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NMU honors student-athletes for academic excellence with Chi Alpha Sigma induction

By Great Lakes Wire | May 16, 2025

Northern Michigan University (NMU) has honored 114 student-athletes for their academic achievements by inducting them into the Chi Alpha Sigma (ΧΑΣ) 2025 National College Athlete Honor Society.

St. Joseph County man convicted of criminal sexual conduct

By Great Lakes Wire | May 16, 2025

Yesterday, a jury in St. Joseph County found Geral Whitney, 69, guilty of one count of first-degree criminal sexual conduct and two counts of second-degree criminal sexual conduct.

Furniture store partners with local businesses for community event

By Great Lakes Wire | May 16, 2025

On the SBAM Weekly Podcast, Michael Rogers interviewed Ehab Awad, Chief Operating Officer of Best Furniture Outlet in Lansing.

Coalition opposes moratorium on state regulation of artificial intelligence

By Great Lakes Wire | May 16, 2025

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined a coalition of 39 state and territory attorneys general in opposition to an amendment recently added by the U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee to the federal budget reconciliation bill.

Michigan's AG secures injunction for release of withheld public health funds

By Great Lakes Wire | May 16, 2025

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, alongside a coalition of 24 attorneys general, has secured a preliminary injunction mandating the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to release nearly $11 billion in public health grants...

Employers urged to enhance postpartum benefits amid growing demand

By Great Lakes Wire | May 16, 2025

Postpartum recovery is a critical period for new mothers, impacting their physical, emotional, and professional wellbeing.

Attorney General warns against scams after severe weather in Michigan

By Great Lakes Wire | May 16, 2025

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has issued a warning to residents about potential scams following severe weather that recently impacted the state.

Managing Director of NERA on credit card competition act: ‘A decrease in credit card rewards is likely to be associated with a decrease in interchange fee revenue’

By Great Lakes Wire | May 16, 2025

Alan Grant, Managing Director at NERA, said that a decrease in credit card rewards could correspond with a decline in interchange fee revenue, with variations in impact across different consumers.

Toledo man sentenced for second degree murder in Lenawee County cold-case

By Great Lakes Wire | May 15, 2025

Michael Sepulveda, a 51-year-old resident of Toledo, Ohio, has been sentenced to a prison term ranging from 10 to 30 years.

Erik Lundteigen honored as USCSA Coach of the Year for 2025

By Great Lakes Wire | May 15, 2025

The U.S. Collegiate Ski and Snowboard Association (USCSA) has recognized Erik Lundteigen, head coach of the Northern Michigan University (NMU) Alpine Ski team, as the 2025 Coach of the Year.

Attorneys general oppose Trump’s executive order on birthright citizenship

By Great Lakes Wire | May 15, 2025

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, together with a coalition of attorneys general, has released a joint statement following the U.S. Supreme Court's oral arguments on President Trump's executive order concerning birthright citizenship.

Michigan warns against unapproved psychoactive substances in food products

By Great Lakes Wire | May 15, 2025

The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) has issued a reminder to consumers and the food industry in Michigan to be vigilant about product labels due to an increase in foods and dietary supplements containing...

Detroit man wins lifetime lottery prize

By Great Lakes Wire | May 15, 2025

A Detroit resident, Micale Garland, recently discovered he had won a significant prize from the Michigan Lottery's Lucky For Life game.

Founder charged with felonies over misuse of Michigan state grant funds

By Great Lakes Wire | May 15, 2025

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has announced multiple felony charges against David Coker Jr., a resident of Clare, Michigan.

Gen Z's shift from traditional leadership roles sparks workplace evolution

By Great Lakes Wire | May 15, 2025

A new trend, termed "unbossing," is gaining traction in workplaces across the country as Generation Z shows a declining interest in traditional leadership roles.

Coalition for a Prosperous America chairman: New trade deal is 'validation of President Trump’s America First trade strategy'

By Great Lakes Wire | May 14, 2025

Zachary Mottl, Chairman of the Coalition for a Prosperous America, said that President Trump's new UK trade deal validates the "America First" strategy by protecting U.S. industry.