The Year in Marijuana: Key Events for Legal Pot2018 started out very different than it had ended in reference to marijuana. A few weeks into January 2018, the Trump administration tried to kill the considerable buzz created Jan. 1 when California's broad marijuana legalization law took effect, creating the largest legal U.S. cannabis marketplace.
Michigan Zoo Sends Mexican Gray Wolf to Albuquerque zooAlbuquerque's zoo has received a Mexican gray wolf from Binder Zoo in Battle Creek as part of an international recovery effort that includes breeding the endangered animals in captivity to ensure the species' genetic viability.
3 Boys Charged With Sexually Assaulting Two Younger Boys Authorities say three boys ages 11 to 13 are charged with sexually assaulting two younger boys at a southern Michigan garage that police suspect was burned to destroy evidence.
Man Charged After Body Found In Trunk At Michigan Tow YardA man charged in the slaying of a man whose body was found in the trunk of an abandoned car at a southern Michigan tow yard says the killing was in self-defense.
Man's Body Found In Trunk Of Car At Michigan Tow YardA Battle Creek man's body has been found in the trunk of an abandoned car taken over the weekend to a southern Michigan tow yard.
Battle Creek Teen Michigan Teen To Become Firefighter After Next BirthdayA 17-year-old Michigan teen has completed a nine-month academy program and passed a state-required test to become a firefighter.
Michigan Woman Resorts To Begging On Street To Send Her Daughter To CollegeA Michigan woman wants to send her daughter to college -- and she's not afraid to beg.
Police: Gunman At Large After Deadly Shooting At Battle Creek Tile StoreWitnesses told police the man walked in, asked for someone, then fatally shot him.
Battle Creek Approves Regulations For Panhandling, LoiteringThe proposals outlaw remaining "idly" within 25 feet of an intersection and soliciting money from anyone waiting in line or near building entrances.
Mold Delays Start Of School For Southern Michigan DistrictThe start of the school year for a district in southern Michigan is being delayed after mold was found in one school.
ACLU Wants Battle Creek To Drop Anti-Panhandling ProposalsThe commission was presented with possible ideas such as creating laws to curb loitering and aggressive begging citywide.
Man, 60, Hurt After Vehicle Strikes Mobility ScooterA 60-year-old man has been injured after a vehicle struck his electric mobility scooter in southern Michigan.
Prisoner, Daughter-In-Law Convicted In Social Security CaseThe scheme netted them roughly $250,000 between 2006 and 2015.
Body Of Man Found Partially Submerged In Storm DrainThe body of a 68-year-old man has been found in a storm drain outside his southern Michigan business.
