Detroit Activist Turns Old Potato Chip Bags Into Sleeping Bags For The Homeless
It starts with a pile of used potato chip bags and ends with desperately needed sleeping bags to help Detroit's homeless face the brutal winter.
It starts with a pile of used potato chip bags and ends with desperately needed sleeping bags to help Detroit's homeless face the brutal winter.
One of six men charged in an alleged plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer pleaded guilty Wednesday to conspiracy, admitting that the group discussed an incredible scheme to snatch her at her lakeside vacation home and destroy a bridge to slow down police.
DTE Energy announced that it will offer customers a new way to reduce their carbon footprint.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will seek "common ground" with the Republican-led Legislature in her State of the State address, pitching a multibillion-dollar pandemic relief plan that would prioritize coronavirus vaccinations and additional aid to schools and businesses amid the crisis.
A northern Michigan sheriff said there are many "unanswered questions" after the bodies of a man, a woman and their young son were found over the weekend in a remote area.
The Detroit Police Department is seeking a suspect wanted in connection with a homicide that occurred on the city's east side.
Michigan requested on Monday that standardized testing be waived for the 2020-2021 school year, after a school year marked with instruction inconsistency and difficulty due to the coronavirus pandemic.
A former Marine from suburban Detroit struck police at least 10 times with a hockey stick during the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol, prosecutors said as they urged a judge to keep him locked up.
Beech leaf disease has been added to Michigan's invasive species watch list and state officials are asking residents to be on the lookout for trees infested with the damaging disease.
The Mega Millions top prize had been growing since Sept. 15, when a winning ticket was sold in Wisconsin. The lottery's next estimated jackpot is $20 million.
A Michigan man charged in the riot at the U.S. Capitol will remain in custody after FBI agents found guns and ammunition at his Upper Peninsula home, a judge said Friday.
A man who has been in prison for nearly 50 years for murder when he was a teenager won a major decision from the Michigan appeals court that should lead to his eventual release.
Police have identified the victim of a shooting at Hooters in Kochville Township.
Michigan food assistance recipients will see the 15 percent increase added to their Bridge Cards by the end of January that are in addition to benefits they received earlier in the month.
Harbaugh announced the additions Wednesday night, adding that defensive line coach Shaun Nua has agreed on a contract extension and confirming Brian Jean-Mary will return to coach linebackers.
A fiery crash in Shelby Township left a father and his 12-year-old daughter dead and injured another child.
Small business owners having a hard time balancing books can breathe a sigh of relief.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced the Michigan COVID Recovery Plan to grow Michigan's economy and help end the COVID-19 pandemic.
The city of Detroit has received 6,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses this week — far short of what was expected — due to shortfalls from the federal government, according to Mayor Mike Duggan.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services reported there are new coronavirus outbreaks in nine Michigan schools.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced Tuesday her appointments to the Board of State Canvassers.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer activated the National Guard, the state police continued to augment its presence at the Capitol, and crews prepared to install a 6-foot fence around the 142-year-old building before potential protests ahead of President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration.
On the tip of Michigan's thumb near Port Austin, sits Port Crescent State Park. The park features 3 miles of Sandy beach along Lake Huron and is home to a dark sky preserve for fire-side star gazing.
Rep. Peter Meijer, one of just 10 House Republicans who voted to impeach President Donald Trump, explained his vote Wednesday evening as a step toward "accountability" following the President's response to last week's US Capitol insurrection.
The Oakland County Sheriff's Department is investigating a homicide in Pontiac.
Police said the man allegedly approached the child at a park and cut her throat before fleeing.
A 31-year-old Warren man has been charged in connection to the fatal shooting of a coworker at a Detroit manufacturing plant, officials said.
Both directions of I-96 near Beck Road will be closed due to a crash and gravel spill. The closure is expected to last until 2:30 p.m. on Thursday.
After her husband was assassinated in 1968, Ethel Kennedy raised their 11 children and spent decades working for human rights.
A Michigan man was sentenced to 85 years in federal prison in connection to sexually abusing three minor children, officials said.
Police said the man allegedly approached the child at a park and cut her throat before fleeing.
The Tigers, baseball's hottest team the past two months, will have their first chance to advance in the playoffs since 2013 on Thursday night in Game 4 at Comerica Park.
A 31-year-old Warren man has been charged in connection to the fatal shooting of a coworker at a Detroit manufacturing plant, officials said.
Both directions of I-96 near Beck Road will be closed due to a crash and gravel spill. The closure is expected to last until 2:30 p.m. on Thursday.
After her husband was assassinated in 1968, Ethel Kennedy raised their 11 children and spent decades working for human rights.
