Nightly Roundup: Striking cannabis workers in Phoenix; night sky phenomenon surprised Arizonans
From a night sky phenomenon that surprised many Arizonans to a first strike of its kind in the Phoenix area, here's a look at some of our top stories tonight.
In Arizona first, marijuana dispensary workers go on strike
In the first labor action of its kind in Arizona, workers with one marijuana dispensary in the Phoenix area went on strike over demands for better pay and working conditions.
US health agency recommends loosening federal marijuana laws
Rescheduling marijuana to a Schedule 3 drug would reduce or potentially eliminate criminal penalties for possession.
Some Laveen residents concerned over plans for medical marijuana dispensary
Residents in a part of Laveen are expressing their concerns over plans for a new medical marijuana dispensary in the area. The business's owner is reportedly asking for the city to approve exceptions to current zoning laws.
Marijuana use among America's senior citizens rises as interest in the drug is 'reignited' today
Health experts share warnings as people age 65+ eclipse kids and grandkids as the fastest growing demographic to use cannabis.
Marijuana dispensary offered free mammograms
More than 22 million cancer screenings were either cancelled or delayed during the COVID-19 Pandemic, which resulted in 80,000 thousand missed cancer diagnoses. On Aug. 24, however, dozens of women received the preventative care they needed, at a rather unusual place. FOX 10's Anita Roman reports.
Binge drinking, marijuana use reached record highs in middle-aged adults, study finds
Researchers found that binge drinking, marijuana use, and hallucinogen consumption reached record levels among adults between the ages of 35 and 50.
Peoria man faces deportation for growing 5 more marijuana plants than the legal limit
Five more marijuana plants than the legal limit could be enough to get a 53-year-old permanent U.S. resident expelled from the country, according to the man and his lawyer.
Anheuser-Busch selling Shock Top, Breckinridge to cannabis company Tilray
The Bud Light owner sold off a total of eight brands to Tilray
New bipartisan bill would allow federal workers to consume marijuana
Is the federal government letting massive numbers of potential hires go up in smoke because of a marijuana prohibition for federal workers? Some say yes.
Hearing held over marijuana smell along I-10
The city of Phoenix held a public hearing on a marijuana cultivation facility who was ordered to control their marijuana smell that can be smelled along Interstate 10 south of Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.
Ladylike cannabis at The Flower Shop: Arizona dispensary makes marijuana more appealing to women
As more states legalize recreational marijuana, it's becoming more socially acceptable to use it, but many women, particularly moms, are still a bit hesitant to try it and a dispensary in Phoenix is looking to change that.
Feds: Stop making marijuana edibles that look like kids’ snacks
Federal officials issued a letter to six companies selling cannabis products warning them that kids may confuse their goods for snacks.
Arizona woman who won social equity license set to open dispensary as father serves 18-year marijuana sentence
Alicia Deals is set to open a marijuana dispensary, using one of the 26 social equity licenses that were issued following the passage of Proposition 207. What makes this story rather ironic is that Alicia's father is in prison for doing the exact same thing that Alicia is now doing legally.
NCAA panel recommends marijuana be dropped from banned substance list
The Committee on Competitive Safeguards and Medical Aspects of Sports recommended halting cannabis tests at such events until a final decision is made, likely this fall.
Mailman federally charged with delivering marijuana on assigned route
Court documents revealed the packages were shipped from several California cities to South Carolina in 2022.
Old Arizona mine turned into cannabis cultivation facility
Seventy-five people work here, plus the town has set up a committee to attract more business and breathe new life into the once-dying town of San Manuel.
Marijuana products recalled in Arizona for possible mold contamination
The Arizona Dept. of Health Services says two strains produced by TRU Infusion - Zombie Cookies and Peach Gas - are being recalled after samples tested positive for Aspergillus.
Bill allowing Amsterdam-style cannabis cafés passes California Assembly
A State Assembly bill that would allow Amsterdam-style cannabis cafés where customers would be permitted to consume the tranquilizing herb onsite, received broad partisan support on Wednesday, passing the assembly 64-9.
Arizona Court of Appeals: Marijuana expungement upheld
Arizonans convicted of having small amounts of marijuana for sale can now have their criminal records expunged. That ruling came down on May 30 by the Arizona Court of Appeals. The court says people with personal amounts of the drug found guilty of "possessing marijuana for sale" are eligible for expungement under Prop 207, passed by Arizona voters in 2020.