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Michigan Lottery promotes responsible gaming during education month

By R. T. Guerra | Sep 15, 2025

The Michigan Lottery is marking Responsible Gaming Education Month in September by raising awareness about prevention, treatment, and recovery services available for gambling-related issues in the state.

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M-37 resurfacing project set for September start in Newaygo County

By R. T. Guerra | Sep 15, 2025

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will begin resurfacing a section of M-37 in Newaygo County on September 22, 2025.

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Small Business Association of Michigan briefing covers economic trends and policy updates

By S. A. Cervantes | Sep 15, 2025

Brian Calley, CEO of the Small Business Association of Michigan (SBAM), addressed several topics relevant to Michigan’s small business community during the latest Small Business Briefing on September 15, 2025.

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Wildcats women's soccer draws Cedarville Yellow Jackets in scoreless match

By S. A. Cervantes | Sep 13, 2025

The Northern Michigan University women's soccer team played to a scoreless draw against the Cedarville Yellow Jackets in Marquette, Michigan, on Saturday.

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Northern Michigan falls to Adelphi in straight sets at Husky Volleyball Invitational

By R. T. Guerra | Sep 12, 2025

The Northern Michigan University women's volleyball team was defeated by Adelphi University in straight sets during their first match at the Husky Volleyball Invitational in St. Cloud, Minnesota.

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AI adoption brings productivity gains but raises concerns about employee burnout

By S. A. Cervantes | Sep 12, 2025

The rapid growth of artificial intelligence (AI) in the workplace is prompting both optimism and concern.

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Lane closures planned for M-22 near Elmwood Township due to paving project

By R. T. Guerra | Sep 12, 2025

Contractors working for the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will close lanes and use traffic regulators on M-22 north of the M-72 intersection in Elmwood Township on Tuesday, September 16.

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Former operator settles federal fraud claims over unlicensed doctor billing

By M. M. Tom | Sep 12, 2025

Irene Oluwatoyin Oshiyoye has agreed to pay $250,000 to settle allegations that she defrauded the Medicare and Medicaid programs.

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Attorney General Nessel criticizes Corewell Health's decision on transgender youth care

By S. A. Cervantes | Sep 12, 2025

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has responded to Corewell Health’s recent decision to stop providing certain gender-affirming healthcare services for minors.

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Big O Smokehouse president discusses growth and healthy eating focus on SBAM podcast

By R. T. Guerra | Sep 12, 2025

Bruce Osterhaven, President of Big O Smokehouse and a member of the Small Business Association of Michigan (SBAM), discussed the company’s history and growth on a recent episode of SBAM’s weekly podcast.

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Northern Michigan men's golf begins season at Bulldog Fall Classic

By R. T. Guerra | Sep 12, 2025

The Northern Michigan University men's golf team is set to begin its 2025-26 season at the Bulldog Fall Classic in Big Rapids.

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Torch Lake man charged with filing false tax returns linked to illegal marijuana operation

By R. T. Guerra | Sep 12, 2025

Joseph Willbee, a 50-year-old resident of Torch Lake, was arraigned in Lansing's 54A District Court on September 9.

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FDA conducted second highest number of inspections on Veterinary companies in Michigan during Q2

By P. C. Rangel | Sep 12, 2025

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted four inspections at four Veterinary companies from Michigan in the second quarter of 2025.

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Individual income tax revenue down 39.5% from previous quarter in Michigan

By C. A. Pino | Sep 11, 2025

The first quarter of 2025 brought in $2 billion in individual income tax revenue for Michigan, a 39.5% decrease from the fourth quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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Naturalized US citizen charged with attempted kidnapping of minor in Canada

By M. M. Tom | Sep 11, 2025

A criminal complaint has been unsealed in Detroit, charging Shahzad Hameedi, also known as Sheraz Hameed, with the attempted kidnapping of a minor child.

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Nfib presents recommendations to Michigan lawmakers on supporting small business

By S. A. Cervantes | Sep 11, 2025

Michigan State Director Amanda Fisher addressed the House Economic Competitiveness Committee on September 4, 2025, providing an overview of the state of small businesses in Michigan.

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Farmington Hills man charged with child pornography production and extortion

By M. M. Tom | Sep 11, 2025

A Farmington Hills man, Justin Miller, 23, has been charged with possession and production of child pornography, coercion and enticement of a minor, and interstate transmission of extortionate threats and threatening communications.

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Northern Michigan volleyball drops match against No. 17 Barry at Husky Invitational

By M. M. Tom | Sep 11, 2025

Northern Michigan University's women's volleyball team faced No. 17 Barry University on Friday at the Husky Volleyball Invitational in St. Cloud, Minnesota, falling in straight sets (21-25, 15-25, 17-25).

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Property tax revenue down 95.5% from previous quarter in Michigan

By V. M. Crum | Sep 10, 2025

The first quarter brought in $84 million in property tax revenue for Michigan, a 95.5% decrease from the fourth quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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Michigan attorney general joins multi-state brief supporting worker’s right to sue over firing

By R. T. Guerra | Sep 10, 2025

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined 19 other attorneys general in filing an amicus brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit.