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Michael Bacigalupo, a former executive director of two nonprofit organizations and a city development official, has pleaded guilty to defrauding the nonprofits of more than $750,000.

Macomb County resident wins $481K Fantasy 5 jackpot from Michigan Lottery

A Macomb County man has claimed a $481,582 Fantasy 5 jackpot from the Michigan Lottery after matching all five numbers in the August 16 drawing.

Genesee County man wins $400K playing Michigan Lottery Club Keno

By M. M. Tom | Sep 23, 2025

A Genesee County resident has won a $400,000 Club Keno prize from the Michigan Lottery after opting to play a 10-spot ticket rather than his usual eight-spot ticket.

Northern Michigan women’s soccer prepares for home matches against Northwood and Cedarville

The Northern Michigan University (NMU) Women's Soccer team will host two regionally ranked opponents, Northwood and Cedarville, in Marquette as the Wildcats seek their first win of the 2025 season.

Michigan State Board of Education recommends mandatory literacy training for K–5 teachers

The Michigan State Board of Education has approved a resolution recommending that all K–5 educators in the state complete LETRS training, which stands for Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling.

Northern Michigan men’s golf finishes seventeenth at Bulldog Fall Classic

The Northern Michigan University men's golf team completed its first tournament of the season at the Bulldog Fall Classic in Big Rapids, Michigan, finishing 17th out of 19 teams.

MAC and MDOT honor leaders for advancing Michigan’s aviation sector

By M. M. Tom | Sep 23, 2025

At a meeting held on September 10 in Bellaire, the Michigan Aeronautics Commission (MAC) and the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) announced the recipients of the 2025 Award of Excellence for achievements in aviation.

How businesses can improve talent acquisition strategy during a hiring freeze

By M. M. Tom | Sep 23, 2025

As economic uncertainty persists in the United States, job growth has stagnated in recent months.

Oakland County woman wins $150K Powerball prize using online ticket purchase

An Oakland County resident has claimed a $150,000 Powerball prize through the Michigan Lottery.

Final Adopt-A-Highway cleanup scheduled for September across Michigan

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will hold its final Adopt-A-Highway cleanup of the year from September 20 to September 28.

Middle management cuts reshape workplace structure across industries

The trend known as "The Great Flattening," which involves reducing the number of middle managers to lower costs and streamline operations, is expanding beyond its tech sector origins.

US-23 at Joy Road in Ann Arbor to close for bridge beam replacement

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will implement lane closures and intermittent total closures on US-23 at the Joy Road bridge in Ann Arbor beginning Friday, September 26.

I‑94/Southfield Freeway interchange ramps in Allen Park closing for upgrades until December

By M. M. Tom | Sep 23, 2025

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) has announced an $8.9 million investment to upgrade the I-94/M-39 (Southfield Freeway) interchange in Allen Park.

Northern Michigan Wildcats prepare for busy week across multiple sports

Northern Michigan University’s athletic teams have a full schedule of competitions from September 22 to September 28, 2025.

Supply chain firms urged to address rising cost and risk from data breaches

Data breaches are becoming more common and costly for U.S. companies, with businesses in the supply chain being frequent targets.

Westbound I-94 in Jackson to close overnight for bridge beam replacement

By M. M. Tom | Sep 22, 2025

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will close westbound I-94 at the Airport Road bridge in Jackson on Friday night, September 26, for a partial bridge demolition.

Small Business Association of Michigan briefing covers rate cuts, housing, visa fees, and compliance

The Small Business Association of Michigan hosted its latest Small Business Briefing, focusing on recent issues affecting small businesses in the state.

Attorney General Nessel renews alert after TransUnion data breach affects millions

By S. A. Cervantes | Sep 22, 2025

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has renewed her warning to consumers about data breaches following a cyber incident at TransUnion in July that affected over 4.4 million people.

I-94 westbound lane closure set for utility work in Jackson County

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) has announced that utility work will take place on westbound I-94 in Jackson County.

New York man sentenced for threatening Michigan attorney general