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SVSU men's spring invitational canceled due to inclement weather

By Great Lakes Wire | Mar 16, 2025

The SVSU Men's Spring Invitational in Lexington, Kentucky, was cut short due to adverse weather conditions.

SVSU Women's Spring Invitational canceled midway due to weather

By Great Lakes Wire | Mar 16, 2025

The SVSU Women's Spring Invitational golf tournament in Georgetown, Kentucky, was canceled due to adverse weather conditions.

Wright earns All-American honor at NCAA swimming championships

By Great Lakes Wire | Mar 15, 2025

The Northern Michigan University (NMU) women's swim and dive team concluded their participation in the 2025 NCAA National Championships on Saturday.

Northern Michigan falls to Michigan Tech in NCAA tournament opener

By Great Lakes Wire | Mar 15, 2025

The Northern Michigan men's basketball team concluded their season with a loss to the Michigan Tech Huskies, 87-72, in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.

Ashland Eagles defeat Northern Michigan to advance in NCAA Tournament

By Great Lakes Wire | Mar 15, 2025

In the second round of the Women's Basketball NCAA Tournament, the Ashland Eagles defeated Northern Michigan University (NMU) with a score of 68-45.

Kent County woman wins big with Michigan Lottery's Wild Cherry game

By Great Lakes Wire | Mar 14, 2025

A Kent County woman has won a $1 million prize playing the Michigan Lottery's Wild Cherry instant game.

Childcare advocates testify against overregulation in industry

By Great Lakes Wire | Mar 14, 2025

SBAM’s Grassroots Coordinator and Policy Advisor, Jacob Manning, testified with Lindsey Potter, owner of Bright Light Early Care & Education and Chair of the Board of Directors for the Childcare Providers Association of Michigan.

Judge orders Trump administration to rehire laid-off federal workers

By Great Lakes Wire | Mar 14, 2025

A federal judge has mandated the Trump administration to reinstate most of the federal employees recently laid off and issued a temporary restraining order against further terminations.

Northern Michigan Wildcats advance to NCAA Round of 32 after defeating Hillsdale Chargers

By Great Lakes Wire | Mar 14, 2025

For the second consecutive season, the Northern Michigan University (NMU) women's basketball team has advanced in the NCAA Tournament.

First measles case of 2025 confirmed in Michigan's Oakland County

By Great Lakes Wire | Mar 14, 2025

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) and Oakland County Health Division have confirmed the first measles case in Michigan for 2025.

Saginaw officials face trial over alleged election law violations

By Great Lakes Wire | Mar 14, 2025

Saginaw City Council member Monique Lamar-Silvia and former council candidate Eric Eggleston are set to stand trial in Saginaw County's 10th Circuit Court.

Gift card scam leads to arrests at Metro Detroit Meijer stores

By Great Lakes Wire | Mar 14, 2025

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced the arrest of two Chinese nationals, Guangji Zhang and Huachao Sun, on March 5 in connection with an alleged gift card scam targeting Meijer stores in Metro Detroit.

Chelsea Plank Flooring emphasizes customer feedback in operations

By Great Lakes Wire | Mar 14, 2025

Frame Industries, Inc., also known as Chelsea Plank Flooring, is a company that has been in operation for three decades.

Speaker urged to advance FOIA reforms during Sunshine Week

By Great Lakes Wire | Mar 14, 2025

Common Cause Michigan is urging House Speaker Matt Hall to advance significant changes to the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) in the Michigan House.

Task masking emerges as a concern for HR amid return-to-office mandates

By Great Lakes Wire | Mar 14, 2025

As companies implement return-to-office mandates, a new trend called task masking is emerging.

NMU men's swim team wins silver at NCAA Championship

By Great Lakes Wire | Mar 14, 2025

The Northern Michigan University (NMU) men's swim and dive team concluded the fourth day of the NCAA Championships with a silver medal and several All-America honors.

Attorney General Nessel joins effort against Trump's bid to remove NLRB member

By Great Lakes Wire | Mar 13, 2025

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief opposing President Donald Trump's attempt to remove Gwynne Wilcox from the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB).