TRAVERSE CITY WILL HAVE ANOTHER CHANCE TO SUPPORT RELIEF EFFORTS IN HAITI, THANKS TO THE EFFORTS OF SOME AREA STUDENTS.

Thousands of people looking for work may have a new opportunity - thanks to the upcoming 2010 Census

Plans to get the state budget back on track are on the minds of lawmakers across Michigan. Legislation in the house right now would save money by releasing about 7,500 inmates before their minimum sentence is served.

Mary Jean Brick passed away from lung cancer the day before Christmas, but it was the 86-years of her life that impacted those around her.  She never expected recognition or considered herself a hero, but that's exactly what her close friends and family say she is.

Kingsley woman sees her costume designs on Olympic skaters

Athletes are lacing up their skates and waxing up their skis for the 2010 Special Olympic Winter Games

Gov. Granholm has rolled out proposals to help small businesses, encourage entrepreneurs and teach unskilled workers how to read and write in her eighth and final State of the State address

Lawmakers react to Governor Granholm's State of the State address in Lansing

The Antrim County Sheriff's Office is investigating a felony complaint involving a teacher having sex with a student.  Deputies arrested 55 year old Michael Peterson of Ellsworth and a teacher at Ellsworth Community School for three counts of Criminal Sexual Conduct in the First Degree.

The Northerwestern Michigan College Board of Trustees voted to purchase a building and property that will allow the college to expand its Aero Park Campus.

A northern Michigan boat manufacturer is now under new ownership after facing months of bankruptcy.  Four Winns in Cadillac says they welcome the transition and the changes it will bring.

Wineries not able to make a new batch of ice wine due to the past summer season

MDOT trims back the infamous "Shoe Tree" in Kalkaska

A new machine is helping law enforcement in the Upper Peninsula boost border security and keep an eye out for potential terrorists.

Just a week from today, the area's largest school district will vote to cut millions of dollars from its budget and the staff could feel huge impacts.  Traverse City Area Public Schools needs to slash $6 million from its budget and last week a budget advisory task force released its recommendations on what areas should be cut.