price hike raises the cost of the standard plan with ads by $1 per month and the cost of the standard and premium plans by $2.
It's a sign that Metro Detroiters are ready to say goodbye to winter and welcome spring, and the Marche du Nain Rouge is a feast for the eyes.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
The government's legal bid to continue East Wing construction has the hallmarks of President Trump's social media posts.
Dillon Dingler homered, Framber Valdez pitched six shutout innings and the Detroit Tigers ended a four-game losing streak with a 4-0 win over the St. Louis Cardinals in their home opener.
Officials from 23 states and the District of Columbia filed a lawsuit seeking to block President Trump's executive order that aims to restrict mail voting.
A neighbor called Michigan Humane after spotting a puppy in the chimney of an abandoned home with a crumbling foundation, prompting the fire department to step in.
The eye drops — sold under multiple brands — have been recalled over concerns about sterility, according to the FDA.
Prosecutors allege the dentist billed Medicaid for large numbers of unnecessary dental crown work on patients that was not provided.
According to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, there have been eight confirmed measles cases in the state in 2026.
A water services provider and its president are accused of falsifying water safety and discharge tests for private water systems serving mobile home communities in Michigan.
Michigan communities have received millions from a national opioid settlement, but some haven't spent any funds yet.
Paramedics and emergency medical technicians face a harsh reality in Michigan.
From Flint to freshman phenom, John McKenney II says his son is always ready when the lights are brightest.
The University of Michigan men's basketball team has made its way to the Final Four on Saturday for the first time since 2018.
Dillon Dingler homered, Framber Valdez pitched six shutout innings and the Detroit Tigers ended a four-game losing streak with a 4-0 win over the St. Louis Cardinals in their home opener.
The Detroit Tigers open their 2026 home schedule on Friday, April 3, against the St. Louis Cardinals with a three-game series.
Michigan starting point guard Elliot Cadeau has rejoined his teammates for the Final Four and said his allergic reaction that required hospitalization a day earlier was due to an accidental exposure to nuts.
There's a focus on Michigan's defense industry as a national convention comes to Detroit in a few weeks, with over 11,000 people expected at Huntington Place.
Dave Coulter updates Oakland County's move to its new offices in downtown Pontiac and when that might take place.
Gardner White opened doors in Detroit in 1912, and the retailer continues to expand with nine new stores planned this year.
Rose talks about a new TV series being filmed in Detroit called "South West High," which revolves around a fictional high school in the Motor City.
As Women's History Month kicks off, Donna Murray-Brown, the new president and CEO of Inforum, appears on Michigan Matters.
Some of Michigan's biggest fans are heading to Indianapolis to cheer on the Michigan Wolverines in the Final Four this weekend. However, no one will be cheering louder than the athletes' parents. CBS News Detroit spoke with the father of freshman Trey McKenney to learn about what led him to the Wolverines and the Final Four.
Dozens participate in the annual Walk for Hope to take a stand against gun violence.
While many Michigan Wolverine fans traveled to Indianapolis for the Final Four, many stayed in Ann Arbor. Police are now preparing for any planned celebrations in the area.
The Michigan Wolverines are less than 24 hours from competing in the Final Four against Arizona. It is the team's first time in the Final Four since 2018.
Detroit police made their presence Friday night as large crowds gathered around the downtown area. Police say it was in response after dozens of teens flooded the area Monday night.