Great Lakes Wire

The 2025 NCAA Diving Qualification Meet concluded in Indianapolis, Indiana, with Kalina Ceglinski from the Wildcats securing a place in the NCAA championships.

Wildcat divers advance to NCAA Championship after qualification success

The 2025 NCAA Diving Qualification Meet concluded with successful outcomes for the Wildcat divers.

Springer and Kirk receive all-America honors at USCSA Nationals

The Northern Michigan University (NMU) women's alpine ski team concluded their participation in the giant slalom event at the USCSA Nationals, where two athletes achieved All-America honors.

Republican-led House passes controversial emergency spending plan amid Democratic criticism

The Republican-controlled House has passed a $20 billion continuation spending plan, set to begin on October 1 if the Legislature and Governor fail to reach a budget agreement for Fiscal Year 2026 by September 30.

250K Powerball prize unclaimed; deadline today

There are only a few hours remaining for an individual to claim a $250,000 Powerball prize before the funds are transferred to the state School Aid Fund.

Jakub Altrichter named to CCHA All-Rookie Team

Northern Michigan University's freshman forward, Jakub Altrichter, has been selected for the CCHA All-Rookie team.

Unclaimed Powerball ticket sends $250K to Michigan's School Aid Fund

A Powerball ticket worth $250,000 expired today, resulting in the prize being transferred to the state School Aid Fund.

Michigan sees 10 H-1B petitions from employers classified under the Transportation and Warehousing industry during 2024

In 2024, 10 H-1B petitions were filed by employers classified under the Transportation and Warehousing industry located in Michigan, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

AI-driven workplace tools raise compliance issues with recording laws

The increasing use of AI tools for notetaking and meeting transcription in workplaces raises legal concerns about compliance with recording laws.

Small business briefing covers initiatives, election updates, and legislative news

Kelli Saunders and Sarah Miller led the Small Business Briefing on March 10, 2025, covering a range of topics pertinent to entrepreneurs and small business owners.

Southfield man wins $2M Powerball prize from Michigan Lottery

A Southfield resident, Ralph Davis, has won a $2 million Powerball prize from the Michigan Lottery.

NMU athletics recap: Golf finishes strong; lacrosse struggles; basketball triumphs

Northern Michigan University's athletic teams had a busy week, participating in various competitions from March 4 to March 9, 2025.

NMU athletics prepare for busy competition week across multiple sports

Northern Michigan University (NMU) athletes are gearing up for a busy week of competitions across various sports.

Lake man receives lengthy sentence for second-degree criminal sexual conduct

Roland Bourgeois, a 56-year-old resident of Lake, was sentenced to 50 months to 24 years in prison for two counts of second-degree criminal sexual conduct.

Northern Michigan women's basketball team earns NCAA Tournament bid

The Northern Michigan women's basketball team has secured an at-large bid for the 2025 Division II NCAA Tournament.

Understanding how the Dunning-Kruger effect affects workplace dynamics

In a recent episode of the podcast "WorkLife with Adam Grant," organizational psychologist Adam Grant had a conversation with David Dunning, known for the Dunning-Kruger effect.

Northern Michigan set for NCAA Tournament clash with Michigan Tech

For the third consecutive year, the Northern Michigan men's basketball team has secured a spot in the Division II NCAA Tournament.

Northern Michigan wins GLIAC Championship, secures NCAA Tournament spot