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Detroit has the most players of any city representing Michigan in the tournament.

Forge Industrial Staffing announces sponsorship of Ottawa County Deputy Sheriff’s Association's charity basketball event

Forge Industrial Staffing announced its sponsorship for the Ottawa County Deputy Sheriff’s Association's (OCDSA) charity basketball event. The aim of this event is to raise awareness and funding for drug prevention programs in local schools.

Two Florida men charged with larceny across multiple Michigan counties

The Midland County Prosecutor's Office, in collaboration with the Department of Attorney General, has brought charges against Rafael Rodriguez and Juan Miguel Rodriguez-Venegas from Florida. The two men face accusations of Conducting a Criminal Enterprise (CCE) and six counts of Larceny in a Building, according to Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel.

NMU Nordic ski team concludes season at SuperTour Finals in Duluth

The Northern Michigan University (NMU) men's and women's Nordic ski teams are set to conclude their 2023/24 season at the SuperTour Finals and Spring National Championships in Duluth, Minnesota. The events will be held at Spirit Mountain from March 21 to March 26.

Michigan AG moves to dismiss lawsuit against state’s reproductive rights amendment

Yesterday, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel filed a motion to dismiss an amended lawsuit challenging the state's right to reproductive freedom. The lawsuit, initiated by anti-abortion groups including Right to Life of Michigan and Republican lawmakers, aims to overturn the protections established under Proposal 3 in the state constitution.

March Madness: Michigan represented by 22 basketball players in men’s NCAA tournament

By Great Lakes Wire | Mar 19, 2024

Detroit has the most players of any city representing Michigan in the tournament.

Northern Michigan finishes strong at NCAA DII Swimming Championships

By Great Lakes Wire | Mar 19, 2024

The Northern Michigan University Wildcats competed in the 2024 NCAA Division II Swimming and Diving Championships, finishing 19th among 59 teams. The team achieved several All-American honors during the event.

MPHI researchers explore prevention of childhood trauma in published study

By Great Lakes Wire | Mar 19, 2024

Three researchers from the Michigan Public Health Institute (MPHI) have been featured in the American Journal of Community Psychology. Dr. Cheribeth Tan-Schriner, Dr. Karie L. Morgan, and Vanessa Burnett authored an article discussing a $2.9...

NMU men's golf finishes in top-15 at SVSU Spring Invite

The Northern Michigan University men's golf team completed their participation in the SVSU Spring Invite at Kearney Hill Golf Links, finishing in 14th place. The team moved down one spot from their position after the first round.

DeWitt priest sentenced for embezzling funds from retired clergy

Today, David Rosenberg, a 72-year-old resident of DeWitt, was sentenced to four to twenty years in prison by Judge Cori Barkman at the 29th Circuit Court. Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced the sentence following Rosenberg's conviction last month by a Clinton County jury on eight felony counts related to embezzlement from retired priests.

Weekend recap: Highlights from NCAA tournaments across multiple sports

Mar 18, 2024

Maya Hunter leads Wildcats to eighth place finish at SVSU Invitational

Led by Maya Hunter's impressive second round score of 71, the Northern Michigan University (NMU) women's golf team advanced three positions to finish eighth out of 14 teams at the SVSU Invitational. This performance ties Hunter's previous best from the NCAA II East Regionals, marking it as one of the top rounds in NMU women's golf history.

NMU athletics prepares for upcoming competitions across multiple sports

Northern Michigan University's athletic teams have a busy schedule ahead, with events spanning from March 19 to March 24, 2024.

Michigan ranked 16th lowest in the U.S. for average income in 2021

Michigan ranked 16th lowest for average annual earnings per resident among U.S. states, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

NMU women's swim team places 19th at NCAA Championships

The NMU women's swim and dive team concluded their participation in the NCAA Championships held in Geneva, Ohio. The team secured 19th place out of 59 teams, accumulating a total of 59 points.

Northern Michigan exits NCAA Tournament after first-round loss to Ferris State

The Northern Michigan men's basketball team faced a challenging defeat against Ferris State in the First Round of the NCAA Tournament. The Wildcats struggled with their shooting, making only 22 out of 65 attempts, which equates to a 33.8% shooting performance. This resulted in an 81-65 loss, concluding their season with a record of 22-11.

NMU swimmers break records and earn All-American honors at NCAA Championships

The Northern Michigan University (NMU) women's swim and dive team concluded their participation in the NCAA Championships on the fourth day of competition in Geneva, Ohio. Two athletes from the team achieved significant milestones by breaking school records and earning All-American honors.

NMU men's golf ranks 13th after first round at SVSU Spring Invitational

The NMU men's golf team is positioned in 13th place after the first round of the SVSU Spring Invitational, held in Lexington, Kentucky. The Wildcats collectively scored a +7 with a total of 295 strokes. Their performance included shooting +16 on par 3 holes (averaging 3.80), +7 on par 4 holes (averaging 4.14), and an impressive -11 on par 5 holes (averaging 4.45), which was the third-best among participating teams.

Northern Michigan University women's golf ranks eleventh after first round