Large-scale marijuana grow operation in Highland Park busted by police

An investigation that started in fall of 2023 ended with a major bust in Highland Park by troopers probing an illegal grow operation.

FDA recommends moving marijuana to lower-risk drug class: Key takeaways

A new FDA report found there is "credible scientific support" for the use of marijuana to treat some medical conditions. Here are some key takeaways from the report.

Detroit hookah shop busted for selling weed to 15-year-old

After learning that her 15-year-old grandson was sold weed at a hookah shop on Detroit's east side, Vivienne Miles-Jackson sent him back to buy more – but this time to record the interaction. 

Detroit dispensary owner banned from selling weed after more than a dozen violations

The owner changed the name of a weed strain he was selling from Banana Runtz to Grinch Mintz "due to the holiday season" which is against the law. He also sold weed to people who weren't carrying a medical license.

4 Metro Detroit cities vote 'no' to marijuana dispensaries

If approved, Birmingham would have been able to have one recreational marijuana store and one medical marijuana store. In Keego Harbor and Grosse Pointe Park, two marijuana businesses would have been allowed. The ballot proposal in Rochester would have allowed for three marijuana businesses.

Pot dispensary ballot question loses in all four Metro Detroit communities

Voters in Birmingham voted whether to allow one recreational use store and one medical marijuana store - but early on, the no votes took a large lead.

Mom of teen with autism advocates for new bill allowing medical marijuana on school premises

Out of options, Amie Carter said she turned to medical marijuana for her son. Two doctors prescribed cannabis pills for Jayden when he was 9 years old, and it’s made a dramatic difference.

Michigan dropping marijuana drug testing for some new-hires on Oct. 1

The latest sign that marijuana use in Michigan is growing is the state is lowering the bar for drug screening for some new-hires.

Detroit-area businessman sentenced for paying bribes for marijuana licenses

Two lobbyists referred to the lawmaker who accepted over $110,000 in bribes as "batman" in text messages. The bribes included paying for a sex worker.