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Michigan's agribusiness sector is filled with innovators. Many tools and inventions could be scaled up for greater economic and industry impact.
TechShop, a membership-based do-it-yourself workshop and fabrication center, Monday announced a goal to raise $60 million to build more TechShop centers across the country, including one in Grand Rapids. TechShop already has a location in Allen Park in a former Ford Motor Co. engineering center.
Macomb Community College, on behalf of the Michigan Coalition for Advanced Manufacturing (M-CAM), has been awarded a $24.9 million U.S. Department of Labor grant to train workers for advanced manufacturing jobs.
A West Michigan teacher is expected to be sentenced to at least three to six years in prison under a plea deal in a sex case involving several teens.
The Grand Rapids retailer Meijer Inc. announced today that it is expanding its mPerks digital coupon program to include rewards on baby merchandise purchases, allowing customers to personalize their rewards and earn $10 off their shopping purchases for every $100 they spend on items like diapers, baby wipes, training pants and toddler food.
The Michigan Economic Development Corp. announced approval of Michigan Business Development Program incentives to three companies planning expansions in the state.
The fifth installment of the annual ArtPrize international art competition is getting underway in Grand Rapids. Hundreds of entries from 45 states and 47 countries are in the running.
Police say a man survived an apparent accidental fall from a window of a sixth-story apartment in Grand Rapids.
Zipments, the New York-based company that offers consumers and businesses same-day delivery through a network of couriers, said Monday that it had closed a $2.25 million seed investment round that included two Michigan funds.
The Grand Rapids IT firm Atomic Object has acquired Ann Arbor software development firm SRT Solutions. Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.
The latest event and meeting notices from Michigan's technology-focused companies, institutions and groups
The latest event and meeting notices from Michigan's technology-focused companies, institutions and groups
Employers in metro Detroit, the Grand Rapids area and Michigan overall plan to hire at a brisk pace in the fourth quarter, according to the quarterly Employment Outlook Survey from the Milwaukee-based temporary help firm Manpower Inc.
The West Michigan industrial economy has turned slightly negative, according to the results of a monthly survey compiled by Brian G. Long, director of supply management research in the Seidman College of Business at Grand Valley State University.
Grand Rapids-based Open Systems Technologies announced Monday it had been named one of only 20 premier partners with San Francisco-based Xamarin, a company whose technology allows developers to build fully native mobile apps across all major device platforms using the computer language C#.
Authorities were investigating another case when they found a videotape that showed both suspects engaging in sex acts with the 1-year-old.
Automation Alley, Michigan's largest technology business association, is partnering with the Michigan Economic Development Corp. to promote Global Trade Days, a three-day conference in three cities designed to help Michigan companies explore opportunities and trends in markets around the world.
Kent County Tuesday announced newly expanded public access to the county's Geographic Information System, or GIS.
Grand Valley State University's Johnson Center for Philanthropy is relaunching LearnPhilanthropy.net, an online portal that will serve as a clearinghouse of philanthropic knowledge, skill development, and research for foundations and those who work with philanthropy.
A couple from the Grand Rapids area launched their boat in Prairieville Township Saturday morning, with plans to go fishing.
The Grand Rapids logistics systems builder Dematic Monday introduced FlexSort SL2, a high capacity package sorting system.
Meijer announced today that it is expanding its mPerks digital coupon program to include pharmacy purchases, allowing customers to personalize their savings and earn rewards in the areas they shop the most whenever they fill a prescription. The retailer is also ending the practice of doubling printed manufacturer coupons up to 50 cents as of Aug. 25.
Following the success of the RecordVault Android application, Rick Wielopolski, president of PerSysTek LLC, announced the release of this app for all iOS devices, including iPhone and iPad.
Family owned businesses have a great social and economic impact on West Michigan, yet officials at Western Michigan University and Grand Valley State University say little data is available on the number, needs, or characteristics of these businesses.
Consumers Energy will be joined by West Michigan area broadcast media, law enforcement officers and governmental officials to host an early morning kick-off Tuesday, Aug. 6 promoting the 30th Annual National Night Out in Grand Rapids.
Detroit general manager Manon Rhéaume wasted little time in beginning to stock her PWHL expansion team by signing four players, including forward Daryl Watts landing the league's first four-year contract.
James Burke is charged with two counts of manslaughter after his police cruiser crashed into a vehicle carrying two men.
