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How common are droplets of saltwater on Mars? Could microbial life survive and reproduce in them? A new million-dollar NASA project led by the University of Michigan aims to answer those questions.
Many Americans suffer from diabetes and hypertension and, according to a study by researchers at the University of Michigan Kellogg Eye Center, these individuals may have an increased risk of developing open-angle glaucoma.
The University of Michigan Medical School has launched M.D.Stat+, a free application designed for prospective medical school students to check their admission status.
A merry-go-round that generates electricity to light a rural African schoolhouse is among the sustainability projects tackled this summer by a team of University of Michigan graduate students working with villagers in Liberia.
Ann Arbor wants the University of Michigan to pay for traffic services to deal with tens of thousands of fans on football Saturdays.
A robot in a University of Michigan lab can run like a human, a feat that represents the height of agility and efficiency for a two-legged machine. With a peak pace of 6.8 miles per hour, MABEL is believed to be the world's fastest bipedal robot with knees.
According to a new University of Michigan poll, Internet safety and sexting are joining the ranks of drug abuse, obesity, and smoking as top child health problems.
A new University of Michigan poll finds that most adults (68 percent) are aware of medical research opportunities for adults. In contrast, the majority of parents (84 percent) are not aware of medical research opportunities for children.
A former Detroit Lions and Michigan Wolverines football player has been hospitalized in Indiana following an hours-long standoff with police.
A type of fungus that's been lurking underground for millions of years, previously known to science only through its DNA, has been cultured, photographed, named and assigned a place on the tree of life, thanks in part to University of Michigan researchers.
A member of the University of Michigan's famed "Fab Five" has been arrested for allegedly failing to pay child support.
A University of Michigan study shows that the use of CAT scans in emergency rooms has more than quadrupled in the past 12 years.
The man told investigators he was able to get through screening by presenting an expired boarding pass, U-M student identification and a police report that his U.S. passport had been stolen.
Medicare patients received better care at the University of Michigan Health System, and UM staff have saved more than $22 million on the cost of that care, during a five-year demonstration project.
Don't worry, we aren't exchanging dependence on dwindling oil for dependence on dwindling lithium when we electrify America's vehicle fleet.
A positive outlook on life might lower the risk of having a stroke, according to a new University of Michigan study.
In these lean times, smart consumers refuse to pay a lot for throwaway items, but will shell out a little more for products that can be used again and again. The same is true of bacteria and other microbes, researchers at the University of Michigan have learned.
In all, there are nearly a dozen countdown clocks or tote boards inside the facility.
Engineering researchers at the University of Michigan and three other universities are embarking on a four-year project to design a prosthetic arm that amputees can control directly with their brains and that will allow them to feel what they touch.
In the wake of yet another sexual assault on a woman in Ann Arbor, police and Crime Stoppers have released a new suspect composite.
The judge said the ex-UofM basketball star would only have to serve 20 of those days, provided he doesn't get into any additional trouble.
A new University of Michigan study suggests women with post-traumatic stress disorder are likely to have smaller babies and deliver prematurely.
The University of Michigan's Consortium for Stem Cell Therapies has achieved another of its primary goals: reprogramming adult skin cells so they behave like embryonic stem cells.
Dr. Devon Hoover was found dead in the attic of his home in Detroit's Boston-Edison neighborhood in April 2023.
The James Beard Foundation has announced its 2026 semifinalist list, which includes chefs and venues from Michigan.
A nurse who is already under investigation over reported sexual assaults faces multiple charges in five new cases, Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy said.
The 63-year-old player, who wishes to remain anonymous, said she had a champagne celebration with her family after winning.
If your vehicle is parked on city streets, you may be asked or instructed to move it for the snowplows.
Dr. Devon Hoover was found dead in the attic of his home in Detroit's Boston-Edison neighborhood in April 2023.
A nurse who is already under investigation over reported sexual assaults faces multiple charges in five new cases, Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy said.
If your vehicle is parked on city streets, you may be asked or instructed to move it for the snowplows.
A 3-year-old Warren boy is getting hospital treatment in the aftermath of an accidental shooting, police say.
Some Southeast Michigan communities have invoked warming shelter procedures, giving a chance for people to get a break from cold weather.
U.S. Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy, who stopped at the Detroit Auto Show, claimed that efforts by the administration to reverse the Biden-era electric vehicle policies will make cars more affordable again, including rolling back fuel efficiency standards.
