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No Charges in Lansing Officer-Involved Shooting as Self-Defense Ruled

By Great Lakes Wire | Apr 23, 2024

The Department of Attorney General has announced the conclusion of its review of the officer-involved shooting that resulted in the death of Nicolas Micko on January 5th, 2023, in Lansing, without issuing charges against the involved officers and troopers, citing self-defense as the reason.In response to multiple 9-1-1 calls describing Micko's erratic behavior with a rifle, law enforcement officers from the Lansing Police Department and Michigan State Police were dispatched to the scene. Upon arrival, they encountered Micko running towards them with a pistol, ignoring...

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AG Nessel Re-Issues Credit Card Protections Alert to Remind Consumers of Their Rights as Financial Literacy Month Continues

By Great Lakes Wire | Apr 22, 2024

Attorney General Dana Nessel has reissued a Protections for Credit Cardholders alert as Financial Literacy Month progresses, aiming to educate consumers on their rights under the Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure Act of 2009. Nessel emphasized the importance of understanding these protections, stating, “Most of us use credit cards in our everyday lives and it is important to know what protections we have when we choose this payment method.”The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau reported that in the first five years after the CARD Act came into...

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Nmu track and field heads to St. Norbert; lacrosse faces Concordia-St. Paul

By Great Lakes Wire | Apr 22, 2024

The Northern Michigan University (NMU) athletics teams are preparing for a busy weekend of competition. The track and field team will participate in the St. Norbert College Invite in De Pere, Wisconsin, marking their final event before the GLIAC Outdoor Championships. This follows a successful previous weekend where the team secured six first-place finishes along with several podium placements.

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Jacobson secures Olympic spot as sports teams compete across events

By Great Lakes Wire | Apr 22, 2024

Payton Jacobson has secured a position on the USA Olympic Team and will compete in the Greco Roman Wrestling event at the Paris Olympics this summer. Jacobson, competing in the 87kg weight class, achieved victories with scores of 4-0 in the quarterfinals, 6-0 in the semifinals, and a close 1-1 decision in the finals. Max Black finished third in his category, earning spots on both the U.S. National Team and the U23 World Team.

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FDA conducted third highest number of inspections on device companies in Michigan during 2023

By Great Lakes Wire | Apr 22, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted 15 inspections at 15 device companies from Michigan in 2023.

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AG Nessel Reissues Online Ticket Purchasing Alert Ahead of NFL Draft

By Great Lakes Wire | Apr 22, 2024

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has reissued an alert regarding online ticket purchasing ahead of the NFL Draft, which is set to take place in Detroit for the first time since its inception in 1936. With the event expected to draw in hundreds of thousands of football fans, Nessel is warning residents about the potential for scams targeting ticket buyers."Unsuspecting fans could pay money for a ticket that was otherwise free or spend hundreds, or even thousands, on what turns out to be a phony screenshot of a ticket that doesn't exist or has previously been sold,"...

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AG Nessel Argues to Eliminate Over 96% of Consumers Energy’s $136 million Rate Hike; Advocates Gas Rate Reduction

By Great Lakes Wire | Apr 22, 2024

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has filed testimony before the Michigan Public Service Commission advocating for a rate reduction for Consumers Energy Company's natural gas customers. Nessel stated, "For our efforts, we are able to present direct evidence to the Commission to refute the need for any rate hike for Consumers Energy at this time and argue Consumers’ customers should instead see a rate decrease."Nessel's testimony revealed that Consumers Energy's $136 million rate increase request could be reduced significantly. She highlighted that Consumers Energy is...

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Report: Michigan ranked No. 18 for per-capita credit card fraud reports in 2023

By Great Lakes Wire News Service | Apr 22, 2024

Michigan ranked No. 18 in the country for per-capita credit card fraud reports in 2023.

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Michigan: Biologics companies were the second most FDA inspected companies in Michigan in 2023

By Great Lakes Wire | Apr 21, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted 21 inspections at 21 Biologics companies from Michigan in 2023.

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Grand Valley State defeats Northern Michigan in women's lacrosse

By Great Lakes Wire | Apr 21, 2024

The Northern Michigan University women's lacrosse team faced a challenging match against Grand Valley State University, ranked 7th and 8th nationally. The game concluded with a decisive 13-2 victory for the Lakers in Allendale, Michigan.

