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Friday, October 24, 2025

News from September 2025

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Torch Lake man charged with filing false tax returns linked to illegal marijuana operation

By R. T. Guerra | Sep 12, 2025

Joseph Willbee, a 50-year-old resident of Torch Lake, was arraigned in Lansing's 54A District Court on September 9.

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FDA conducted second highest number of inspections on Veterinary companies in Michigan during Q2

By P. C. Rangel | Sep 12, 2025

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted four inspections at four Veterinary companies from Michigan in the second quarter of 2025.

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Individual income tax revenue down 39.5% from previous quarter in Michigan

By C. A. Pino | Sep 11, 2025

The first quarter of 2025 brought in $2 billion in individual income tax revenue for Michigan, a 39.5% decrease from the fourth quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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Naturalized US citizen charged with attempted kidnapping of minor in Canada

By M. M. Tom | Sep 11, 2025

A criminal complaint has been unsealed in Detroit, charging Shahzad Hameedi, also known as Sheraz Hameed, with the attempted kidnapping of a minor child.

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Nfib presents recommendations to Michigan lawmakers on supporting small business

By S. A. Cervantes | Sep 11, 2025

Michigan State Director Amanda Fisher addressed the House Economic Competitiveness Committee on September 4, 2025, providing an overview of the state of small businesses in Michigan.

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Farmington Hills man charged with child pornography production and extortion

By M. M. Tom | Sep 11, 2025

A Farmington Hills man, Justin Miller, 23, has been charged with possession and production of child pornography, coercion and enticement of a minor, and interstate transmission of extortionate threats and threatening communications.

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Northern Michigan volleyball drops match against No. 17 Barry at Husky Invitational

By M. M. Tom | Sep 11, 2025

Northern Michigan University's women's volleyball team faced No. 17 Barry University on Friday at the Husky Volleyball Invitational in St. Cloud, Minnesota, falling in straight sets (21-25, 15-25, 17-25).

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Property tax revenue down 95.5% from previous quarter in Michigan

By V. M. Crum | Sep 10, 2025

The first quarter brought in $84 million in property tax revenue for Michigan, a 95.5% decrease from the fourth quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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Michigan attorney general joins multi-state brief supporting worker’s right to sue over firing

By R. T. Guerra | Sep 10, 2025

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined 19 other attorneys general in filing an amicus brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit.

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Wildcats volleyball prepares for challenging slate at Huskies Volleyball Classic

By S. A. Cervantes | Sep 10, 2025

The Northern Michigan University volleyball team will travel to St. Cloud, Minnesota, for the Huskies Volleyball Classic this weekend.

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Saginaw man receives 15-year federal sentence for methamphetamine possession

By S. A. Cervantes | Sep 10, 2025

Devante Thomas, a 32-year-old resident of Saginaw, has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute.

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Michigan AG leads call for Supreme Court guidance on police emergency entry

By M. M. Tom | Sep 10, 2025

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is leading a group of 35 attorneys general and chief state attorneys in urging the U.S. Supreme Court to clarify the standards under which police may enter homes without a warrant during emergencies.

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NFIB Small Business Optimism Index rises amid persistent labor challenges

By S. A. Cervantes | Sep 10, 2025

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Small Business Optimism Index increased by 0.5 points in August, reaching 100.8.

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Chinese student sentenced after smuggling biological material for Michigan lab

By S. A. Cervantes | Sep 10, 2025

Chengxuan Han, a citizen of the People’s Republic of China, was sentenced to time served after pleading guilty to three counts of smuggling and making false statements to U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers.

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CDC Reports: Measles cases in Michigan this year escalate as of week ending Aug. 30

By A. N. Hart | Sep 10, 2025

Latest CDC data shows measles cases in Michigan for 2025 are now estimated within the range of 10-49, marking no change compared to the previous figures updated as of week ending Aug. 23.

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MPHI leaders discuss role in CDC-funded public health infrastructure initiative

By R. T. Dillon | Sep 9, 2025

MPHI CEO Dr. Renée Branch Canady and Associate Director Linda Gordon have been featured in a new video produced by the National Network of Public Health Institutes (NNPHI) about the Public Health Infrastructure Grant (PHIG).

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Lansing man sentenced for selling machinegun parts after undercover investigation

By S. A. Cervantes | Sep 9, 2025

Wolf Harper, a 37-year-old resident of Lansing, has been sentenced to 83 months in prison for possession and transfer of machineguns and possession of a short-barreled rifle.

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Northern Michigan women’s soccer opens season at home under new head coach Erin Egolf

By M. L. Garza | Sep 9, 2025

The Northern Michigan University women’s soccer team is set to open its 2025 season at home under new head coach Erin Egolf.

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Most Michigan third graders not reading at grade level according to latest M-STEP results

By Great Lakes Wire | Sep 9, 2025

Results from Michigan’s statewide standardized test, the M-STEP, indicate that 61.1 percent of third graders are not reading at a proficient level.

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Why leaders should prioritize integrity when hiring new employees

By R. L. Long | Sep 9, 2025

Hiring decisions can have a lasting impact on an organization’s culture and reputation.