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AG Nessel warns against rising utility imposter scams ahead of awareness day

Ahead of Utility Scam Awareness Day on November 20, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has reiterated her consumer alert regarding utility imposter scams.

By Great Lakes Wire | Nov 19, 2024

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Dickinson County man faces trial on multiple sexual conduct charges

Last Friday, Trentin McWilliams, a 23-year-old man from Norway, Michigan, who recently resided in California, was ordered to stand trial in the 41st Circuit Court in Dickinson County.

By Great Lakes Wire | Nov 18, 2024

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VA provides 31% more home purchase loans in Michigan in Q3

By Great Lakes Wire | Nov 15, 2024

There were 1,225 VA home purchases in Michigan in the third quarter of the VA's fiscal year 2024, totaling $362.4 million in loans, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Ann Arbor woman pleads guilty to PPP loan fraud

By Great Lakes Wire | Nov 15, 2024

Yesterday, Yulonda Eckel, a 56-year-old resident of Ann Arbor, entered a guilty plea in Lansing for fraudulently acquiring two Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans.

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Attorney general concludes review of non-lethal firearm use by MSP trooper

By Great Lakes Wire | Nov 14, 2024

Today, the Department of Attorney General concluded its review of a firearm incident involving a Michigan State Police (MSP) Trooper in Buena Vista Charter Township.

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Florida man sentenced for stealing rent checks across multiple Michigan counties

By Great Lakes Wire | Nov 14, 2024

Rafael Rodriguez, a 44-year-old resident of Florida, received a sentence ranging from 72 months to 20 years for his involvement in stealing rent checks.

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AG Nessel supports legislative push against human trafficking

By Great Lakes Wire | Nov 13, 2024

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel expressed approval as the House Judiciary Committee advanced key human trafficking legislation to the full Michigan House of Representatives with bipartisan support.

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Number of VA loans issued in Michigan increased by 209.8% from Q3 2023 to Q3 2024

By Great Lakes Wire | Nov 12, 2024

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued 1,896 home loans in Michigan, totaling $537 million, during the third quarter of the fiscal year 2024, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Grand Traverse commissioner pleads guilty to prostitution-related charge

By Great Lakes Wire | Nov 12, 2024

Grand Traverse County Commissioner Brad Jewett has pleaded guilty to engaging the services of prostitution, a misdemeanor offense carrying a potential 93-day jail sentence.

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VA issues fewer Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Michigan in Q3 vs. Q2 2024

By Great Lakes Wire | Nov 9, 2024

The VA issued 202 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Michigan during the third quarter of fiscal year 2024, compared to 330 loans the previous quarter, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Average VA home loan amount in Michigan increases from 2022 to 2023

By Great Lakes Wire | Nov 8, 2024

The average VA loan amount for Michigan in the fiscal year 2023 was $255,987, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Michigan Public Service Commission cuts DTE Gas rate hike proposal

By Great Lakes Wire | Nov 8, 2024

At a recent meeting, the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) issued a final order regarding DTE Gas's rate case.

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Inmate charged with terrorism threat against Michigan governor

By Great Lakes Wire | Nov 7, 2024

Jihaad Ahmad, a 36-year-old inmate in the Michigan Department of Corrections, was arraigned on Monday at Lansing's 54-A District Court.

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Bellaire man receives lengthy sentence for sexual assault

By Great Lakes Wire | Nov 4, 2024

Today, John Hendrickson, a 59-year-old resident of Bellaire, was sentenced to a prison term ranging from 17 to 40 years for the repeated sexual assault of a minor relative.

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States reach settlements with Heritage and Apotex over drug price inflation allegations

By Great Lakes Wire | Nov 4, 2024

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, alongside a coalition of 50 states and territories, has announced cooperation agreements and settlements with Heritage Pharmaceuticals and Apotex.

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Former police sergeant convicted for off-duty ethnic intimidation incident

By Great Lakes Wire | Nov 1, 2024

A Wayne County jury has convicted former Westland Police Sergeant Kevin Yudt of ethnic intimidation and assault.

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Common Cause urges patience as vote counting continues beyond Election Day

By Great Lakes Wire | Nov 1, 2024

As Election Day 2024 unfolds, Common Cause Michigan is reminding the public that results will not be immediately available.

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Michigan AG sues paper company over alleged PFAS contamination

By Great Lakes Wire | Nov 1, 2024

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has filed a lawsuit against Ox Paperboard WP, LLC and White Pigeon Mills, LLC for alleged PFAS contamination in the White Pigeon River and surrounding areas.

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Attorneys general call for federal action on price gouging

By Great Lakes Wire | Oct 31, 2024

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined forces with 16 other attorneys general to urge Congress to enact federal legislation against price gouging.

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Ontonagon man sentenced for embezzling funds from elderly woman

By Great Lakes Wire | Oct 30, 2024

Richard Filbey, a 62-year-old resident of Ontonagon, has been sentenced to two years in prison for embezzling funds from an elderly woman while serving as her power of attorney.