NEW YORK, June 15 -- ABC News, the news division of Walt Disney Television, issued the following news on June 14, 2023: When Chris Regan -- a military veteran known for his reliability on the job -- misses multiple days of work in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, a friend notified the police. With no clear signs of foul play, investigators were at a loss until they received a tip: Regan was dating Kelly Cochran, whose rocky marriage to Jason Cochran was on the brink of collapse. "20/20" chronic  more

DEARBORN, Michigan, June 14 -- Ford Motor issued the following news release: Wind tunnels have long been used to design and test aerodynamic and energy efficient vehicles. Now, Ford has combined the latest wind tunnel technology with the equivalent of a vehicle-sized treadmill to help create its next-generation of production vehicles, including the all-new Mustang Dark Horse. Capable of simulating wind and road surface speeds of 200 mph, the Rolling Road Wind Tunnel (RRWT) supports testing for  more

DEARBORN, Michigan, June 15 (TNStalk) -- Henry Ford College issued the following news release: On June 9, AmeriCorps CEO Michael D. Smith visited HFC with the Michigan College Access Network. The eighth CEO of AmeriCorps, Smith has dedicated his career to social justice and public service in underserved communities. Prior to AmeriCorps, he served as executive director of the My Brother's Keeper Alliance and director of Youth Opportunity Programs at the Obama Foundation. In these roles, Smith l  more

ESSEXVILLE, Michigan, June 14 -- Consumers Energy issued the following news release on June 14, 2023: Consumers Energy marked a significant milestone today in the ongoing work to power Michigan's clean energy future with the formal closure of two Karn coal plants in Michigan's Bay region. The company has one of the most aggressive clean energy and reliability plans in the nation, and the decommissioning of the two facilities puts Consumers Energy one step closer to closing all coal plants by 20  more

NEW YORK, June 14 (TNSres) -- The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art issued the following news: The Cooper Union Intelligent Ground Vehicle (IGV) team has secured an impressive second-place win for self-driving vehicles and third-place for self-drive design at this year's Intelligent Ground Vehicle Competition (IGVC). The team's dedication and innovative approach were recognized as they showcased their exceptional skills in designing and developing autonomous vehicles at the an  more

DETROIT, Michigan, June 17 (TNSper) -- The University of Detroit Mercy issued the following news: University of Detroit Mercy is pleased to announce it has named the Rev. Charles O. Oduke as its new vice president for Mission Integration. He will begin his tenure at the University Aug. 1. "Fr. Oduke brings a great deal of experience with both the Mercy and Jesuit charisms, which makes him perfect for Detroit Mercy," said University President Donald B. Taylor. "His experience and leadership wil  more

BATTLE CREEK, Michigan, June 14 (TNSawa) -- Kellogg Community College issued the following news release: Eight Kellogg Community College baseball players earned postseason Michigan Community College Athletic Association and/or National Junior College Athletic Association awards for their performance on the field this past season, and Head KCC Baseball Coach Eric Laskovy was again named MCCAA Western Conference Coach of the Year. KCC's MCCAA and NJCAA postseason baseball award winners include:   more

DEARBORN, Michigan, June 15 -- Ford Motor issued the following news release: An extreme racing version of the Ford Ranger(R) will lead the expansion of Ford Performance global off-road racing to include the famed Dakar Rally in 2024 and beyond. Ford Performance has raced and won from Le Mans to Monaco, Daytona to Bathurst and Finke to Ensenada. But it has yet to take on one of the toughest races on the planet - the iconic Dakar Rally. The first step in the multi-year plan to compete in the Da  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, June 16 (TNSrpt) -- The University of Michigan's Ford School of Public Policy issued the following news: University of Michigan researchers found that at least $8.2 million in federal emergency rental assistance funds were spent at single-family properties in Detroit where landlords still moved to evict tenants within six months of payment. A new analysis by Alexa Eisenberg and Kate Brantley of U-M's Poverty Solutions revealed that pandemic-era emergency rental assistance   more