On average, drivers in the state are paying $2.96 per gallon for regular unleaded fuel.
The 2026 Detroit Auto Show opened to the public on Saturday. Some people at the show think the Trump administration is doing a good job of making cars more affordable. Others disagree.
The Detroit Auto Show's Charity Preview is Friday night, and CBS News Detroit is taking you there.
The North American International Auto Show in Detroit once dedicated an entire track on its coveted show floor to getting consumers comfortable with electric vehicles and charging.
The James Beard Foundation has announced its 2026 semifinalist list, which includes chefs and venues from Michigan.
The 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees were revealed on "CBS Mornings" on Wednesday. See the full list.
Milford Independent Cinema has been a staple in its southeast Michigan community for decades.
In a video provided to TMZ on Tuesday, Timothy Busfield said the allegations "are all lies."
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at the age of 68, his first ex-wife revealed on Tuesday.
President Trump moved to fire Lisa Cook from the Federal Reserve Board of Governors last August. Courts have so far allowed her to continue serving in her role while litigation continues.
Ford is recalling roughly 119,000 vehicles because their engine block heaters have a defect that increases the risk of fire, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says.
A car wash chain beat out bigger employers such as Google and Nvidia to take the top spot as the best place to work in 2026.
As intense debate continues throughout the country regarding the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, some Metro Detroit communities are informing each other about what to do if they interact with ICE agents.
After returning to Joint Base Andrews, President Trump departed for Davos about one hour later aboard a second aircraft.
Officials in Oakland County, Michigan, say they will establish a committee in an effort to strengthen long-term water safety after Legionella bacteria were detected at two different area facilities last month.
While the termination of these substance abuse and mental health service funds is now reversed, the 48-hour rollercoaster is creating uncertainty and distrust from organizations relying on those dollars.
The U.S. House of Representatives approved Thursday a three-year extension of subsidies for the Affordable Care Act.
Michigan health officials say only 23% of Michigan residents have received this year's influenza vaccine.
The CDC took six previously routine vaccinations off its recommendation list, but Michigan health officials suggest parents consider those immunizations anyway.
Tobias Harris scored 25 points and Jaylen Brown missed a jumper just before the buzzer, allowing the Detroit Pistons to hold on for a 104-103 win over the Boston Celtics in a matchup of teams with the best records in the Eastern Conference.
With Cooper Schoenberg and Carter Lutz's respective schools, Indiana and Miami, playing on Monday for the College Football Playoff title, it is putting that bond to the test.
The Lions are set to hire Arizona Cardinals' offensive coordinator Drew Petzing as Detroit's next OC, a source told CBS Sports.
Alex DeBrincat scored 36 seconds into overtime to give the surging Detroit Red Wings a 4-3 win over the Ottawa Senators.
From being treated like "cattle" as a young girl to sleeping in her car off a Polish highway, Allison Reed has taken a long, hard road to follow her Olympic ice dance dream.
Penske and Reuss address a wide range of critical issues for Detroit, Michigan and the nation.
Huntington Place CEO Bryan Crowe and his team have been preparing to welcome hundreds of thousands of visitors to the Detroit Auto Show this week.
The focus is on health, as Dusty Mysen, a father of four from Oxford, diagnosed with pancreatic cancer several years ago, who underwent aggressive therapy, is now cancer-free five years later.
The roundtable discusses efforts by political and corporate leaders to raise the bar and improve K-12 education with a focus on raising reading scores.
With one in eight adults at risk for kidney disease, Dr. Silas Norman, a University of Michigan doctor specializing in kidney health, and Sandy Baruah, President and CEO of Detroit Regional Chamber, appear on Michigan Matters.
Temps will be the warmest today out of the next seven, but another round of snow on the way. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Karen Carter will tell you when and how much snow we could get.
The CBS News Detroit NEXT Weather Tracker is on the road, tracking driving conditions in Southeast Michigan.
President Trump addressed the World Economic Forum on Wednesday amid tension with America's closest allies over the president's efforts to make Greenland part of the U.S.
A former Sinai Grace Hospital nurse has been charged in five new criminal sexual conduct cases.
A 3-year-old Michigan boy is in the hospital, getting treatment for serious injuries in the aftermath of an accidental shooting involving an unsecured handgun.