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Jacy Weisbrod earns GLIAC Offensive Player of the Week honor again

By Great Lakes Wire | Feb 10, 2025

Northern Michigan University's Jacy Weisbrod has been recognized as the GLIAC Offensive Player of the Week for the second time this season.

Court orders restoration of federal funds halted by Trump administration

By Great Lakes Wire | Feb 10, 2025

Today, a federal court has taken action on a motion filed by Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, along with 23 other attorneys general.

Kalamazoo man sentenced up to 50 years for cold-case sexual assault

By Great Lakes Wire | Feb 10, 2025

Shawn Darnell Robinson Hopkins, a 39-year-old from Kalamazoo, was sentenced last week to 12-50 years in prison for the 2005 sexual assault of a minor.

Nessel leads multi-state suit against Trump administration over NIH funding cuts

By Great Lakes Wire | Feb 10, 2025

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has initiated a lawsuit against the Trump Administration, the Department of Health and Human Services, and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) alongside 22 other attorneys general.

Michigan highlights safe pesticide practices during National Pesticide Safety Education Month

By Great Lakes Wire | Feb 10, 2025

The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) is using National Pesticide Safety Education Month this February to emphasize the importance of safe pesticide use in homes and businesses.

NMU athletics prepare for busy week of competitions across multiple sports

By Great Lakes Wire | Feb 10, 2025

Northern Michigan University (NMU) Athletics is gearing up for a busy week with several key matchups and events scheduled from February 13 to February 16, 2025.

Court blocks NIH grant cuts challenged by 22 attorneys general

By Great Lakes Wire | Feb 10, 2025

Judge Angel Kelley of the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts has granted a Temporary Restraining Order in response to a request from Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel.

Workplace learning needs urgent update amid rising employee concerns

By Great Lakes Wire | Feb 9, 2025

Employees are increasingly concerned about the obsolescence of their job skills, as revealed by the TalentLMS Annual L&D Benchmark Report.

Attorneys general challenge Trump administration’s deferred resignation offer for federal workers

By Great Lakes Wire | Feb 9, 2025

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined a group of 21 attorneys general in challenging the Trump administration's federal "buyout" plan, which affects federal employees.

NMU men's swim team celebrates senior day with strong performances

By Great Lakes Wire | Feb 8, 2025

The Northern Michigan University (NMU) men's swim and dive team concluded their regular season with a successful final home meet.

NMU swim team celebrates senior day with successful performances

By Great Lakes Wire | Feb 8, 2025

The Northern Michigan University women's swim and dive team concluded their home schedule with a senior day meet against Lake Superior State University at the PEIF pool.

NMU hockey team secures overtime win against Lake Superior State

By Great Lakes Wire | Feb 8, 2025

The NMU hockey team secured a crucial 3-2 overtime victory against Lake Superior State, earning a weekend split and important conference points.

Strategies to boost employee engagement using survey insights

By Great Lakes Wire | Feb 8, 2025

Employee engagement is a critical factor for organizational success.

Northern Michigan edges Wayne State in tight GLIAC matchup

By Great Lakes Wire | Feb 8, 2025

In a closely contested basketball game, Northern Michigan University (NMU) secured a 66-61 victory over Wayne State University (WSU) in Detroit.

Dudek leads Northern Michigan past Wayne State in close match

By Great Lakes Wire | Feb 8, 2025

Northern Michigan University's men's basketball team secured a 66-61 victory against Wayne State Warriors on Saturday.

NMU wrestling ends season with close loss against Grand Valley State

By Great Lakes Wire | Feb 8, 2025

The Northern Michigan University women's wrestling team faced Grand Valley State University in a dual match at Vandament Arena on Saturday night.

Michigan AG concludes no charges for troopers in Rayvon Shahid shooting

By Great Lakes Wire | Feb 7, 2025

The Department of Attorney General in Michigan has concluded its review of the November 2024 officer-involved shooting of Rayvon Shahid, a 17-year-old from Flint.

Michigan AG reminds healthcare providers of anti-discrimination obligations

By Great Lakes Wire | Feb 7, 2025

Today, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel released a letter addressing healthcare providers and patients in the state.

Michigan opens applications for 2025 ag exporter award

By Great Lakes Wire | Feb 7, 2025

The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) has opened the application period for the 2025 Michigan Ag Exporter of the Year award.