YPSILANTI, Michigan, June 15 (TNSfund) -- Eastern Michigan University issued the following news on June 15, 2023: GameAbove at Eastern Michigan University, an alumni-led philanthropic group advancing academic and athletic programs, announces a $1.6 million gift to the university's College of Engineering and Technology (GACET). The new commitment will support the launch of a Cybersecurity for Embedded Systems initiative, enhance offerings within cybersecurity and the Internet of Things, includin  more

DEARBORN, Michigan, June 15 (TNSper) -- Henry Ford College issued the following news release: HFC Admissions Recruiter Kristine Rouleau did not plan a career in higher education. But she found her passion in the opportunity to influence students' lives. "I wanted to work in an organization where I felt I could have purpose and impact. My job is a great fit for my talents and values," said Rouleau, a veteran marathoner who was named the Detroit Free Press Michelob ULTRA Runner of the Week in 20  more

ALLENDALE, Michigan, June 17 (TNStalk) -- Grand Valley State University issued the following news: Adolph Brown, who was the opening keynote speaker for the Black Boys and Men Symposium, set the stage June 14 before he even took the stage at the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel. At the introduction, a well-dressed Black man engaged the audience with a breakdance routine. When the song concluded, another Black man dressed in an oversized, long-sleeve t-shirt and baggy pants walked on stage, carrying a b  more

HOLLAND, Michigan, June 15 (TNSres) -- Hope College issued the following news: Dr. Kendra Thomas of the Hope College psychology faculty has received a grant from the John Templeton Foundation to take a deep look at hope as a virtue by studying how it manifests in a disadvantaged South African community whose residents are centrally involved in the effort to make things better. She is conducting the research in partnership with the South African-based nonprofit iThemba Projects, which works wit  more

HILLSDALE, Michigan, June 14 (TNSres) -- Hillsdale College issued the following news release: Doctoral student Joey Barretta presented his dissertation research titled "Frederick Douglass on the Necessary Prescriptions of Freedom: Proscriptions for Post-Slavery America" on Nov. 1. Barretta spoke on Douglass's writings and political philosophy during the post-Civil War and Reconstruction periods. "While Douglass is best known for his work centered on slavery and his harrowing escape from that i  more

FORT WAYNE, Indiana, June 14 -- Indiana Michigan Power, an American Electric Power company, issued the following news release: Indiana Michigan Power (I&M) constantly works to improve reliability and to minimize outages. To maintain the safe and reliable delivery of power to our customers, I&M is performing aerial inspections and tree trimming near high voltage transmission lines. Work is underway in the following Indiana counties; DeKalb, Fulton, Huntington, Marshall, Miami, Noble, Wabash and  more

SOUTHFIELD, Michigan, June 15 (TNSfund) -- Lawrence Technological University issued the following news release: Lawrence Technological University has received a $25,015 grant from the Bosch Community Fund to support the Marburger STEM Center's "Summer STEM Series" program for students entering seventh, eighth, and ninth grades. The program also received a $19,873 grant from the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity's MiSTEM Network. Both grants will support a program that aim  more

LANSING, Michigan, June 17 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has filed a complaint against Zimba Dairy, Inc. (Zimba) of Tuscola County for violations related to unlawful discharges into state waters. The complaint, filed on behalf of the People of the State of Michigan, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR), and the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE), alleges Zimba has fai  more

LANSING, Michigan, June 17 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel wants to educate recent high school graduates on how to spot scams so that their path to adulthood does not include becoming the victim of a scam. If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. "Graduating from high school and moving on to independence is a big and exciting step for many, whether it be moving to a college campus or joining the workforc  more

LANSING, Michigan, June 13 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced a settlement with Walgreens Pharmacy worth $338 million for their role in Michigan's opioid epidemic. "The opioid epidemic was born, in part, out of a concert of action by many large corporations who reaped incredible profits as a result," said Nessel. "It is rewarding to both hold them accountable and secure much needed funding for the continue  more

