Meet the startup "growing" mushroom caskets and urns
Cemeteries are known to potentially contaminate soil and water, and cremation can unleash pollutants in the air. A new startup says mushrooms could be the key to "a new story."
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Alex Verner's funeral held in Clawson, community mourns
Another solemn morning in the Clawson community Saturday as the funeral for Alex Verner took place in her hometown.
Grosse Pointe Park church prepares for funeral of MSU shooting victim Brian Fraser
St. Paul on the Lake Catholic Church has brought comfort and hope to those hurting over the death of Brian Fraser.
Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI laid to rest by his successor, Pope Francis
Never in the history of the Catholic Church had a pope conducted a funeral ceremony for his predecessor, until now.
State revokes license for Detroit funeral home, manager
The Board of Examiners revoked the license for Compassion Funeral Home and Cremation Service and its manager.
Conyers Funeral Set For Monday; Public Events On Weekend
The funeral for John Conyers, who served more than 50 years in Congress, will be held Monday at Greater Grace Temple.
His Way: Washington To Say Goodbye To Late Sen. John McCain
It's Washington's turn to say goodbye to the late Sen. John McCain. And McCain is saying farewell — his way.
A Final Farewell To Aretha Franklin, Homegoing To Fuse Spirit With Star Power
Aretha Franklin's body has arrived at a Detroit church where her funeral is being held Friday.
The Latest: Franklin Dressed In Rose Gold For Church Viewing, Homegoing A Celebration Of Black Culture
The Latest on a viewing of Aretha Franklin Thursday at the church where her father preached and she started singing gospel:
Latest: Aretha Franklin's Public Viewing, Fans Mourn At The Charles H. Wright Museum
The hearse that brought Aretha Franklin's body to the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History in Detroit on Tuesday has historical significance.
Latest: 100s Line Up To Pay Respects To The Queen, Charles H. Wright Museum Hosts Public Viewing
Hundreds of people are lining up to pay their final respects to Aretha Franklin.
Bill Clinton, Smokey Robinson To Speak At Franklin Funeral
Former President Bill Clinton, Smokey Robinson, the Rev. Jesse Jackson and Cicely Tyson will be among the speakers at Aretha Franklin's funeral next week.
Latest: Stevie Wonder, Chaka Khan, Jennifer Hudson Among Performers Set For Aretha Franklin's Funeral
Stevie Wonder, Jennifer Hudson, Yolanda Adams and Jennifer Holliday will be among those performing at Aretha Franklin's funeral, a source with knowledge of the planning tells CNN.
Latest: Aretha Franklin Remembered, Funeral Arrangements Set
Aretha Franklin's funeral will be held Aug. 31 in her hometown of Detroit.
Funeral Held Today For Antwon Rose, the Unarmed Teen Shot By Police
The funeral for Antwon Rose II, the unarmed teen shot by police last week near Pittsburgh, began Monday, hours after an interview aired in which Antwon's mother accused police of killing her son "in cold blood."
Kids Praised For Stopping Game, Kneeling For Funeral Procession
A group of young men in Louisiana weren't seeking any attention during their pickup basketball game, however a small sign of respect has made them social media stars.
Funeral Set For Former Actor, Detroit Councilman Gil Hill
Gil Hill, a former Detroit city councilman, is better known to action movie fans as the salty-tongued police Inspector Douglas Todd in three "Beverly Hills Cop" films.
Hundreds Expected At Funeral For Michigan State Trooper Killed On Motorcycle Patrol
A high school is serving as the site of a funeral for a Michigan State Police trooper who was killed while on motorcycle patrol.
Overflowing Crowd Pays Respect To Late Southfield Fire Chief Keith Rowley
Led with a bagpipe ceremony, funeral services for Southfield Fire Chief Keith Rowley were held Saturday morning at Christian Tabernacle Church.
Hundreds Gather To Remember Michigan Native Killed In Train Derailment
Overflowing crowds, including many Michigan politicians, filled the Ira Kaufman Chapel in Southfield on Monday.
Hundreds Gather To Remember Life Of Philanthropist, Businessman Alfred Taubman
Several state dignitaries were in Southfield to pay their final respects to philanthropist and shopping mall mogul A. Alfred Taubman.
Funeral For A. Alfred Taubman Tuesday In Southfield
The funeral is scheduled for 11 a.m. at Congregation Shaarey Zedek in the Detroit suburb of Southfield.
