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.
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.
Detroit is feeling more like the Arctic this week which makes being without stable housing even more difficult.
A woman's passion for making Detroit a safer place is receiving support from charitable organizations.
Support is rolling in for a Southeast Michigan nonprofit. On Sunday, the Elks National Foundation in Michigan awarded over $7,000 to Elli's House, a nonprofit that is working to end human trafficking in Detroit.
Pope Francis Center in Detroit is honoring the lives of people in the area who died this year while experiencing homelessness.
The Pope Francis Center in Detroit hosted a special memorial service on Sunday. The event remembers community members who lost their lives while struggling with homelessness. Julia Avant was at the service.
As Michigan approaches the coldest day of the year, some of the most vulnerable residents in Detroit face a difficult reality: staying safe and warm while dealing with homelessness.
A Michigan veterinarian will serve 10 days in jail for refusing to return a dog to a homeless man after finding the ailing pit bull mix tied to a truck.
A veterinarian in Michigan has been convicted of theft for refusing to return a dog to a homeless man.
A new organization in Detroit welcomes those in need of life-changing resources.
The city of Lansing is hoping it has found at least a partial solution to combat homelessness — tiny, modular homes.
The study used county data and first-person surveys to give a snapshot of homelessness numbers for a given day in January.
As thousands of students preparing for the start of a new school year worry about what classes they will take and what friends they will make, some of their peers face an even greater problem: homelessness.
President Trump is hinting at further federal police action in D.C., teasing a press conference on Monday aimed at "ending the Crime, Murder, and Death."
Washtenaw County Sheriff Alyshia Dyer says the order treats homelessness like a crime.
According to the Homeless Action Network of Detroit, there are over 7,000 people experiencing homelessness in the city.
The hosts of Detroit Table Talk held their annual Time to Feed the Homeless event on Saturday. Hundreds were given a free hot meal and other items, including personal hygiene products.
More than 140,000 Americans who are 55 or older are experiencing homelessness on any given day, and that number is estimated to nearly triple by 2030, according to a report.
House N2 Home extends the life of items donated by college students and furnishes apartments for people exiting homelessness.
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan and other city officials outlined a seven-point plan to address gaps in the city's homelessness response.
Mayor Mike Duggan said the tragedy has officials reexamining the city's ability to provide shelter to those who need it.
The Maybelle Burnette Library on Van Dyke Avenue says it had no other choice but to bring in security after people continued to disrupt the property.
Some of the residents at Covenant House Detroit are learning about signs of human trafficking from someone who's been through it before.
Michigan Democratic Congressman Shri Thanedar will introduce articles of impeachment against U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi, his office said.
A jury has issued a conviction on murder and weapons charges in the aftermath of a shooting in December 2024 at a gas station in Warren.
The man whom Jill Biden divorced for the eventual 46th President of the United States is now in jail on murder charges.
Democrat Adam Hollier has announced he is running for Michigan state Senate District 3.
In Michigan, over 125 cities and counties use automated license plate readers to help law enforcement locate missing people and catch criminals.
In Michigan, over 125 cities and counties use automated license plate readers to help law enforcement locate missing people and catch criminals.
Michigan Democratic Congressman Shri Thanedar will introduce articles of impeachment against U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi, his office said.
A water pipe burst and flooded part of a Detroit community services building on Woodward Avenue early Tuesday.
A jury has issued a conviction on murder and weapons charges in the aftermath of a shooting in December 2024 at a gas station in Warren.
La'Bron Brinkley said he found Johnathan in the bathtub, playing with toys, unbothered, but most importantly, safe.
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.
As the 2026 Detroit Auto Show wraps up Sunday, the roundtable discusses the signature event and standout moments from the past two weeks.
Chuck Negron, a founding member of Three Dog Night whose lead vocals powered a string of hits for one of the top rock acts of the late 1960s and early '70s has died. He was 83.
Bad Bunny used his Grammy acceptance speech on Sunday to denounce U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and call for the end of the ongoing immigration crackdown.
Complete closure of the performing arts center in Washington, D.C., will start on July 4, Mr. Trump said. It's not yet clear how extensive the changes to the building might be.
Music's biggest night returned Sunday with the 68th annual Grammy Awards. Here is how to watch and stream and what to know.
In 1971, Demond Wilson appeared on an episode of "All in the Family," a role that led him to land a lead part in "Sanford and Son."
Investigators are combing through the house of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie's mother, Nancy, in search of clues to the 84-year-old's disappearance.
For the first time, the top 10 cars on Consumer Reports' annual list of best new vehicles also include electric or hybrid models.
Chuck Negron, a founding member of Three Dog Night whose lead vocals powered a string of hits for one of the top rock acts of the late 1960s and early '70s has died. He was 83.
Many Super Bowl 60 ads are already online, along with teasers for commercials that will be unveiled during the NFL championship on Feb. 8.
The latest partial government shutdown is disrupting the release of closely watched economic data.
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.
Planned Parenthood of Michigan has started to offer vasectomy services in Grand Rapids, with plans to expand the procedure across the state.
Jalen Duren had 21 points and 10 rebounds after being added to the All-Star Game on Sunday night as an Eastern Conference reserve, and the Detroit Pistons routed the Brooklyn Nets 130-77 in the most-lopsided victory in franchise history.
Nathan MacKinnon scored twice to become the league's first 40-goal scorer this season and the Colorado Avalanche continued their dominance of Detroit with a 5-0 victory over the Red Wings.
Patrick Kane became the highest-scoring United States-born player in NHL history in the Detroit Red Wings' 4-3 loss to the Washington Capitals, who got the decisive goal from Nic Dowd in a shootout.
Patrick Kane is now the highest-scoring U.S.-born player in NHL history.
Ford Motor Company and the LPGA have announced a partnership that includes mentorships for those making their first steps into women's professional golf.
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.
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.
A water pipe burst and flooded part of a Detroit community services building on Woodward Avenue early Tuesday.
A burst water pipe caused extensive flooding in the basement and first floor of 7375 Woodward Ave., Detroit, a building that houses one of the Franklin Wright Settlement service locations along with Youthville Detroit.
Authorities are asking the public for information on the whereabouts of Nancy Guthrie of Tucson, Arizona, as she was reported missing over the weekend and officers believe she did not leave her home willingly. Guthrie is the mother of NBC's "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie.
A chaotic scene unfolded Monday morning in Hazel Park when agents from the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency pursued and then arrested a man outside of an Amazon warehouse.
Ann Arbor City Council discussed its policy on non-cooperation with federal civil immigration enforcement. Former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick worked out a restitution deal on lingering legal matters. Weather and other top stories.