LANSING, Michigan, June 14 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following statement on June 13, 2023: * * * In anticipation of the United States Supreme Court's decision on Haaland v. Brackeen, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following statement: "When Congress enacted the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) in 1978, more than a century of federal Indian policy had worked to breakup Indian families and, with them, Indian tribes," said Nessel. "As Congress explicitl  more

LANSING, Michigan, June 17 (TNStalk) -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release statement on June 16, 2023: * * * In response to the Unites States Supreme Court's decision on Haaland v. Brackeen, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following statement: "I am pleased with yesterday's decision by the United States Supreme Court to preserve the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) in Haaland v. Brackeen. ICWA is a landmark protection for Indian children, f  more

LANSING, Michigan, June 17 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced a $2.35 million multistate settlement with AdoreMe, Inc. (Adore Me), a lingerie retailer that primarily sells its merchandise online. Michigan will receive $77,526.92 from the total payment amount. The settlement resolves claims that the company deceptively marketed its VIP Membership Program to consumers and then made it difficult for consumers   more

LANSING, Michigan, June 15 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release on June 14, 2023: Today, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel testified alongside state Representatives Kelly Breen and Denise Mentzer before the Judiciary Committee of the Michigan House of Representatives in support of House Bills 4738 and 4739, to enhance witness and victim confidentiality throughout the court system. House Bills 4738 and 4739 would require that Prosecutors redact the addr  more

LANSING, Michigan, June 16 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is reporting a reduction in Do Not Call Registry complaints by Michigan residents as well as an increase in the number of people in the state who have registered on the Do Not Call list, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced. A report released by the FTC showed Robocalls as the most reported type of consumer Do Not Call complaint in Michigan. Accor  more

LANSING, Michigan, June 15 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release on June 14, 2023: Today in the Ingham County Circuit Court Amanda Root was sentenced to 42 months in prison on one count of embezzlement of $100,000 or more and two counts of filing false tax returns, announced Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel. Additionally, her sentence includes restitution in the amount of $459,645.70 paid to the victim, the victim's insurance companies, and the Michigan  more

LANSING, Michigan, June 17 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on June 16, 2023: Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer sent a letter to President Biden requesting a Major Disaster Declaration and activation of the public assistance program for Baraga, Gogebic, Houghton, Iron, Marquette, and Ontonagon counties following an assessment of damage to the area. The governor requested the declaration after flooding caused by record snowmelt earlier this spring. "We are   more

LANSING, Michigan, June 14 (TNSgov) -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on June 13, 2023: Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced that the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will begin multiple road and bridge repair projects next week including repaving work on M-227 and rebuilding a ramp on the I-94/I-69 interchange in Calhoun County, resurfacing and other improvement work on M-50 in Jackson County, resurfacing work on M-123 in Luce County, rep  more

DETROIT, Michigan, June 13 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on June 11, 2023: Today, at the Motor City Pride parade, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed an executive order establishing Michigan's LGBTQ+ Commission. The commission will address issues facing Michigan's LGTBQ+ community, including health, safety, and economic opportunity, with the goal of making the state a place where anyone can build a bright future. "As we celebrate Pride, we must continue t  more

EAST LANSING, Michigan, June 16 (TNSper) -- Michigan State University issued the following news: Brent Donnellan has been recommended to serve as the dean of Michigan State University's College of Social Science. Donnellan will serve as dean effective July 1, and the recommendation will be submitted for the MSU Board of Trustees' consideration at its June 16 meeting. He will succeed Mary A. Finn, who has served the college as dean since March 2020. Donnellan currently is the College of Social  more

EAST LANSING, Michigan, June 14 (TNSres) -- Michigan State University issued the following news on June 13, 2023: Michigan State University's investment today in one of Detroit's most historic and iconic buildings, the Fisher Building, adds another splash of green to the Motor City skyline. The university anticipates supporting an array of educational, administrative and community-facing functions within the building, while the MSU Research Foundation plans to open a start-up incubator inside  more

