Great Lakes Wire

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, along with attorneys general from 22 other states and the District of Columbia, has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to review a decision by a lower court that limits individuals’ ability to enforce Section 2 of...

Michigan legislature passes delayed school aid fund budget with increased per-pupil funding

A $21.3 billion School Aid Fund budget was approved by the Michigan Senate and House, increasing the per-pupil allowance by 4.6 percent to $10,050 for each student.

Chinese national sentenced for running illicit massage parlors in Wayne County

A Chinese national, Huazi Piao, was sentenced to 40 months to 20 years in prison for operating commercial sex operations at illicit massage parlors in Wayne County.

Michigan lawmakers clash over causes behind brief government shutdown

The Michigan state government operated without a budget for four hours on Wednesday morning, an occurrence that has led to differing explanations from Republican and Democratic leaders in the legislature.

Three Northern Michigan golfers rank in top 25 after day one at Flyer Fall Intercollegiate

Three members of the Northern Michigan Wildcats women's golf team are positioned in the top 25 after two rounds at the Flyer Fall Intercollegiate, held at Cog Hill Golf & Country Club in Lemont, Illinois.

Michigan legislature finalizes budget with implications for small business programs

The Michigan Legislature has finalized the state budget for the upcoming fiscal year after a brief delay that saw the government operating without funding for several hours.

Detroit woman wins $1 million Powerball prize on first try

A Detroit resident has won a $1 million Powerball prize after purchasing her first ticket.

Michigan small businesses continue to face hiring challenges despite steady job openings

In September, 32% of small business owners reported having job openings they could not fill, according to the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB).

Ottawa County resident wins $300,000 with Michigan Lottery instant game

A 26-year-old woman from Ottawa County has won $300,000 after playing the Michigan Lottery’s Safe Cracker Cashword instant game.

Michigan Lottery urges participation in final second chance drawing

The Michigan Lottery is reminding players to participate in the final round of its $5/$10 and $20 Second Chance promotions.

Szymanski named GLIAC Cross Country Athlete of the Week for second consecutive week

NMU cross country runner Madi Szymanski has been named the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) Athlete of the Week for the second week in a row.

MDOT schedules public meeting for M-35 Warner Creek culvert project

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will hold a public meeting on October 9, 2025, to discuss an upcoming infrastructure project on M-35 over Warner Creek in Marquette County.

Wildcats secure first home win with decisive victory over Davenport

The Northern Michigan University (NMU) women's soccer team secured its first home and conference victory of the 2025 season with a 4-0 win over the Davenport Panthers in Marquette.

Northern Michigan University announces athletic events for week of October 6-12