Michigan cities and counties have spent 18% of opioid settlement funds
Michigan has $176 million in opioid settlement funds sitting unused in local government accounts.
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Michigan has $176 million in opioid settlement funds sitting unused in local government accounts.
Purdue Pharma, the maker of OxyContin, is set to be dissolved as a massive legal settlement resolving thousands of lawsuits takes effect.
A Southfield doctor convicted of illegally prescribing more than 200,000 prescription opioid pills has been sentenced to federal prison.
Four Michigan men, including two doctors, have been charged in a $7 million illegal opioid distribution conspiracy
More states, territories and Washington, D.C., have signed on to a settlement with drugmaker Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family over the opioid crisis, officials said.
Data from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services shows a 34% reduction in overdose deaths between 2023 and 2024.
This report comes as Washtenaw County also reaches a nine year low in opioid related overdose deaths.
A Michigan doctor has been convicted of federal charges relating to the unlawful distribution of prescription opioids.
Walgreens has agreed to pay the government $300 million to settle claims that it unlawfully filled millions of invalid prescriptions.
Livingston County, Michigan, is considering upwards of $9 million in opioid settlement money, and seven local organizations are developing proposals on how to spend it.
Federal officials approved a new type of pain drug designed to eliminate the risks of addiction and overdose associated with opioid medications like Vicodin and OxyContin.
The U.S. Department of Justice filed a lawsuit on Friday alleging Walgreens knowingly filled millions of unlawful prescriptions for controlled substances.
Overdose deaths have slowed 18% since a peak last year, the CDC estimates.
Drugs like Mounjaro and Ozempic, which many use for weight loss, may also help patients suffering from addiction, according to a new study.
About 80% of the funding Michigan received in the last year has been allocated according to MDHHS.
A St. Clair Shores doctor was sentenced to 20 years in prison for unlawful prescribing after his patient died of a drug overdose, the U.S. Attorney's Office announced on Thursday.
On Sunday, July 14, advocates from dozens of organizations across Metro Detroit that deal with mental health and substance abuse will participate in ViewFest, an annual event at the Detroit Zoo.
Almost one in five survey responders had lost a family member or close friend to a drug overdose, researchers found.
Face Addiction Now said some city ordinances in Michigan could prevent harm-reduction programs.
Michigan is set to receive $1.6 billion to address the epidemic and its aftermath.
A company that helped develop marketing campaigns for OxyContin and other opioids has agreed to a $350 million settlement.
Consulting firm McKinsey and Co. has agreed to pay $78 million to settle claims from insurers and health care funds that its marketing work with Purdue Pharma helped fuel an opioid addiction crisis.
Purdue Pharma, the maker of OxyContin, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in September 2019 after it faced scores of lawsuits related to the opioid crisis.
The illegal Neptune's Fix brand supplements claim to contain tianeptine, known as "gas station heroin."
Fathers that lost their children to fentanyl-laced overdoses gave a heartfelt and emotional presentation at Groves High School.
Construction on what some advocates consider America's most dangerous pipeline now faces a setback after Michigan's Supreme Court overturned a permit needed to move forward with the project.
According to investigators, the driver accelerated as officers moved in, striking one of the officers.
The proposal, called the Regional Enhancement Millage Proposal, would have had a rate of 1.5 mills over six years, providing $781 per student annually.
"It really opens up your mind," said one 23-year-old who ditched smartphones to wean herself off social media.
Ty Anne Lee Rose Nelson, 27, faces charges including failure to stop after an accident causing serious impairment after an 8-year-old boy was critically injured in a July 19 hit-and-run near Eight Mile Road and Wyoming Avenue.
Dr. Abdul El-Sayed won a Democratic primary for Michigan's Senate seat in a race that attracted national attention.
Click here to see the results from the August 2026 primary election in Michigan.
Donavan McKinney has defeated incumbent U.S. Rep. Shri Thanedar in Michigan's 13th Congressional District, CBS News projects.
Construction on what some advocates consider America's most dangerous pipeline now faces a setback after Michigan's Supreme Court overturned a permit needed to move forward with the project.
According to investigators, the driver accelerated as officers moved in, striking one of the officers.
As a special Goodyear Auto Service Center, the store will display the company's products, technology and heritage.
The president's visit to the Great Lakes state comes less than 100 days before midterm elections that will test his party's grip on Congress.
