Detroit Officials Pass Restrictions On Location Of Marijuana Dispensaries
Both the new rezoning rules and licensing regulations passed by the council in October will take effect March 1.
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Both the new rezoning rules and licensing regulations passed by the council in October will take effect March 1.
The National Institute on Drug Abuse says there's a bit of good news when it comes to teens and drug use.
The law makes possession of small amounts of marijuana an offense similar to a traffic ticket.
Police say such finds are made "from time to time."
Who put the pot brownies in the teacher's lounge? That's the question administrators at one local school district are asking.
The explosion was felt at the state police post, about six miles away.
Harry Brink was also ordered to pay a $50,000 fine and $788,000 in restitution.
Federal prosecutors claim 45-year-old Harry Brink's growing operation was a money-making venture that had its own employees, and not the medical marijuana facility that he tried to depict.
People fired in Michigan for using medical marijuana can collect unemployment benefits after the state Supreme Court turned down appeals in two cases.
Janeé Ayers called it "the Gremlin effect": They're multiplying quickly and seem to be everywhere.
A lawsuit against the city of Warren seeks up to $5 million in damages on behalf of 23 state-approved medical-marijuana users.
"We need to get an ordinance passed because right now, we have no ability to enforce anything," said Mayor Mike Duggan.
The ordinance would require licensing for the dispensaries and say where they can be located in relation to parks, schools, churches and adult entertainment.
For the first time in decades, marijuana use is more popular than cigarettes on college campuses across the United States.
More than 200 marijuana plants have been uprooted in Milan after a search by police from the sky.
Michigan would become the first state to allow medical marijuana for children with severe autism if a senior official follows the recommendation made Friday by an advisory panel.
Supporters say oil extracted from marijuana has been effective in controlling severe physical behavior by kids with autism.
A woman and two young men are facing felony charges after being accused of running an illegal marijuana dispensary in Canton.
Officers found several loaded guns, 15 pounds of processed marijuana, drug paraphernalia and more than $6,000 in cash inside the adjoining home.
Both children were lethargic, vomiting and experiencing hallucinations, police said.
Sticky notes could save a woman from drug charges in Oakland County.
The measures would receive statewide votes in 2016 if lawmakers do not act.
Two Michigan women have been arrested in Texas and accused of trying to smuggle about 118 pounds of marijuana from Arizona.
If lawmakers rejected the bill or took no action, it would receive a statewide vote in November 2016.
Gas stations were checked and inspected for blight, loitering, narcotic activity and related violations, while warrant sweeps were conducted in surrounding communities.
Michael Wacha pitched seven scoreless innings, Bobby Witt Jr. hit an inside-the-park home run on a grounder and the Kansas City Royals beat the Detroit Tigers 5-1.
A cooked pig was found in a checked bag of a traveler at Detroit Metro Airport coming in from a West African country, a U.S. Customs and Border Protection official said Friday.
Communities across the country, including in Southeast Michigan, are doing their part to help people struggling with hunger. Letter carriers collected food donations on Saturday.
The Detroit Pistons lost 116-109 on Saturday to the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 3 of their Eastern Conference semifinal series.
Officials in Westland, Michigan, are investigating after four people were arrested in connection with an assault that left an individual injured early Friday, police said.
Orion Township, Michigan, has declared a state of emergency as a precaution as crews work to address a water main leak in a neighboring community, officials said Saturday.
Faith and a little bit of luck left one teenager thankful after a violent crash earlier this week caused her car to split in half.
The Detroit Pistons lost 116-109 on Saturday to the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 3 of their Eastern Conference semifinal series.
Over the past few weeks, there has been a lot of controversy over the Oakland County Sheriff's Office using drones; however, Sheriff Mike Bouchard tells CBS Detroit that a terrifying scene outside of a domestic violence center might not have been resolved if it weren't for the technology.
Communities across the country, including in Southeast Michigan, are doing their part to help people struggling with hunger. Letter carriers collected food donations on Saturday.
Michigan's average diesel price on Sunday is $6 — the highest ever recorded by the American Automobile Association.
Ford Motor Company is recalling over 179,000 vehicles due to a front seat issue that can increase the risk of injury in a crash, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said.
A vote by UAW Local 2093 members will be on May 11. The UAW says that if approved, workers could walk out of the Three Rivers facility starting on May 31.
