Former lawmaker who led Michigan marijuana board is sent to prison for bribery
A man formerly known as a powerful Michigan lawmaker is going to federal prison for nearly five years.
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A man formerly known as a powerful Michigan lawmaker is going to federal prison for nearly five years.
The Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency announced a company has voluntarily recalled some edible products because they exceeded the maximum amount of THC allowed, as well as packaging.
A Detroit-area businessman has been sentenced to more than two years in federal prison for bribing the head of a Michigan marijuana licensing board.
For the first time, the Arts, Beats and Eats Festival is featuring a designated area for selling and consuming cannabis.
Much of the most convincing evidence in the study, in fact, pointed to the potential harms of using marijuana, especially for pregnant women, anyone with a mental health disorder and the adolescents and young adults who currently make up the majority of cannabis users.
Last year, more middle-aged adults were binge drinking, using marijuana or consuming hallucinogens than ever before, according to a new report.
Is inhaling marijuana smoke safer than inhaling smoke from tobacco? A majority of American adults say yes, according to a new survey, and they also believe there is less harm to adults and children from secondhand marijuana smoke than tobacco smoke.
The city of Detroit will soon begin accepting a second wave of applications for marijuana business licenses.
This change means regulations will look at recreational marijuana use much like alcohol use and won't test for it in new hires.
The number of general employees testing positive for marijuana following an on-the-job accident has hit a 25-year high.
If you are pregnant and use any form of cannabis product, consider stopping. That's the takeaway from a new study that found a significant health impact of marijuana use on fetal development as early as the beginning of pregnancy.
Officers found 3,175 pounds of marijuana stuffed inside the tires among garbage bags and brown paper.
The business of cannabis is booming.
Americans divided on whether they would want a licensed recreational marijuana business in their neighborhood.
Officials say 13 non-equity applicants and 20 equity applicants were awarded a license.
Smoking weed while being a tobacco smoker may increase damage to the respiratory system, a new study found.
Griner has been sentenced for drug possession after vape canisters containing cannabis oil were found in her luggage.
A Detroit marijuana dispensary faces a 30- day suspension ordered by the Cannabis Regulatory Agency (CRA) on Monday.
President Biden said "no one should be in jail just for using or possessing marijuana."
State police halted testing after it was determined that samples containing CBD may have converted to THC during the process.
A Michigan man who spent more than two decades in prison on a marijuana conviction is now a free man after Gov. Whitmer commuted his sentence.
On this week's Michigan Matters, bringing back film incentives, an update on recreational marijuana sales and movie theatres during this pandemic, with three guests at the forefront of these topics
In November, the the Detroit City Council passed the Medical Marijuana Facilities and Adult-Use Marijuana Establishments ordinance. Here are the key dates for Detroiters wanting to start a marijuana business.
Officers found more than 1,114 pounds (505 kilograms) of marijuana in vacuum-sealed packages concealed in cardboard boxes.
There are new regulations for marijuana licensees to follow in accordance with Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's executive orders according to the Marijuana Regulatory Agency. Here's what you need to know.
The Detroit Tigers are preparing to welcome fans back to Comerica Park for the 2026 Major League Baseball season
The verdict, which caps a weeks-long trial in Los Angeles, could set a legal precedent for similar allegations brought against social media companies.
A child under the age of 5 is now the latest case of measles in an outbreak being traced in Washtenaw County, Michigan.
Dell Crawford was in prison over the murder of Tatanisha "Joy" Williams of Detroit, but has since been exonerated.
A Russian national was ordered to pay a judgment of over $1.6 million over a ransomware and computer botnet scheme, the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Michigan said.
A child under the age of 5 is now the latest case of measles in an outbreak being traced in Washtenaw County, Michigan.
Dell Crawford was in prison over the murder of Tatanisha "Joy" Williams of Detroit, but has since been exonerated.
The Detroit Tigers are preparing to welcome fans back to Comerica Park for the 2026 Major League Baseball season
The verdict, which caps a weeks-long trial in Los Angeles, could set a legal precedent for similar allegations brought against social media companies.
A Russian national was ordered to pay a judgment of over $1.6 million over a ransomware and computer botnet scheme, the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Michigan said.
