Event Notices From February 16
The latest event announcements from Michigan's technology-focused institutions and businesses, before they are posted on the GLITR IT Calendar.
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The latest event announcements from Michigan's technology-focused institutions and businesses, before they are posted on the GLITR IT Calendar.
The latest event announcements from Michigan's technology-focused organizations and companies, before they are posted on the GLITR IT Calendar
Western Michigan authorities say a man who suspected his wife of cheating on him with a stable owner used a knife to kill two horses.
The School of Engineering at Grand Valley State University will now offer five different engineering majors, after approval of the proposal by the university's board of trustees
The greater Grand Rapids Community Sustainability Partnership has formed a new leadership team, appointed by Grand Rapids Mayor George Heartwell, Grand Valley State University President Thomas J. Haas, and Grand Rapids Community College President Steven C. Ender, and has set goals for 2011 to help maintain Grand Rapids' status as the most sustainable mid-size city in the U.S.
The Grand Rapids data bandwidth provider US Signal Tuesday announced the addition of several locations to its fiber footprint in Ohio and Indiana.
Grand Rapids-baswed Priority Health is launching its second smartphone app with the introduction of the mobile ID card app now available on the Android Market.
The mayor of Grand Rapids says the city can't afford to continue paying municipal workers their current level of benefits indefinitely.
The Grand Rapids retailer Meijer Inc. has announced a new online grocery service offering thousands of grocery and drugstore items to customers worldwide.
Grand Rapids-based Steelcase has announced it will recall 165,000 office chairs, saying the seats can crack and break.
Two brothers who run a Detroit-area roofing business and a Grand Rapids native severely wounded in Afghanistan have been invited to view the State of the Union address with First Lady Michelle Obama.
Grand Rapids-based US Signal Thursday announced that the expansion of its long-haul fiber network into Southern and Central Illinois, St. Louis, Mo. and southern Indiana is complete.
Confidence in the greater Grand Rapids economy will near 60 percent for 2011, according to an annual survey by Grand Valley State University economist Hari Singh.
The latest awards, prizes and certifications from Michigan's tech-based companies, individuals and institutions.
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Grand Rapids-based Steketee Greiner and Co. and Chicago-based Agent X have announced a merger of the two companies creating a unique set of services focused on marrying experiential and digital marketing efforts for brands worldwide.
Three additional West Michigan residents received new hearts in the past week at the Spectrum Health Fred and Lena Meijer Heart Center in Grand Rapids. Hospital officials said they are doing well and progressing as expected.
Cambridge, Mass.-based InterSystems Corp. announced that Grand Rapids-based Spectrum Health has launched a new smartphone app that provides fast, easy access to personal health information via the health care provider's MySpectrum Web-based patient portal.
One of Grand Rapids' most historic neighborhoods -- the East Hills area -- will be undergoing a "smart" makeover next year that will encourage energy efficiency and sustainability, as well as savings for Consumers Energy electric customers.
The new Helen DeVos Children's Hospital was dedicated last week with remarks from hospital leadership, Helen DeVos and a ceremonial ribbon cutting with current and former patients.
Spectrum Health surgeons performed the first heart transplant in West Michigan on Saturday at the Spectrum Health Fred and Lena Meijer Heart Center in Grand Rapids.
A motorcycle rider died as a result of his injuries when the bike collided with a minivan on Monday in Oakland County, police said.
An extreme heat warning for Southeast Michigan takes effect at noon today. Here's what you need to know about dealing with such conditions.
DaVita says its Novi dialysis center will resume patient services July 2 after third-party reviews of equipment and water quality found no problems, as a state investigation into a patient death and multiple hospitalizations continues.
The Supreme Court on Tuesday struck down President Trump's executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship.
Police and detectives are investigating a homicide scene near Gilchrest Street and Middlebelt Road in Farmington Hills.
An extreme heat warning for Southeast Michigan takes effect at noon today. Here's what you need to know about dealing with such conditions.
A motorcycle rider died as a result of his injuries when the bike collided with a minivan on Monday in Oakland County, police said.
DaVita says its Novi dialysis center will resume patient services July 2 after third-party reviews of equipment and water quality found no problems, as a state investigation into a patient death and multiple hospitalizations continues.
