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Northern Michigan Wildcats volleyball ends losing streak with pair of home wins

By S. A. Cervantes | Sep 21, 2025

Northern Michigan University’s athletic teams saw a mix of results across several sports during the week of September 22 to September 28.

Wildcats fall 1-0 to Northwood in first loss of women’s soccer season

By R. T. Guerra | Sep 21, 2025

The Northern Michigan University women's soccer team lost its first match of the 2025 season, falling 1-0 to Northwood University in Marquette.

Genesee County man claims $150K Michigan Lottery Powerball prize

By R. T. Guerra | Sep 21, 2025

A Genesee County resident, Thomas Clark of Clio, has claimed a $150,000 Powerball prize from the Michigan Lottery.

House GOP amendment may block government purchase of Ford, Tesla vehicles

By M. M. Tom | Sep 20, 2025

A recent amendment to a House GOP spending bill could potentially prevent the U.S. government from purchasing vehicles from Ford and Tesla due to their connections with the Chinese battery company CATL.

Northern Michigan volleyball falls to Minnesota Duluth in straight sets

By R. T. Guerra | Sep 20, 2025

Northern Michigan University's women's volleyball team lost to the University of Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs in three sets on Saturday afternoon in Duluth, Minnesota.

Michigan lawmakers remain divided over road funding as deadline nears

By R. T. Guerra | Sep 19, 2025

Lawmakers and government officials met for an hour at the Capitol on Wednesday as discussions over Michigan’s budget and long-term road funding continued without significant progress.

Senate approves bills shifting carbon capture project oversight from EPA to Michigan regulators

By M. M. Tom | Sep 19, 2025

The Michigan Senate has approved a set of bills aimed at accelerating the permitting process for carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects within the state.

Sterling Heights police officers bound over for trial following February arrest incident

By R. T. Guerra | Sep 19, 2025

Sterling Heights Police Officers James Sribniak and Jack Currie will face trial in Macomb County's 16th Circuit Court on charges related to their actions during the pursuit and arrest of a domestic violence suspect in February 2024, according to...

Court halts USDA demand for personal data on SNAP recipients after lawsuit by attorney generals

By S. A. Cervantes | Sep 19, 2025

A federal court has issued a temporary restraining order blocking the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) from requiring states to submit personal information of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients.

How many seasonal agricultural visas were requested by Michigan employers during 2024?

By R. L. Long | Sep 18, 2025

In 2024, 11,725 H-2A petitions were filed by employers located in Michigan, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-2A Employer Data Hub.

Attorney General Nessel pledges action on new DTE Gas rate hike proposal

By S. A. Cervantes | Sep 17, 2025

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced her intention to intervene in the next DTE Gas rate hike case before the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC).

Attorneys general join D.C. lawsuit opposing Trump administration's use of National Guard

By R. T. Guerra | Sep 17, 2025

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined a coalition of 22 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief supporting the District of Columbia’s legal challenge to the Trump Administration’s deployment of National Guard troops to D.C. without...

Brownstown man sentenced to nearly 19 years for producing child pornography

By R. T. Guerra | Sep 17, 2025

Thomas Encil Blake, 28, of Brownstown, Michigan, has been sentenced to 228 months in prison for producing and receiving child pornography.

Anthony says no major progress on Michigan budget deal as deadline nears

By R. T. Guerra | Sep 16, 2025

With less than three weeks remaining before a possible state government shutdown, Senate Appropriations Chair Sarah Anthony (D-Lansing) said that no major decisions have been made on the budget agreement. “I’ve been frustrated because we’re not...

M-53 lane closures set for Marlette due to storm sewer replacement

By S. A. Cervantes | Sep 16, 2025

Lane closures will begin on M-53 in Sanilac County starting September 23, as the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) has issued a permit to the Sanilac County Drain Commission for storm sewer work.

Michigan's Battle with 2025 Measles Outbreak: Numbers climb as of week ending Sept. 6

By A. N. Hart | Sep 16, 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 Aug. 30.

Cadillac man convicted after extradition under Operation Survivor Justice

By R. T. Guerra | Sep 16, 2025

Edward Eugene Smith, 34, who previously lived in Cadillac and more recently in Seattle, was convicted by plea on September 12 in the 28th Circuit Court in Wexford County for crimes committed against a 15-year-old victim in 2018.

Jillian Thompson named GLIAC Defensive Player of the Week after strong performances

By M. M. Tom | Sep 16, 2025

Jillian Thompson, goalkeeper for the Northern Michigan University women's soccer team, has been named the GLIAC Defensive Player of the Week.

NMU athletics teams set for full week including homecoming football

By M. M. Tom | Sep 15, 2025

Northern Michigan University’s athletics teams are preparing for a busy week of competition from September 15 to September 21, 2025.

Sen. Nesbitt: 'House Republicans have a plan to fix the roads without raising taxes'

By A. K. Tobias | Sep 15, 2025

Senator Aric Nesbitt of Michigan announced that Republicans have devised a plan to repair roads without resorting to tax increases, urging Democrats to take action rather than delay.

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