DEA Detroit seizes 8.5 million potentially deadly fentanyl doses
The operation also resulted in the seizure of 2,500 counterfeit prescription pills, 142 guns and $2.6 million in cash and assets, according to the DEA.
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The operation also resulted in the seizure of 2,500 counterfeit prescription pills, 142 guns and $2.6 million in cash and assets, according to the DEA.
An experimental fentanyl vaccine that has spent years in development is now entering a new phase, offering new hope in the fight against the nation's ongoing overdose epidemic.
A Southeast Michigan drug trafficking investigation resulted in the confiscation of over $50,000 cash, 14 firearms and 3,472 grams of fentanyl, state police said.
A woman has been sentenced to federal prison after three Grosse Pointe Woods residents died as a result of fentanyl-laced drug usage.
A Detroit man will serve 22 ½ years in prison over a fentanyl trafficking scheme that stretched from Michigan to Indiana, federal authorities said.
Police confiscated over 3 kilograms of pressed fentanyl pills that were created to look like prescription oxycodone 30 mg pills.
Police found that five Barbie packages containing fentanyl were sold. They have all been recovered.
A Detroit man will serve time in prison in the aftermath of a fentanyl investigation in West Virginia, federal authorities said.
The Drug Enforcement Administration and Battle Creek Police investigated a case that led to a federal sentence on a fentanyl charge.
A former emergency room nurse from Metro Detroit who admitted to tampering with vials of fentanyl has been sentenced to federal prison.
Police say the amount seized is "capable of taking the lives of a moderately sized city."
FBI Director Kash Patel is set to visit China next month as the agency cracks down on international suppliers of chemicals tied to fentanyl.
A 35-year-old woman is facing three charges after the St. Clair County Drug Task Force found fentanyl and methamphetamine at a home in Port Huron Township on Wednesday, the sheriff's office said.
A Texas resident and leader of a street gang operating in Michigan has been sentenced to federal prison over fentanyl trafficking.
This report comes as Washtenaw County also reaches a nine year low in opioid related overdose deaths.
Two men were sentenced to prison over fentanyl-related drug poisonings that resulted in at least seven deaths.
A former Metro Detroit emergency room nurse has pleaded guilty to tampering with vials of fentanyl, federal prosecutors said.
Three million pills laced with fentanyl were seized in what federal prosecutors said was the "largest fentanyl bust in DEA history."
Federal sentences were handed down this week in four separate investigations over illegal drugs.
A Detroit man has been sentenced to more than three years in prison for allegedly trafficking heroin laced with fentanyl and cocaine.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection's San Diego office has reported a 158% increase in egg interceptions since 2024.
Antjuan Pierre Jackson was convicted by a federal jury in November 2024.
The case is being investigated by special agents with the Food and Drug Administration.
The leader of a street gang operating in Jackson pleaded guilty to drug-related charges, officials say.
A Detroit man was sentenced to 23 years in prison over fentanyl-related deaths, the U.S. Attorney's Office reports.
Michigan State Police personnel are investigating after a vehicle was struck by gunfire in a shooting on Interstate 94 in Detroit early Sunday.
A female is dead and a suspect has been identified after a homicide in Wyandotte, Michigan, police said Sunday morning.
Around 8,200 people who applied for or renewed an enhanced driver's license or state ID in Michigan will be receiving corrected cards after state officials say a vendor misprinted the credentials they received.
Bryce Underwood converted with a second chance on a Hail Mary, connecting with JJ Buchanan for a 47-yard touchdown pass that lifted No. 16 Michigan over Western Michigan 13-12.
An officer with the Detroit Police Department is injured after they accidentally discharged his weapon inside a precinct locker room early Saturday, according to authorities.
A woman is dead and two other people are injured after a shooting in the parking lot of a TGI Fridays in Southfield, Michigan, late Friday, according to police.
Bryce Underwood converted with a second chance on a Hail Mary, connecting with JJ Buchanan for a 47-yard touchdown pass that lifted No. 16 Michigan over Western Michigan 13-12.
As of Saturday afternoon, DTE Energy says around 4,000 utility workers are focused on restoring power to tens of thousands of Southeast Michigan residents.
Around 8,200 people who applied for or renewed an enhanced driver's license or state ID in Michigan will be receiving corrected cards after state officials say a vendor misprinted the credentials they received.
Michigan State Police personnel are investigating after a vehicle was struck by gunfire in a shooting on Interstate 94 in Detroit early Sunday.
A Ford contract employee was taken to a hospital following an incident on Monday morning at the Michigan Assembly Plant in Wayne, Michigan.
Automotive expert Paul Eisenstein of Autoline TV said the number of vehicles recalled this year has surged.
Woodward Dream Cruise participant Mike Holmes, who showed off a DeLorean at Saturday's event, said the " human interaction is just as much fun as driving the car."
General Motors says 350 workers will be laid off in January at its Lansing Grand River Assembly/Stamping and Lansing Regional Stamping sites.
Ford says the reveal is intended to connect directly with the enthusiasts who have helped make the Woodward Dream Cruise one of the nation's premier automotive events.
Bruce Campbell, an actor and filmmaker widely known for his work in "The Evil Dead" franchise, says his cancer prognosis indicates he has about five years to live.
While performing in St. Louis on Saturday night, Lionel Richie appeared at one point to lean on a piano for support, according to video from the show.
For decades, the Farmington Civic Theatre has often been recognized as a community staple, but since the Covid-19 pandemic, management says attendance has dropped significantly.
Robinette's Apple Haus and Winery in Grand Rapids will open its corn maze season on Sept. 1 with a Dolly Parton theme.
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
At the U.S. Open, artificial intelligence is giving players and fans a new way to experience the tournament.
The Supreme Court left in place guidance from the Federal Communications Commission that allows political parties and committees access to cheaper rates for political ads.
The Trump administration is allowing construction of a state-federal project aimed at preventing invasive carp from reaching the Great Lakes to move forward.
Although worker wages have risen modestly this year, pay is increasing much faster in some metro areas than in others, labor data shows.
The Michigan Supreme Court turned down an emergency request to place the measure on the ballot, hours after the U.S. Supreme Court also declined to intervene.
Detroit's chief public health officer, Ali Abazeed, confirmed in a press conference following Thursday's severe weather that the first human case of West Nile virus has been recorded.
Employer health benefit costs are projected to see the steepest increase next year since 2003. That could mean higher deductions and out-of-pocket costs for workers.
A mosquito species that is new to Michigan is recognizable by its black-and-white striped body. Unlike most mosquitoes, it is active and bites during the day.
The rate of students requesting vaccine exemptions increased from 3.1% in 2015 to 3.4% in 2020, then to 6.2% in 2024, and reached a 12-year high in 2025, according to the latest data.
Three Michigan school districts are using a specialized clinic to tackle rising healthcare costs.
Bryce Underwood converted with a second chance on a Hail Mary, connecting with JJ Buchanan for a 47-yard touchdown pass that lifted No. 16 Michigan over Western Michigan 13-12.
Riley Greene hit two solo homers, had a season-high four hits and drove in four runs, and Framber Valdez threw seven innings to help the Detroit Tigers beat the Cleveland Guardians 6-0 on Saturday night.
Alessio Milivojevic converted a fourth down with a 5-yard, go-ahead touchdown pass to Rodney Bullard early in the fourth quarter and Michigan State went on to beat Toledo 30-20 on Friday night in Pat Fitzgerald's debut as coach of the Spartans.
At the U.S. Open, artificial intelligence is giving players and fans a new way to experience the tournament.
The Detroit Lions are hoping to win the NFC North for the third time in four years.
The Detroit Regional Partnership, which has been around for six years, has been a significant catalyst, helping bring numerous jobs and companies to the region.
The roundtable talks politics, civility and issues that will resonate this fall in various elections.
As we count down the final days of summer, there's still a wee bit of time left to grab a good book as you head to the beach or maybe your backyard.
Rachel Stewart previews the upcoming America's Thanksgiving Parade presented by Gardner White, which will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2026.
The eyes of the nation were on Michigan as its critical 2026 primary was held last Tuesday.
Cooler and drier for the rest of the long weekend
A day after President Trump called the conflict with Iran “small potatoes,” U.S. forces struck multiple Iranian tankers. Iran says it’s striking back, aiming at three vessels tied to the U.S. The escalation in the Middle East comes as oil prices rise and the midterms move closer. Gwen Baumgardner reports.
A woman is dead and two other people are injured after a shooting in the parking lot of a TGI Fridays in Southfield late Friday. A man is in custody in connection with the incident.
After severe weather, the damage is now coming into focus across Southeast Michigan. Residents spent Saturday clearing away debris and repairing homes. The National Weather Service says three tornadoes touched down across the area between Wednesday and Thursday. Julia Avant heard from DTE Energy about when tens of thousands of customers may expect their power to be restored.
Drying conditions and cooler air take over this weekend.