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Michigan joins global effort during National Invasive Species Awareness Week

By Great Lakes Wire | Feb 21, 2025

Next week, the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) will participate in National Invasive Species Awareness Week (NISAW), scheduled from February 24 to 28, 2025.

Union City man sentenced up to 20 years for embezzling family trust funds

By Great Lakes Wire | Feb 21, 2025

David White, a 68-year-old resident of Union City, was sentenced to four to twenty years in prison by Judge Martha Anderson in the 6th Circuit Court in Oakland County.

St. Thomas defeats NMU Wildcats 3-0 with Sibell's shutout performance

By Great Lakes Wire | Feb 21, 2025

The NMU hockey team faced a setback in their penultimate home game of the season, losing 3-0 to the St. Thomas Tommies.

Flint water crisis: Veolia settles for $53 million with affected residents

By Great Lakes Wire | Feb 21, 2025

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has announced a $53 million civil settlement with Veolia North America.

Northern Michigan University women’s wrestling team heads to regional qualifier

By Great Lakes Wire | Feb 21, 2025

The Northern Michigan University women's wrestling team is set to participate in the NCWWC Northwest Regional Qualifier this Saturday, February 22nd.

Michigan updates Earned Sick Time Act: new rules take effect in February

By Great Lakes Wire | Feb 21, 2025

Michigan's Earned Sick Time Act, amended by House Bill 4002, will take effect on February 21, 2025, for employers with 11 or more employees.

Coalition supports CFPB against efforts to halt its operations

By Great Lakes Wire | Feb 21, 2025

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has aligned with a group of 23 attorneys general to ensure the continued operation of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB).

I-75 resurfacing project begins in early March with $160 million investment

By Great Lakes Wire | Feb 20, 2025

Bridge and road work on I-75 in northern Oakland County is set to resume in early March.

Coalition opposes efforts to dismantle Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

By Great Lakes Wire | Feb 20, 2025

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined a coalition of 23 attorneys general to oppose efforts by the Trump Administration and Elon Musk aimed at defunding and disbanding the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB).

NMU Wildcats prepare for final home series against St. Thomas Tommies

By Great Lakes Wire | Feb 20, 2025

The Northern Michigan University (NMU) Wildcats hockey team is preparing for its final home series of the season against the University of St. Thomas Tommies.

Nessel joins effort defending Pennsylvania's concealed carry age restriction

By Great Lakes Wire | Feb 20, 2025

Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined a coalition of 19 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief urging the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 3rd Circuit to reconsider its opinion on a Pennsylvania law.

Attorney General challenges parole grant for convicted murderer Marcos Garcia Rayos

By Great Lakes Wire | Feb 20, 2025

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has taken legal action to challenge the parole of Marcos Garcia Rayos, who is currently held at the Saginaw Correctional Facility in Freeland.

NMU secures four podium finishes on day two at GLIAC Championships

By Great Lakes Wire | Feb 20, 2025

The Northern Michigan University (NMU) men's swimming and diving team secured four podium finishes on the second day of the GLIAC Championships in Holland, Michigan.

Attorney General Nessel joins call for FDA action on counterfeit weight loss drugs

By Great Lakes Wire | Feb 20, 2025

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined a coalition of 38 states and territories urging the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to take action against counterfeit producers of weight loss and diabetes drugs, including Mounjaro, Zepbound,...

Michigan Black Business Alliance expands statewide with new funding

By Great Lakes Wire | Feb 20, 2025

As Black History Month is observed, the partnership with the Michigan Black Business Alliance (MBBA) is being highlighted for its role in supporting small businesses throughout Michigan.

Michigan Tech defeats Northern Michigan ending five-game winning streak

By Great Lakes Wire | Feb 20, 2025

The Northern Michigan women's basketball team experienced a setback on Thursday night, falling to the Michigan Tech Huskies with a final score of 64-59.

Wayne County man wins big with Michigan Lottery's VIP Cashword

By Great Lakes Wire | Feb 20, 2025

A Wayne County resident experienced a significant turn of events after winning $500,000 in the Michigan Lottery's VIP Cashword instant game.

Northern Michigan falls short against No.22 ranked Huskies despite late-game comeback

By Great Lakes Wire | Feb 20, 2025

The Northern Michigan men's basketball team made a strong comeback in the second half but ultimately fell short against No. 22 Michigan Tech, losing 67-64 on Thursday night.