Michigan Farmer With Pot Plants Gets Probation
A farmer caught growing thousands of marijuana plants has been spared prison and placed on probation by a compassionate judge who says the case "screams out" for leniency.
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A farmer caught growing thousands of marijuana plants has been spared prison and placed on probation by a compassionate judge who says the case "screams out" for leniency.
The Michigan Supreme Court has reinstated charges against a medical marijuana user who provided pot to another user without charge.
Curtis Kyle has cerebral palsy and has used his wheelchair his whole life.
It has a strange name and poison experts say it has sent two people to the hospital in the past month.
A Macomb high school student is facing drug charges after authorities say he brought some shady snacks to school.
Despite obeying state law, several Michigan marijuana patients are heading to prison because they violated federal marijuana laws.
Starting this fall, federal government employees will have the option of choosing a payroll deduction benefiting a marijuana-related charity.
If you toke up for medical reasons, then later drive, are you driving while impaired?
The Michigan Supreme Court says it will consider the legality of a city's zoning ordinance that prohibits the use, manufacture or cultivation of medical marijuana.
A Michigan medical marijuana facility is partnering with a member of the Grammy-winning rap group Bone Thugs-N-Harmony to cultivate and distribute a new strain of medical marijuana.
A Michigan judge has ruled that medical marijuana users who follow the state's medical marijuana law may collect unemployment benefits.
A West Michigan student has been expelled after officials say she brought a marijuana cookie belonging to her mother to school.
A report says nearly $10 million in revenue was collected from applicants -- more than double the cost of running Michigan's medical marijuana program.
The Michigan appeals court says there's nothing illegal about a medical marijuana user providing a small amount of pot to another registered user at no cost.
A public hearing is planned later this month to add Parkinson's disease to the list of illnesses that would qualify for medical marijuana use in Michigan.
Michigan's medical-marijuana law does not allow a collective grow operation, the state Supreme Court said Wednesday in the case of a Grand Rapids man who gave warehouse space to others to raise pot.
It may take days, weeks or even longer to sort out the avalanche of bills enacted in the Michigan Legislature's lame-duck session, as majority Republicans put their stamp on policies dealing with topics as diverse as property taxes, medical marijuana and cockfighting.
Legislators on Friday sent Gov. Rick Snyder the first changes in Michigan's medical-marijuana law in four years, stretching the one-year patient cards to two years and restricting who can grow pot and how it can be transported.
Democrats in the Michigan Senate first declined, then decided to give majority Republicans enough votes to make changes sought to the voter-approved medical marijuana law.
Flint police and Michigan State Police troopers that patrol the city plan to arrest people for marijuana possession despite a vote on a city ballot proposal to decriminalize marijuana in some cases.
Voters in several Michigan cities backed local ballot issues to decriminalize marijuana in some cases.
Police in northern Michigan say several masked men brandishing handguns attacked and robbed operators of the Compassionate Caregivers medical marijuana dispensary.
One of the most significant legal issues since voters approved medical marijuana is on the docket at the Michigan Supreme Court.
A Monroe County man convicted of growing marijuana in greenhouses with his son has been sentenced to 10 years in prison.
The Michigan Court of Appeals has ruled that cities cannot ban medical marijuana.
Spencer Torkelson hit a two-run homer and the Detroit Tigers pulled away to a 7-1 victory over the Texas Rangers.
Michigan's average diesel price on Sunday is $6 — the highest ever recorded by the American Automobile Association.
The incident occurred one week after shots were fired during the White House Correspondents' Dinner in Washington, D.C., and Mr. Trump was rushed off the dais.
There was no immediate reason given for the 81-year-old's hospitalization.
After natural disasters, white nationalists, militias, and conspiracists often arrive, offering help. But they also want to recruit and improve their image.
The Detroit Pistons beat the Orlando Magic 116-94 on Sunday at Little Caesars Arena for their first playoff series win in 18 years.
A Roseville, Michigan, woman faces two charges after prosecutors allege social media videos showed her hitting a child, the Macomb County Prosecutor's Office said.
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.
President Trump told reporters Saturday he is reviewing a new 14-point peace proposal that was submitted by Iran.
The check-in counter for Spirit Airlines at the Detroit Metro Airport is empty, its lights are turned down and a message informs passengers that operations have shut down.
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.
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.
Kid Rock posted videos of the helicopters hovering by his Nashville home on social media over the weekend. The Army later confirmed the helicopters were on a training mission.
The incident occurred one week after shots were fired during the White House Correspondents' Dinner in Washington, D.C., and Mr. Trump was rushed off the dais.
There was no immediate reason given for the 81-year-old's hospitalization.
A Spirit pilot received an impromptu retirement party from a different airline after what would have been his final flight was canceled.
The service members were participating in African Lion, the largest joint military exercise on the continent.
Cherie DeVaux became the first woman to train the winner of the opening leg of the Triple Crown.
Fire department leaders say the rescue reflects the kind of instinctive courage firefighters train for, but also something that goes beyond routine duty.
Parents say the incident highlights the importance of education and communication at home, especially when it comes to THC‑infused products.
Six Detroit elementary students were hospitalized on Tuesday after eating suspected marijuana edibles, district officials said.
A proposed Michigan law would mandate health insurance plans to cover in vitro fertilization and intrauterine insemination starting in 2027.
Cases of Lyme disease have seen a 168% increase just in the last five years, according to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.
Spencer Torkelson hit a two-run homer and the Detroit Tigers pulled away to a 7-1 victory over the Texas Rangers.
The Detroit Pistons beat the Orlando Magic 116-94 on Sunday at Little Caesars Arena for their first playoff series win in 18 years.
The Detroit Pistons can complete another historic comeback against the Orlando Magic on Sunday.
Dillon Dingler hit a three-run homer, Keider Montero pitched into the seventh inning and the Detroit Tigers beat the Texas Rangers 5-1.
Cherie DeVaux became the first woman to train the winner of the opening leg of the Triple Crown.
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.
The roundtable discusses the dramatic impact AI is having in the classroom, at companies and inside homes.
The Detroit Pistons are moving on to the second round of the NBA playoffs after beating the Orlando Magic 116-94 on Sunday at Little Caesars Arena. Veronica Ortega spoke to excited Pistons fans after the game.
A chance of showers and storms Monday night
President Trump says he's looking over a new 14-point proposal from Iran that could end the war, though he's unsure whether it will lead to a peace deal. Wendy Gillette reports.
The annual Cinco de Mayo Parade worked its way through Southwest Detroit on Sunday afternoon. The two-day event also includes live entertainment and performances meant to highlight the city's diverse Latino culture.
President Trump on Friday rejected Iran's offer to end the war with the U.S. A ceasefire established over three weeks ago is still ongoing. Wendy Gillette reports.