Michigan Crowns Winner In Contest To Prevent Carp Invasion
The state of Michigan has declared a winner in its contest to find new ideas for preventing Asian carp from invading the Great Lakes.
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The state of Michigan has declared a winner in its contest to find new ideas for preventing Asian carp from invading the Great Lakes.
Got an original idea for keeping Asian carp from reaching the Great Lakes? It could earn you some good money.
Waukesha needs a new water source because its groundwater is contaminated with radium.
The commission that oversees fishing on Lake Erie is allowing a big increase in the number of walleye and yellow perch that can be caught this year.
The bill authorizes spending $300 million on the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative through 2021, although separate yearly votes will be needed to secure the money.
Eye witnesses and theories from the internet range from the divine to the supernatural to the mundane.
Other priorities for the coalition include upgrading drinking water and sewage treatment infrastructure and preventing harmful algae blooms.
Leaders say they want to inspire young women to seek careers in science and engineering.
Lawmakers have raised concerns about an oil pipeline running beneath the Straits of Mackinac.
A Republican state lawmaker says he'll introduce legislation to stop future oil pipelines in the Great Lakes.
More than 30 nuclear generating stations and sites for fuel processing and waste disposal are located near the lakes.
Federal regulators say nearly $80 billion is needed over the next 20 years to reduce sewage overflows and protect drinking water in the Great Lakes region.
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The U.S. Coast Guard says caution should be taken when venturing onto ice on Lake Superior, northern parts of Lake Michigan and Lake Huron, and the St. Marys River.
The eel-like creatures use suction-cup mouths and razor-sharp teeth to fasten themselves to their prey and suck out body fluids.
"We are going to fight any activity that puts our beloved Great Lakes in jeopardy," said Rep. Fred Upton, R-Mich.
Small grants are available to local governments that want to help clean up Michigan's rivers, streams and creeks.
Harmful algae blooms and low-oxygen zones hazardous to fish will get worse, says a newly released scientific report.
A U.S.-Canadian agency says both federal governments should keep a closer eye on mercury pollution in the Great Lakes, which increasingly comes from as far away as Asia.
"If one thing goes wrong, it could sacrifice the quality of the Great Lakes for years to come."
The lamprey is an eel-like creature that uses its suction-cup mouth and sharp teeth to fasten itself to other fish and suck out their bodily fluids.
The lone survivor of a 1966 Great Lakes shipwreck has died of cancer. Dennis Hale was 75.
A member of Congress wants Michiganders to speak out against a Canadian proposal to store nuclear waste underground less than a mile from Lake Huron.
The lamprey is an eel-like predator with a suction-cup mouth that fastens itself to fish and feeds on their bodily fluids.
Cade Cunningham had 33 points and nine rebounds, and the Detroit Pistons hung on to beat Charlotte 110-104 on Monday night, snapping the Hornets' nine-game winning streak in a wild game that included a fight and four player ejections.
Tracy Scroggins, who had 60 1/2 sacks in 10 seasons as a playmaking defensive end for the Detroit Lions, has died. He was 56.
The Detroit Tigers announce that Major League Baseball will produce and distribute their local TV broadcasts this season.
President Trump on Monday said he would block the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge that sits between Detroit and Canada.
Residents in Commerce Township are frustrated with drivers speeding down their busy road and now they're taking the matter to the township.
Union Vice President Laura Dickerson confirmed that the worker, TJ Sabula, "has no discipline on his record."
Cade Cunningham had 33 points and nine rebounds, and the Detroit Pistons hung on to beat Charlotte 110-104 on Monday night, snapping the Hornets' nine-game winning streak in a wild game that included a fight and four player ejections.
Ninety-two years ago, historians say, the state of Michigan experienced its coldest recorded temperature.
Police in Detroit are investigating after they say a woman was found dead on a street on the city's north side Sunday evening.
Tracy Scroggins, who had 60 1/2 sacks in 10 seasons as a playmaking defensive end for the Detroit Lions, has died. He was 56.
