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Head coach Heidi Voigt and the Northern Michigan University (NMU) swim and dive team have announced staff changes ahead of the 2025/26 season.

Northern Michigan University Wildcats receive academic honors from IWLCA

The Intercollegiate Women's Lacrosse Coaches Association (IWLCA) has announced its Academic Honor Squads and Academic Honor Roll for the 2024-25 academic year.

Health Information Technology Commission seeks applicants for community voice subgroup

The Health Information Technology Commission (HITC) Community Information Exchange (CIE) Advisory Committee is currently accepting applications for its Community Voice Subgroup.

Former youth soccer coach convicted on multiple felony counts

Yesterday, Andrew Olnhausen, a 38-year-old from Texas, was convicted by a Lenawee County jury on multiple felony counts related to criminal sexual conduct.

Court clarifies application of earned sick time act for union contracts

The Michigan Court of Claims has issued its first decision interpreting the state’s Earned Sick Time Act (ESTA), clarifying how the law applies to collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) that do not mention earned sick time.

Michigan awards $400K to boost food industry with new jobs

Today, the Michigan Commission on Agriculture and Rural Development announced the approval of $400,000 in grants from the Food and Agriculture Investment Program (FAIP).

Michigan's Battle with 2025 Measles Outbreak: Numbers climb as of week ending July 19

By A. N. Hart | Jul 22, 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 July 12.

Michigan court upholds anti-terrorism threat law's constitutionality

Yesterday, the Michigan Court of Appeals confirmed the constitutionality of the state's anti-terrorism threat law.

Northern Michigan women's wrestling announces schedule under new head coach

Under the leadership of first-year head coach Adam Wilson, the Northern Michigan women's wrestling team has announced its schedule for the 2025-26 season.

SBA offers disaster relief loans after Northern Michigan ice storms

The Small Business Administration (SBA) has announced the availability of disaster relief loans for businesses in Northern Michigan affected by the ice storms from March 28 to March 30, 2025.

Annual CARWM golf outing concludes with participation from 140 golfers

The 26th Annual CARWM Golf Outing took place at Thousand Oaks Golf Club, featuring 140 golfers and 38 sponsors.

Nesbitt calls for federal probe into MEDC grant linked to Whitmer associate

Senate Republican Leader Aric Nesbitt has called for a federal investigation into the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) concerning a $20 million grant awarded to Fay Beydoun, an associate of Governor Gretchen Whitmer.

Second annual Breaking Barriers Day set for July 29 in Lansing

Event celebrates Michigan’s disability community LANSING, Mich. — The Michigan Developmental Disabilities Council (MiDDC) and Self-Advocates of Michigan (SAM) are organizing the second annual Breaking Barriers Day.

Sen. Nesbitt on Metro Police Authority's partnership with ICE: 'Thank you for choosing public safety over politics'

Aric Nesbitt, a Senator from Michigan, has advocated for other departments to emulate the Metro Police Authority by signing cooperation agreements with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to prioritize public safety.

Michigan House GOP highlights state’s rise in business rankings after tariff considerations added

Michigan House Republicans announced on X that the state’s ranking in the Top States for Business improved after the study added considerations for states affected by tariffs and the Big Beautiful Bill.

Attorney General Nessel joins coalition against federal restrictions on public benefits

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined forces with 20 other attorneys general to file a lawsuit against the federal administration.

Court denies Trump administration's motion against HHS injunction

On Friday, the United States District Court for the District of Rhode Island denied a motion by the Trump Administration to vacate a preliminary injunction.

Two men sentenced for robbing mail carriers in Metro Detroit

Two men have been sentenced for armed robberies targeting U.S. Postal Service mail carriers in the Detroit area, as announced by United States Attorney Jerome F. Gorgon, Jr.

Michigan Senate candidates report mixed Q2 fundraising results

If the question is "Who had the best fundraising numbers among Michigan’s 2026 U.S. Senate candidates during this second quarter?"

Ballot proposal count reaches six amid ongoing signature drives