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Bow Fishermen Capture World Record 24.5lb Koi Fish In Michigan That Looks Like A Goldfish On Steroids
A massive invasive species was removed from Glen Lake, Michigan, a lake that sits just inland from Lake Michigan in the northwest portion of the state. The Japanese Koi fish caught by a bowfishing team from the Thundering Aspens Sportsman Club ended up bagging a world record koi (on the bow) when it tipped the […] The post Bow Fishermen Capture World Record 24.5lb Koi Fish In Michigan That Looks Like A Goldfish On Steroids appeared first on BroBible.
Workers plugging old, methane-leaking orphan oil and gas wells across Michigan
BOYNE FALLS, MI – The pungent odor of brine wafted across an old well site in eastern Charlevoix County as workers pumped hundreds of gallons of concrete deep underground. An oil field crew used heavy machinery to slide a metal plug 1,250 feet below ground and seal off an old brine disposal well. As they backfilled the hole with concrete, the freshly mixed material displaced the saltwater that rose to the surface.
Big Changes Coming to Olive Garden and Michiganders Aren’t Happy
The CEO of Olive Garden's parent company just doubled down on a decision that is leaving customers with a bad taste in their mouths. All around the country restaurants are hurting. As people are staying home more to spend less money, national chains are feeling the burn. Not to mention, inflation has increased the price of operation for the restaurants. Many restaurants around the country have started discounting their meals to bring their main customer base back into the stores. Olive Garden is owned by Darden Restaurants. The CEO of Darden, Rick Cardenas has come out publically with a big fat NO to that strategy. Instead, they have decided to increase their prices...again.
Rep. Rashida Tlaib holds "war criminal" sign during Benjamin Netanyahu's speech to Congress
(CBS DETROIT) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed Congress in a joint meeting on Wednesday to garner support for the war between Israel and Hamas, and a Democratic representative from Michigan sent a clear message during his speech. During the speech, Rep. Rashida Tlaib, the only Palestinian American in Congress, held up a sign that read "war criminal" on one side and "guilty of genocide" on the other. Tlaib posted a photo of herself holding the sign on X, formerly known as Twitter, and said, "I will never back down in speaking truth to power. The apartheid government of Israel is...
After Years in Decline, Michigan is Seeing More Fireflies This Summer
The sight of fireflies or lightning bugs had always been a sure sign of summer. You could count on a yard or field lighting up starting in early June with the flashing bodies of fireflies. And than several years ago many began to see fewer and fewer lightning bugs. So...
Michigan Hospital Named One of the Best for Cancer Treatment in U.S.
When facing a cancer diagnosis, choosing the right hospital can make all the difference. America is home to some of the best cancer treatment centers globally, offering cutting-edge technology, groundbreaking research, and compassionate care. So how do you go about finding the very best in cancer care? The U.S. News...
Gov. Whitmer lowers flags to honor Melvindale Police Officer killed in the line of duty
LANSING, Mich. – Governor Gretchen Whitmer has ordered U.S. and Michigan flags across the state to be lowered to half-staff on Friday, July 26, to honor the life and service of Melvindale Police Officer Mohamed Said, who passed away in the line of duty. “Officer Mohamed Said was a...
Meet the Genesee County candidates for Michigan House of Representatives
GENESEE COUNTY, MI -- Seven districts in the Michigan House of Representatives include at least some portion of Genesee County but just three of the races have contested primaries in the Aug. 6 election. Three Republicans -- Sherri Cross, incumbent Phil Green and Sherry Marden -- are competing for the...
Michigan Puts the Kibosh on Massive Consumers Energy Rate Hike
New energy rates approved by the Michigan Public Service Commission could lower monthly bills paid by Consumers Energy customers. In December of last year, Consumers Energy requested to increase its revenue from gas customers by $136 million, which would have resulted in a natural gas rate increase of 5.7% for its customers.
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