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Northern Michigan track team secures six victories at Elaine Leigh Invite

By Great Lakes Wire | Apr 20, 2024

At the Elaine Leigh Invite in Metro Detroit, the Northern Michigan Track and Field team achieved six victories over a two-day event. The team's successes were highlighted by wins from Ellyse Wolfrath, Baux Truckey, Gianna Hoving, Madi Szymanski, Crystal Walker, and the 4x400m relay team.

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NMU women's golf finishes sixth at GLIAC Championships

By Great Lakes Wire | Apr 20, 2024

The NMU women's golf team wrapped up its participation in the GLIAC Championships at Stonehedge Golf Club, securing a sixth-place finish. The competition saw Grand Valley move past Davenport into first place, while Saginaw Valley State overtook Ferris State for third. Teams in the lower half of the standings remained unchanged from the previous day.

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Michigan AG partners with USPS inspectors against organized retail crime

By Great Lakes Wire | Apr 19, 2024

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has announced a new collaboration between the FORCE Team and the United States Postal Inspection Service (USPIS) to address organized retail crimes involving the postal system.

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Northern Michigan athletes excel on day one at Elaine Leigh Invite

By Great Lakes Wire | Apr 19, 2024

Crystal Walker, Gianna Hoving, and Madi Szymanski secured victories for the Northern Michigan Track & Field team during the first day of the Elaine Leigh Invite in Rochester. Walker triumphed in the long jump event, Hoving won the 1500m race, and Szymanski clinched victory in the 5000m competition.

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NMU women's golf team ranks sixth after first day at GLIAC Championships

By Great Lakes Wire | Apr 19, 2024

The NMU women's golf team commenced their participation in the GLIAC Championships at Stonehedge Golf Club, finishing the first day in sixth place with a score of +36 (324) after 18 holes. The competition requires teams to complete 36 holes of stroke play, with the top four advancing to medal match play. Currently, NMU trails fourth-place Saginaw Valley by 12 strokes.

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Northern Michigan secures third straight win over Davenport Panthers

By Great Lakes Wire | Apr 19, 2024

The Northern Michigan women's lacrosse team secured a victory against the Davenport Panthers in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The Wildcats held a two-goal lead going into the final quarter and extended their advantage with three consecutive goals, eventually winning 12-7.

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Michigan AG warns against price gouging during NFL Draft

By Great Lakes Wire | Apr 19, 2024

As Detroit prepares to host the NFL Draft, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has issued a reminder to consumers about potential price gouging during the event. The city is expecting an influx of football fans, and Nessel wants attendees to be vigilant.

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SCOTUS Denies Rehearing Request by Attorneys Sanctioned for Meritless Election Lawsuit

By Great Lakes Wire | Apr 18, 2024

The U.S. Supreme Court has rejected a rehearing request from Sidney Powell and several other attorneys who were sanctioned for filing a baseless challenge to the 2020 presidential election. The Supreme Court's decision comes after petitions for certiorari filed by the attorneys were denied in February.Last year, a panel of the Sixth Circuit upheld the monetary and disciplinary sanctions imposed against the attorneys by U.S. District Court Judge Linda V. Parker in August 2021. In her scathing opinion justifying the sanctions, Judge Parker expressed, "This lawsuit...

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Official Statement - Fatal Officer-Involved Incident in Kentwood

By Great Lakes Wire | Apr 18, 2024

Yesterday, a tragic incident in Kentwood, Michigan, involving law enforcement officers resulted in the loss of a life. The Director of the Michigan State Police addressed the incident, acknowledging the impact it has had on the community and emphasizing the need for a thorough investigation."As an African American male and a father, it’s not lost on me that this is the death of another young African American male following an interaction with police," expressed the Director of the Michigan State Police. He further added, "I want to assure the community that we see you,...

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NMU announces spring and summer soccer camps schedule

By Great Lakes Wire | Apr 18, 2024

The Northern Michigan University (NMU) women's soccer team has announced its schedule for upcoming spring and summer camps. The camps are designed to provide participants with technical and tactical knowledge of soccer, along with opportunities to play games and experience NMU's athletic facilities.