James Houston, a reserve defensive end, was cut by the Detroit Lions because he did not perform as well as he did in his rookie campaign. Two days prior to playing Chicago (4-7) in their yearly Thanksgiving game, the NFC-leading Lions (10-1) made the move on Tuesday. After Detroit selected the former Florida star in...
(CBS DETROIT)Detroit hosted its 27th annual All-Star Giveback Thanksgiving edition on Tuesday, which means that thousands of Detroiters and those in need will receive free turkeys and meal kits. On a first-come, first-served basis, 3,000 Detroit families received thousands of pounds of food at the event, which took place at Eastern Market Shed 5. Green...
(CBS DETROIT)The weather is growing colder and the winter months are drawing near. This implies that more homeless people will be looking for housing. A new drop-in location is one of the resources available in Detroit that can assist. A warehouse that is 11,000 square feet in size is undergoing renovations to become a drop-in...
(CBS DETROIT)A set of measures to include a curriculum that emphasizes the history of minority communities has been put forth by a group of Democrats in the Michigan Senate. According to a news release, the “Teach MI History” measures are a supplement to legislation that is anticipated to be submitted in the Michigan House in...
Southern Michigan (CBS Detroit)In Michigan, the effects of human trafficking are demonstrated by a 911 call and recently made public police body camera footage. A man was taken into custody by Southfield police on Friday and is currently facing felony charges of prostitution, torture, and human trafficking. The victim outwitted her alleged trafficker, according to...
CBS Detroit, Michigan’s MilfordOn Tuesday, a significant explosion occurred at the General Motors Proving Grounds in Milford, prompting authorities to respond. A portion of the building is situated in Brighton Township, and the complex is situated between Oakland and Livingston counties. There were no reported injuries. According to officials, nobody was there when the explosion...
(CBS DETROIT) This Thursday, hundreds of thousands of people will line Woodward Avenue in downtown Detroit for the 98th Annual America’s Thanksgiving Parade, which will feature six new floats. Donald Rencher, the president and CEO of the Hudson Webber Foundation, Rachel Stewart, the CEO of Garder-White, and Bob Riney, the president and CEO of The...
SOUTHFIELD, MI (CBS Detroit) — On Monday, the relatives of Cedric Hayden Jr. and Dejuan Pettis voiced their displeasure with the charges brought against a Warren police officer. Hayden and Pettis were killed in a deadly collision. The family are being represented by attorney James Harrington of Fieger Law, who stated that he thinks the...
DETROIT, Mich. (CBS DETROIT) — In anticipation of Thanksgiving, residents of the Detroit area enjoyed some festive cheer on Monday. It is a component of the yearly Full Plates Full Hearts event, which is organized by prominent figures in Detroit’s hospitality sector. The tournament is being held for the sixth year. “It started as a...
(CBS DETROIT) In anticipation of several Thanksgiving events, such as the Lionsgame, the Turkey Trot, and America’s Thanksgiving Parade, the city of Detroit is blocking roads and rerouting buses this week. Road closures For the Turkey Trot on Thursday, the following routes will be closed from 5 a.m. to around 10 a.m.: From 7 a.m....