Latest News from Great Lakes Wire

Northern Michigan falls to No. 16 Davenport; prepares for Miner's Cup

By Great Lakes Wire | Oct 7, 2023

The Northern Michigan University (NMU) football team faced a challenging game against No. 16 Davenport, ultimately falling short with a score of 28-12. The Wildcats managed to keep the game competitive for most of the contest, but Davenport's consecutive scores early in the fourth quarter secured their victory.

Northern Michigan runners achieve personal bests at Lewis Crossover

By Great Lakes Wire | Oct 7, 2023

The Northern Michigan cross country team participated in the Lewis Crossover meet held in Romeoville, Illinois. The event, known for its competitive field within Division II, saw nine runners from Northern Michigan set personal records.

Wildcats fall short against Parkside in competitive soccer match

By Great Lakes Wire | Oct 6, 2023

The Northern Michigan University Men's soccer team faced a challenging match against the University of Wisconsin-Parkside, resulting in a 2-1 defeat. The Wildcats, now holding a record of 2-8-1 overall and 1-5 in the GLIAC, struggled against Parkside, who improved to 7-1-2 overall and 5-0-1 in the conference.

Michigan's miscellaneous tax revenues up 17.2% in Q3 2023

By Great Lakes Wire | Oct 6, 2023

Michigan collected $116 million in miscellaneous tax revenue during the third quarter of 2023, a 17.2% increase over the previous quarter, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

Michigan: Individual income tax revenue down 5.3% as of Q3 2023 compared to Q3 2022

By Great Lakes Wire | Oct 5, 2023

The third quarter of 2023 brought in $3.2 billion in individual income tax revenue for Michigan, a 5.3% decrease from the same period in the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

NMU men's soccer faces tough weekend matches against top GLIAC teams

By Great Lakes Wire | Oct 5, 2023

The Northern Michigan University men's soccer team is preparing for home matches against Parkside Rangers and Purdue Northwest Pride this weekend. The Wildcats, with a record of 2-7-1 overall and 1-4 in the GLIAC, face challenging opponents as they aim to improve their standing.

Northern Michigan prepares for Lewis Crossover cross country meet

By Great Lakes Wire | Oct 5, 2023

The Northern Michigan cross country team is set to compete at the Lewis Crossover in Romeoville, Illinois, on Saturday, October 7. The race will commence at 10:45 a.m., and it marks the Wildcats' return to Romeoville after their last appearance in 2021, where they finished seventh out of 25 teams.

Wildcats prepare to face No. 16 Davenport after loss to Ferris State

By Great Lakes Wire | Oct 5, 2023

The Northern Michigan University Wildcats are set to face Davenport University in a football match on October 7, with the game scheduled to start at 2 p.m. ET. This marks the second consecutive week the Wildcats will travel downstate for their game.

Wayne County Woman Sentenced for Embezzlement and Filing False Tax Returns

By Great Lakes Wire Report | Oct 5, 2023

Kendra Lewis, 42, Redford, was sentenced today on one count of Embezzlement by an Agent of $50,000 to $100,000 and two counts of Making/Permitting a False Tax Return, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced. Lewis was sentenced to 38 months to 15 years' incarceration.

Federal Court Rules in Favor of State Defendants in 3 Federal Benton Harbor Cases, Dismissing Claims

By Great Lakes Wire Report | Oct 4, 2023

On September 28, 2023, the United States District Court for the Western District of Michigan dismissed all claims against State defendants in three federal cases seeking damages from state agencies and officials over lead contamination in the water supply of the city of Benton Harbor, announced Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel.

Medium dr tony fauci dr peter a mccullough 2023

In Michigan, 1,069 people have died after receiving COVID-19 “vaccine”

By Great Lakes Wire | Oct 3, 2023

Michigan registered 1,069 deaths after admission of a “COVID-19” MRNA injection, according to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS).

Gov. Whitmer Signs Final Bill in Package Protecting Children, Officially Banning Child Marriage in Michigan

By Great Lakes Wire Report | Oct 3, 2023

Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed the final bill in a package of legislation to protect minors in Michigan by raising the minimum age of consent for marriage to 18 years old.

Michigan sees more property tax revenue in Q3 2023

By Great Lakes Wire | Oct 3, 2023

The third quarter of 2023 brought in $802 million in property tax revenue for Michigan, a 568.3% increase from the second quarter of 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

Michigan's combined tax revenues up 6.2% from Q2 to Q3 2023

By Great Lakes Wire | Oct 2, 2023

Michigan collected $10.4 billion in combined tax revenues and income taxes during the third quarter of 2023.

Gov. Whitmer Announces Nearly 900 Good-Paying Jobs, 170 Homes, and Dozens of Community Investment Projects Coming to Michigan

By Great Lakes Wire Report | Oct 2, 2023

Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced the state has landed two economic expansions with Nel Hydrogen creating 517 jobs in Plymouth Charter Township and Samsung SDI America adding 368 jobs in Auburn Hills.