Helping Homeless Teens In The Classroom
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How do you make sure kids get an education if they don't even have a place to call home?
The Michigan Department of Education says the state has seen a 66 percent rise in homeless students over four years, to more than 37,500 in 2011-12.
The City of Detroit, in conjunction with the local nonprofit homeless service providers, has two warming centers to offer residents a break from the winter chill.
A host of friends, supporters and beneficiaries of Cass Community Services joined Rev. Faith Fowler at a groundbreaking Wednesday of the renovation of a 41-unit apartment building.
A homeless man in West Michigan is being treated for burns after being set on fire.
A state law banning panhandling in public places violates First Amendment protections for free speech and the 14th Amendment's equal protection clause, a federal judge in Michigan has ruled.
A homeless man in Detroit is making the most of his situation, carving out his own tiny slice of the American dream.
Several Michigan cities have enacted laws on dealing with panhandlers and now, Detroit will be on the list.
What's it like to be homeless for a day? A Wayne State University student will offer a glimpse through a photography project.
Before they take their summer break, Detroit City Council members will take up the issue of begging in the city.
For America's big cities: the people who are supposed to have, need to have, and claim to have all the answers simply don't have a clue.
Some new help could be coming for people looking for jobs in Metro Detroit.
The state imposed a midnight deadline, announcing it would put up an 8-foot fence around the area to keep people from returning to the site known as "Camp Take Notice".
The report, presented by leaders of Michigan's Campaign to End Homelessness, shows that there were 6,143 fewer Michigan residents who were homeless for any part of 2011 than who were homeless during 2010.
Police in Ferndale say they arrested a homeless man who broke into a residential garage and stole power tools.
A federal judge has ruled that homeless sex offenders may stay overnight at shelters near schools in Grand Rapids despite a state law prohibiting them from living within 1,000 feet of a school.
A suburban Detroit synagogue has opened its doors to some of the community's homeless for eight Christmases and helped make their holiday by erecting a tree.
A 19-year old homeless woman says she was raped after she met a man at a night club and he told her she could stay with him.
On Saturday, Nov. 12, 911teen and its founder, Adam Heaphy, are planning to give away free hot meals to the needy and the homeless.
Detroit City Council President Pro Tem Gary Brown says many local veterans are not taking advantage of the benefits and programs available to them.
Advocates for homeless veterans are trying to raise awareness and keep Vets from living on the streets.
The Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries will open 60 new, fully furnished units to homeless veterans who served in Iraq and Afghanistan on Friday in Highland Park.
A homeless encampment in a wooded wilderness that grew on the site of a former General Motors parking lot in the Flint area has been cleared out after about a decade of use.
Roseville Police say a badly decomposed body has been found in a wooded area near 13 Mile and Utica.
Police are seeking help identifying a homeless man found slain in Texas who may have family in Michigan.
Any storms that do occur would have a risk of heavy rainfall, strong winds and larger hail.
Usher and Chris Brown are in Detroit for The R&B Tour, but behind the scenes, a different story is unfolding, and it all deals with a group of young adults.
Police say the shooter has a certified pistol license.
A 21-year-old Ann Arbor man was arrested on Thursday in connection with a homicide that occurred in Ypsilanti Township nearly a month ago.
A Metro Detroit father is speaking out after his teenage daughter lost her life last weekend while saving a family member in the Detroit River.
An inmate who was serving a life term at the Women's Huron Valley Correctional Institute died Thursday, the Michigan Department of Corrections said.
Usher and Chris Brown are in Detroit for The R&B Tour, but behind the scenes, a different story is unfolding, and it all deals with a group of young adults.
Cyclosporiasis isn't deadly, but state health officials say it can cause diarrhea, nausea, bloating and cramps.
Any storms that do occur would have a risk of heavy rainfall, strong winds and larger hail.
The boyfriend of 17-year-old London Thomas pleaded guilty to her murder Thursday during a pretrial conference.
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.
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.
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.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
Across the United States, the way you speak is filled with cultural authenticity and central to identity.
Folarin Balogun got the scoring going with a goal in the 45th minute, but was sent off with a controversial red card in the 64th minute.
Two people climbed to the top of New York City's Empire State Building, unfurled a banner, and then apparently got engaged Wednesday afternoon.
After January 2028, new games will be available exclusively in digital format from the PlayStation Store and at retailers, Sony said.
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.
Cyclosporiasis isn't deadly, but state health officials say it can cause diarrhea, nausea, bloating and cramps.
The heat wave can even be dangerous if you don't take extra precautions to stay cool.
An investigation into cyclospora cases has expanded into seven Michigan counties, as health officials seek to determine the cause of the gastrointestinal illness.
DaVita says its Novi dialysis center will resume patient services July 2 after third-party reviews of equipment and water quality found no problems, as a state investigation into a patient death and multiple hospitalizations continues.
Officials say the source of the infection is currently unknown. The department did not say how many cases were confirmed in the county.
Folarin Balogun got the scoring going with a goal in the 45th minute, but was sent off with a controversial red card in the 64th minute.
Camilo Doval forced in the go-ahead run with a bases-loaded walk in a four-run 11th inning that gave the Tigers a 6-2 victory over the Yankees on Wednesday.
The 33-year-old played in Detroit during the 2024 and 2025 seasons, helping the team make back-to-back playoff appearances.
Riley Greene hit two of Detroit's four homers off Cam Schlittler as the Tigers beat the Yankees 9-3 on Tuesday night and sent New York to its season-worst sixth straight loss.
Former Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold was released on bond Tuesday, one day after a judge set a $1 million bond in connection with a robbery and kidnapping in Florida.
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.
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.
Usher and Chris Brown are in Detroit for their current tour, but behind the scenes, a different story is unfolding, and it all deals with a group of young adults.
A fourth inmate since May has died at the Women's Huron Valley Correctional Institute, the Michigan Department of Corrections said.
One person was taken into custody after a man was fatally shot on Thursday outside an elementary school, according to police.
A new bookstore is open on Detroit's northwest side, and the mission goes beyond business. In this "Detroit Proud" segment, meet the owner of Howard Family Bookstore aimed at expanding access to books while revitalizing a once blighted building in the city's Bethune neighborhood.
Our hazardous temperatures begin to improve after Friday as showers and storms move in.