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.
The Detroit Police Department is investigating after a 5-year-old child was shot near a park on Tuesday.
Tarik Skubal struck out nine over five innings and Colt Keith hit a two-run homer to lead the Detroit Tigers to a 6-2 victory over the Athletics on Tuesday night.
Officials say the teen was unable to complete a turn, and the four-wheeler rolled over, ejecting him.
A growing dispute between healthcare workers and DMC Sinai-Grace Hospital is drawing the attention of Detroit leaders, with union members alleging ongoing safety and facility issues affecting employees and patients.
This comes just days after a woman serving time there died in early July, the fourth in a span of just two months.
The Detroit Police Department is investigating after a 5-year-old child was shot outside his home on Tuesday.
The debate comes days after a third candidate, Mallory McMorrow, suspended her campaign.
Authorities did not provide details on the alleged threats but said the university was implementing increased security "out of an abundance of caution."
No injuries were reported as crews on Tuesday responded to a massive fire at a vacant apartment building on Detroit's west side, according to the Detroit Fire Department.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services said it has received "more than 700 reports" of cyclosporiasis since late June, with 38 patients needing hospital treatment.
As the United States marks its 250th birthday, Ford Motor Company is showcasing more than a century of automotive history in a new exhibit that explores the company's role in shaping America.
The Detroit Auto Show has spent more than a century evolving alongside the auto industry. It has grown from a small, local exhibition into one of the world's premier automotive events.
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.
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.
Tarik Skubal struck out nine over five innings and Colt Keith hit a two-run homer to lead the Detroit Tigers to a 6-2 victory over the Athletics on Tuesday night.
A slew of Ford recalls affects some new and used Mustang, Lincoln Nautilus Hybrid and Explorer Hybrid vehicles, according to a federal safety watchdog.
Ohio police say they've solved a man's 1985 murder using old evidence, including items found soon after the killing behind a Cracker Barrel in Georgia.
President Trump praised Walmart and said the lower prices are the result of "my Administration's request to celebrate our great Country's 250th birthday."
Amid simmering tensions between the U.S. and some NATO allies over Iran and Greenland, President Trump is tightening bonds with Turkey.
A growing dispute between healthcare workers and DMC Sinai-Grace Hospital is drawing the attention of Detroit leaders, with union members alleging ongoing safety and facility issues affecting employees and patients.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services said it has received "more than 700 reports" of cyclosporiasis since late June, with 38 patients needing hospital treatment.
Two children died as a result of carbon monoxide poisoning in a garage in Sumpter Township, Michigan, police say.
Rescue efforts for over a dozen cats in a Redford Township, Michigan, home found with animal hoarding will now take even longer after police say people broke into the residence on Saturday night.
The number of reported cases of the intestinal illness cyclosporiasis has risen to 572, up from 300-plus on Thursday, the state's Department of Health and Human Services said Saturday.
Tarik Skubal struck out nine over five innings and Colt Keith hit a two-run homer to lead the Detroit Tigers to a 6-2 victory over the Athletics on Tuesday night.
Researchers found evidence of the disease in the Dallas Cowboys player's brain.
Belgium defeated the U.S. Men's National Team 4-1 on Monday night in the World Cup round of 16 knockout match in Seattle, ending the Americans' hopes of reaching the quarterfinals for the first time in 24 years.
Balogun's reinstatement came after President Trump called FIFA President Gianni Infantino last week and asked for a review of the red card suspension.
Riley Greene hit a two-run homer in the first inning, Jack Flaherty pitched three-hit ball over 5 2/3 innings and the Detroit Tigers beat the Texas Rangers 3-0 on Saturday.
Former NBA All-Star/entrepreneur Jalen Rose, DTE's Trevor Lauer and Oakland University president Ora Hirsch Pescovitz headline an all-star Michigan Matters episode.
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.
Rep. Haley Stevens and former Michigan health director Abdul El-Sayed faced off on Tuesday in their first Michigan Senate debate ahead of the primary election. Both Democratic candidates clashed over several key issues.
No injuries were reported as crews on Tuesday responded to a massive fire at a vacant apartment complex on Detroit's west side.
Another heat wave is on the horizon.
The Detroit Police Department is investigating after a 5-year-old child was shot near a park on Tuesday.
The primaries for the 2026 Michigan midterm election is next month. Eric Chung, candidate for Michigan 10th congressional seat, joined CBS News Detroit to talk about his campaign. The seat is currently held by Congressman John James, who is running in the Michigan gubernatorial race.