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CBS News
11-06-2025
- CBS News
Deceased body found in car at Shelby Township park, circumstances under investigation
GM investing $4B into 3 plants; Hamtramck's suspended city manager; and more top stories GM investing $4B into 3 plants; Hamtramck's suspended city manager; and more top stories GM investing $4B into 3 plants; Hamtramck's suspended city manager; and more top stories The body of a deceased person was discovered in a car Saturday morning at a Southeast Michigan park while youth recreational games were taking place. Macomb County officials have confirmed a body was transported from River Bends Park on 22 Mile Road, Shelby Township, to the medical examiner's office. There were youth recreational games scheduled that day at the township park along the Clinton River, which were then canceled after first responders went to the scene around 10 a.m. Further queries on the investigation were referred to Shelby Township Police, which has not yet issued a report on the incident. CBS News Detroit will continue to follow this story.
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Miami Herald
10-06-2025
- Miami Herald
Woman gets kicked off court Zoom call while making PB&J sandwich, video shows
A woman in Michigan was kicked off a court Zoom call after she was making a sandwich while wearing a robe during her hearing, courtroom video shows. Asja Outerbridge appeared in the 36th District Court before Judge Sean Perkins for a misdemeanor after she was accused of having an open alcohol container as a passenger in a car, WJBK reported. When it was her turn to appear before Judge Perkins, he asked why she was late. She responded saying she received a letter stating her court hearing was scheduled for 1 p.m., but then held up a piece of paper which showed it was scheduled for 9 a.m. 'I got multiple court dates, so I called to get the Zoom number, and they had told me like, 'Oh, you're supposed to be there right now.' What I had said 1 p.m.,' she told CBS News Detroit. 'I hung up with them, and hopped on at 9:22 a.m. exactly, and waited there from 9:22 to 11:30.' During the hearing, Outerbridge was making a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, WJBK reported. She can be seen wearing a robe, scooping peanut butter and talking over the judge, video streamed on the court's YouTube page showed. 'We can't speak at the same time. … Put whatever you're trying to prepare down,' Perkins said to her. He also told her to get 'properly dressed.' Outerbridge told the judge she was making a sandwich for her sick daughter and that she had a T-shirt on under her robe. 'I definitely was wrong. I could have came dressed better and more prepared, and I don't want to judge to think that I'm laughing at the situation at him because I'm not. I take that very seriously, I do genuinely, with a serious face, apologize to the judge,' she told CBS News Detroit, adding that she wouldn't have been 'making a peanut butter and jelly sandwich.' Within two minutes, the judge kicked Outerbridge off the call. Over two hours later, he brought her back on. During her second appearance, the judge accused Outerbridge of 'rolling her eyes' before setting a trial date for her.
CBS News
19-05-2025
- Health
- CBS News
Michigan officials warn against touching foam on lakes, rivers
The foam people can find on shorelines in Michigan doesn't just smell a little gross; state officials say it's dangerous to touch and accidentally consume. Officials say a combination of water movement, pollution, or natural contaminants causes foam to form. The foam developing at Thompson Lake in Livingston County is similar to what you'll find in lakes and streams across the state. "Just when water is churned up, foam can occur, and it can be a bright white foam. It can be an off white or brown color," said Andrea Keatley, a manager in environmental assessment with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. Keatley said MDHHS is trying to get the word out as more people go to the water as the weather warms. "We want to make sure that people are avoiding that contact of that foam and really important to have them to wash it off if they do come in contact with it, just to reduce their exposure to what could be in that foam," said Keatley. She said the foam can have bacteria and pollutants like forever chemicals, also called PFAS. "We're really concerned about people that it accidentally get it into their mouth and swallowing it," said Keatley. She told CBS News Detroit that the foam on the shoreline doesn't mean you must avoid the water altogether. Instead, ensure you rinse off after being in lake or river water. "Clear water is good to rinse off," she said. The same goes for pups. They shouldn't be allowed to eat the foam; if they go into the lake water, they need a bath with fresh water when they get home. "Break down the dirt and the stuff that could be trapped in the fur or on your skin is always really good practice," Keatley said.
CBS News
05-05-2025
- Health
- CBS News
Michigan recovery support organization turns to community after federal funding cuts
Recovery Advocates in Livingston (RAIL) in Southeast Michigan says its federal government funding has been cut. Now, the organization is turning to the community to help those in need. Matthew Barton, a RAIL coordinator, tells CBS News Detroit that the funding cut was abrupt but not entirely unexpected. "(It was) terrible news because it is definitely a large part of our funding structure," said Barton. He said RAIL was receiving funding from American Rescue Plan dollars. However, the Trump Administration cut billions of dollars in March, which is a significant blow to the recovery house they run in Howell. RAIL is asking for donations to keep its sober house open in the coming months. An anonymous donor has offered to match donations up to $20,000. "The stop work order will definitely put the house in jeopardy," said Barton. The house is still up and running, just on a month-to-month basis, with money from Community Mental Health Services of Livingston County. "These women need stability; they need to be able to focus on their recovery and their sobriety," Barton said. "So to have in the back in their mind the fear that they could be homeless is just something we don't want to put them through." The recovery house has six beds and it's staffed 24/7 for support. Barton estimates each bed costs about $500 a month. "No matter what happens in Washington or in Lansing, these women's lives continue in Howell," he said. "They still have to get up every morning, put their foot forward, realizing they want to be sober and they want to better their lives, and they need the support."
CBS News
04-05-2025
- CBS News
1 dead, 1 in custody after shooting on Detroit's west side
14-year-old lured to Northville Township home; Pistons season ends in playoffs; more top stories 14-year-old lured to Northville Township home; Pistons season ends in playoffs; more top stories 14-year-old lured to Northville Township home; Pistons season ends in playoffs; more top stories A male is dead and another person is in custody after a shooting on Detroit's west side Sunday morning, according to police. The incident happened on the 700 block of Grand Boulevard around 10:30 a.m. Detroit police Commander Ian Severy says a dispute between the male and another person led to shots being fired. The male died from gunshot wounds. The other person involved in the dispute is in custody, and officials say they're cooperating with investigators. CBS News Detroit It's unknown if the two people knew each other. Severy says Sunday's shooting had no impact on Detroit's Cinco de Mayo parade, which happened around four miles west of the incident.