The Supreme Court on Tuesday struck down President Trump's executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship.
Police and detectives are investigating a homicide scene near Gilchrest Street and Middlebelt Road in Farmington Hills.
The Pontiac Star Car Reunion at the Oakland Expo Center features a wide range of vehicles.
President Trump says major automakers Ford and General Motors are in talks with defense contractors about possibly repurposing some plants for weapons production.
According to AAA, the average cost of gas statewide sits at $4.07.
Ford is recalling more than 250,000 vehicles that were incorrectly repaired under a previous recall meant to fix a problem that caused the engine to stall while driving, according to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration.
The United Auto Workers announced on Wednesday a tentative agreement with American Axle in Three Rivers, Michigan, ending a 10-day strike.
Grammy Award-winning rapper and recording artist Ludacris won't be performing at the National Cherry Festival in Traverse City, Michigan, after initially being billed for the event due to an "unforeseen scheduling conflict," according to organizers.
National Detroit-style Pizza Day is June 23, a date tied to a dish that traces its roots to a Detroit neighborhood bar and a Sicilian family recipe from 1946.
Crews have been preparing all morning, getting everything ready for the show just after 10 p.m.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
Claude Guillemot and a flight instructor were flying in a twin-motor Cessna 421 on Friday evening. An investigation into the crash is underway.
The Supreme Court on Tuesday struck down President Trump's executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship.
The Supreme Court struck down federal limits on the amount of money a political committee can spend in coordination with federal candidates.
The Supreme Court upheld state laws from West Virginia and Idaho that restricted participation by transgender athletes in girls' and women's sports.
Ford estimates that 1% of the vehicles have the defect, according to the recall notice.
American workers' share of the nation's income is at its lowest point in almost 80 years, as more of the economy's gains flow to corporations and investors.
DaVita says its Novi dialysis center will resume patient services July 2 after third-party reviews of equipment and water quality found no problems, as a state investigation into a patient death and multiple hospitalizations continues.
Officials say the source of the infection is currently unknown. The department did not say how many cases were confirmed in the county.
With dangerously hot temperatures expected in Southeast Michigan this week, doctors at DMC Detroit Receiving Hospital are urging people to take precautions to avoid heat-related illness.
A Detroit grandmother dedicated to honoring her daughter's memory needs the public's help. After starting a transportation business to support her family, her vehicle is breaking down and she needs a new one to continue the service.
State officials have taken over the investigation into one death and hospitalizations among patients who received dialysis treatment in Southeast Michigan.
Casey Mize matched a career high with 10 strikeouts over seven innings and the Tigers capitalized on shoddy defense by the slumping Yankees in a 7-3 victory Monday night.
Dusty May's only dream growing up was coaching high school basketball in his home state of Indiana.
The Detroit Lions announced they have released cornerback Terrion Arnold hours after he appeared in court in connection with a robbery and kidnapping case in Florida.
Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold was given a $1 million bond in Florida, where he faces multiple felony charges related to an alleged robbery and kidnapping incident.
Former NBA players Malik Beasley and Ed Davis have been indicted on illegal sports gambling charges, authorities announced Monday.
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.
We're in the throes of the 100 most dangerous driving days of the year as more folks take to the road for vacations.
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.
Waterparks and lakes are popular places to keep cool from the summer's heat - but one waterpark in Oakland County will be closed Tuesday with limited hours Wednesday and Thursday.
A heat wave is settling in over Metro Detroit. The Michigan Senate is considering a bill that would ease rules on lemonade stands. Those headlines and other stories are in the CBS Detroit news brief.
An extreme heat warning is in effect for Metro Detroit from noon Tuesday through Thursday evening, with temperatures reaching the mid 90s to 100 degrees and heat indices in excess of 105 degrees each day. There will be little nighttime relief as lows only cool into the mid 70s with heat index around 80 each night.
A bill passed unanimously by the Michigan House would allow minors to sell lemonade and other nonalcoholic drinks on private property without the permits and fees some local health departments currently require.
With the extreme heat this week in Southeast Michigan, health experts say it's important to have a plan to stay safe for people who plan to spend time outside.