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Thursday, October 23, 2025

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Court cases clarify what constitutes hostile work environments under federal law

By M. M. Tom | Sep 29, 2025

If a supervisor yells at an employee or throws a notebook during a disagreement, this behavior may not meet the legal standard for a hostile work environment.

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Michigan Lottery launches new Millionaire Maker instant game with over $289 million in prizes

By R. T. Guerra | Sep 29, 2025

The Michigan Lottery is reintroducing its Millionaire Maker instant game, which will be available starting September 26.

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Medicare Part D notice requirements tightened for employers ahead of October deadline

By S. A. Cervantes | Sep 29, 2025

Employers who offer prescription drug coverage are required to provide an annual notice to Medicare-eligible participants about whether their plan qualifies as "creditable," meaning it is expected to pay at least as much as the standard Medicare...

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Michigan employers adjust benefit strategies amid rising healthcare costs

By M. M. Tom | Sep 29, 2025

Rising healthcare costs and a competitive labor market are prompting Michigan employers to reconsider how they offer benefits to their employees, according to the 2025 Health, Welfare, and Retirement Plans Survey released by ASE.

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Northern Michigan women's golf finishes twelfth at Warrior Invitational season opener

By R. T. Guerra | Sep 29, 2025

The Northern Michigan University women's golf team concluded its season-opening tournament at the Warrior Invitational in Washington, Michigan, finishing 12th out of 13 teams with a total score of 1013 (+149) over three rounds.

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Michigan lawmakers propose changes to unemployment insurance with new legislative package

By R. T. Guerra | Sep 29, 2025

The House Labor Caucus has introduced a set of nine bills aimed at changing Michigan’s unemployment insurance system and strengthening worker protections.

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Nesbitt leads early straw poll at Michigan GOP leadership conference

By S. A. Cervantes | Sep 29, 2025

At the Michigan Republican Leadership Conference on Mackinac Island, Senate Minority Leader Aric Nesbitt led a straw poll for the 2026 gubernatorial race, receiving 29.2 percent support among 492 attendees.

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Berrien County resident wins $150,000 Powerball prize on second attempt

By R. T. Guerra | Sep 29, 2025

A man from Berrien County, Michigan, has won a $150,000 Powerball prize on his second time playing the game.

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Sault Ste. Marie International Bridge to close for foot races on September 27

By S. A. Cervantes | Sep 29, 2025

The Sault Ste.

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Szymanski earns GLIAC athlete of week after top finish at Roy Griak Invite

By M. M. Tom | Sep 29, 2025

Madi Szymanski from the Northern Michigan cross country team has been recognized as the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) Athlete of the Week.

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Northern Michigan University athletics sees mixed results across fall sports

By M. M. Tom | Sep 29, 2025

Northern Michigan University’s athletics teams were active across several sports during the week of September 15-21, with a mix of results in football, volleyball, soccer, cross country, and golf.

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Wayne County man wins $2 million in Michigan Lottery's 100X instant game

By R. T. Guerra | Sep 29, 2025

A Wayne County resident has won $2 million after playing the Michigan Lottery’s 100X instant game.

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Michigan DOT adds electronic signs along I‑96 ramps for safer merging

By M. M. Tom | Sep 29, 2025

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) has begun installing temporary electronic signs at entrance ramps along the I-96 Flex Route in Oakland County.

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Small Business Association of Michigan briefing addresses budget talks and new tax policies

By S. A. Cervantes | Sep 29, 2025

Brian Calley, CEO of the Small Business Association of Michigan, and Sarah Miller, Vice President of Operations, led a recent Small Business Briefing that addressed current issues affecting small businesses in Michigan.

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Attorney General Nessel warns against false threats after Grand Blanc church attack

By S. A. Cervantes | Sep 29, 2025

Following a shooting and fire at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Grand Blanc, Michigan, several copycat bomb threats have been reported across the state.

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Northern Michigan names four hockey team captains for upcoming season

By S. A. Cervantes | Sep 29, 2025

The Northern Michigan University hockey team has named four student-athletes as captains for the 2025-26 season.

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Man sentenced to thirty months for threatening Christians ahead of Michigan Trump rally

By S. A. Cervantes | Sep 29, 2025

Isaac Sissel, 26, was sentenced to thirty months in prison for making threats to kill conservative Christians with an AR-15 rifle.

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I-75 northbound in Detroit closing for bridge maintenance from Oct. 3 through Oct. 6

By S. A. Cervantes | Sep 29, 2025

Northbound I-75 in Detroit will be closed between Schaefer Road and Clark Avenue Street this weekend for several maintenance projects.

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Northern Michigan Wildcats volleyball secures two road wins; hockey goaltender sets records

By S. A. Cervantes | Sep 28, 2025

Northern Michigan University’s athletic teams saw a mix of results across several sports during the week of September 29 to October 5, 2025.

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Northern Michigan University athletics schedules competitions across multiple sports for upcoming week

By R. T. Guerra | Sep 28, 2025

Northern Michigan University’s athletic teams are preparing for a busy week of competition across several sports, with events scheduled from September 29 to October 5.