Man Killed By Falling Pallet Of Ceramic Tiles At Home Improvement Store
The man was shopping with his wife at the Menard's in Chesterfield Township around 10:30 a.m. on Saturday morning when the pallet fell about 15 feet from an upper shelf.
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The man was shopping with his wife at the Menard's in Chesterfield Township around 10:30 a.m. on Saturday morning when the pallet fell about 15 feet from an upper shelf.
Witnesses say the Saranac resident was driving up a steep hill when the vehicle struck a fallen tree branch near the top of the incline.
Elaine Stritch, the brash theater performer whose gravelly, gin-laced voice and impeccable comic timing made her a theatrical icon, has died at age 89.
John Bieniewicz died of blunt force trauma to the neck, said Mary Mazur, a spokeswoman for the Wayne County medical examiner's office.
Blowout has featured musicians in the past that have broken onto the national scene including: Eminem and the White Stripes.
William Kreger, 96, died Friday after falling and hitting his head. His wife Edna, 97, died the next morning, just about 12 hours later. The couple, who wed after first meeting in high school, were married for 76 years and had six children.
Marianna Kay Siblani, the executive editor of The Arab American News, has died following a long battle with breast cancer.
It's one of the most sensitive topics heading into the holidays and those get-togethers with family and friends: How do you deal with someone coping with the loss of a loved one?
A fifth death associated with the mosquito-borne West Nile virus has been reported in Michigan.
With more Michiganders spending time outside for the extended Labor Day weekend, the Michigan Department of Community Health is reminding residents of the simple precautions that can be taken to avoid mosquito bites during the holiday this year.
After a third West Nile death in Michigan has been confirmed, WWJ Newsradio 950 is hosting a special webinar at noon Friday, Aug. 24 with local doctors who will answer your questions about the illness.
The Oakland County Health Department is warning people at large outdoor gatherings, such as the Dream Cruise, Renaissance Festival and Arts Beats & Eats, about West Nile Virus.
Health officials say WNV cases are on the rise both nationally and in lower Michigan.
A 20-year-old mid-Michigan man who pleaded no contest in the accidental shooting death of his roommate with a pellet rifle has been sentenced to at least three years in prison.
Police say a 77-year-old man has died after falling into a large backyard fire pit in Michigan's northern Lower Peninsula.
A new report says a Michigan-native Army Captain who died in Afghanistan Tuesday was video-chatting with his wife when he was killed -- leaving her to witness the whole thing.
Police have found a man's body in the backyard of his home in Calhoun County following a fight with a neighbor.
A 29-year-old mother of twins died of strangulation and blunt force trauma. That's according to the Wayne County Medical Examiner's office.
Michigan State University officials are trying to determine what led to the death of an 18-year-old student from Metro Detroit.
Andrew Breitbart, a conservative media entrepreneur and activist, died unexpectedly early Thursday.
A preliminary autopsy shows an 86-year-old Flint man found dead in his truck three days after a utility turned off electrical service to his home died of existing heart and lung problems as well as hypothermia, police said.
Authorities say the body of an 86-year-old Flint man was found in his truck three days after a utility turned off electrical service to his home.
Michigan State Police said law enforcement and Child Protective Services confirmed a report against Pete Buttigieg was unsubstantiated and false.
The Pontiac Star Car Reunion at the Oakland Expo Center features a wide range of vehicles.
A Michigan man is charged with felonious assault after prosecutors say he pinned a bond agent between cars as he tried to flee in Roseville.
The University of Michigan regents approved a budget that includes a 3% increase in tuition and fees for resident undergraduate students, along with a 6% increase in housing rates.
One more ballot has been found from the November 2025 election in Hamtramck that included races for the city's mayor and council.
One more ballot has been found from the November 2025 election in Hamtramck that included races for the city's mayor and council.
State officials have taken over the investigation into one death and hospitalizations among patients who received dialysis treatment in Southeast Michigan.
During a June 25 Board of Regents meeting, Jordan Acker issued an apology, but did not directly mention the inappropriate messages.
Michigan State Police said law enforcement and Child Protective Services confirmed a report against Pete Buttigieg was unsubstantiated and false.
The Pontiac Star Car Reunion at the Oakland Expo Center features a wide range of vehicles.
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.
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.
Claude Guillemot and a flight instructor were flying in a twin-motor Cessna 421 on Friday evening. An investigation into the crash is underway.
James Burrows directed more than 1,000 episodes of television, including every episode of the original "Will & Grace."
Michigan State Police said law enforcement and Child Protective Services confirmed a report against Pete Buttigieg was unsubstantiated and false.
Countries that tax U.S. companies offering digital products and services would immediately face a 100% tariff on their exports to the U.S., President Trump said.
Led by Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey, a group of Senate Democrats suggested the Justice Department violated its internal policies with the creation of the "anti-weaponization" fund.
Bolton agreed to pay a $2.25 million fine, pleading guilty to one count of retaining classified national security information.
Tatsuya Imai struck out 10 in six scoreless innings and Taylor Trammell homered to lead the Houston Astros to a 2-1 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Thursday night.
State officials have taken over the investigation into one death and hospitalizations among patients who received dialysis treatment in Southeast Michigan.
Five of the twelve organizations receiving these opioid settlement funded grants are located in Southeast Michigan.
The death of one dialysis patient and hospital treatment for five others are under scrutiny in the Novi area.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer named a new acting director of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services ahead of current Director Elizabeth Hertel's departure.
On Monday, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced the state's second round of medical debt forgiveness.
Five-time Olympian Hilary Knight signed a two-year contract extension with her new PWHL expansion team in Detroit, securing her through the 2028-29 season.
Tatsuya Imai struck out 10 in six scoreless innings and Taylor Trammell homered to lead the Houston Astros to a 2-1 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Thursday night.
No foul was initially called after Alyssa Thomas' fist made contact with Caitlin Clark's throat during a game between the Phoenix Mercury and Indiana Fever on Wednesday.
Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold is in custody after turning himself in to authorities in Florida.
Tampa police say Arnold turned himself in on Wednesday at Orient Road Jail in Hillsborough County.
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.
State of Michigan officials have taken over the investigation into the death of one person and the hospital treatment for others who had received dialysis treatment. The investigation began Sunday, when the Novi police and fire departments were notified of a possible missing person. The individual being sought, a 72-year-old patient, had last been seen earlier that day at DaVita Dialysis Center, 27150 Providence Parkway, Novi.
Pontiac's 100th anniversary is bringing car lovers from across the country to Oakland County, where classic vehicles, family memories and even a bit of Hollywood history are all on display.
Detroit police shot and killed a man who they say opened fire on officers who were executing a search warrant Thursday evening on the city's west side.
President Trump on Friday called it a "foolish violation" of the ceasefire for Iranian forces to strike a cargo vessel in the Strait of Hormuz a day earlier. Nana-Sentuo Bonsu reports.
Comfortable temperatures today with less sunshine. More sun and MUCH hotter temps on the way. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Karen Carter explains.