Detroit nonprofit helping people experiencing homeless amid cold weather
Covenant House in Detroit is on a mission to help those in need.
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Covenant House in Detroit is on a mission to help those in need.
For people experiencing homelessness, it is never easy. But with the cold coming later this week, which Southeast Michigan hasn't felt in seven years, the need to help people without consistent shelter is greater.
Community members are asking that the eight charges against 53-year-old Ruben Peeler be dropped.
More than 4,000 pounds of venison-- that's how much hunters in Livingston County were able to donate to Gleaners Community Food Bank over the weekend.
Dearborn Heights police say a community-wide search on Thursday for a missing 30-year-old man with autism uncovered a body in a river.
The woman says she and her son are forced to sleep in the front room instead of their bedrooms at the Falcon Crest Apartments because it's cold.
A Michigan family is searching for answers after their 16-year-old son was hit by a vehicle while helping a stranded driver on the side of the road in Dearborn Heights.
To help a family in need this holiday, the Royal Oak Police Department and the community are coming together in a big way.
Joseph McDonald, 70, cares for his 41-year-old disabled daughter, which he says can be challenging to get to and from the hospital. But that's about to change, thanks to St. Joseph's Helpers.
Michigan Army veteran Ed Bambas, 88, can retire again thanks to the kindness of strangers and a life-changing gift.
A suggestion on how the Washtenaw County Sheriff's Office can save money in its new budget is stirring up controversy.
While the rise of online shopping changed the way people go about stocking up on holiday gifts, some people are still doing it the old-fashioned way.
Organizers with Stand Against Extremism LivCo are expanding the work that they started during the pause on SNAP benefits in Michigan.
This comes as more than 700 parents signed onto a petition to encourage the district to adopt a bell-to-bell policy.
The drone delivery program promises orders to your front door within the hour they're placed, but that doesn't come without uncertainty from those who live in those serviced communities.
A Marine veteran in Waterford, Michigan, has a new roof thanks to his neighbor and a local roofing company.
With the government shutdown and the pause on SNAP benefits, more people are in need, and they don't always know where to find them.
In September, the Greater Detroit Agency for the Blind and Visually Impaired announced it would be closing next month due to the lack of funding. Since then, the organization has changed course.
The police chief says he's hosting quarterly community chats to go through these numbers and talk about the factors that play into them.
Recovery crews everywhere, including one nonprofit in Michigan, are preparing to respond in Jamaica after it was hit by Hurricane Melissa on Tuesday.
Two of the biggest rival fanbases in all of college football are going head-to-head for a good cause this week.
Hunter House Hamburgers will be moving its flagship location just a short drive down Woodward Avenue.
Residents and business owners in Eastpointe, Michigan, have been complaining to the city for months over a proposed construction project called a "road diet."
A young boy in Oakland County, Michigan, is being called a hero after saving his mother's life last week.
The Grand Blanc High School football stadium was filled on Tuesday night as residents came together for a community vigil honoring the victims of the deadly church attack.
A local program in Detroit is giving small business owners the opportunity to open grocery stores in neighborhoods across the city.
The committee ultimately sent the ordinance to the full City Council without a recommendation.
The Rocket Classic will be teeing off at the Detroit Golf Club this summer for the eighth and final time.
A Saginaw, Michigan, man was sentenced to 23 to 45 years in prison in connection with the 2003 murder of 57-year-old Jeanette Wilton.
Village Trustee Jo Self said on Monday that the village president has apologized to the resident who painted the Pride display on the sidewalk with washable paint.
A local program in Detroit is giving small business owners the opportunity to open grocery stores in neighborhoods across the city.
Another tornado was confirmed from a severe weather outbreak last week, bringing Michigan's total number of twisters so far this year to 21.
These changes come just one month after Spirit Airlines abruptly ceased all operations, leaving its nine gates at DTW idle.
The opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge between the U.S. and Canada could be a business boom, particularly in Detroit.
The committee ultimately sent the ordinance to the full City Council without a recommendation.
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.
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.
Rio de Janeiro's Military Fire Department said one of the helicopters crashed in the parking lot of a car dealership, where several electric vehicles were parked, igniting a fire.
A well-known jazz club in Detroit is hitting a new high note. After going dark in May for renovations, Baker's Keyboard Lounge is reopening to the public.
The United States is co-hosting the World Cup for the first time in more than 30 years, and organizations and businesses in Metro Detroit are making sure sports fans have a place to watch the competition.
The project, called "The Stories of Us," invites communities across the country to reflect on their past, present, and future.
With matches being played in 11 cities across the U.S., Mexico and Canada, fans are getting three World Cup opening ceremonies.
The Golden Knights had taken a two-games-to-one lead in the Stanley Cup Finals, but Carolina came roaring back, winning three straight to take home their first championship since the 2005-2006 season.
Sen. Mitch McConnell was admitted to the hospital Sunday morning, a spokesperson for the Republican confirmed to CBS News.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol said the fatal crash occurred near the Butler Memorial Airport, about 60 miles south of Kansas City.
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.
NBA star James Harden was booked into jail and released on bond less than 2 hours later.
Following claims of toxic mold at the Women's Huron Valley Correctional Facility, the Michigan Department of Corrections says testing did not show "evidence of systemic black or toxic mold conditions."
The victim may have had a medical emergency before the vehicle went underwater, Grand Blanc Township police said.
New data from Flint's Rx Kids program shows an 18% reduction in preterm births and a 27% drop in low birth weights, and Detroit officials say they expect similar results as enrollment nears 3,000 families.
Feldman Automotive and the Wahlberg family teamed up to launch the outing six years ago, growing it into one of the region's top charity golf events.
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.
The Rocket Classic will be teeing off at the Detroit Golf Club this summer for the eighth and final time.
On Monday, Kentucky named J Batt as its new athletic director and CEO of Champions Blue LLC.
The Golden Knights had taken a two-games-to-one lead in the Stanley Cup Finals, but Carolina came roaring back, winning three straight to take home their first championship since the 2005-2006 season.
Gina Kim and Yana Wilson teamed to win the Dow Championship on Sunday for their first LPGA Tour titles, closing with an 8-under 62 in best-ball play for a two-stroke victory over Hyo Joo Kim and Hye-Jin Choi.
Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal showed some rust in his start Saturday, his first in the majors since April 29, and that was to be expected.
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.
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.
A local program in Detroit is giving small business owners the opportunity to open grocery stores in neighborhoods across the city.
A proposed fireworks curfew is moving to the full Detroit City Council after a lengthy public hearing that drew strong opinions on both sides of the issue.
The Rocket Classic will be teeing off at the Detroit Golf Club this summer for the eighth and final time. Last week, Rocket announced it would not renew its title sponsorship of the PGA Tour event heading into 2027, ending an eight-year run that began in 2019.
The Village of Pinckney said city officials shouldn't have washed away a legal Pride display earlier this month.
Another "teen takeover" attempt ended after multiple agencies converged on Dearborn Heights over the weekend.