Stars, Loved Ones Say Goodbye To Joan Rivers At Upper East Side Funeral
It was a star-studded send-off that — like the late comedian herself — brought together the worlds of Hollywood, theater, fashion and media.
Funeral Wednesday For Toddler Killed In Garage Accident
Jaxon Saum's funeral is scheduled for Wednesday at Clark Family Funeral Chapel in Mount Pleasant.
Clergy, Faithful Pack Detroit Church For Cardinal Edmund Szoka Funeral
Catholic leaders packed a church in Detroit for the funeral of Edmund Szoka, an American cardinal who served as governor and financial administrator of the Vatican.
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Akil Baddoo, Parker Meadows homers spark four-run eighth as the Tigers beat the Royals 6-3
Akil Baddoo and Parker Meadows hit consecutive homers to lead off a four-run eighth inning and the Detroit Tigers beat the Kansas City Royals 6-3 on Tuesday night.
Orchard Lake St. Mary's fires baseball coach Matt Petry for violating employee conduct policy
Orchard Lake St. Mary's has fired Matt Petry, the school's longtime baseball coach and director of admissions, for violating the school's employee conduct policy.
How to see the harvest supermoon
September's full moon, also known as the harvest moon, will be the last of four consecutive supermoons.
Striking UAW workers react to President Biden visiting picket lines
President Joe Biden visited striking UAW workers at a General Motors plant in Van Buren Township.
5 workers picketing in UAW strike hit by vehicle outside Flint-area plant
Police say about five people were struck by a vehicle while picketing in the United Auto Workers strike outside a Flint-area General Motors plant and suffered minor injuries.
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Striking UAW workers react to President Biden visiting picket lines
President Joe Biden visited striking UAW workers at a General Motors plant in Van Buren Township.
Orchard Lake St. Mary's fires baseball coach Matt Petry for violating employee conduct policy
Orchard Lake St. Mary's has fired Matt Petry, the school's longtime baseball coach and director of admissions, for violating the school's employee conduct policy.
Defendant in Michigan fake elector case seeks dismissal of charges over attorney general's comments
A Michigan Republican who is accused of taking part in a fake elector scheme filed a motion Tuesday asking for eight criminal charges to be dismissed after the state Attorney General Dana Nessel said the group had been "brainwashed" and legit believe" that former President Donald Trump had won the 2020 election.
Akil Baddoo, Parker Meadows homers spark four-run eighth as the Tigers beat the Royals 6-3
Akil Baddoo and Parker Meadows hit consecutive homers to lead off a four-run eighth inning and the Detroit Tigers beat the Kansas City Royals 6-3 on Tuesday night.
How to see the harvest supermoon
September's full moon, also known as the harvest moon, will be the last of four consecutive supermoons.
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Striking UAW workers react to President Biden visiting picket lines
President Joe Biden visited striking UAW workers at a General Motors plant in Van Buren Township.
5 workers picketing in UAW strike hit by vehicle outside Flint-area plant
Police say about five people were struck by a vehicle while picketing in the United Auto Workers strike outside a Flint-area General Motors plant and suffered minor injuries.
UAW workers prepare for visits from Biden, Trump to Detroit
President Joe Biden will be visiting Michigan on Tuesday to support striking UAW workers, while former President Donald Trump will also be visiting Metro Detroit on Wednesday.
UAW strike could impact car supplies, repair shops fear of delays
The United Auto Workers strike against Detroit's Big Three automakers is now in its 11th day.
Ford pausing construction of Michigan battery plant amid contract talks with auto workers union
Ford says it's pausing construction of a $3.5 billion electric vehicle battery plant in Michigan until it is confident it can run the factory competitively.
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WGA ends strike, releases details on tentative deal with studios
The Writers Guild of America released the details of their tentative agreement with Hollywood studios and have unanimously voted to end the nearly 150-day strike.
"Survivor" returns for season 45 Wednesday, Sept. 27 at 8 p.m. ET
Through longer weekly episodes, "Survivor" will take a deeper dive into the players' stories as they're stranded on the stunning islands of Fiji.
Michigan caricature artist celebrates individuality
Many businesses struggled to survive during the COVID-19 pandemic, and some found creative ways to thrive. Michigan artist Robert Bauer did just that.
David McCallum, "NCIS" and "The Man from U.N.C.L.E." star, dies at age 90
David McCallum died Monday of natural causes.
End to writers' strike means some TV shows could return within days
NBC's "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" and ABC's "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" could return to the air as soon as early October.
