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Tuesday, June 11, 2013  A coalition that opposes hunting wolves in Michigan is still making its case even though officials have scheduled a hunt for later this year.

Monday, June 10, 2013  7&4 News is told that 80 percent of the county's roads are considered to be in "poor condition" and are unsafe to drive on.

Wednesday, June 05, 2013  A joint meeting was held between the Grand Traverse County Road Commission and the Board of Commissioners Wednesday evening regarding the fate of the Cass Road Bridge, how it will be replaced, and the best option for the driving public.

Wednesday, June 05, 2013  DTE Energy has filed an amended renewable energy plan that proposes to lower the monthly surcharge paid by residential customers from 3-dollars to 43-cents.

Monday, May 13, 2013  The Michigan Historical Commission has approved historical markers for four sites, including the Holy Cross Church on Beaver Island.

Sunday, May 12, 2013  After several hours of interviews, Mayor Michael Estes called for a vote and the commission voted to select Jered Ottenwess, who is currently the City Manager in Ishpeming in the Upper Peninsula.

Saturday, May 11, 2013  City Commissioners gathered at the Governmental Center Saturday morning for a special meeting, to interview the remaining six candidates for the position.

Thursday, May 09, 2013  UPDATED WITH VIDEO: The Michigan Natural Resources Commission approved a public wolf hunt in the Upper Peninsula at their meeting in Roscommon this afternoon.

Thursday, May 09, 2013  The Saint Clair River is a major trunk line for commercial navigation. Is it also possible that it is draining the Great Lakes?

Thursday, May 09, 2013  Top Boston cop to tell Congress he's OK with more cameras, not 'police state,' after bombings

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  Senate Bill 288 gives the Natural Resources Commission the responsibility to establish managed open season hunts for wild game. It exempts the taking of mourning doves, pets and livestock.

Tuesday, May 07, 2013  Officials take next step towards solving issues involved with the Wexford County Animal Shelter.

Tuesday, May 07, 2013  UPDATE: Traverse City commissioners pass ordinance to allow food truck vendors within city limits.

Tuesday, April 30, 2013  Amelia Earhart holds several firsts in American History. She was the first female pilot to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean and North America.Her life and mysterious death are the fascination of Grand Traverse County Commissioner Larry Inman.

Thursday, April 25, 2013  Facebook says independent audit following FTC settlement found privacy practices sufficient