Stellantis rejected the UAW's proposal to restore the Jobs Bank concept, which the automaker says contributed to its bankruptcy in 2009.
The automaker said the hurricane had impacted suppliers, and the company is working with them to resume operations as soon as possible.
Stellantis has filed a lawsuit against the United Auto Workers union in a continued battle over their 2023 bargain agreement and the UAW's threat to strike.
Members of United Auto Workers Local 1264 in Sterling Heights hosted a rally on Thursday to discuss a possible strike over what they say is a breach of their contracts with Stellantis.
Experts said consumers should not overreact. Any impacts will not be like the supply chain issues consumers saw in 2020.
The 2024-2025 prime-time programming lineup of CBS Originals features three new dramas, two new comedies, a reimagined classic game show, special event programming and much more.
Cissy Houston performed alongside superstar musicians like Elvis Presley and Aretha Franklin.
The mother of Sean "Diddy" Combs released a statement Sunday defending her son against the federal charges and multiple allegations of sexual misconduct he is currently facing.
Christopher Ciccone spent most of his life in Madonna's shadow - as her back-up dancer, personal assistant, dresser, decorator, art director and tour director.
Rapper Eminem has announced his daughter Hailie Jade is pregnant through a touching music video that is a tribute to their relationship.
After her husband was assassinated in 1968, Ethel Kennedy raised their 11 children and spent decades working for human rights.
Healgen Scientific's combined COVID-19 and flu test gives people a new way to check what's causing their symptoms, FDA says.
Social Security benefits are given a cost-of-living adjustment each year. The 2025 COLA increase is the smallest since 2021.
Videos posted on social media showed the roof ripped to shreds with debris all over the field after Hurricane Milton slammed the area.
Space weather forecasters say a severe solar storm heading to Earth could stress power grids even more as the U.S. deals with major back-to-back hurricanes.
Healgen Scientific's combined COVID-19 and flu test gives people a new way to check what's causing their symptoms, FDA says.
Storm surge poses a fire hazard for vehicles with lithium-ion batteries, with dozens of blazes erupting after Helene.
Over 2,700 health care workers with Michigan Medicine have sent a strike notice to hospital administration and management.
With one major medical supplier's production hubs closed, hospitals say they are rationing IV fluid bags and employing other conservation measures.
It centers around a sweeping new weekly metric called "acute respiratory illness."
Rafael Nadal won 22 Grand Slam singles titles during an unprecedented era he shared with his rivals in the so-called Big Three, Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic.
The Tigers, baseball's hottest team the past two months, will have their first chance to advance in the playoffs since 2013 on Thursday night in Game 4 at Comerica Park.
The Detroit Red Wings have delayed their home opener against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Thursday due to the ALDS game being held at Comerica Park.
The NY Jets have fired head coach Robert Saleh just five games into the season and after they lost to the Vikings in London.
Kerry Carpenter hit a three-run homer off Cleveland's All-Star closer Emmanuel Clase in the ninth inning as the Detroit Tigers blanked the Guardians 3-0 in Game 2 to even their AL Division Series at one game apiece.
As Kamala Harris, Donald Trump, Tim Walz and JD Vance campaign in the Great Lakes States in rapid succession, the Michigan Matters roundtable weighs in on voters pollsters say are up for grabs in this critical swing state.
Watch Michigan Matters at its new time: 5:30 a.m. Sundays on CBS Detroit, noon Sundays on Detroit 50 WKBD.
Reggie E. Davis, president of consumer banking at Flagstar Bank, talks about the company's imprint in Michigan and the changing dynamics of the industry on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters.
The UAW remains an interesting factor in this race, too. Pundits point to Michigan as a critical battleground that the two camps are paying huge attention to.
Steve Kiefer has been on a mission to get distracted driving laws adopted in states across America, which he updates on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters.
Oaxaca Foods joined CBS News Detroit to preview some food items that people can expect at the 2024 Mexican Irish Festival in Detroit this weekend.
Roger James Fruin joined CBS News Detroit to showcase a tequila tasting ahead of the 2024 Mexican Irish Festival, which is happening in Detroit this weekend.
NCIS star Katrina Law joined CBS News Detroit to discuss the 22nd season of NCIS, which premieres on CBS on Monday, Oct. 14.
Dancers joined CBS News Detroit for a special performance ahead of the 2024 Mexican Irish Festival that is taking place in Southwest Detroit this weekend.
Maria Rodriguez joined CBS News Detroit to discuss the 2024 Mexican Irish Festival, which is happening in Southwest Detroit on Sunday, Oct. 13.