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Troopers from the Cadillac Post of the Michigan State Police arrested a drunk driver that was 5 times over the legal limit.

American Legion will not run youth baseball at the Grand Traverse Civic Center this year.  See why and what's next.

The Michigan State House Transportation Committee came to the Hagerty Center in Traverse City Monday afternoon to hear from transportation leaders and the public.

Paul Reid has fished the West Grand Traverse Bay for more than 50 years, but Saturday afternoon the tranquil waters of northern Michigan almost claimed his life.

A snowmobile raceway in Antrim County was the scene for races - and remembrances this weekend.

SPRING IS ON THE WAY - BUT THOSE WHO LOVE WINTER ACTIVITIES ARE MAKING THE MOST OF IT WHILE IT LASTS.

A Traverse City family is warning their neighborhood, a dog was shot in their driveway.

It is one of the most difficult things to endure: coming to terms with the reality that a loved one is terminally ill.  That's why there are programs like hospice to help families cope.  7&4's Melissa Smith shows us how a local hospice advocate is doing just that, in this month's Your Town Hero report.

The Father Fred Foundation has assembled hundreds of Easters Baskets for families in need.

Deputy Ronald Fenlon, Cheboygan County School Resource Officer, is providing his cell number to high school and middle school students and is also maintaining a Facebook page.

Leelanau County ranks as the third healthiest county in Michigan.  Grand Traverse County is not far behind, ranking eighth on the list.

A Traverse City bakery is aiming to benefit the local economy one loaf of bread at a time.  Pleasanton Brick Oven Bakery uses local ingredients to make their products, which are sold right here in northern Michigan.  7&4's Melissa Smith features the business in this week's "Made with Michigan Hands."

Recall elections could be held for the Tribal Chairman and Vice-Chairman of the Little Traverse Bay Band of Odawa Indians.

Naples, Fla.-based INGage Networks says it will create about 24 jobs with its research and development center in Michigan State's Communication Arts and Sciences building

Brownfield and waterfront development projects are the topic of a gathering at Michigan State University

Fire officials across Northern Michigan are preparing for an early fire season.

The state's popular Pure Michigan tourism advertising campaign would get a short-term boost through legislation overwhelmingly approved by the state Senate

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City officials in Charlevoix have given the go-ahead to a Michigan Production Company to film an action scene at a historic home, which will leave it in ashes.

Many Northern Michigan doctors could soon be getting a pay cut. The Federal Government is now cutting reimbursement to Medicare providers by 21%.

Lake Superior State University is moving forward with a 5-million-dollar expansion plan

Organizers of Northern Michigan's largest festival are hoping community members log online and sign up to help with this year's fun

Some bowlers in Grand Traverse County have a "good cause" in mind this weekend.

The Department of Public Works in Big Rapids has been busy cleaning up someone else's mess.

A NORTHERN MICHIGAN CHURCH IS RAISING MONEY TO CONTINUE RELIEF EFFORTS IN HAITI.