Cities in Michigan lose big tax revenue from pollution-control tax breaks, and many do not track what they give up.
Gas prices are currently hovering just below $4 a gallon in much of Michgan, AAA says.
Henry Ford introduced the moving assembly line, a system that reshaped industrial production and helped make automobiles more accessible to the public.
A $4.3 billion investment is going toward a battery cell manufacturing plant in Lansing, Michigan, to provide Tesla with prismatic battery cells.
The United Auto Workers says that Detroit Diesel is adding a third shift, recalling laid-off workers and hiring dozens more people.
It's a sign that Metro Detroiters are ready to say goodbye to winter and welcome spring, and the Marche du Nain Rouge is a feast for the eyes.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
Afroman spoke to CBS News after he won the case, which tested the limits of parody and the license artists can take in social commentary directed at public figures.
Short film director Sam Davis gave a shout out to his Michigan hometown when accepting an Oscar award on Sunday.
The film follows CBS News correspondent Steve Hartman and photographer Lou Bopp through their seven-year journey to document the toll of America's school shooting epidemic.
The verdict, which caps a weeks-long trial in Los Angeles, could set a legal precedent for similar allegations brought against social media companies.
Carter Yakemchuk scored a second-period goal and also had an assist in his NHL debut as the streaking Ottawa Senators edged the Detroit Red Wings 3-2.
The Oakland County Sheriff's Office says it is setting the record straight about a man arrested in Wisconsin after an antisemitic image of Sheriff Michael Bouchard was shared.
Delta is temporarily halting specialty services for members of Congress, citing strain on its resources during the partial government shutdown.
In an on-going overhaul of NASA's Artemis program, agency officials say it will take seven years to build a sophisticated base on the moon.
A child under the age of 5 is now the latest case of measles in an outbreak being traced in Washtenaw County, Michigan.
As communities across the country face growing fears of increased immigration enforcement patrols, a coalition of civil rights advocates and health care professionals in Michigan is banding together to offer support for those on the frontlines.
Oakland County officials say medical debt impacts approximately 114,000 county residents.
A measles outbreak continues to expand in Southeast Michigan, with a fourth suspected case now reported in Washtenaw County.
Michigan health officials have identified a measles outbreak in Washtenaw County after three linked cases were reported since March 12.
The Detroit Tigers are preparing to welcome fans back to Comerica Park for the 2026 Major League Baseball season
Carter Yakemchuk scored a second-period goal and also had an assist in his NHL debut as the streaking Ottawa Senators edged the Detroit Red Wings 3-2.
Bonner-Prendergast graduate Kevin McGonigle, baseball's No. 2-rated prospect, has made the Detroit Tigers' opening day roster.
The Detroit Pistons are heading back to the playoffs for the second time in a row as they remain the No. 1seed in the Eastern Conference.
Daniss Jenkins scored a career-high 30 points, including six in the final 34 seconds, and the Detroit Pistons ended the Los Angeles Lakers' nine-game win streak with a 113-110 victory.
Dave Coulter updates Oakland County's move to its new offices in downtown Pontiac and when that might take place.
Gardner White opened doors in Detroit in 1912, and the retailer continues to expand with nine new stores planned this year.
Rose talks about a new TV series being filmed in Detroit called "South West High," which revolves around a fictional high school in the Motor City.
As Women's History Month kicks off, Donna Murray-Brown, the new president and CEO of Inforum, appears on Michigan Matters.
Penske, a business and racing legend, turns 89 on Feb. 20 and is celebrating his 60th year in racing during 2026.
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has filed a federal lawsuit challenging the federal administration's plans to set up an immigration detention facility in Romulus, Michigan.
Firefighters were on scene early Wednesday to a house fire in Livonia, Michigan.
The Bocce with the Brothers event will take place March 27 in Sterling Heights, Michigan, as a fundraiser for the Capuchin Ministries and their work in Metro Detroit.
Parents in the Ann Arbor Public Schools district are demanding transparency over the teacher contract and district finances.
Ann Arbor teachers are working without a contract. A Detroit man has been charged with kidnapping and assault of a 14-year-old. Those headlines, other top stories and weather are in our news brief.