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Northern Michigan University's Taylor Priestley receives IWLCA Community Awareness Award

By Great Lakes Wire | Jul 10, 2025

The Intercollegiate Women's Lacrosse Coaches Association (IWLCA) has announced Taylor Priestley as one of the three student-athletes to receive the 2025 IWLCA Community Awareness Award.

Ypsilanti man pleads guilty in $400K online refund fraud scheme

By Great Lakes Wire | Jul 10, 2025

Mubasher Riaz, a resident of Ypsilanti, Michigan, has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud.

Nessel joins multistate effort defending school-based mental health funding

By Great Lakes Wire | Jul 10, 2025

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined a coalition of states in filing an amicus brief to support schools facing the potential loss of federal mental health funding.

Ford says Michigan EV battery plant on track for tax credits

By Great Lakes Wire | Jul 9, 2025

Ford Motor Company has announced that its electric vehicle (EV) battery plant in Michigan is on track to qualify for federal production tax credits.

Michigan House Republicans push to cut red tape for growth

By Great Lakes Wire | Jul 9, 2025

Michigan House Republicans have announced efforts to reduce regulatory red tape, aiming to lower costs for homebuilding, childcare, and business development.

Wexford County couple faces felony child abuse charges

By Great Lakes Wire | Jul 9, 2025

Today, Christopher Allen and Wesley Ann Conner were arraigned in the 84th District Court in Cadillac, Michigan.

Wayne County man wins big with Michigan Lottery's instant game

By Great Lakes Wire | Jul 9, 2025

A Wayne County resident recently won a $4 million top prize in the Michigan Lottery's $4,000,000 Winner instant game.

Attorney General Nessel joins coalition against EPA's grant program termination

By Great Lakes Wire | Jul 9, 2025

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined a coalition of 19 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief to support a lawsuit against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

Attorney General Nessel files lawsuit against alleged cloning scheme targeting Ferndale businesses

By Great Lakes Wire | Jul 9, 2025

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has initiated legal action against 17 limited liability companies and two individuals, Eric Vander Ley and Daniel Vander Ley.

Michigan ranked 46th in average VA home loan amount in Q1

By Great Lakes Wire | Jul 8, 2025

With $289,124 in home loans issued, Michigan ranked 46th in average loan amount for VA home loans in the first quarter of fiscal year 2025, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

NMU announces sports hall of fame induction ceremony details

By Great Lakes Wire | Jul 8, 2025

The Northern Michigan University Athletic Department has announced the induction of the 2025 NMU Sports Hall of Fame Class.

Legislature misses deadline for passing K-12 budget

By Great Lakes Wire | Jul 8, 2025

As the statutory deadline of July 1 passed without any budget bills approved by the Legislature, no conference committee has been initiated.

Multistate coalition challenges ICE practices with amicus brief

By Great Lakes Wire | Jul 8, 2025

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined a coalition of states in submitting an amicus brief supporting the plaintiffs in the case Perdomo et al. v. Noem et al.

Small Business Association of Michigan adds four entrepreneurs to board

By Great Lakes Wire | Jul 8, 2025

The Small Business Association of Michigan (SBAM) has expanded its Board of Directors with the appointment of four new small business owners.

Detroit man admits hiding crypto donations meant for ISIS

By Great Lakes Wire | Jul 8, 2025

Jibreel Pratt, a 26-year-old resident of Detroit, Michigan, has pleaded guilty to two counts of concealing cryptocurrency donations intended for the Islamic State of Iraq and Al-Sham (ISIS).

Judge approves AG's taint team for review of seized MEDC documents

By Great Lakes Wire | Jul 8, 2025

A judge has approved the use of a taint team by the Attorney General to review documents seized from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC).

Court allows antitrust suit against Apple led by AG Nessel

By Great Lakes Wire | Jul 7, 2025

The United States District Court for the District of New Jersey has denied Apple's motion to dismiss a civil antitrust lawsuit.

Wildcat hockey players recognized as AHCA Krampade All-American Scholars

By Great Lakes Wire | Jul 7, 2025

The American Hockey Coaches Association (AHCA) has released its ninth annual Krampade All-American Scholars list, recognizing 11 Wildcat hockey players for their academic achievements.