Officials Stress Cold Weather Awareness As Homeless Man Found Seemingly Frozen To Death
Winter weather is here and that means increased danger for the homeless. One homeless man was found dead on a Pontiac front porch on New Year's Day.
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Winter weather is here and that means increased danger for the homeless. One homeless man was found dead on a Pontiac front porch on New Year's Day.
"The hard part is I'm dead broke -- but it's worth more to her than to me, " Secaur said.
Detroit officials have received no complaints about the tent city and have no plans to move them from the park, said Sgt. Michael Woody, a police department spokesman.
"It really brings a lot of thought to what homeless youth have. Homeless youth don't have Land's End, North Face, Cabela's gear like we do."
While most of us can warm up in a home during these frigid temperatures, for the homeless it can be a different story.
Some citywide behavioral bans prohibit sleeping in public, begging in public, loitering, sitting or lying down in public spaces, food sharing and sleeping in vehicles, among other behaviors.
About a dozen people who lived in campsites along railroad tracks were forced to relocate after authorities used bulldozers to clear the sites.
It's an unfortunate chapter in the storied history of the old Wayne County Building in Detroit.
GM helping to find creative new uses for industrial leftovers including shipping containers, wood pallets and automotive insulation.
Police said the remains were so decomposed, it appears the 63-year-old man could have been dead inside the portable toilet for about five months.
Help Saturday for people who are homeless and less fortunate in Detroit from Project Help.
One more day for this wind chill advisory in metro Detroit with frigid temperatures and wind chill factors well below zero.
With temperatures expected at record lows - there's an effort underway to help get the homeless into shelters.
A group of teenagers got a first-hand look at what it's like to spend the night without electricity, or even a roof over their heads.
An Oakland County woman who admitted to stealing $380,000 from a program for the homeless has been sentenced to 32 months in federal prison.
"Frankly it's a safety issue and obviously a public health issue as well."
The goal for the campaign in southeast Michigan is $8.75 million ... which funds Salvation Army programs all year long.
She's founder of "Sunshine's Always Brighter With A 2nd Chance," a transitional home for homeless women and their children.
What was once an abandoned building contributing to urban blight is now part of a resurging neighborhood on Detroit's west side.
Two men who successfully fought the state's panhandling law after being arrested in Grand Rapids in 2011 will each get $6,500 as part of a $48,000 settlement with the city.
MSP Lt. Mike Shaw says where the city's homeless gather, you'll find large piles of debris.
A deeper look at homelessness statistics shows signs of an improving economy.
For weeks now, formerly homeless men and women training for their first 5K run this weekend.
The appellate opinion says the law "would chill a substantial amount of First Amendment-protected activity."
Those Detroiters are believed to be Detroit Tiger game icons -- Eat 'em Up Tigers man James Van Horn and Dreadlock Mike.
A man accused of sexually assaulting a 5-year-old girl in a McDonald's bathroom on Detroit's west side has been sentenced to probation.
Michigan health officials say the state's cyclosporiasis outbreak has now grown to more than 9,600 cases.
Authorities say human remains were found in a wooded area south of the court building around 10:07 a.m. Tuesday.
The City of Gladwin says its wastewater treatment plant is not operating properly after a suspected lightning strike, and residents and businesses should avoid using toilets, sinks, showers, and other plumbing to prevent sewage backups.
A Livonia man is accused of sexually assaulting an 11-year-old girl in Oakland County, officials said.
Authorities say human remains were found in a wooded area south of the court building around 10:07 a.m. Tuesday.
Michigan health officials say the state's cyclosporiasis outbreak has now grown to more than 9,600 cases.
The U.S. Department of Education is demanding answers from Ann Arbor Public Schools over policies regarding transgender students.
The Michigan chapter of the Council on American Islamic Relations (CAIR) is condemning a Farmington Hills school board trustee's comments that many claim were aimed at U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El Sayed as anti-Arab racism.
Four board members voted during a special meeting to place Superintendent Amy Wilcox on paid administrative leave again.
