Michigan lawmakers aim to end U of M's exemption from local zoning rules
The legislation follows the university's recently agreed-upon purchase of Concordia University on the east side of Ann Arbor.
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The legislation follows the university's recently agreed-upon purchase of Concordia University on the east side of Ann Arbor.
During a June 25 Board of Regents meeting, Jordan Acker issued an apology, but did not directly mention the inappropriate messages.
The University of Michigan regents approved a budget that includes a 3% increase in tuition and fees for resident undergraduate students, along with a 6% increase in housing rates.
The University of Michigan professional nurses hosted a rally in Ann Arbor to bring attention to contract issues. The union plans to hold a strike vote in July.
At 20 years old, Quinton Jones-Whitaker was sentenced to prison for a crime he did not commit.
Just months after winning their first NCAA championship title since 1989, the Michigan Wolverines celebrated several of their players who were selected in the 2026 NBA draft.
University of Michigan men's basketball coach Dusty May is leaving for the Dallas Mavericks head coaching job.
The University of Michigan collected 32,000 pounds of moveout donations and 1,850 pounds of compost from 2026 commencement events.
We're taking a closer look at a pretty impressive accomplishment from the University of Michigan when it comes to reducing waste on campus. The university collected a record number of donated materials during spring student move out, and kept 90% of waste from commencement events from ending up in landfills.
The University of Michigan finally opened its newest five-level recreational facility, and it's no ordinary gym.
A federal courtroom in Michigan was packed on Friday as supporters attended the first appearances of several people charged in a case connected with pro-Palestinian activism at the University of Michigan.
Actions that led to a federal indictment against eight people included threats against the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit.
Visitors are making the annual pilgrimage to the University of Michigan to see and smell one of North America's premier collections of herbaceous peonies.
Michigan universities are struggling to balance sustainability goals with a growing culture of convenience as takeout containers pile up on campuses.
University officials are accused of harassing Josiah Walker, a Black Muslim student, who participated in protests between 2023 and 2024 following the Israel-Hamas conflict.
City council unanimously passed a resolution urging UM to reconsider purchasing the land.
Ann Arbor leaders are pushing back on the University of Michigan's agreement to purchase a large portion of the Concordia University Ann Arbor campus.
A learning management system used by schools and universities across the country, including in Michigan, was hit with a cyberattack.
Perfect Pair was founded by a University of Michigan student in 2020 to curb social isolation during the pandemic.
Perfect Pair was founded by a University of Michigan student in 2020 to curb social isolation during the pandemic.
"The idea that graduations should be apolitical is ridiculous," University of Michigan history professor Derek Peterson said as a follow-up to his graduation day remarks.
Michigan basketball coach Dusty May has announced that three players have been added from the transfer portal and two incoming freshman are joining four high school seniors who were signed in November.
Two members of the Michigan men's basketball national championship team made Saturday memorable for young players in Rochester Hills, Michigan.
Young basketball players in Rochester Hills have new memories thanks to a camp hosted by Yaxel Lendeborg and Elliot Cadeau, two members of Michigan's national championship basketball team. Matt Finkel caught up with them at the event.
The Detroit Lions selected Michigan edge Derrick Moore with the 12th pick in the second round of the 2026 NFL Draft.
Police say the shooting stemmed from a dispute involving several young adults.
Two people are in custody after a shooting left two dead and another person injured at the Fairlane Town Center in Dearborn, police said.
Rishi Sharma started his journey 10 years ago by driving around his Southern California neighborhood to record interviews with veterans and later expanded his outreach.
Hundreds of thousands of Michigan residents were without power as severe storms and strong winds rolled through the state Friday evening.
In just over a month, six freeway shootings have been reported across Metro Detroit.
Two people are in custody after a shooting left two dead and another person injured at the Fairlane Town Center in Dearborn, police said.
Police say the shooting stemmed from a dispute involving several young adults.
Hundreds of thousands of Michigan residents were without power as severe storms and strong winds rolled through the state Friday evening.
This Fourth of July holiday weekend, law enforcement in Oakland County will step up patrols on the lakes. It's part of a nationwide campaign called Operation Dry Water.
The 2027 budget includes no new statewide taxes or fees and preserves the state's rainy-day fund, according to lawmakers.
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.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married as they celebrated their wedding with hundreds of guests Friday at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
The Hitsville USA campus is undergoing a $75 million donor-funded expansion that includes a theater, recording studio, and immersive exhibits, with a grand reopening planned for 2027.
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.
Rishi Sharma started his journey 10 years ago by driving around his Southern California neighborhood to record interviews with veterans and later expanded his outreach.
CBS News previously reported President Trump was weighing pardons of a slate of people convicted of emissions and clean air-related violations.
Federal safety regulators are urging consumers to stop using the recalled fireworks and return them for a full refund.
As Americans endure another bout of extreme heat, experts say small thermostat adjustments and other energy-saving steps can help reduce soaring cooling costs.
President Trump hasn't committed to a firm number of people who will receive clemency — he's scheduled to have a meeting on pardons Friday afternoon, sources said.
Cyclosporiasis isn't deadly, but state health officials say it can cause diarrhea, nausea, bloating and cramps.
The heat wave can even be dangerous if you don't take extra precautions to stay cool.
An investigation into cyclospora cases has expanded into seven Michigan counties, as health officials seek to determine the cause of the gastrointestinal illness.
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.
The Rangers matched a season high with 17 hits en route to their seventh victory in eight games.
Folarin Balogun got the scoring going with a goal in the 45th minute, but was sent off with a controversial red card in the 64th minute.
Camilo Doval forced in the go-ahead run with a bases-loaded walk in a four-run 11th inning that gave the Tigers a 6-2 victory over the Yankees on Wednesday.
The 33-year-old played in Detroit during the 2024 and 2025 seasons, helping the team make back-to-back playoff appearances.
Riley Greene hit two of Detroit's four homers off Cam Schlittler as the Tigers beat the Yankees 9-3 on Tuesday night and sent New York to its season-worst sixth straight loss.
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.
While cleanup continues tonight, more storms are on the way overnight into Saturday morning.
Two young men were killed, and another was injured on Friday afternoon after a shooting inside Fairlane Town Center in Dearborn, Michigan, sending shoppers and employees running for safety.
Two people are in custody after a shooting left two dead and another person injured at the Fairlane Town Center in Dearborn, Michigan, Friday afternoon, police said.
Strong storms and high winds rolled through Southeast Michigan on Friday, causing significant damage.
Former NBA All-Star and Entrepreneur Jalen Rose, EMU president Brendan Kelly, DTE’s Trevor Lauer and Oakland University president Ora Hirsch Pescovitz headline an all-star Michigan Matters episode featuring leaders from across the state at the Detroit Regional Chamber’s Policy Conference.