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Most Michigan third graders not reading at grade level according to latest M-STEP results

By Great Lakes Wire | Sep 9, 2025

Results from Michigan’s statewide standardized test, the M-STEP, indicate that 61.1 percent of third graders are not reading at a proficient level.

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Midco Sports Plus offers discounted streaming plans for CCHA hockey season

By Great Lakes Wire | Sep 9, 2025

Midco Sports Plus has announced a preseason discount for its streaming service, which is the official platform for watching all Central Collegiate Hockey Association (CCHA) games this season.

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Eaton County woman claims $150K Powerball win through Michigan Lottery online purchase

By Great Lakes Wire | Sep 3, 2025

An Eaton County resident, Kaci Powers of Charlotte, won a $150,000 Powerball prize after purchasing her ticket online through the Michigan Lottery website.

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Michigan Lottery announces September Bonus Draws for Daily 4 players

By Great Lakes Wire | Sep 3, 2025

The Michigan Lottery will launch a Bonus Draws promotion for its Daily 4 game starting September 1.

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Michigan Lottery offices to close for Labor Day; drawings remain scheduled

By Great Lakes Wire | Sep 3, 2025

The Michigan Lottery announced that its headquarters in Lansing and all regional offices in Detroit, Grand Rapids, Livonia, Saginaw, and Sterling Heights will be closed on Monday, September 1, in observance of Labor Day.

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Powerball jackpot reaches $815 million; tickets available until tonight

By Great Lakes Wire | Sep 3, 2025

An $815 million Powerball jackpot is available in tonight’s drawing after no tickets matched all six numbers in Monday night’s game.

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Michigan House passes reduced state budget with major cuts to several departments

By Great Lakes Wire | Sep 2, 2025

The Michigan House of Representatives passed a $54 billion omnibus budget bill on Tuesday, bringing the total state budget for the year to more than $78.5 billion when combined with earlier education budgets.

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Sen. Nesbitt: Republicans passed a budget that 'cuts waste, fraud, and abuse'

By Great Lakes Wire | Sep 2, 2025

Aric Nesbitt, a senator from Michigan, said that Republicans advanced a bipartisan budget aimed at reducing government waste and protecting family finances despite Democratic opposition.

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Michigan GOP says tax cut is money straight into pockets of working families

By Great Lakes Wire | Sep 2, 2025

The Michigan Republican Party (GOP) announced on the social media platform X that it is promoting a tax cut as direct relief for working families, highlighting that all named Democratic Senate candidates opposed it.

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Michigan House Republicans say state ranks 41st in nation for education

By Great Lakes Wire | Sep 2, 2025

Michigan House Republicans have announced a new budget plan aimed at improving the state's education system, which currently ranks 41st nationally.

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Dunne Insights CEO: 'China drives global EV battery supply to over 3 times demand'

By Great Lakes Wire | Sep 2, 2025

Michael Dunne, CEO of Dunne Insights, said that China's dominance in battery manufacturing has resulted in a global supply glut, complicating market entry for startups.

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St. Joseph County man wins top prize in Michigan Lottery’s instant game

By Great Lakes Wire | Sep 2, 2025

A St. Joseph County resident has claimed a $2 million prize after playing the Michigan Lottery’s $2,000,000 Lucky instant game.

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Hours left for Michiganders to buy tickets for record-breaking Powerball jackpot

By Great Lakes Wire | Sep 1, 2025

As the deadline approaches, Michigan residents have only a few hours left to buy tickets for the $1.1 billion Powerball jackpot.

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Wayne County woman wins $403K Michigan Lottery jackpot online

By Great Lakes Wire | Aug 31, 2025

A Wayne County resident has won a $403,069 jackpot while playing the Michigan Lottery’s Michigan Jackpot online instant game.

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Duggan emphasizes need for independent voters at campaign event

By Great Lakes Wire | Aug 31, 2025

Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan addressed supporters at Michigan Central Station, emphasizing the importance of independent voters in next year’s swing House and Senate races.

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Powerball jackpot reaches $750 million ahead of tonight’s drawing

By Great Lakes Wire | Aug 31, 2025

The Powerball jackpot has reached $750 million for tonight’s drawing, with a cash option of $338.6 million.

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Northern Michigan men’s basketball announces new assistant coach hires ahead of season

By Great Lakes Wire | Aug 29, 2025

Matt Majkrzak, head coach of the Northern Michigan men's basketball team, has announced changes to his coaching staff for the upcoming 2025-26 season.

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Saginaw man receives over 13 years for illegal firearm possession

By Great Lakes Wire | Aug 29, 2025

Turan West, a 30-year-old resident of Saginaw, has been sentenced to 162 months in federal prison for possessing a firearm as a convicted felon.

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Powerball jackpot reaches $1 billion for Saturday's drawing

By Great Lakes Wire | Aug 29, 2025

For the first time in 2025, the Powerball jackpot has reached $1 billion, with a cash option of $453.1 million for Saturday’s drawing. “Saturday’s Powerball jackpot is bringing extra excitement to Michiganders after jumping to $1 billion,” said...

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Former Battle Creek doctor settles federal opioid prescription lawsuit for over $700K

By Great Lakes Wire | Aug 28, 2025

Former Battle Creek physician Shekhar Thakur has agreed to pay $705,075 to settle a federal lawsuit alleging violations of the Controlled Substances Act.