The president's visit to the Great Lakes state comes less than 100 days before midterm elections that will test his party's grip on Congress.
A 23-year-old man who pleaded guilty to conducting a criminal enterprise in connection with a Metro Detroit vehicle theft operation that Michigan officials called "prolific" has been sentenced, according to online court records.
Many newer vehicles are equipped with high-efficiency cabin air filters capable of capturing a significant amount of fine particulate matter.
Lawmakers in Michigan are working to push legislation that would stiffen penalties on noisy vehicles with exhaust modifications.
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.
It was another busy night in Ann Arbor as country singer Morgan Wallen took the stage on Saturday for his second concert in as many days at Michigan Stadium, better known as the Big House. Like any game day at the venue, there's a lot of foot traffic and first responders at every corner.
A group of young performers is taking the stage on Friday night to showcase their talents while celebrating Detroit's culture and history.
Paramount Skydance on Friday said it would delay the deal until as late as June 2027.
A major weekend in Ann Arbor as fans gear up to see country music star Morgan Wallen take over the University of Michigan Big House stadium on Friday and Saturday.
Behind every video is a true family effort.
A Wisconsin tornado that struck near Appleton and Menasha has caused extensive damage and knocked out power to more than 30,000 people. It stayed on the ground for more than 20 minutes.
Abdul El-Sayed and Rep. Haley Stevens clashed on outside spending and electability in their last debate before Michigan's Democratic primary next week.
Jackson Holliday had four hits and the Baltimore Orioles hit three home runs in an 8-5 win against the Detroit Tigers on Monday night.
Severe "convective" storms account for roughly a third of global natural disaster economic losses, a new study finds.
The president's visit to the Great Lakes state comes less than 100 days before midterm elections that will test his party's grip on Congress.
Michigan health officials say the state's cyclosporiasis outbreak has now grown to more than 9,600 cases.
Authorities claim Yolanda Matthews submitted more than $539,000 in false and fraudulent claims to Medicare.
Trinity Health's new leadership council aims to improve engagement with the local residents who get care in Brighton.
Michigan officials are tracking over 1,000 new cases of cyclosporiasis as the outbreak continues to add up.
According to a CBS News poll released on Sunday, 40% of Americans are buying or eating less produce because of the outbreak of cyclospora, which causes cyclosporiasis. So, CBS News Detroit wanted to know if this sudden shift in eating habits has impacted people and restaurants in Metro Detroit.
Jackson Holliday had four hits and the Baltimore Orioles hit three home runs in an 8-5 win against the Detroit Tigers on Monday night.
Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel will receive a $7.14 million lump sum as part of his separation agreement with the university.
Center fielders Carlos Beltrán and Andruw Jones and second baseman Jeff Kent were inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame on Sunday.
The Detroit Tigers were edged by the Royals 5-4 at Comerica Park on Sunday afternoon after Kansas City's Michael Massey hit a go-ahead, two-run homer with two outs in the eighth inning.
The Detroit Tigers were defeated by the Royals 3-2 on Saturday after Nick Loftin hit a tie-breaking home run in the ninth inning for Kansas City.
Perry Johnson discussed not receiving President Trump's endorsement and the reasons he believes John James did.
The conversation turns to rising auto insurance rates across Michigan and new legislative bills in Lansing that would help stem the tide.
The Democratic side of the aisle had an intriguing development earlier this week when state Rep. Mallory McMorrow suddenly dropped out of the contest
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.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met President Trump at the White House on Tuesday for the first time since the U.S. and Israel launched their war with Iran.
A man accused of sexually assaulting a 5-year-old girl in a McDonald's bathroom on Detroit's west side last October has been sentenced to probation.
Temperatures will be cooler today as we stay dry and clouds decrease. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Karen Carter tells us the next chance we'll have rain.
The U.S. Department of Education is demanding answers from Ann Arbor Public Schools in Michigan over policies regarding transgender students.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will meet with President Trump at the White House on Tuesday for the first time since the U.S. and Israel launched their war with Iran.