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MARQUETTE, Mich. - The Northern Michigan University athletic department has announced the induction of five individual athletes into the NMU Sports Hall of Fame.

Sten Fjeldheim inducted into NMU Sports Hall of Fame

MARQUETTE, Mich. - The Northern Michigan University athletic department has announced the induction of five individual athletes into the NMU Sports Hall of Fame.

Survey shows cautious approach towards wage increases amid economic uncertainty

ASE recently released its 2024-2025 Salary Budget Survey, offering a comprehensive view of salary trends, pay structure adjustments, and incentive-based compensation programs among employers. This data provides key insights into the challenges businesses face in an uncertain economic environment.

Northern Michigan University women's golf finishes thirteenth at ODC Women's Classic

COLUMBUS, Ohio - The Northern Michigan University Women's golf team completed their first tournament of the season at the ODC Women's Classic, finishing 13th among the 15 teams.

Attorney General Nessel endorses new MiEJScreen environmental justice tool

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is encouraging residents to utilize MiEJScreen, an environmental justice resource recently launched by the Office of the Environmental Justice Public Advocate (OEJPA) in the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE). MiEJScreen, developed by the OEJPA with stakeholder and community input, is an interactive environmental justice screening tool that allows users to identify Michigan communities that may be disproportionately impacted by environmental hazards.

Deborah Lawrence inducted into NMU Sports Hall of Fame

Deborah (Pattis) Lawrence inducted into NMU Sports Hall of Fame

Alyssa (Colla) DeCicco inducted into NMU Sports Hall of Fame

Northern Michigan University (NMU) will induct five individual athletes into its Sports Hall of Fame, including Alyssa (Colla) DeCicco, a former standout basketball player who competed from 2011 to 2015. DeCicco is the fourth all-time leading scorer in NMU history with 1,567 points and served as team captain during her sophomore, junior, and senior years.

DeWitt couple faces trial on multiple child abuse charges

LANSING – Today, Jerry and Tamal Flore, both of DeWitt, were bound over to stand trial in the 29th Circuit Court in Clinton County on a combined 26 criminal child abuse felonies, announced Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel. The Flores are accused of adopting children for financial gain and subjecting the children to abuse under the guise of discipline, dating back to 2007.

ROC United threatens legal action over Michigan's tipped wage system

The Restaurant Opportunities Centers (ROC) United has announced its intention to return to the courts if Michigan legislators attempt to maintain the state's tipped wage system following a recent Supreme Court decision. Chris White, state director of ROC United, expressed this stance on the MIRS Monday podcast.

Michigan expands adult crisis stabilization units statewide

LANSING, Mich. – As part of an effort to increase access to behavioral health services, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is partnering with 10 agencies across the state to create Adult Crisis Stabilization Units (CSUs). A $32 million investment to establish CSUs was included in the FY2023 budget.

Ontonagon man pleads guilty to financial exploitation and tax fraud

Richard Filbey, 62, of Ontonagon, pled guilty yesterday to one count of Embezzlement from a Vulnerable Adult of $100,000 or More and one count of Tax Fraud. The charges stem from his actions while serving as power of attorney for an elderly woman. Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced that Filbey has agreed to pay more than $280,000 in restitution as part of the plea deal.

East Lansing caregiver sentenced for role in freezing death

LANSING — Yesterday, Colleen Kelly O’Connor, 58, of East Lansing, was sentenced to two years of probation with the first six months in jail by Judge Cori E. Barkman of the 29th Circuit Court in Clinton County for her role in the death of an 82-year-old woman in December 2022, announced Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel. O’Connor was convicted in June by a Clinton County jury of one count of Vulnerable Adult Abuse — Second Degree. The victim, who was under O’Connor’s care at Vista Springs Imperial Park at Timber Ridge, an assisted living facility in Clinton County, died of...

Michigan poll shows tight race between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump

Vice President Kamala Harris maintains a slight lead in Michigan over former President Donald Trump in the first statewide poll following Tuesday night’s debate. However, the race remains within the margin of error, according to a poll conducted by Mitchell Research and Communications commissioned by MIRS.

RFK Jr.'s endorsement of Trump could impact Catholic voters in Michigan

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., former Democratic presidential candidate, recently endorsed Donald Trump, a move that may impact Catholic voters across the country, including in Michigan.

Michigan honors those recovering from substance use during Recovery Month

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is committed to investing in prevention, treatment, harm reduction, and recovery support services to ensure the number of Michiganders impacted by substance use and dying of overdoses continues to decline. As part of Recovery Month, MDHHS is honoring individuals in recovery from substance use disorder.

Maggie Pietila hits historic hole-in-one as NMU starts fall season

COLUMBUS, Ohio - The NMU women's golf team began their fall season at the ODU Champions of Women's Golf in Columbus, Ohio. After the first round, the 'Cats are positioned 11th out of 15 teams. Maggie Pietila made history by recording the program's second-ever hole-in-one with her sister on the course and family in attendance.

Federal Reserve opens small business credit survey for 2024