Some Metro Detroit shelters reach full capacity amid cold temperatures
The below-freezing temperatures in Metro Detroit are especially hard on people who are homeless. It's also led to shelters' phones ringing off the hook.
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The below-freezing temperatures in Metro Detroit are especially hard on people who are homeless. It's also led to shelters' phones ringing off the hook.
A dog that was living for over a year with Friends of Michigan Animals Rescue was reunited with his former family.
Monroe County authorities say they have noticed "a distressing increase" in calls involving abandoned dogs and cats.
Eastpointe's animal control division is led by Officer Ashley Sanchez, who is determined to keep animals safe and their owners provided for.
The Michigan Humane Society introduces two pets looking for a forever home for this week's Furry Friday: Veronica the cat and Olive the dog.
ReJoyceful Animal Rescue in Clinton Township is scrambling to recover from storm-related flooding at its shelter.
ReJoyceful Animal Rescue says it has to replace thousands of dollars' worth of supplies, equipment, furniture and linens after its insurance claim was denied.
Detroit Animal Care and Control has launched a coloring page project to get the attention of potential pet owners.
Several southeast Michigan animal care agencies will receive grants from the state's Animal Welfare Fund.
The Detroit Animal Care and Control (DACC) is warning residents of a new scam targeting owners of lost pets.
The Detroit Dogventure program, with the help of Maddie's Fund, will allow people to take shelter dogs out for a few hours to places such as Belle Isle, a pet store, and a local dog-friendly business.
Lawmakers in Lansing are trying to redefine what it means to have suitable shelter for animals.
I Heart Dogs Rescue and Animal Haven is hoping to stop theft from its nonprofit animal shelter after a man is accused of stealing donated returnable bottles and cans.
On any given day, the Animal Welfare Society of Southeastern Michigan has roughly 40 or more cats and dogs daily in its care.
The wheelchaired broad-breasted bird died suddenly after surgery to amputate his infected leg.
Nearly three dozen cats have suddenly filled an already-at-capacity shelter in Washtenaw County, all of them coming from what shelter leaders say is a hoarder's home.
A senior dog was found wandering in Metro Detroit with multiple health issues. But with the help of the River Rouge Animal Shelter, Grand Papa has found a new home.
The widow of a Detroit man mauled by three dogs has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the dogs' owners, the city shelter and a nonprofit that supports their operations.
Throughout the month of May, the Detroit Animal Care and Control shelter is hosting special adoption events to try to clear the shelter on Chrysler Drive, just south of Clay Street.
In 2019, the organization Friends of Detroit Animal Care and Control started "Detroit Dog-Ventures."
The Puppy Bowl on Animal Planet, one of the cutest events in sports, has helped hundreds of dogs find forever homes.
"If you're bundled up, and you find that it's too cold and you can't handle it any longer, your dog probably can't either," one veterinarian said.
The Oakland County Animal Shelter is in for a special Christmas gift thanks to a pair of Holly High School students who are making sure the community knows the passion of one of their classmates.
The City of Detroit is closer to completing a new state-of-the-art facility for Detroit Animal Care and Control (DACC) on the east side.
This week, 70 restaurants will have select signature cocktails and 100% of the proceeds from those drinks will go to Detroit Dog Rescue.
The two-woman, two-man crew is replacing four other station fliers who came home early last month due to a medical issue one was having.
The prosecutor's office says a charging decision will be made after the request is reviewed.
A Michigan man was charged after he allegedly threatened Republicans during a call to the state Capitol.
The University of Michigan Division of Public Safety and Security is urging people to avoid the area of W. Ellsworth and State roads.
The ranking member of the House Oversight Committee is demanding answers from Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, days after Lutnick reportedly met with the owner of the Ambassador Bridge.
Jarvis Butts entered a guilty plea during a pretrial conference on Thursday in the Third Circuit Court, court records show.
Jarvis Butts also plead guilty to five other cases involving sexual assault of four different minors with one victim as young as four years old.
An 18-year-old was taken into custody after one person was stabbed last week on Oakland University's campus, police said in an update on Thursday.
The two-woman, two-man crew is replacing four other station fliers who came home early last month due to a medical issue one was having.
The prosecutor's office says a charging decision will be made after the request is reviewed.
