North Michigan News

The seventh annual Wildcat Awards are scheduled for April 24 at 6:30 p.m. at Northern Michigan University in Marquette.

Reps. Cavitt and Johnsen push for new law against human smuggling in Michigan

State Representatives Cam Cavitt and Gina Johnsen have announced the re-introduction of their legislative proposal to create state-level criminal penalties for human smuggling in Michigan.

NMU swimmers Carbone and DeKievit honored with CSC Academic All-America distinction

Camilla Carbone and Zoe DeKievit, members of the Northern Michigan University swim and dive team, have been recognized for their academic excellence by being named to the College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-America teams.

State Rep. Ken Borton supports bills for local control over energy projects

State Representative Ken Borton of Gaylord announced his support for legislative bills aimed at restoring local control over large-scale wind and solar projects.

Roscommon County: Medicare made up 13.2% of total income in 2022

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 13.2% of income in Roscommon County, providing an average of $5,802 per capita to residents.

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Which former North Michigan News area high school standouts will be in action on Friday, April 25?

These former North Michigan News area high school standouts will be in action on Friday, April 25.

Manistee County ranks 14th in Michigan for per capita government transfer income in 2022

In 2022, residents of Manistee County received an average of $16,657 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 14th highest in Michigan.

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Michigan Education: 679 students enrolled in Montmorency County school districts in 2024-25 school year

There were 679 students enrolled in Montmorency County school districts in the 2024-25 school year, according to the Michigan Department of Education.

Percentage of white students ready for college grows in Mancelona Public Schools in 2022-23 school year

White students' college readiness improved in Mancelona Public Schools during the 2022-23 school year.

NMU sports weekend: Lacrosse, track, and golf competitions from April 17-19, 2025

Northern Michigan University (NMU) Athletics experienced a busy weekend with multiple sports activities taking place from April 17 to April 19, 2025.

NMU women's soccer team unveils 2025 schedule with 21 games planned

The Northern Michigan University (NMU) women's soccer team has published its schedule for the 2025 season.

Highlights for NMU Athletics: April 25 to April 27, 2025

The Northern Michigan University (NMU) athletics department has a busy schedule ahead from April 25 to April 27, 2025.

Emmet County: Medicare transfers accounted for 5.6% of income in 2022

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 5.6% of income in Emmet County, providing an average of $3,912 per capita to residents.

Ethnic disparities found after Mio-AuSable Schools SAT results released in 2022-23 school year

White students' college readiness declined in Mio-AuSable Schools during the 2022-23 school year.

Enrollment Analysis: Did Missaukee County's school districts enrollment rise or fall in 2024-25 school year?

Missaukee County school districts enrolled 2,223 students in the 2024-25 school year, according to the Michigan Department of Education.

Alpena County: Residents received $130.34 million per capita from Medicare transfers in 2022

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 9.3% of income in Alpena County, providing an average of $4,518 per capita to residents.

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Jayden Marlatt, former Johannesburg-Lewiston High School standout, played on Saturday, April 19 in NCAA Division II softball game

The Ferris State Bulldogs won 7-3 in their NCAA Division II softball game against the Saginaw Valley State Cardinals on Saturday, April 19.

Jayden Marlatt, former Johannesburg-Lewiston High School standout, played on Saturday, April 19 in NCAA Division II softball game

The game took place at SVSU Softball Complex.

Gaylord High School standouts Addison Wangler and Alexis Kozlowski’s college team lost in NCAA Division II softball game on Saturday, April 19

The game took place at SVSU Softball Complex.

On Saturday, April 19, former Traverse City West Senior High School standout Wyatt Danilowicz’s college team won in an NCAA Division I baseball game