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Northern Michigan hands Parkside its first loss in five-set home opener

By R. T. Guerra | Sep 26, 2025

Northern Michigan University’s volleyball team earned its second win of the season by defeating previously unbeaten Parkside Rangers in their home opener at Vandament Arena on Friday.

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President of League of American Workers: 'Taxpayer-funded child mutilation is not healthcare, it’s abuse'

By L. L. Dennison | Sep 25, 2025

Steve Cortes, president of the League of American Workers, has expressed opposition to taxpayer-funded gender transition procedures in Michigan, describing them as abusive.

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Small Business Association of Michigan launches first statewide social enterprise collective

By R. T. Guerra | Sep 25, 2025

Twenty-nine organizations in Michigan with social or community-based missions are participating in a new program designed to support their growth and connect more residents with employment opportunities.

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Court rules against linking emergency aid funding to state immigration enforcement

By M. M. Tom | Sep 25, 2025

A federal court has ruled in favor of Michigan and 20 other states in a lawsuit challenging the Trump Administration’s attempt to tie federal emergency services funding to state cooperation with federal immigration enforcement.

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Two Detroit residents charged with federal student aid fraud totaling over $12 million

By M. M. Tom | Sep 25, 2025

Two Detroit residents have been charged in separate cases for their alleged involvement in large-scale fraud schemes targeting Federal Student Aid, according to an announcement by United States Attorney Jerome Gorgon.

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Brian Calley stresses role of small businesses during House committee testimony

By M. M. Tom | Sep 25, 2025

On September 18, 2025, Brian Calley, President and CEO of the Small Business Association of Michigan (SBAM), testified before the House Economic Competitiveness Committee.

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Attorneys general oppose proposed Capital One class action settlement over unpaid interest

By M. M. Tom | Sep 25, 2025

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined a bipartisan group of 17 other attorneys general in opposing a proposed class action settlement involving Capital One.

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Small business group criticizes Michigan House vote on tax decoupling

By M. M. Tom | Sep 25, 2025

Michigan’s National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has voiced disappointment after the state House passed HB 4961, legislation that would separate certain provisions of the federal tax code from Michigan’s state tax laws.

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Attorneys general seek injunction against federal rule cutting Medicaid funds to Planned Parenthood

By M. M. Tom | Sep 25, 2025

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, along with a coalition of 22 attorneys general and the State of Pennsylvania, has filed a motion for a preliminary injunction seeking to prevent the Trump Administration from enforcing the “Defund Provision”...

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Inkster mayor's former aide pleads guilty in federal bribery probe

By M. M. Tom | Sep 25, 2025

A former executive assistant to the mayor of Inkster, Michigan, has pleaded guilty to making false statements to federal agents during an investigation into a bribery scheme involving former Mayor Patrick Wimberly.

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When employee social media posts lead to workplace consequences

By M. M. Tom | Sep 25, 2025

In the aftermath of the killing of conservative political activist Charlie Kirk, many individuals took to social media to share their opinions.

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Southfield doctor sentenced for illegal opioid prescriptions worth over $5 million

By S. A. Cervantes | Sep 24, 2025

Dr. Charise Valentine, 69, of Southfield, has been sentenced to six years in prison after being convicted by a jury on charges of conspiracy to unlawfully distribute prescription opioids and ten counts of illegal distribution of Oxycodone and...

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Attorney General urges Michigan communities to join $720 million opioid settlement

By R. T. Guerra | Sep 24, 2025

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has called on eligible municipalities to join nationwide opioid settlements with eight pharmaceutical companies before the October 8 deadline.

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Dearborn man sentenced for illegal firearm possession after antisemitic incident at synagogue

By M. M. Tom | Sep 24, 2025

Hassan Chokr, a 38-year-old resident of Dearborn, Michigan, was sentenced to 34 months in prison for illegally possessing firearms after making antisemitic threats at a synagogue.

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Michigan Avenue roundabout near I-94 in Jackson closing for two weeks during reconstruction

By R. T. Guerra | Sep 24, 2025

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will close the Michigan Avenue roundabout southeast of I-94 in Jackson for reconstruction starting Monday, September 29.

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FOIA request sent to Branch County Sheriff's Office regarding 2023 arrest records on September 24

By M. M. Tom | Sep 24, 2025

FOIA Request to Branch County Sheriff's Office regarding 2023 arrest records on September 24, 2025.

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FOIA request sent to Genesee County Sheriff's Office regarding 2023 arrest records on September 24, 2025

By M. M. Tom | Sep 24, 2025

FOIA Request to Genesee County Sheriff's Office regarding 2023 arrest records on September 24, 2025.

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FOIA request sent to Roscommon County Sheriff's Office regarding 2023 arrest records on September 24, 2025

By S. A. Cervantes | Sep 24, 2025

FOIA Request to Roscommon County Sheriff's Office regarding 2023 arrest records on September 24, 2025.

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FOIA request sent to Wexford County Sheriff's Office regarding 2023 arrest records on September 24, 2025

By M. M. Tom | Sep 24, 2025

FOIA Request to Wexford County Sheriff's Office regarding 2023 arrest records on September 24, 2025.

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FOIA request sent to Montmorency County Sheriff's Office regarding 2023 arrest records on September 24, 2025

By R. T. Guerra | Sep 24, 2025

FOIA Request to Montmorency County Sheriff's Office regarding 2023 arrest records on September 24, 2025.