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Vikings Trade Pitch Nets Versatile Saints CB to Replace Jeff Okudah
Getty Wide receiver Ladd McConkey of the Los Angeles Chargers scores a 27-yard touchdown against cornerback Jeff Okudah of the Minnesota Vikings. Quarterback Justin Herbert and the Los Angeles Chargers exposed the Minnesota Vikings defense on...
Plumbing company workers say thieves have targeted their trucks multiple times
DETROIT (WXYZ) — Workers at family-owned plumbing company Shelby Mechanical say thieves have targeted their work trucks three times in just two months, with the latest theft caught on security cameras. Watch Christiana Ford's video report:...
Dear UMich students, break into the stock market
A variety of negative connotations likely come to mind when college students think of the stock market. One of the most common is that it’s little more than a high-risk casino exclusively for rich people: the province of Gordon Gekko-like...
Horizon Bank Reports $222M Quarterly Losses
InkFreeNews.com Posted Oct 24, 2025 Updated: Oct 24, 2025 @ 1:49 PM Horizon Bancorp reported a third quarter net loss of $222 million, a sharp reversal from net income of $18.2 million during the same period last year. News Release MICHIGAN CITY —...
Beef import shock; Mid-Michigan farmers worry Trump's Argentina deal will hurt local producers
MID-MICHIGAN (WJRT) - President Donald Trump's recent decision to increase beef imports from Argentina is causing concern among Mid-Michigan farmers, who fear the policy could negatively impact local producers. The country's beef cattle herd is...
Michigan pauses SNAP benefits due to federal shutdown, affecting 1.4M residents
WARREN, Mich. (WXYZ) — Michigan has ordered a pause on SNAP benefits for November due to a lack of funding from the federal government shutdown, affecting 13% of households in the state, or approximately 1.4 million people. Watch Jolie Sherman's...
List of Top 11 U.S. Universities to Study International Trade, Check QS Rankings 2026!
Top 11 U.S. Univeristies to Study International Trade: In the latest QS International Trade Rankings 2026, Arizona State University’s Thunderbird School of Management and Columbia Business School have emerged as leaders, setting the benchmark for...
Detroit Evening Report: SNAP benefits on pause this November
Food stamps will not be available in Michigan next month. The state Department of Health and Humans Services says it’s been instructed by federal officials to pause the Snap benefits program in November as a result of funding gaps caused by the...
In loss for Whitmer, CCP-tied battery company pulls the plug on Michigan plant
by WorldTribune Staff, October 24, 2025 Real World News In a hard-fought win for the people of Green Charter Township and a major loss for Democrat Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, Gotion, a Chinese company with close ties to the Chinese Communist Party...
Chippewa County Takes Flight: A New Hub for Near-Border Drone Operations
Michigan joins forces with industry and research to establish a regional drone services operations center A major public-private effort is underway in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula to advance drone-based mobility and airspace management. The region...
Michigan pauses SNAP benefits due to federal shutdown, affecting 1.4 million residents
WARREN, Mich. (WXYZ) — Michigan has ordered a pause on SNAP benefits for November due to a lack of funding from the federal government shutdown, affecting 13% of households in the state, or approximately 1.4 million people. For Warren resident...
SNAP PAYMENTS FROZEN; FEDEDRAL SHUTDOWN PUTS MICHIGAN FAMILIES AT RISK
Michigan families who rely on food assistance could soon face delays in getting their benefits because of the ongoing federal government shutdown. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says it received notice from the U.S....
Strib to Play Corporate Cheerleader in New Sponcon Section
Welcome back to The Flyover, your daily digest of important, overlooked, and/or interesting Minnesota news stories. Strib Will Tout Biz Do-Gooding—For a Price It makes sense that we learned about the Minnesota Star Tribune’s new sponsored content...
Michigan pulls support from Gotion EV battery plant amid job creation concerns
Joseph G. Lehman, President at Mackinac Center for Public Policy | Mackinac Center for Public PolicyJoseph G. Lehman, President at Mackinac Center for Public Policy | Mackinac Center for Public Policy The Michigan Strategic Fund has officially...
Michigan FFA leads the nation in membership growth
Michigan FFA has announced a record-breaking surge in student membership for the 2024-25 academic year, growing from 8,800 members to 10,047 — an increase of over 14 percent, the largest percentage growth of any state FFA association in the...
Energy advocates to host Detroit block party calling out utilities for high rates and long outages
Michigan State Rep. Donavan McKinney (D-Detroit) speaks at a news conference detailing a Democrat-led effort to create a utility ratepayer's bill of rights. Sept. 9, 2025 | Photo by Ben Solis/Michigan Advance Environmental advocates, community...
Michigan terminates contract with Gotion following default notice
John Moolenaar, U.S. Representative for Michigan's 2nd Congressional District | Official U.S. House HeadshotJohn Moolenaar, U.S. Representative for Michigan's 2nd Congressional District | Official U.S. House Headshot Congressman John Moolenaar has...
14 Home-Based Care Companies Earn Spots On The Franchise Times’ Top 400 List
The Franchise Times recently released its annual ranking of the largest franchise systems, and 14 home-based care companies earned spots on the list. At-home care franchise companies Home Instead, Visiting Angels, Right at Home and Comfort Keepers...
Economically disadvantaged students from Traverse City Area Public Schools had worse performance on 2023-24 SAT than previous school year
Dr. Michael F. Rice Michigan superintendent of public instruction | https://radio.wcmu.org/Dr. Michael F. Rice Michigan superintendent of public instruction | https://radio.wcmu.org/ Economically disadvantaged students' performance in the 2023-24...
Michigan Senate considers new rules for telephone solicitation amid business concerns
Jim Holcomb, President & CEO at Michigan Chamber of Commerce | Michigan Chamber of CommerceJim Holcomb, President & CEO at Michigan Chamber of Commerce | Michigan Chamber of Commerce A Michigan Senate committee is considering new legislation known...