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How to see the harvest supermoon
September's full moon, also known as the harvest moon, will be the last of four consecutive supermoons.
WGA ends strike, releases details on tentative deal with studios
The Writers Guild of America released the details of their tentative agreement with Hollywood studios and have unanimously voted to end the nearly 150-day strike.
Target says it's closing 9 stores because of surging retail thefts
Rise in "organized" retail crime is threatening the safety of employees and customers, according to Target.
Donald Trump and his company "repeatedly" violated fraud law, N.Y. judge rules
"The documents here clearly contain fraudulent valuations that defendants used in business," Judge Engoron wrote in his ruling, ordering Trump's New York business certificates canceled.
Biden joins picket line with UAW workers in Michigan
President Biden said the UAW "saved the auto industry back in 2008," and should reap the benefits of profits now.
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How to get the new COVID vaccine for free, with or without insurance
Americans still have ways to get vaccinated against COVID-19 at no out-of-pocket cost. Here's what to know.
Michigan to receive $3 million for youth mental health services
The funding comes from the Health Resources and Services Administration which is a branch of the federal Department of Health and Human Services.
Spotting the signs of anxiety and stress in the classroom
It isn't unusual to see kids who are feeling uneasy or anxious during the school year.
CDC to avoid "scare tactic" in new effort to reset flu shot expectations
The new CDC campaign to back the shots is called "Wild to Mild."
Shimano recalls nearly 700,000 bike cranksets after reports of injuries
Shimano's recalled bonded crank parts can "separate and break," causing consumers to crash, according to CPSC.
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Akil Baddoo, Parker Meadows homers spark four-run eighth as the Tigers beat the Royals 6-3
Akil Baddoo and Parker Meadows hit consecutive homers to lead off a four-run eighth inning and the Detroit Tigers beat the Kansas City Royals 6-3 on Tuesday night.
Orchard Lake St. Mary's fires baseball coach Matt Petry for violating employee conduct policy
Orchard Lake St. Mary's has fired Matt Petry, the school's longtime baseball coach and director of admissions, for violating the school's employee conduct policy.
Colston Loveland thrives at Michigan, confident the Big Ten is the place to be for tight ends
Colston Loveland chose Michigan for the allure of playing for coach Jim Harbaugh on a team that's been to the last two College Football Playoffs.
Winning streak ends at 41 games for Michigan high school football team
A Michigan high school's record-setting winning streak in eight-player football has ended at 41 games.
Detroit Lions scramble to prepare to play Green Bay Packers for division lead on short week
The rivals will be playing for the early lead in the NFC North.
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Michigan Matters: Where are the Female CEOs in Michigan?
With over 50 percent of Michigan's population being female and most working outside the home, an all-star lineup of experts --- Carey Oven, Leslie Murphy, Carla Bailo, and Terry Barclay appear to provide an update of how women are faring in corporate America.
Michigan Matters - Region gears up for electric opportunities
Massive change is underway as the move to electric continues to unfold.
Michigan Matters - Focusing on diversity, equity and inclusion
Former Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder appears to talk about SensCy – a cybersecurity company he launched in Ann Arbor to help companies and organizations across the state prevent problems.
Michigan Matters - Author! Author! Noted Writers Take Center Stage
Metro Detroit is blessed with many talented writers and this Sunday "Michigan Matters" features a special encore episode with four serial authors as they talk about their latest books, their inspiration and how they brought their books to life.
Michigan Matters - Detroit's future getting a reboot through startups
The Motor City's heritage was built on companies launched here that grew into huge corporations like Ford and General Motors.
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UAW workers react to President Joe Biden's visit
CBS News Detroit spoke with UAW workers about President Joe Biden's historic visit to the picket line in Van Buren Township Tuesday.
Defendant in Michigan fake elector case seeks dismissal of charges over attorney general's comments
On Sept. 18, Nessel, a Democrat, told a liberal group during a virtual event that the false electors had been "brainwashed" and "genuinely" believed Trump won in Michigan'.
TEDxDetroit returns Sept. 28 at the Sound Board Detroit
TEDxDetroit returns Sept. 28 at the Sound Board Detroit at MotorCity Casino.
Former UAW spokesperson breaks down President Biden's visit to the picket lines
Former UAW spokesperson Brian Rothenberg discusses the impact of President Joe Biden joining an on-going strike.
Michigan school administrators pleased to see push for permanent universal free lunch for students
Michigan is only five weeks into a new school year, but school officials in Grand Ledge say that universal breakfast and lunch for all students is already making an impact.