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Monday, June 17, 2013  UPDATED WITH PHOTOS: The Sheriff's Office says Shirley Brunson, 78, and her husband William, 92, left the Detroit area before 9 a.m. Sunday enroute to Free Soil.

Wednesday, June 12, 2013  Using voice commands to send text messages and emails from behind the wheel, which is marketed as a safer alternative for drivers, actually is more distracting and dangerous than simply talking on a cellphone, a new AAA study found.

Monday, June 03, 2013  South Carolina woman who murdered 4 in family brought them together to pray before killings

Sunday, June 02, 2013  More than 200 cancer survivors and their families met on the lawn of Building 50 near Munson Medical Center in Traverse City, for the 26th annual National Cancer Survivors' Day celebration picnic on Sunday.

Thursday, May 23, 2013  Frost is the issue Thursday night. Completely clear skies and a diminishing wind will set the stage for temperatures to go into a steep dive overnight.

Saturday, May 11, 2013  Northern Michigan will see another quick taste of winter before warm weather returns.

Friday, May 03, 2013  The first marriages will take place Aug. 1, when the new law takes effect.

Friday, April 26, 2013  The Senate passed a bill Thursday imposing state and local sales taxes on Internet purchases, but opponents believe they can kill the bill in the House.

Wednesday, April 17, 2013  The temperatures are rising, and the sun is starting to shine, which means that being out on the water, is on many people’s minds.

Wednesday, April 10, 2013  Low pressure causing a wintry mess of weather to end the workweek.

Tuesday, April 09, 2013  Rounds of rain and starting Wednesday through Friday, freezing rain, sleet, and snow will all pass through at times this week as the weather remains very wet.

Monday, April 08, 2013  The next and stronger system to pass through Wednesday could lead to major issues with the possibility of rain, freezing rain/sleet and/or even accumulating snow Wednesday if it remains cold enough.

Sunday, April 07, 2013  Multiple systems tracking through the region will cause some messy commutes through mid-week.

Thursday, April 04, 2013  Police in Alpena say a man was using the free wi-fi at a business to download child pornography and the employees had no idea.

Tuesday, April 02, 2013  Celebrate National Library Week by stocking the shelves of your own Little Free Library.