The organization says its executive committee will oversee operations and lead the search for the next leader, under the leadership of DADA president Katie Coleman and Auto Show chairman Lincoln Phillip.
General Motors has announced production investments at its sites in Romulus, Saginaw and Toledo.
With summer not far behind, the city of Detroit is preparing for the highly anticipated 2026 Ford Fireworks next month.
Motown may be Detroit's most famous sound, but it's far from the only one.
Gene Simmons visited Detroit Rock City to celebrate the grand opening of a restaurant co-founded by him and his Kiss bandmate Paul Stanley.
The moon music tradition started more than 50 years ago, NASA said as it shared the Artemis II crew's playlist this week.
Restaurants are being considered for the new Michelin Guide American Great Lakes Edition, set to be revealed in 2027.
The plane was evacuated because of smoke in the aircraft after the collision, according to the flight crew.
Kyle Isbel hit a walk-off single in the ninth after his run-scoring hit fueled a two-run, eighth-inning rally and also made two excellent catches that likely saved a run, helping the Kansas City Royals beat the Detroit Tigers 4-3 for their sixth win in eight games.
In 2002, Zermeño found out he contracted hantavirus after cleaning the family house following the death of his mother and sister. He had been exposed to rodent droppings and became infected.
A "hawkish" turn at the Fed and stubbornly high inflation could delay interest rate cuts, according to Bank of America economists.
Trial jurors said they couldn't agree on the more serious charge of murder, prompting the judge to declare a mistrial on that count.
More than 100 people from a cruise ship dealing with an outbreak of the rare and deadly hantavirus are set to be disembarked.
In 2002, Zermeño found out he contracted hantavirus after cleaning the family house following the death of his mother and sister. He had been exposed to rodent droppings and became infected.
Perfect Pair was founded by a University of Michigan student in 2020 to curb social isolation during the pandemic.
The insurance company's contract with the healthcare system ends on June 30, and negotiations for a new one have been unsuccessful so far.
Three passengers have been evacuated from a cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak, as related cases are confirmed in Switzerland and South Africa.
Michael Wacha pitched seven scoreless innings, Bobby Witt Jr. hit an inside-the-park home run on a grounder and the Kansas City Royals beat the Detroit Tigers 5-1.
The Detroit Pistons lost 116-109 on Saturday to the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 3 of their Eastern Conference semifinal series.
The Detroit Pistons will look to take a 3-0 playoff series lead over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday in Ohio.
Kyle Isbel hit a walk-off single in the ninth after his run-scoring hit fueled a two-run, eighth-inning rally and also made two excellent catches that likely saved a run, helping the Kansas City Royals beat the Detroit Tigers 4-3 for their sixth win in eight games.
Cade Cunningham had 25 points and 10 assists, Tobias Harris scored 21 and the Detroit Pistons beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 107-97 on Thursday night to take a 2-0 lead in their second-round series.
The roundtable discusses the impact of rising gas prices and friction at the federal level with Canada and the U.S., and how it affects tourism.
Life Directions has been helping guide and mentor young people in Detroit.
Robert Costa, the award-winning national correspondent for CBS Sunday Morning and chief Washington analyst for CBS News, talks about Michigan's role in this critical midterm election.
Diallo Smith, CEO of Detroit nonprofit Life Remodeled, talks about its new opportunity hub on the east side of Detroit called Anchor Detroit.
It's a look at the critical relationship between Canada, Michigan and the U.S. on this week's Michigan Matters.
Communities across the country, including in Southeast Michigan, are doing what they can to help people struggling with hunger. Letter carriers collected food donations on Saturday. CBS News Detroit's Veronica Ortega explains why the food drive is so important for local food pantries.
Sun then clouds for Mother's Day
Nurse T's Future Nurses Program took over part of Renaissance High School in Detroit on Saturday morning. Students were introduced to a wide range of activities aimed at giving them an idea of what they can find in the nursing field.
Residents across the northern portion of Oakland County could lose water if a pipe on a main that's leaking breaks. The leak was discovered in River Woods Park, located in Auburn Hills, on Wednesday. Julia Avant shares how people can prepare if there is a break.
Tensions remain high in the Strait of Hormuz as the U.S. and Iran continue to exchange fire.