City leaders say programs like Motor City Match are part of a longer effort to bring more businesses, services and investment to Detroit's commercial corridors.
Adam Schingecz says another Pride display in Pinckney was removed.
Two Detroit men are charged in connection with the 2022 fatal shooting of a 15-year-old Berkley girl.
A man who was found guilty of killing Melvindale police officer Mohamed Said in 2024 will serve life in prison without parole.
Detroit general manager Manon Rhéaume wasted little time in beginning to stock her PWHL expansion team by signing four players, including forward Daryl Watts landing the league's first four-year contract.
If you have outdoor plans to kick off the weekend across Southeast Michigan, you will want to keep an eye on the radar.
James Burke is charged with two counts of manslaughter after his police cruiser crashed into a vehicle carrying two men.
Ann Arbor Police responded to South Knightsbridge Circle after receiving a report that a body was found outside.
American Axle, which is headquartered in Detroit, is a Tier 1 supplier to General Motors. UAW members have launched a strike at its Three Rivers site.
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.
Joe Negri, known to many as Handyman Negri on "Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood," has died at the age of 99, just days shy of his 100th birthday.
Stephen Colbert, former host of "The Late Show," is helping raise money for the Michigan nonprofit Monroe Community Media after appearing on a broadcast of the organization's community access program "Only in Monroe" earlier this month.
President Trump said he is considering replacing the Freedom 250 concert series with a rally after many artists dropped out.
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 additional payouts come from uncashed settlement funds and will be issued to eligible claimants beginning on June 9.
Out of an abundance of caution, NASA briefly directed five of the seven crew members aboard the International Space Station to wait inside the docked SpaceX Crew Dragon "Freedom" spacecraft.
The labor market continues to show strength despite rising inflation and concerns about slowing economic growth.
The eight-foot dinghy that Brian Hooker says he and his wife, Lynette Hooker, were aboard when she disappeared in early April was seized by U.S. Coast Guard investigators.
Senate Republicans passed funding for the Department of Homeland Security's immigration enforcement agencies following a "vote-a-rama." The measure didn't ban the administration's "anti-weaponization" fund.
Now out of the hospital, Tavaun Clark says he's focused on recovering and getting back to what he loves most, playing football this summer.
According to the U.S. Attorney's Office, the two people are accused of providing federal authorities with false statements after arriving at the McNamara Terminal on Jan. 25, 2026.
West Nile virus has been detected among mosquitoes in two locations near Grand Rapids, the Kent County Health Department said.
A Northville dentist is facing 43 felony charges in an alleged Medicaid fraud scheme.
Michigan lawmakers are considering bills to allow doctors to prescribe life-ending medication to terminally ill patients.
Detroit general manager Manon Rhéaume wasted little time in beginning to stock her PWHL expansion team by signing four players, including forward Daryl Watts landing the league's first four-year contract.
Dylan Larkin, captain of the Detroit Red Wings, has requested a trade from the team, ESPN NHL insider Emily Kaplan said on Thursday afternoon.
Detroit Lions rookie wide receiver Kendrick Law is out for the season with a torn knee ligament.
Robert Thompson, a sophomore at Walled Lake Western High School, examined how pressure can affect athletes' mental health and created an award-winning public service announcement.
Troy Melton allowed only two runs over a career-long eight innings, Dillon Dingler drove in four runs and the Detroit Tigers finished off a three-game sweep of the Tampa Bay Rays with a 7-2 victory.
Four leaders appear in one-on-one conversations on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters this Sunday to discuss their political futures and the road ahead in the 2026 midterms.
Bob Riney, president and CEO of Henry Ford Health, headlines Michigan Matters this Sunday, along with three other community champions who discuss important issues dissected at the Mackinac Policy Conference.
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.
Showers and storms are possible tonight as the heat ramps up again next week.
Former Warren police officer James Burke was back in a Mount Clemens court Friday for the third day of his manslaughter trial.
The 8-foot dinghy that Brian Hooker says he and his wife, Lynette Hooker, were aboard when she disappeared in the Bahamas in early April, was seized by U.S. Coast Guard investigators Thursday.
Empty storefronts can still be found on commercial corridors across Detroit. But city leaders say programs like Motor City Match are helping entrepreneurs open businesses in neighborhoods that have long needed more services.
A Pickney man says a sidewalk art display in the city was removed by Livingston County law enforcement officers.