EAST LANSING, Michigan, June 15 (TNSres) -- Michigan State University issued the following news: When Michigan State University's Justin Simard was conducting research for his dissertation, he came across a case predating the Civil War related to slavery that was cited as precedent in 2012. He started looking for other slavery citations from the past 30 years, thinking he'd find one or two. Instead, he found more than 300. Simard was stunned to find that American judges were still citing proper  more

EAST LANSING, Michigan, June 17 (TNSres) -- Michigan State University's College of Veterinary Medicine issued the following news: Veterinary researchers will test common human medicines to identify histamine's role in early-life inflammatory responses that impact long-term health and development in production animals. Dr. Adam Moeser, Matilda R. Wilson Endowed Chair for the College of Veterinary Medicine's Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences, received a $630K grant from the United Sta  more

EAST LANSING, Michigan, June 13 (TNSres) -- Michigan State University issued the following news: Michigan State University neuroscientist Irving Vega is often found in his lab studying the impact certain proteins have on the development of neurodegenerative disorders like Alzheimer's disease. But when he's not conducting research, Vega makes time to go out into the community to talk about Alzheimer's disease and engage with students about their interest in science. "I'll go to the Hispanic Ce  more

EAST LANSING, Michigan, June 17 (TNSeco) -- Michigan State University issued the following news: Concluding its retreat on Michigan State University's Grand Rapids, Michigan campus, the MSU Board of Trustees today approved the university's fiscal year 2023-24 budget presented by the administration, which invests the largest sum of financial aid in university history. The approved budget totals $3.3 billion. "This budget is significant in a number of ways - we are investing more in financial a  more

EAST LANSING, Michigan, June 15 (TNSres) -- Michigan State University issued the following news: Researchers often search the world to find answers to key scientific questions, but in this case, one scientist found the answers right outside his own office window. Robert Quinn, an assistant professor in the College of Natural Science at Michigan State University, has spent years studying the biochemistry of coral bleaching, a heat-induced response to stress where the coral ejects the algae in it  more

EAST LANSING, Michigan, June 17 (TNSres) -- Michigan State University issued the following news: Researchers with Michigan State University and Corewell Health are partnering to study the health effects of lead poisoning in the Grand Rapids area where about one in 10 children has elevated lead levels in their blood, according to state data. Researchers will use a new test and umbilical cord-derived stem cells to evaluate the effects of lead exposure on the developing immune system during earl  more

EAST LANSING, Michigan, June 14 (TNSfund)(TNSres) -- Michigan State University's College of Osteopathic Medicine issued the following news from June 9, 2023: Alla Sikorskii, Ph.D., professor in the Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine (MSUCOM) Department of Psychiatry, has earned a $3,222,560 award to conduct research within the National Cancer Institute (NCI) Community Oncology Research Program (NCORP). The five-year R01 project, "Managing symptoms and psychological distr  more

MARQUETTE, Michigan, June 15 (TNSpar) -- The Northern Michigan University Foundation issued the following news: The Northern Michigan University (NMU) Foundation, in partnership with the City of Marquette, has selected Adamo Group, a family-owned demolition company founded in 1964, based in Detroit, as general contractor for the blight elimination project at the former hospital property adjacent to NMU's campus in Marquette. It was the lowest of seven bidders. Adamo Group and the NMU Foundation  more

MARQUETTE, Michigan, June 14 (TNSres) -- Northern Michigan University issued the following news: Northern Michigan University researchers are exploring the feasibility of using hemp to remediate soil contaminated with PFAS, a group of manufactured chemicals that make a wide range of industry and consumer products non-stick, greaseproof and flame retardant. NMU Chemistry Professor Lesley Putman said the hope is that hemp will not only draw up PFAS from the ground, but ultimately be able to degra  more

MARQUETTE, Michigan, June 15 (TNSpar) -- Northern Michigan University issued the following news: Northern Michigan University's Criminal Justice Department and Regional Police Academy recently hosted Alpena Community College (ACC) Director of Criminal Justice Robert Mills. The two schools are firming up a partnership to offer a 3+1 program, in which students would attend ACC for three years before transferring and completing a bachelor's degree at Northern. "We had a wide-ranging discussion ab  more

