Great Lakes Wire

U.S. Senate Candidate in Michigan Mike Rogers stated that the border crisis has resulted in an "economic boom for the criminal drug cartels." Rogers made the statement to the Great Lakes Wire on July 15.

Northern Michigan University track & field earns USTFCCCA all-academic honors

The Northern Michigan University Track and Field team has been named a U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) 2024 All-Academic Team, the organization announced. Additionally, Leah Root, Madi Szymanski, Crystal Walker, and Ellyse Wolfrath were named All-Academic Athletes.

Michigan AG defends utility bill savings at state supreme court

Last week, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel successfully defended utility bill savings for Indiana Michigan Power Company (I&M) customers at the Michigan Supreme Court. The appeal followed a March 2021 application that I&M filed with the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) seeking to recover millions of dollars incurred to purchase or produce electric power for its customers in Michigan. Part of these costs included money I&M paid an affiliate power generator. The Attorney General intervened and argued that I&M paid more than comparable market prices for the power...

MDHHS marks second anniversary of state’s 988 crisis line

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is recognizing the past year’s success since launching the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline in Michigan in 2022.

Northern Michigan University adds trio to men’s basketball backcourt

The Northern Michigan University men's basketball team has announced the addition of three transfers for the 2024-25 season: Gerald Gittens Jr., Derek Merwick, and Julien Smith.

Inclusive Health Care Taskforce featured in Model D magazine

The Inclusive Health Care (IHC) Taskforce was recently featured in Model D, a digital news magazine highlighting Detroit communities, businesses, and residents. The IHC Taskforce was convened by MPHI in 2023, alongside AARP Michigan and the Detroit Area Agency on Aging (DAAA). Primarily, the Taskforce’s purpose is to empower residents in the Metro Detroit area to reimagine how they prepare to get older. This includes addressing inequities in health care and providing support to combat the digital divide.

Commercial Alliance of REALTORS hosts 25th annual golf outing

The 25th Annual Commercial Alliance of REALTORS Golf Outing took place on Monday, July 15, 2024. The event saw participation from a full course of 144 golfers and numerous sponsors.

Grand Haven man pleads guilty in mass mPerks cyber theft case

LANSING – Yesterday, Nicholas Mui, 22, of Grand Haven, pled guilty to one count of Conducting a Criminal Enterprise in the 17th Circuit Court in Kent County for the systemic theft and sale of account access information tied to mPerks accounts, announced Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel. With his plea, Mui will forfeit his computer tower and approximately $630,000 in frozen cryptocurrency and cash.

FDA conducted lowest number of inspections on Drugs companies in Michigan during Q2

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted an inspection at one Drugs company from Michigan in the second quarter of 2024.

Oscoda man found guilty of threatening former landlord

LANSING – On Friday, an Iosco County jury seated in the 23rd Circuit Court found Dominque Simo, 40, of Oscoda, guilty of one count of Malicious Use of a Telecommunications Device for threatening Iosco County Prosecuting Attorney James A. Bacarella, announced Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel. The two men had a previous landlord-tenant relationship. The penalty for the misdemeanor is up to six months in jail and/or a $1,000 fine, and the State will seek a sentence inclusive of mandated mental health treatment.

AG reviews fatal Dec 2023 Lansing police shooting

LANSING – The Department of Attorney General announced today that it has concluded its review of the December 1, 2023, officer-involved shooting death of Stephen Luis Romero, 33, of Lansing. The review found that the officers acted in self-defense and no charges will be issued against them. The investigation was conducted by the Michigan State Police.

Northern Michigan men's basketball earns fifth consecutive NABC Team Academic Excellence Award

The Northern Michigan Men's Basketball team has received academic honors for the fifth consecutive season under Coach Matt Majkrzak. The National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) announced the recipients of the 2023-24 NABC Team Academic Excellence Awards and NABC Honors Court, recognizing exceptional academic achievements by men's college basketball teams and student-athletes.

Attorney General warns against scams during upcoming Amazon Prime Day

With Amazon Prime Day fast approaching on July 16 and 17, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is reminding consumers to stay vigilant as the shopping event also attracts scammers looking to exploit unsuspecting customers.

Michigan: Device companies were the least FDA inspected companies in Michigan in Q2

By Great Lakes Wire | Jul 14, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted an inspection at one device company from Michigan in the second quarter of 2024.

FDA conducted second lowest number of inspections on Biologics companies in Michigan during Q2

By Great Lakes Wire | Jul 13, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted four inspections at four Biologics companies from Michigan in the second quarter of 2024.

Michigan: Veterinary companies were the second most FDA inspected companies in Michigan in Q2

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted five inspections at five Veterinary companies from Michigan in the second quarter of 2024.

Delta Fence & Construction honored among Michigan 50 Companies to Watch

On this episode of the SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers spoke with Kevin Sodermark, Vice President of L&C Enterprises-USA d/b/a Delta Fence & Construction. The company was recently recognized by Michigan Celebrates Small Business as one of the Michigan 50 Companies to Watch for 2024.

Sixth measles case reported in Michigan this year

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) and the Macomb County Health Department (MCHD) have reported a newly identified case of measles in a child from Macomb County, marking the state's sixth case in 2024. The child was diagnosed on July 3, with the source of exposure currently under investigation. There is no known international travel linked to this case.

Macomb County woman pleads no contest for stealing from vulnerable adults