A 23-year-old man who pleaded guilty to conducting a criminal enterprise in connection with a Metro Detroit vehicle theft operation that Michigan officials called "prolific" has been sentenced, according to online court records.
Many newer vehicles are equipped with high-efficiency cabin air filters capable of capturing a significant amount of fine particulate matter.
Lawmakers in Michigan are working to push legislation that would stiffen penalties on noisy vehicles with exhaust modifications.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
It was another busy night in Ann Arbor as country singer Morgan Wallen took the stage on Saturday for his second concert in as many days at Michigan Stadium, better known as the Big House. Like any game day at the venue, there's a lot of foot traffic and first responders at every corner.
A group of young performers is taking the stage on Friday night to showcase their talents while celebrating Detroit's culture and history.
Paramount Skydance on Friday said it would delay the deal until as late as June 2027.
A major weekend in Ann Arbor as fans gear up to see country music star Morgan Wallen take over the University of Michigan Big House stadium on Friday and Saturday.
"It really opens up your mind," said one 23-year-old who ditched smartphones to wean herself off social media.
Abdul El-Sayed is now projected to win Michigan's Democratic Senate primary against Rep. Haley Stevens.
President Trump told reporters Tuesday evening that an announcement on the Strait of Hormuz could happen today or tomorrow, following talks between Iran and Oman.
The White House has declassified information claiming the FBI probed whether President Trump acted as a Russian asset when he fired James Comey, a theory an administration official said wasn't backed up by evidence.
Troy Melton threw seven sharp innings and Colt Keith hit a two-run single as the Detroit Tigers beat the Seattle Mariners 8-0 to open their post-Tarik Skubal era.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says it has counted 12,218 cyclosporiasis cases in the state as of Aug. 5.
Despite more than 11,500 cyclosporiasis cases statewide, Michigan health officials say residents should continue eating fresh produce and follow washing and handling steps to reduce their risk of illness.
Two Michigan residents who had "significant underlying health conditions" have died after contracting cyclosporiasis, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services said.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services reports there have been 10,773 cyclosporiasis cases in the state during the past five weeks.
The organization is closing its Lansing, Livonia and Warren locations.
Troy Melton threw seven sharp innings and Colt Keith hit a two-run single as the Detroit Tigers beat the Seattle Mariners 8-0 to open their post-Tarik Skubal era.
Devin White finished last season as the NFL's third-leading tackler.
The San Diego Padres have acquired left-hander Robbie Ray from the San Francisco Giants and right-hander Casey Mize from the Detroit Tigers.
Keider Montero pitched six scoreless innings, Eduardo Valencia drove in four runs and the Detroit Tigers completed their first season-series sweep ever against an American League opponent with an 11-0 victory over the Athletics.
Michael Thorbjornsen made a 26-foot putt for birdie on his last hole to shoot 7-under 63 and reach 18 under to win his first PGA Tour title by two strokes on Sunday at the Rocket Classic.
As the nation turns its attention to Michigan's critical Aug. 4 primary, the Michigan Matters roundtable weighs in.
Perry Johnson discussed not receiving President Trump's endorsement and the reasons he believes John James did.
The conversation turns to rising auto insurance rates across Michigan and new legislative bills in Lansing that would help stem the tide.
The Democratic side of the aisle had an intriguing development earlier this week when state Rep. Mallory McMorrow suddenly dropped out of the contest
Former NBA All-Star/entrepreneur Jalen Rose, DTE's Trevor Lauer and Oakland University president Ora Hirsch Pescovitz headline an all-star Michigan Matters episode.
Unofficial election results show an impressive turnout in Michigan's midterm primaries. Election leaders told CBS News Detroit that it has a lot to do with what people were voting for and how they voted.
Former Wayne County health director Abdul El-Sayed narrowly beat Congresswoman Haley Stevens in the Michigan primary for U.S. Senate. CBS News' Anthony Salvanto breaks down how the race played out in the state.
A suspect accused of being involved in dozens of vehicle break-ins across Metro Detroit was shot by a police officer Wednesday morning after investigators say he struck a task force officer with his vehicle during an attempted arrest in Ecorse.
Schools in Oakland County, Michigan, hoped voters would pass a millage to increase per-pupil funding by more than $700, but the proposal failed by about 7,000 votes.
Former congressman and Republican candidate for Michigan's open U.S. Senate seat, Mike Rogers, talks about his vision and a chance for change.