MARQUETTE, Michigan, June 13 (TNSper) -- Northern Michigan University issued the following news: NMU alumnus Scott Grajewski was appointed earlier this year as director of the Blackman-Leoni Department of Public Safety of Jackson County, Mich. The Blackman Township native has been employed with the department for more than 27 years. He returned to his hometown after graduating from Northern in 1993 with a bachelor's degree in justice studies and public relations. "It's an incredible opportun  more

MARQUETTE, Michigan, June 13 (TNSper) -- Northern Michigan University issued the following news: Northern Michigan University alumnus and Marquette County Sheriff Greg Zyburt was reappointed to the Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. He represents the Michigan Sheriffs' Association and his term expires Dec. 31, 2026. Zyburt graduated from Northern in 1980 with a bachelor's in law enforcement. He has worked in the field for 38 years, including previous roles as a r  more

BLOOMFIELD, Michigan, June 13 (TNSpar) -- Oakland Community College issued the following news release: OCC continues its DIA partnership with the art museum's popular Inside|Out program. The College is displaying 15 new high* quality reproductions replacing the reproductions formerly featured on its campuses this past year. OCC partnered with the DIA in 2019 to annually showcase reproductions of the art museum's famous collection on its five campuses. The 15 new reproductions will be featur  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, June 16 (TNSsel) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: Another 450 in-state students will be able to attend the University of Michigan tuition-free as part of a 2023-24 budget that expands the Go Blue Guarantee and prioritizes affordability and key investments in student, faculty and staff success. The Board of Regents unanimously approved a spending plan June 15 that increases the family income and asset thresholds to up to $75,000 each for U-M'  more

BUFFALO, New York, June 14 (TNSper) -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) issued the following news release: Ebony Dixon, associate vice president for enrollment at Alma College in Michigan, has been named associate vice provost and director of admissions at the University at Buffalo. Dixon brings a demonstrated track record of recruiting and enrolling an academically strong and diverse student population. Prior to coming to UB, Dixon served as associate vice president fo  more

FLINT, Michigan, June 17 (TNSres) -- The University of Michigan-Flint issued the following news: The budget for the 2024 fiscal year at the University of Michigan-Flint increases the amount of institutional financial aid available to students while allowing for continued curricular and support innovation as the university undergoes its Strategic Transformation. The $113.75 million general fund budget was approved June 15 by the University of Michigan Board of Regents and outlines spending for  more

LOWELL, Massachusetts, June 13 (TNSper) -- The University of Massachusetts Lowell campus issued the following news release: Bertie Greer, an expert in global supply chain management, will join UMass Lowell on Nov. 1 as its next Rist Family Dean of the Manning School of Business. An outstanding scholar, researcher and accomplished administrator with professional industry experience, Greer currently serves as associate dean of the Mike Ilitch School of Business at Wayne State University in Michi  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, June 13 (TNSfund) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: University of Michigan researchers found that at least $8.2 million in federal emergency rental assistance funds were spent at single-family properties in Detroit where landlords still moved to evict tenants within six months of payment. A new analysis by Alexa Eisenberg and Kate Brantley of U-M's Poverty Solutions revealed that pandemic-era emergency rental assistance did not guarantee hous  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, June 15 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: People who did light exercise within 48 hours after a concussion saw their symptoms resolve in about half the time as those who waited more than a week to exercise, a new University of Michigan study found. The study adds to the growing body of science that suggests that "cocoon therapy"--bed rest in the dark with minimal mental stimulation after concussion--isn't good for patients. Instead,  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, June 13 (TNSres) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: * * * With VizLens, users can touch buttons while their phones read out the labels, and Image Explorer provides a workaround for bad or missing alt text * * * Visually impaired iPhone users have two new free tools at their disposal, developed by a team now based at the University of Michigan. One can read the labels on control panels while the other identifies features in an image so that u  more