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Tuesday, March 05, 2013  GOP seeks to smooth roughest cuts, avert government shutdown later this month

Wednesday, February 27, 2013  Winter isn't over yet but the recent warm ups have cleared many roadways revealing a familiar driving hazard the dreaded pot hole. It’s a nuisance we deal with every year around this time and drivers in Grand Traverse County are speaking out about the worst roads in the area.

Wednesday, February 06, 2013  The Grand Traverse County Sheriff's Department is proposing to bring some officer's back into area schools.

Tuesday, December 04, 2012  A Wexford County community is preparing to honor veterans by taking part in the annual Wreaths Across America Day.

Wednesday, November 21, 2012  Travelers are crossing Michigan to their holiday travel destinations.

Monday, July 09, 2012  Feds name 4 suspects in border agent's death linked to Operation Fast and Furious

Thursday, June 21, 2012  The U.S. Coast Guard is increasing its presence around the Great Lakes starting Friday as part of a national effort to crack down on those who operate a boat while drinking alcohol.

Wednesday, May 30, 2012  As the summer season slowly gets underway in northern Michigan, 7&4 News wants to help boater’s brush-up on boating safety, specially the laws required for wearing life jackets.

Tuesday, March 13, 2012  Perimeter security will change April 1st at 27 state prisons including Pugsley Correctional Faciltiy in Kingsley.

Monday, February 13, 2012  The Gaylord Police Department will lose a road-patrol officer and share duties with its administrative assistant this summer as city leaders work to battle what continues to be a dwindling budget.

Thursday, February 02, 2012  Watch State Police dash camera video of the entire chase

Tuesday, January 17, 2012  The U.S. Border Patrol is moving to halt a revolving-door policy of sending migrants back to Mexico without any punishment.

Tuesday, July 12, 2011  Coast Guard members from stations around the Great Lakes are in St. Ignace this week going through intensive training to help combat terrorism.

Tuesday, July 12, 2011  A group of young cadets are getting some in-depth police training in Clare County.

Monday, May 23, 2011  Save your life ... and $65 by buckling up!  More than 200 law enforcement agencies are conducting seatbelt enforcement zones.