Howell marijuana dispensary proposal narrowly fails
Howell voters decided against allowing marijuana businesses in the city. Had the proposal passed, it would have been the first city in Livingston County to allow dispensaries.
Detroit councilwoman wants to restrict where weed can be advertised
One member of the Detroit City Council thinks there's been an "over-proliferation" of recreational pot advertising in the city.
Livingston County sheriff to Howell residents: 'Let's keep the pot shops out'
Livingston County Sheriff Mike Murphy recently used his platform to encourage voters in Howell to vote against a proposal that would allow marijuana dispensaries in the city.
Indoor-outdoor cannabis consumption concert venue gets greenlit in Ypsilanti Township
A music venue where the paying customers can consume cannabis in Ypsilanti Township would be the first of its kind in the state.
Marijuana dispensaries in Michigan now subject to surprise inspections
The updated policy goes into effect in October.
Could marijuana billboards get banned in Detroit? City legal department looks into it
"When you have multiple locations in the Metro Detroit area, you need billboards in certain cities and you have to have billboards in the entire state," Savaya said.
Feds formally move to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug
A proposed rule sent to the federal register recognizes the medical uses of cannabis and acknowledges it has less potential for abuse than some other drugs.
Detroit schools plagued by marijuana edible problem, superintendent warns
Since the legalization of recreational weed, the number of instances involving weed gummies and vapes has exploded at DPSCD.
U.S. to reclassify marijuana as less dangerous drug in historic policy shift
The DEA’s proposal would recognize the medical uses of cannabis and acknowledge it has less potential for abuse than some of the nation’s most dangerous drugs.
Dispute over marijuana bag results in car crash, shot fired in Detroit
A woman chased a man with a bag full of marijuana until he crashed his vehicle. It all took place on 4/20.
Eastpointe city council considers legalizing recreational marijuana
While some Eastpointe residents believe recreational marijuana could be beneficial, no decisions have been made yet by the city council.
Nonprofit's HashBash treasure map helps pay fees to clear criminal records
“You go to each (map) space and you get a free gift. There are eight dispensaries with eight different cannabis gifts," she said.
San Francisco 4/20 event canceled at Hippie Hill
In a surprise announcement Tuesday, organizers of the annual 4/20 Hippie Hill event in Golden Gate Park said the cannabis celebration will not be happening as planned this year.
Michigan's booming marijuana market sending $87 million to cities, townships, villages that sell pot
Michigan keeps steamrolling its previous year's tax haul from pot sales. Last year's revenue was no different.
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.
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.
Michigan dispensaries reminded about proper disposal after weed taken by dumpster divers
People scouring dumpsters of Michigan dispensaries are finding marijuana products, and the state wants it to stop.
Marijuana is now legal to grow and own in Ohio but there's nowhere to buy it
Home growing and possession became legal for adults Thursday, but people still can’t legally buy cannabis.
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.