Detroit woman overcomes drug addiction, homelessness to earn diploma
From living on the streets to battling a drug addiction, 46-year-old Ayesha Muhammad of Detroit has earned her high school diploma.
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From living on the streets to battling a drug addiction, 46-year-old Ayesha Muhammad of Detroit has earned her high school diploma.
Oaks Village in Monroe has been ordered to close its overnight homeless shelter as of Friday afternoon, city officials said.
An animal outreach group in Detroit is stepping in to help a man and his dogs. CBS News Detroit's Veronica Ortega explains what the nonprofit is doing to change their lives.
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.
A drug trafficking scheme resulted in the seizure of firearms, cash and narcotics from five homes in Southeast Michigan, police said.
Local authorities say a "significant road washout" has happened near Black Lake in Cheboygan County, Michigan.
Tyler Robert Buchanan, 24, of Scotland, pleaded guilty in California federal court.
Officials have known about the dangers of the Cheboygan Lock and Dam for years, but failed to compel private owners to make repairs.
The Ypsilanti Township Board of Trustees has approved a resolution calling for a 12-month pause on providing water for data centers.
Officials have known about the dangers of the Cheboygan Lock and Dam for years, but failed to compel private owners to make repairs.
Local authorities say a "significant road washout" has happened near Black Lake in Cheboygan County, Michigan.
Crews will be knocking door to door, assessing the damage in hopes of getting the state and federal emergency declarations for Ann Arbor, which could help residents pay for repairs.
A suspect was shot by Michigan State Police troopers on Friday during a police chase that ended in a crash, killing an innocent bystander in Inkster.
A drug trafficking scheme resulted in the seizure of firearms, cash and narcotics from five homes in Southeast Michigan, police said.
At a gas station in Detroit, owner Mohamad Mallah, known to customers as Big Moe, decided to give back in a big way.
On average, drivers in the state are paying $3.87 per gallon for regular unleaded fuel.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has declared an energy emergency in eight Southeast Michigan counties amid rising gas prices across the state.
General Motors has announced that it's making another round of layoffs at its Factory Zero plant in Metro Detroit. The latest round, the second this year, impacts roughly 1,300 workers and is due to a readjustment of operations amid declining electric vehicle demand.
Cities in Michigan lose big tax revenue from pollution-control tax breaks, and many do not track what they give up.
Motown may be Detroit's most famous sound, but it's far from the only one.
Gene Simmons visited Detroit Rock City to celebrate the grand opening of a restaurant co-founded by him and his Kiss bandmate Paul Stanley.
The moon music tradition started more than 50 years ago, NASA said as it shared the Artemis II crew's playlist this week.
Restaurants are being considered for the new Michelin Guide American Great Lakes Edition, set to be revealed in 2027.
Kid Rock posted videos of the helicopters hovering by his Nashville home on social media over the weekend. The Army later confirmed the helicopters were on a training mission.
Tyler Robert Buchanan, 24, of Scotland, pleaded guilty in California federal court.
Rising jet fuel prices are forcing airlines to cut routes and trim schedules.
President Trump spoke with CBS News Friday in a new telephone interview.
The recall affects F-150 vehicles quipped with a six-speed automatic transmission produced between March 12, 2014, and Aug. 18, 2017, according to NHTSA.
The Ford station wagon thought to belong to the Martin family was found in 2024 by a diver who had been looking for it for several years.
A West Bloomfield surgeon will spend a year in prison for his role in a $7 million Medicare fraud scheme, federal prosecutors said.
University of Michigan president-elect Kent Syverud announced Wednesday that he is being treated for a form of brain cancer.
Autism in the D is hosting a "Weekend of Inclusivity," featuring two events aimed at supporting families and highlighting gaps in autism resources across the city.
Dominic Weber and Haylie Reeves met at North Star Reach as campers in 2016.
The Detroit Health Department is hosting a Public Health Week through Saturday, April 11, to provide resources in neighborhoods.
The NBA playoffs drive Detroit Pistons star Cade Cunningham to chase greatness.
The Boston Red Sox beat Detroit 1-0 on Friday night, snapping the Tigers' six-game winning streak.
Riley Greene doubled home two runs to tie the score with two outs in the ninth inning, and Colt Keith followed with the winning single as the streaking Detroit Tigers rallied past the Kansas City Royals 10-9 in a wild game delayed twice by rain.
The Detroit Lions were not very aggressive in NFL free agency, choosing to save salary cap space to sign some key players to long-term extensions.
Wenceel Pérez hit a go-ahead homer in the eighth inning and the Detroit Tigers won their fifth straight game, beating the Kansas City Royals 2-1.
Diallo Smith, CEO of Detroit nonprofit Life Remodeled, talks about its new opportunity hub on the east side of Detroit called Anchor Detroit.
It's a look at the critical relationship between Canada, Michigan and the U.S. on this week's Michigan Matters.
The roundtable discusses the dramatic impact AI is having in the classroom, at companies and inside homes.
There's a focus on Michigan's defense industry as a national convention comes to Detroit in a few weeks, with over 11,000 people expected at Huntington Place.
Dave Coulter updates Oakland County's move to its new offices in downtown Pontiac and when that might take place.
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A suspect was shot by Michigan State Police troopers on Friday in a police chase that ended in a crash, killing an innocent bystander in Inkster.
Along the Sturgeon River near Indian River, Michigan, homes are damaged, and families are just now getting back inside. CBS News Detroit met a couple that is still processing what happened after losing the majority of their personal belongings.
Crews will be knocking door to door, assessing the damage in hopes of getting the state and federal emergency declarations for Ann Arbor, which could help residents pay for repairs. This comes after an EF-1 tornado touched down in the city earlier this week.
Flooding is worsening in parts of Michigan on Friday, with rivers still rising in some parts and receding in others. CBS News Detroit spoke with residents near Indian River, where the Sturgeon River has destroyed homes along Independence Avenue.