Great Lakes Wire

The NMU men's golf team completed the first round of the GLIAC Championships at Stoatin Brae Golf Course in Augusta, Michigan, finishing eighth out of nine teams with a score of +26. Russell Sprecher led the Wildcats with a round of 73 (+2).

Northern Michigan athletes excel on day one of Beach Invitational

Skylar Grubb and Madi Szymanski of Northern Michigan University's Track & Field team achieved victories on the first day of the Beach Invitational in Long Beach, California. Grubb secured her second consecutive win by finishing first in the 10,000-meter race with a time of 36:59.48. Szymanski won the 5,000-meter event, setting a personal record with a time of 16:58.75, which also met the NCAA provisional mark.

Court of Appeals Affirms Clergy Sexual Abuse Convictions of Neil Kalina

LANSING– Yesterday, the Michigan Court of Appeals affirmed Neil Kalina’s two Second-Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct convictions, announced Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel. Kalina was charged and convicted following the Attorney General’s statewide clergy abuse investigation. Neil Kalina, 67, formerly of Shelby Township, was sentenced in July 2022 after a jury found him guilty of sexually assaulting a 14-year-old child in 1984. He was a priest at St. Kiernan Catholic Church in Shelby Township from 1982-1985. He is currently incarcerated at the Cooper Street Correctional...

State Agencies Collaborate to Help Protect Children from Unintentional Firearm Injuries

Michigan State Police (MSP) and Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) have joined forces to safeguard children from the dangers of unsecured firearms. The collaboration, funded by $500,000 from the FY24 MSP budget, involves the distribution of 75,000 cable-style gun locks to be made available for free at MDHHS county offices and select local health departments.In a statement, Elizabeth Hertel, MDHHS director, emphasized the importance of the initiative in preventing tragedies related to firearm violence. She stated, “Our department is devoted to...

AG Nessel Saves I&M Customers $11.2 million, Nixes Ratepayer Subsidization of Sweetheart Deal Between Utility and Affiliates

LANSING – Yesterday, the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) issued an order in Indiana Michigan Power Company’s (I&M) 2021 Power Supply Cost Recovery Reconciliation case agreeing with the Attorney General’s argument to disallow nearly $11.2 of unreasonable costs associated with a ‘sweetheart deal’ I&M entered into with its own affiliate power generators. I&M was improperly seeking to recover these costs from its customers to enrich shareholders contrary to the law. Both I&M and the power generators are owned or affiliated with American Electric Power, or AEP, and...

Northern Michigan lacrosse prepares to face Concordia-St. Paul on Senior Day

The Northern Michigan women's lacrosse team is preparing for a significant match against their GLIAC rival, the Concordia University - St. Paul Golden Bears, as they close out their home stretch this weekend. The game is scheduled for noon on Saturday in Marquette, Michigan.

National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week Recognizes Michigan’s Emergency Telecommunicators

The State 911 Committee (SNC) is honoring Michigan telecommunicators during National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week from April 14-20. Ms. Joni Harvey, State 911 Administrator, highlighted the dedication and advancements made by these professionals in the past year, stating, "Our 911 professionals have provided a year of exceptional service for Michigan’s residents, visitors, and our public safety partners. It was a year of advancement with many centers adding new technology such as video, what3words, and location-based routing for wireless 911 emergency calls."...

AG Nessel and LARA Reissues Warnings About Imposter Scams

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, along with Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) Director Marlon I. Brown, have reiterated warnings to residents regarding imposter scams. Nessel and Brown are urging caution after reports of scam artists impersonating governmental officials have surfaced.Nessel expressed concern over the recent incidents, stating, “Unfortunately, this is yet another example of the lengths bad actors will go to scam an unsuspecting person – in this case a licensed doctor – to obtain personal information or money.” She emphasized the...

Wildcats head to Long Beach for two major track meets

A dozen athletes from the Northern Michigan University Track & Field team have traveled to Long Beach, California, for two track meets. The Pacific Coast Invitational is scheduled for Thursday, April 11, and the Beach Invitational will take place on Friday and Saturday, April 12 and 13. Both events are hosted by Long Beach State University.

Northern Michigan track & field achieves personal records at Pacific Coast Invitational

The Northern Michigan Track & Field team participated in the Pacific Coast Invitational in Long Beach, California, on Thursday. The event saw several athletes from the team achieve personal records and notable performances.

AG Nessel Warns Michigan Residents of New SSA Impersonation Scam

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has issued a warning to residents about a new impersonation scam involving criminals posing as SSA OIG agents and demanding in-person meetings to exchange cash. Nessel emphasized the importance of staying informed and reporting any suspicious activity to protect against such scams. She praised the vigilance of the SSA OIG in helping to safeguard consumers and assured Michigan residents that the Consumer Protection Team is prepared to assist anyone targeted by these imposters.Nessel stated, “Staying informed and reporting any...

Dr. Renée Branch Canady discusses healthcare equity on podcast

Dr. Renée Branch Canady, CEO of the Michigan Public Health Institute (MPHI), recently participated in an episode of the Think Tank of Three podcast.

Attorney General Dana Nessel Supports EPA Proposed PFAS Drinking Water Standards

LANSING – Attorney General Dana Nessel has expressed her support for the United States Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) proposed national standards for PFAS in drinking water. Nessel welcomed the development for national consistency in protecting Americans from these toxic "forever chemicals."Michigan, a leader in the fight against PFAS contamination, has had state-level drinking water standards in place since 2020. Nessel reiterated her commitment to upholding these protections and holding manufacturers accountable for their contribution to environmental cleanup...

AG Nessel Announces Appointment of Mackinac County Public Administrator