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Senior Julia Bouma prepares for final season with NMU volleyball

By Great Lakes Wire | Nov 19, 2024

After four years with the Northern Michigan University Wildcats, senior Julia Bouma is set to conclude her collegiate volleyball career with the 2024 postseason.

NMU's Meghan Meyer reflects on volleyball journey and future plans

By Great Lakes Wire | Nov 19, 2024

Meghan Meyer, a fifth-year senior at Northern Michigan University (NMU), has been an influential player on the NMU Volleyball team.

AG Nessel warns against rising utility imposter scams ahead of awareness day

By Great Lakes Wire | Nov 19, 2024

Ahead of Utility Scam Awareness Day on November 20, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has reiterated her consumer alert regarding utility imposter scams.

Old consumer protection law revisited amid concerns over increased litigation

By Great Lakes Wire | Nov 19, 2024

A consumer protection law from the 1970s, initially developed during Attorney General Frank Kelley's tenure, is set to be reconsidered in December.

Michigan's sales and gross receipts tax revenue up 43.4% in Q1 compared to previous quarter

By Great Lakes Wire | Nov 18, 2024

Michigan collected $4.5 billion in sales and gross receipts taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

Jacy Weisbrod named GLIAC Offensive Player of the Week

By Great Lakes Wire | Nov 18, 2024

Northern Michigan University's junior guard, Jacy Weisbrod, has been recognized as the GLIAC Offensive Player of the Week.

NMU athletes shine during busy week across multiple sports

By Great Lakes Wire | Nov 18, 2024

Northern Michigan University (NMU) athletics had a successful weekend from November 12 to November 17, marked by notable performances and achievements across various sports.

Dickinson County man faces trial on multiple sexual conduct charges

By Great Lakes Wire | Nov 18, 2024

Last Friday, Trentin McWilliams, a 23-year-old man from Norway, Michigan, who recently resided in California, was ordered to stand trial in the 41st Circuit Court in Dickinson County.

Wildcats women's soccer team heads to NCAA tournament against Drury Panthers

By Great Lakes Wire | Nov 18, 2024

The Wildcats women's soccer team is set to compete in the NCAA Tournament, traveling to Ashland, Ohio, for a match against the Drury Panthers.

Northern Michigan men's basketball signs seven recruits for upcoming seasons

By Great Lakes Wire | Nov 18, 2024

Matt Majkrzak, head coach of the Northern Michigan men's basketball team, announced the signing of seven new players to National Letters of Intent on National Signing Day 2024.

NMU athletics prepares for a packed week of competitions

By Great Lakes Wire | Nov 18, 2024

Northern Michigan University (NMU) Athletics has a busy week ahead with multiple events scheduled from November 18 to November 24, 2024.

Will Diamond recognized as CCHA Rookie of the Week

By Great Lakes Wire | Nov 18, 2024

The Central Collegiate Hockey Association (CCHA) has named Northern Michigan University (NMU) forward Will Diamond as the CCHA Rookie of the Week for his performance during the weekend of November 15 and 16.

Marquette signs three Wisconsin guards for women's basketball team

By Great Lakes Wire | Nov 18, 2024

Casey Thousand and the women's basketball team at Marquette have announced the signing of three Wisconsin guards to National Letters of Intent.

Court reverses labor department's wage rule change

By Great Lakes Wire | Nov 18, 2024

Late Friday, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas overturned regulations from the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) that had increased the salary level test for exemption status.

Four Wildcats named to 2024 GLIAC women's soccer all-tournament team

By Great Lakes Wire | Nov 18, 2024

After securing consecutive GLIAC Tournament championships, four members of the Wildcats have been named to the 2024 GLIAC Women's Soccer All-Tournament Team.

Michigan's property tax revenues up 15.8% in Q2 compared to same quarter of the previous year

By Great Lakes Wire | Nov 17, 2024

Michigan collected $139 million in property tax revenues, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

Michigan reports surge in measles infections this year as of week ending Nov. 16

By A. N. Hart | Nov 17, 2024

Latest CDC data shows measles cases in Michigan for 2024 are now estimated within the range of 1-9, marking no change compared to the previous figures updated as of week ending Nov. 9.

Grand Valley State dominates Northern Michigan wrestling team with decisive win

By Great Lakes Wire | Nov 17, 2024

The Northern Michigan wrestling team faced Grand Valley State University in its first home duals of the season on Saturday night in Allendale, Michigan.

NMU women's soccer wins back-to-back GLIAC championships

By Great Lakes Wire | Nov 17, 2024

The Northern Michigan University (NMU) women's soccer team has achieved a significant milestone by securing back-to-back Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) postseason championships.