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Former Eastern Michigan players refused to aid NCAA gambling probe
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Detroit Free Press - Michigan
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Jalin Billingsley, Da'Sean Nelson and Jalen Terry violated NCAA rules in refusing to cooperate with an investigation into potential sports betting violations, the NCAA announced Friday. The three former Eastern Michigan men's basketball players...
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Michigan pulls funding incentives for Gotion Battery Plant
Over $47 million will be returned to the MEDC and the State, the MEDC announced on Thursday. It is unclear if the project will move forward. MECOSTA COUNTY, Mich. — State dollars are being pulled from the Gotion electric vehicle battery plant...
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Additional federal aid for March northern Michigan ice storm officially denied
FEMA has denied the appeal for additional aid related to an ice storm that caused massive damage to multiple counties in northern Michigan back in late March. In July, President Trump issued a declaration of federal disaster for the region- with...
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Engine Overhaul or New Truck? A Brutally Honest Guide for Small Carriers Facing the Big Diesel Decision
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Is it time to overhaul… or walk away? This ain’t just about paying the bill. This is about making the best decision for your long term business. Because when your engine starts tapping, blowing smoke, or throwing codes like a Vegas slot machine,...
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Michigan cuts 10 Cents a Meal Program after a decade of success supporting schools and local farmers
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News Michigan cuts 10 Cents a Meal Program after a decade of success supporting schools and local farmers October 23, 2025 By Nicole Heslip Filed Under: Michigan, News Farm-to-School advocates say eliminating Michigan’s 10 Cents a Meal Program is...
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Trooper will not face charges after shooting man who took hostage at bank in Saginaw Twp.
SAGINAW COUNTY, Mich. - The Michigan State Police Trooper that shot the man who held a hostage at a Saginaw Township bank in June will not face charges. The Michigan Department of Attorney General has determined that the trooper acted in defense...
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All-star cast won't use microphones in major performance for Detroit venue
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Detroit Free Press - Michigan
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Detroit's Music Hall will launch a new Classic Opera Series, its first in more than 30 years. The series premieres on Feb. 28, 2026, with a concert production of Puccini's 'Turandot'. The performance will star renowned opera singers Christine...
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Reward offered for information leading to arrest in Detroit Lakes area fire
DETROIT LAKES, Minn. (KVRR) – A $1,000 reward is being offered for information leading to an arrest in connection with a fire at Shady Hollow Flea Market near Detroit Lakes. Owner Chad Stenerson says investigators determined that the cause of the...
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Michigan Warned New 'Ghost Tapping' Scam Wipes Out Bank Accounts
Thieves in Michigan are finding new opportunities to scam residents out of cash and personal information. And the BBB warns Michigan residents of the latest scam that could potentially wipe out your bank account. Michigan Warned New 'Ghost...
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Can Economic Populism Save the Democratic Party?
The Democratic Party sees itself as a party of the working class. To the extent it has any shared self-identity at all, it is that. But the Democratic Party is no longer the party of the working class. Does it matter if you define the working...
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Ambulance stolen with paramedic, patient inside from Michigan crash scene
NOVI, MI – An ambulance was stolen from a crash scene in Novi today with a paramedic and patient still inside, Medstar officials said. The incident led to a crash and subsequent fire in Northville Township that injured four people, according to a...
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GM Lays Off Hundreds in Michigan Amid EV and Autonomous Push
General Motors Co. has initiated another round of job cuts, laying off hundreds of salaried employees primarily from its design engineering team, as the automaker seeks to streamline operations amid shifting market demands. The reductions,...
Michigan State vs Michigan Preview
Hail Mary, full of grace. We are going to need some Pope Leo prayers in this one. The hated rivals find themselves headed to East Lansing with a big smile and that cocky swagger that is a constant in their color scheme. Granted, many times it is...
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Burlington opens 6 new Michigan stores while other retailers close doors
LIVONIA, Mich. (WXYZ) — While other retailers are closing doors, Burlington is cutting ribbons—adding six new stores across Michigan. Watch Meghan Daniels' video report: Burlington opens 6 new Michigan stores while other retailers close doors The...
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'Chexican' Narco-Financier Ran New York Fentanyl Cell With Mexican Operatives, US Indictment Shows
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Submitted by The Bureau's Sam Cooper, Newly unsealed U.S. government filings reveal that Zhi Dong Zhang — an alleged global fentanyl kingpin with reported ties to Chinese diplomats in Canada, accused of supplying precursor chemicals and laundering...
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NCAA: Three former Eastern Michigan basketball players did not cooperate in sports betting investigation
YPSILANTI, Mich. (WILX) - In a decision released Friday, the NCAA Division I Committee on Infractions said that three former Eastern Michigan basketball players did not cooperate with an investigation into potential sports betting violations. The...
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Trump Ends Trade Talks with Canada After Reagan Ad Spurs Outrage
Brendan Scanland WASHINGTON, D.C. — Trade tensions between the U.S. and Canada are heating up — again. President Donald Trump says he’s pulling the plug on all trade negotiations after a TV ad featuring former President Ronald Reagan sparked...
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General Motors cuts 200 jobs at Michigan tech center
WARREN, MI — General Motors has laid off hundreds of employees, the company confirmed Friday. The automaker laid off 200 staff at its Warren Technical Center on Friday, Oct. 24. This is a part of a restructuring of GM’s design engineering team,...
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Lowell Area Schools Education: Economically disadvantaged students recorded lower performance in 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...
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These Michigan Democrats are Running for Attorney General
Three Democrats from across the state have announced bids for attorney general in Michigan. The attorney general and its office is in charge of prosecuting the laws of the state of Michigan. In Michigan, the attorney general is elected in midterm...
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