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Wednesday, June 12, 2013  Former police officer says Santa Monica gunman had been mentally evaluated

Monday, June 10, 2013  "I just simply got in his way," recalls the survivor. "And he needed to kill me. That was it."

Monday, June 10, 2013  New legislation would give college graduates an income tax credit for their student loans if they stay in Michigan after graduation.

Saturday, June 08, 2013  "We saw a woman get shot in the head," a witness said. "I haven't been able to stop shaking."

Monday, June 03, 2013  UPDATED WITH VIDEO: Gov. Rick Snyder and U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow are expected to be among the speakers at a memorial service for former Michigan First Lady Helen Milliken.

Monday, May 20, 2013  Michigan prison inmates are being offered a new path to higher education while behind bars.

Sunday, May 19, 2013  Thousands of people made their way to the bay Sunday, for the 58th Annual Northwestern Michigan College Barbeque in Traverse City.

Friday, May 17, 2013  Get ready for a day full of great food and fun activities to help local college students!

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  Scientists at Michigan Tech are bringing us one step closer to making objects and people invisible.

Tuesday, May 07, 2013  7&4 News has learned that in early April, Baker College Cadillac Campus signed a purchase agreement for the O’Neill building or the old potato factory on West Harris Street in downtown Cadillac.

Thursday, May 02, 2013  About 75 Grand Valley State University students will receive their diplomas Thursday evening during the 16th annual Traverse City commencement ceremony.

Tuesday, April 23, 2013  UPDATED WITH VIDEO: The Hiring Our Heroes event took place at Northwestern Michigan College's Hagerty Conference Center on Tuesday afternoon.   Hiring Our Heroes, a program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, was launched in March 2011 as a nationwide initiative to help veterans and military spouses find meaningful employment.

Monday, April 22, 2013  Dr. Harry Weitz was recruited by Munson Medical Center to be their first radiologist and he started their radiology department.

Saturday, April 20, 2013  TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) - A memorial service for former Michigan first lady Helen Milliken will be held June 3 in Traverse City.

Wednesday, April 10, 2013  14 hurt in bloody Texas community college stabbing, 1 suspect arrested running from building