Great Lakes Wire

The Michigan Lottery has announced a partnership with the Detroit Lions to launch a series of Detroit Lions themed lottery games, coinciding with the start of the football season.

Northern Michigan Wildcats announce single game ticket sales for fall and winter sports

Single game tickets for Northern Michigan University’s football, volleyball, and basketball teams are now available for purchase.

Michigan awards $342K in grants to expand farm stops across state

The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) has announced the allocation of nearly $342,000 in grants to seven farm stops across Michigan.

My Life, My Quit launches app to help Michigan youth quit tobacco

Youth in Michigan have a new tool to help them quit tobacco and nicotine products.

Michigan gubernatorial fundraising highlights reliance on ActBlue and out-of-state donors

Campaign finance reports released Friday show that Democratic gubernatorial candidates in Michigan are relying heavily on ActBlue and out-of-state small-dollar contributions.

Employers weigh strategies for multi-state handbook compliance

Employers operating in multiple states are encountering challenges as they develop policies that comply with a growing number of state-specific regulations.

Sterling Heights woman wins $125K Michigan Lottery second chance jackpot

A Sterling Heights resident, Tonya Hunwardsen, has won a $125,656 jackpot in the Michigan Lottery’s BIG CA$H Second Chance progressive drawing.

New survey highlights growing issue of 'quiet cracking' affecting employee engagement

A recent survey has identified a new workplace trend called "quiet cracking," which refers to a gradual decline in employee satisfaction, motivation, and productivity.

Leo Nolles represents Uruguay at World Aquatics Championships

Leo Nolles, a member of the Northern Michigan University swim and dive team and the current GLIAC Swimmer of the Year, is representing Uruguay at the 2025 World Aquatics Championships in Singapore.

House removes Rep. Alabas Farhat as appropriations vice chair after key parole bill vote

House Speaker Matt Hall (R-Richland Township) has removed Representative Alabas Farhat (D-Dearborn) from his role as Minority Vice Chair of the House Appropriations Committee.

Small Business Briefing covers HR tools, legislative updates, and disaster aid

The latest edition of the Small Business Briefing, hosted by Kelli Saunders and Sarah Miller, provided updates relevant to small business owners in Michigan.

Northern Michigan University announces Sports Hall of Fame induction ceremony for September

The Northern Michigan University Athletic Department has announced that the 2025 NMU Sports Hall of Fame induction ceremony will take place on September 19, 2025.

Genesee County man claims $25,000-a-year-for-life Michigan Lottery prize

A Genesee County resident has claimed a significant prize from the Michigan Lottery after winning $25,000 a year for life through the Lucky For Life game.

Average VA IRRRL loan amount in Michigan declines from Q4 FY2024 to Q1 FY2025

The average VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loan (IRRRL) amount in Michigan during the first quarter of fiscal year 2025 was $292,558, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

FDA Inspection: What type of Michigan companies were under most scrutiny during July?

By R. M. Arnold | Aug 1, 2025

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted three inspections at three Biologics companies from Michigan in July.

Burkman and Wohl plead no contest in Michigan voter intimidation robocall case

John Burkman and Jacob Wohl have entered no contest pleas to charges related to a robocall campaign aimed at discouraging Black voters in Detroit from participating in the 2020 general election.

Saginaw man faces trial for 2003 murder after new DNA evidence

Jason Cabello, 47, of Saginaw, will stand trial in Saginaw County’s 10th Circuit Court for the alleged 2003 murder and sexual assault of Jeanette Wilton.

Michigan joins multistate lawsuit challenging restrictions on transgender youth healthcare

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined a multistate lawsuit that challenges recent federal actions aimed at limiting access to health care for transgender, intersex, and nonbinary youth.

Guidance updated on workplace recording rules after recent NLRB decisions