Detroit, MI
List: Detroit warming centers and shelters as cold weather blankets area
DETROIT (WXYZ) — Detroit has declared a cold weather health emergency and is providing resources such as shelters and warming centers for those in need.
Snow, wind and low wind chills moved into Michigan this week, creating unsafe conditions. Wind chills could reach the single digits overnight Thursday.
The city says this week, warming centers are available for the general public and there are shelters for those without homes. Detroit libraries are also a place residents can stay warm.
Veterans looking for shelter should call 866-313-2520 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
WARMING CENTERS
- Cass Community Social Services – for families and women
- Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries – for families and women
- Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries – for single males
In addition, warming centers have been open since early November, which have 100 more emergency shelter beds for overnight stays during the winter. The centers also provide two meals, showers, sleeping accommodations and housing assistance services for those experiencing homelessness.
RECREATION CENTERS
From Thursday at 5 p.m. through Friday at 5 p.m., the Farwell Recreation Center, located at 711 E. Outer Drive, and the Joseph Walker Williams Recreation Center, located at 8431 Rosa Parks Boulevard, will be open for residents needing a warm place to go. Regular hours for centers across the city are below:
- Adams Butzel Complex, 10500 Lyndon Street: Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Butzel Family Center, 7737 Kercheval Avenue: Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.; closed Saturday
- Clemente Recreation Center, 2631 Bagley Street: Monday through Friday from 1 to 9 p.m.; closed Saturday
- Community Center at AB Ford, 100 Lenox Street: Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Crowell Recreation Center, 16630 Lahser Road: Monday through Friday from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m.; closed Saturday
- Farwell Recreation Center, 2711 E. Outer Drive: Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.; closed Saturday
- Heilmann Recreation Center, 19601 Crusade Street: Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Kemeny Recreation Center, 2260 S. Fort Street: Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Lasky Recreation Center, 13200 Fenelon Street: Monday through Friday from 1 p.m. 9 p.m.; closed Saturday
- Northwest Activities Center, 18100 Meyers Road: Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Patton Recreation Center, 2301 Woodmere Street; Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
DETROIT LIBRARIES
Detroit Public Library branches are options to stay warm during normal operating hours. The Main Library is open Monday and Thursday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Tuesday and Wednesday from noon to 8 p.m. and Sunday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Library branch hours can be found at detroitpubliclibrary.org.
SHELTER ACCESS
To access the shelters and receive an assessment, call the city’s Housing Services Helpline at 866-313-2520 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon.
Residents can go in person for assessments at the Cass Community Social Services at 11850 Woodrow Wilson Street from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. Residents can also go in person to NOAH at Central at 23 E. Adams on the second floor between 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday.
For more information, visit camdetroit.org.
EMERGENCY HOUSING SERVICES
The Detroit Housing Services is providing help for people with housing emergencies. You can call the helpline at 866-313-2520 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday.
Detroit, MI
Man armed with gun shot by police in downtown Detroit ahead of fireworks show, police say
A man, who authorities say was armed with a weapon, was shot by Detroit police on Monday ahead of the annual Ford Fireworks show.
Police say another person, a 19-year-old, was arrested before the shooting.
Detroit police say that at about 6:24 p.m., officers arrested the 19-year-old, who was armed, near the area of Farmer and Bates streets. At that time, a man was seen walking away from a group. Police say that the person ran away, prompting a chase.
During the chase, an officer fired shots, hitting the man several times. The individual was taken to the hospital, and a weapon was recovered from the scene. The individual’s identity is currently unknown.
Police say there is no ongoing threat to the public, and the incident remains under investigation.
The annual fireworks show is set to begin at approximately 10 p.m. over the Detroit River.
This story will be updated as more information becomes available.
Detroit, MI
Grace Hanke crowned Miss Michigan 2026
Detroit, MI
Plymouth’s Channell-Watkins joins local hockey players on PWHL Detroit
Anna Segedi and Mellissa Channell-Watkins on PWHL game at LCA
Anna Segedi, left, and Mellissa Channell-Watkins will play for Vancouver in Saturday’s PWHL game at LCA.
PWHL Detroit added another local player to the roster for the inaugural season in 2026-2027.
Plymouth’s Mellissa Channell-Watkins (Vancouver Goldeneyes) was one of three defensemen signed to the team on Sunday along with Stephanie Markowski (Ottawa Charge) and Mia Biotti (Boston Fleet).
Channell-Watkins joins Macomb’s Taylor Girard, Brighton’s Shiann Darkangelo and Port Huron’s Casey Borgiel as Michigan-area players in the lineup.
Channell-Watkins played with the expansion Goldeneyes last year after two previous seasons with the Minnesota Frost where she won back-to-back Walter Cup titles.
In 30 games in 2025-26, the 31-year-old recorded two assists and tied for fifth among defenders with 44 hits.
In 83 career regular-season games, she has 11 points (1G, 10A), while her nine career playoff points (1G, 8A) in 18 games is tied for third all-time among defenders.
Prior to turning pro, the Little Caesars graduate played at the University of Wisconsin, scoring the game-winning goal in the 2017 NCAA Frozen Four semifinal.
Markowski entered the PWHL as the 20th overall selection by Ottawa in the fourth round of the 2024 Draft.
The 24-year-old finished third on the team with a plus-6 rating in 2025-26 and has recorded 10 points (2G, 8A) in 58 career regular-season games.
Collegiately, the Edmonton native played four seasons at Clarkson University (2019-23), serving as an alternate captain in 2022-23.
She transferred to Ohio State where she won a national championship with the Buckeyes in 2024.
Biotti spent her rookie season with Boston Fleet, making her PWHL debut at Little Caesars Arena on Jan. 3 and went on to record two assists in 13 regular-season games and saw action in two playoff contests.
The 23-year-old from Cambridge, Massachusetts, played four seasons at Harvard University, serving as captain in her senior year, and earned Second-Team All-Ivy League honors.
PWHL Detroit roster
Forwards
▶ Daryl Watts, Detroit’s first signing, Canadian Olympian, Toronto Sceptres
▶ Hannah Bilka, U.S. Olympian, Seattle Torrent
▶ Britta Curl-Salemme, U.S. Olympian, Minnesota Frost
▶ Jesse Compher, Sister of Red Wings forward J.T. Compher, Toronto Sceptres
▶ Taylor Girard, Macomb native, New York Sirens
▶ Shiann Darkangelo, Brighton, Montreal Victoire
▶ Hilary Knight, U.S. Olympian, Seattle Torrent
Defensemen
▶ Cayla Barnes, U.S. Olympian, Seattle Torrent
▶ Sydney Bard, Vancouver Goldeneyes
▶ Nina Jobst-Smith, German Olympian, Vancouver Goldeneyes
Detroit’s draft picks
▶ No. 15 (Second round): Andrea Brandli, G, Switzerland
▶ No. 22 (second round): Casey Borgiel, D, Colgate
▶ No. 34 (third round): MaryKate O’Brien, F, Minnesota-Duluth
▶ No. 39 (fourth round): Kyle Josifovic, F, Connecticut.
▶ No. 51 (fifth round): Sena Catterall, F, Clarkson
▶ No. 63 (sixth round): Georgia Schiff, F, Cornell
Detroit added six new players in the PWHL Draft, including Swiss goalie star Andrea Brändli.
Detroit added six players in the PWHL Draft, including Swiss goalie star Andrea Brändli.
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