Union Vice President Laura Dickerson confirmed that the worker, TJ Sabula, "has no discipline on his record."
Some General Motors employees are taken aback by this year's profit-sharing checks, with it being $4,000 less than the previous one.
While many assume a "harsh" winter, or this bone-chilling, sustained cold, is the enemy of asphalt, the real culprit is temperature fluctuation.
In Metro Detroit, drivers are paying about $2.90 per gallon, which is 2 cents less than last week and 29 cents less than at the same time last year.
The winter storm that brought snow to Southeast Michigan on Sunday didn't stop car enthusiasts from leaving their homes for the final day of the 2026 Detroit Auto Show.
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The 31-year-old Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny took the stage on Sunday dressed in all white, donning a jersey with his last name, Ocasio, and the number 64.
Brad Arnold, the founder and lead singer of the 3 Doors Down has died following "his courageous battle with cancer," the rock band announced Saturday on social media.
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Lead singer and frontman Dee Snider said he suffers from degenerative arthritis and has had several surgeries over the years.
Cade Cunningham had 33 points and nine rebounds, and the Detroit Pistons hung on to beat Charlotte 110-104 on Monday night, snapping the Hornets' nine-game winning streak in a wild game that included a fight and four player ejections.
Tracy Scroggins, who had 60 1/2 sacks in 10 seasons as a playmaking defensive end for the Detroit Lions, has died. He was 56.
The Detroit Tigers announce that Major League Baseball will produce and distribute their local TV broadcasts this season.
President Trump on Monday said he would block the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge that sits between Detroit and Canada.
The official DHS statistics, which had not been previously reported, provide the most detailed look yet into who ICE has arrested during the Trump administration's crackdown.
Officials announced eligibility for mothers and babies in the city of Detroit.
Two Metro Detroit representatives are among those sponsoring a bill that calls for a 32% tax on any wireless device purchased for someone age 17 and younger.
The Oakland Community Health Network will now be taking over that responsibility amidst a financial dispute between the two organizations.
Legionella testing at Oakland County government facilities has detected the bacteria in the water systems of two additional buildings.
When the temperatures plummet, and the snow starts piling up, most of us have the same instinct: retreat indoors, crank up the heat, and get cozy.
Cade Cunningham had 33 points and nine rebounds, and the Detroit Pistons hung on to beat Charlotte 110-104 on Monday night, snapping the Hornets' nine-game winning streak in a wild game that included a fight and four player ejections.
Tracy Scroggins, who had 60 1/2 sacks in 10 seasons as a playmaking defensive end for the Detroit Lions, has died. He was 56.
The Detroit Tigers announce that Major League Baseball will produce and distribute their local TV broadcasts this season.
Some 2026 Winter Olympics athletes say their winning medals are falling apart, coming detached from their ribbons.
For the first time, a major U.S. automaker is putting a team up against the European giants of Formula One. Can Cadillac be a contender?
The roundtable discusses the impact of the high-profile game for advertisers, including Detroit-based Rocket and Redfin.
Could a new entertainment tax and a new sales tax be ahead for the Motor City?
As the 2026 Detroit Auto Show wraps up Sunday, the roundtable discusses the signature event and standout moments from the past two weeks.
Penske and Reuss address a wide range of critical issues for Detroit, Michigan and the nation.
Huntington Place CEO Bryan Crowe and his team have been preparing to welcome hundreds of thousands of visitors to the Detroit Auto Show this week.
Highs take aim at the 40s on Tuesday with more warmth in the extended forecast.
Residents in Commerce Township, Michigan, are frustrated with drivers speeding down their busy road, and now they're taking the matter to the township.
Students are continuing to use their voices at several high schools across Metro Detroit, opposing ICE activities. This includes Stevenson High School in Livonia, where more than 100 students walked out of class to protest.
The Dearborn Police Department is investing a lot in new technology. The Axon body camera can translate 56 different languages in real time.
A program that started in Flint to help support Michigan's littlest residents has opened in Detroit.