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Wednesday, October 22, 2025

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Wildcats women's soccer falls to Michigan Tech after conceding late free kick

By R. T. Guerra | Oct 15, 2025

The Northern Michigan University Women's soccer team lost 1-0 to the Michigan Tech Huskies in Marquette.

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Mega Millions jackpot reaches $575 million for tonight’s drawing

By R. T. Guerra | Oct 15, 2025

The Mega Millions jackpot has reached $575 million for the drawing scheduled tonight, with a cash option of $264.6 million.

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Fall team-building ideas aim to boost engagement and workplace culture

By M. M. Tom | Oct 15, 2025

As autumn arrives, organizations are exploring ways to engage employees and build stronger workplace connections.

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Michigan lawmakers approve budget with new measures targeting road funding

By R. T. Guerra | Oct 15, 2025

The Michigan legislature has approved a new state budget that includes funding for road improvements, following negotiations among House Republicans, Senate Democrats, and the Governor.

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Northern Michigan Wildcats volleyball extends winning streak during multi-sport weekend

By R. T. Guerra | Oct 15, 2025

Northern Michigan University athletics teams competed in several events from October 6 to October 12, with notable performances across football, hockey, volleyball, soccer, cross country, and golf.

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Northern Michigan Wildcats fall to Ohio State 5-2 in weekend series opener

By S. A. Cervantes | Oct 15, 2025

The Northern Michigan Wildcats men's ice hockey team lost 5-2 to No. 16 Ohio State in Columbus, Ohio, in the first game of their weekend series.

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Kent County man wins $476K Fantasy 5 jackpot from Michigan Lottery

By S. A. Cervantes | Oct 15, 2025

A Kent County resident has claimed a $476,728 Fantasy 5 jackpot from the Michigan Lottery after matching all five numbers in the September 18 drawing.

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Liesl Haugen named GLIAC Defensive Player of the Week for second time

By R. T. Guerra | Oct 15, 2025

Northern Michigan University junior libero Liesl Haugen has been recognized as the GLIAC Volleyball Defensive Player of the Week.

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Michigan cuts Going PRO Talent Fund by 42 percent for fiscal year 2026

By S. A. Cervantes | Oct 14, 2025

Cycle 1 of the Fiscal Year 2026 Going PRO Talent Fund began accepting applications on October 14, 2025, and will close at 5 p.m. EDT on October 30.

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Michigan's Battle with 2025 Measles Outbreak: Numbers climb as of week ending Sept. 27

By A. N. Hart | Oct 14, 2025

Latest CDC data shows measles cases in Michigan for 2025 are now estimated within the range of 10-49, marking no change compared to the previous figures updated as of week ending Sept. 20.

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US-131 bridge replacement in Kalamazoo enters final phase with traffic shift

By R. T. Guerra | Oct 14, 2025

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) announced that the second year of a three-year project to replace the US-131 bridges over KL Avenue and the Amtrak railroad in Kalamazoo is nearing completion.

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Attorney General Nessel issues warning about ransomware during Cybersecurity Awareness Month

By S. A. Cervantes | Oct 14, 2025

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has reissued a consumer alert on computer ransomware as part of Cybersecurity Awareness Month.

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Michigan considers payroll tax exemptions as new business incentive tool

By S. A. Cervantes | Oct 14, 2025

Michigan lawmakers are considering a new business incentive program that would provide payroll tax exemptions to companies creating new jobs in the state.

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Allegan County school psychologist Becca Drozd wins Michigan Lottery education award

By S. A. Cervantes | Oct 14, 2025

Becca Drozd, a school psychologist at Hopkins Public Schools in Allegan County, has received the Excellence in Education award from the Michigan Lottery.

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Northern Michigan's Oliver Auyeung-Ashton named CCHA Rookie of the Week after record debut

By R. T. Guerra | Oct 13, 2025

Freshman goaltender Oliver Auyeung-Ashton has been named CCHA Rookie of the Week, marking his first conference honor.

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Northbound I-75 lanes to reopen early at Zilwaukee Bridge after maintenance

By S. A. Cervantes | Oct 13, 2025

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) announced that all lanes of northbound I-75 on the Zilwaukee Bridge in Saginaw County are scheduled to reopen on Tuesday, October 14, following the early completion of preventive maintenance.

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Detour planned for Cut River Bridge inspections in Mackinac County

By R. T. Guerra | Oct 13, 2025

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will carry out inspections of the Heath M. Robinson Memorial Cut River Bridge on US-2 in Mackinac County from October 27 to October 31.

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Small Business Association of Michigan briefing covers tax, healthcare, and trade issues

By S. A. Cervantes | Oct 13, 2025

The Small Business Association of Michigan (SBAM) held its latest Small Business Briefing on October 13, 2025.

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NMU athletics schedules multiple events across sports for October weekend

By M. M. Tom | Oct 13, 2025

Northern Michigan University (NMU) athletics teams are scheduled for a series of competitions from October 17 to October 19.

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Whitmer signs education budget extending free school meals for all Michigan students

By H. L. Garrett | Oct 13, 2025

Governor Gretchen Whitmer has announced that Michigan will continue to provide free school meals for all public school students as part of the state's fiscal year 2026 education budget.