Union Vice President Laura Dickerson confirmed that the worker, TJ Sabula, "has no discipline on his record."
Some General Motors employees are taken aback by this year's profit-sharing checks, with it being $4,000 less than the previous one.
While many assume a "harsh" winter, or this bone-chilling, sustained cold, is the enemy of asphalt, the real culprit is temperature fluctuation.
In Metro Detroit, drivers are paying about $2.90 per gallon, which is 2 cents less than last week and 29 cents less than at the same time last year.
The winter storm that brought snow to Southeast Michigan on Sunday didn't stop car enthusiasts from leaving their homes for the final day of the 2026 Detroit Auto Show.
"Dawson's Creek" and "Varsity Blues" star James Van Der Beek has died at 48 years old.
For the first time, a major U.S. automaker is putting a team up against the European giants of Formula One. Can Cadillac be a contender?
The 31-year-old Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny took the stage on Sunday dressed in all white, donning a jersey with his last name, Ocasio, and the number 64.
Brad Arnold, the founder and lead singer of the 3 Doors Down has died following "his courageous battle with cancer," the rock band announced Saturday on social media.
Bad Bunny took the stage at halftime for the 2026 Super Bowl. Here's who else performed at Super Bowl 60.
The ranking member of the House Oversight Committee is demanding answers from Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, days after Lutnick reportedly met with the owner of the Ambassador Bridge.
Americans Madison Chock and Evan Bates, considered the favorites, placed second in the 2026 Winter Olympics. France's Laurence Fournier Beaudry and Guillaume Cizeron took home gold.
The EPA said it will end credits for the start/stop feature, which shuts off gas engines when cars are idle to save fuel.
Some travelers are finding they don't have storage above their seats when they get on the plane because early boarders are taking up the overhead bins.
Border czar Tom Homan announced Thursday that Operation Metro Surge in Minnesota is concluding, with a drawdown of federal immigration officers set to occur over the course of next week.
Officials announced eligibility for mothers and babies in the city of Detroit.
Two Metro Detroit representatives are among those sponsoring a bill that calls for a 32% tax on any wireless device purchased for someone age 17 and younger.
The Oakland Community Health Network will now be taking over that responsibility amidst a financial dispute between the two organizations.
Legionella testing at Oakland County government facilities has detected the bacteria in the water systems of two additional buildings.
When the temperatures plummet, and the snow starts piling up, most of us have the same instinct: retreat indoors, crank up the heat, and get cozy.
Americans Madison Chock and Evan Bates, considered the favorites, placed second in the 2026 Winter Olympics. France's Laurence Fournier Beaudry and Guillaume Cizeron took home gold.
Retired Detroit Lions offensive tackle Dan Skipper is returning to the team, but not in uniform. Instead, he'll be on the sidelines as part of the coaching staff, sources told CBS News Detroit.
Isaiah Stewart of the Detroit Pistons has been suspended for seven games in the aftermath of an altercation that erupted during Monday night's game.
Two days after the confetti fell on Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, one Detroit native is still processing the weekend of a lifetime.
The GameAbove Sports Bowl, which is hosted annually by Ford Field, will be canceled ahead of the 2026 season, the venue announced on Tuesday.
The roundtable discusses the impact of the high-profile game for advertisers, including Detroit-based Rocket and Redfin.
Could a new entertainment tax and a new sales tax be ahead for the Motor City?
As the 2026 Detroit Auto Show wraps up Sunday, the roundtable discusses the signature event and standout moments from the past two weeks.
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.
Border czar Tom Homan announced Thursday that Operation Metro Surge in Minnesota is wrapping up with a drawdown of federal immigration officers set for the next week. CBS News has this report.
The trial began in the Dee Warner murder case, with her husband facing charges. A natural gas line rupture caused disruptions in Ann Arbor. Other top stories.
Authorities are continuing the search for a suspect in the Nancy Guthrie case, with additional details being provided now that detectives have had an opportunity to review security images further. CBS News has this report.
The doorbell camera system called Ring is promoting a feature meant to help find lost pets. But the option has raised some privacy concerns. CBS News has this report.
Home heating costs have been noticeably rising, and the bills could get worse. An industry group says the bills could be about 11% higher this year because of multiple reasons.