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Sen. Nesbitt of Michigan on SNAP and shutdown: 'Put America first and end the shutdown'

By Great Lakes Wire | Nov 14, 2025

Aric Nesbitt, a Michigan State Senator, expressed concerns over the impact of the federal government shutdown on residents, particularly regarding interruptions in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits.

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Michigan House Republicans push advance disclosure of controversial spending

By Great Lakes Wire | Nov 14, 2025

Michigan House Republicans have announced on the social media platform X their intention to enhance government transparency by mandating advance public disclosure of controversial spending.

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Federal jury convicts Muskegon man for illegal firearm possession after shooting

By Great Lakes Wire | Nov 14, 2025

A federal jury has convicted Malik Jones-Smith, 30, of Muskegon, Michigan, for being a felon in possession of a firearm.

Northern Michigan men's basketball starts season with win over Maryville

By Great Lakes Wire | Nov 14, 2025

The Northern Michigan University men's basketball team began its 2025-26 season with a decisive 91-70 win over Maryville University on Friday in Wisconsin Dells.

Northern Michigan women’s basketball defeats Upper Iowa with largest margin since 2013

By Great Lakes Wire | Nov 14, 2025

The Northern Michigan University women's basketball team secured a decisive 95-40 win over Upper Iowa on Friday night in Wisconsin Dells, improving their season record to 4-0.

Wildcats sweep Lakers to improve record ahead of final regular season match

By Great Lakes Wire | Nov 14, 2025

The Northern Michigan Wildcats women's volleyball team achieved a 3-0 win over the Lake Superior State Lakers on Friday in Marquette.

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MDOT introduces new conceptual plan for I-375 redevelopment in Detroit

By Great Lakes Wire | Nov 14, 2025

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) held a community meeting on November 13 in Detroit to present a new conceptual plan for the I-375 project.

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Congress ends record-long federal shutdown after 43 days

By Great Lakes Wire | Nov 13, 2025

Congress has voted to end the federal government shutdown, which lasted 43 days and is now the longest in U.S. history.

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Pine Grove Avenue ramp paving in Port Huron set for November 14–15

By Great Lakes Wire | Nov 13, 2025

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will carry out temporary lane and ramp closures in Port Huron as part of the ongoing Blue Water Bridge plaza expansion project.

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Wildcats set for semifinal clash against Grand Valley State

By Great Lakes Wire | Nov 13, 2025

After defeating Ferris State in the opening round of the GLIAC tournament, the Northern Michigan University (NMU) women's soccer team will play Grand Valley State University (GVSU) in the semifinals.

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MDOT seeks public input on US-31 traffic flow and pedestrian safety in Charlevoix

By Great Lakes Wire | Nov 13, 2025

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is seeking updated feedback from the public on traffic flow and pedestrian safety issues along US-31 in downtown Charlevoix.

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Northern Michigan Wildcats add six new players for women's basketball recruiting class

By Great Lakes Wire | Nov 13, 2025

Northern Michigan University has announced the signing of six new players to its women's basketball team for the 2026-27 season.

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FOIA request sent to Detroit Police Department regarding active employee roster on November 13, 2025

By Great Lakes Wire | Nov 13, 2025

FOIA Request to Detroit Police Department regarding active employee roster on November 13, 2025.

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Three NMU women's soccer players earn All-GLIAC honors ahead of semifinals

By Great Lakes Wire | Nov 13, 2025

Three members of the Northern Michigan University women's soccer team have received All-GLIAC honors, according to an announcement from the conference.

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Detroit man receives nine-year sentence for attempting to fund ISIS with cryptocurrency

By Great Lakes Wire | Nov 13, 2025

Jibreel Pratt, a 26-year-old Detroit resident, was sentenced to nine years in federal prison after pleading guilty to concealing cryptocurrency donations intended for the Islamic State of Iraq and Al-Sham (ISIS), a group classified as a foreign...

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FOIA request sent to Grand Rapids Police Department regarding active employee roster on November 13, 2025

By Great Lakes Wire | Nov 13, 2025

FOIA Request to Grand Rapids Police Department regarding active employee roster on November 13, 2025.

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FOIA request sent to Ann Arbor Police Department regarding active employee roster on November 13, 2025

By Great Lakes Wire | Nov 13, 2025

FOIA Request to Ann Arbor Police Department regarding active employee roster on November 13, 2025.

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FOIA request sent to Lansing Police Department regarding active employee roster on November 13, 2025

By Great Lakes Wire | Nov 13, 2025

FOIA Request to Lansing Police Department regarding active employee roster on November 13, 2025.

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Assistant Attorney General John L. Thurber receives civility award from Ingham County Bar Association

By Great Lakes Wire | Nov 13, 2025

Assistant Attorney General John L. Thurber has been honored with the Theodore W. Swift Civility Award by the Ingham County Bar Association, according to an announcement from Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel.

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FOIA request sent to Dearborn Police Department regarding active employee roster on November 13, 2025

By Great Lakes Wire | Nov 13, 2025

FOIA Request to Dearborn Police Department regarding active employee roster on November 13, 2025.