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Tuesday, May 21, 2013  Little Traverse Bay Humane Society is offering three low-cost spay/neuter clinics to keep the pet population in check.

Monday, April 22, 2013  This year's snowfall is challenging deer in the area, resulting in expected lower survival and fawn recruitment rates than the last few years.

Monday, March 18, 2013  Federal wildlife managers look to New Mexico pilot project in battle against feral pigs

Thursday, February 28, 2013  The black bear population in Michigan is estimated to be between 15,000 and 19,000. Keeping an eye and tracking that population is the job of the department of natural resources.

Thursday, December 20, 2012  Michigan says its estimated population grew 2012, the first increase in the measure for the state since 2004.

Tuesday, December 11, 2012  While Traverse City faces issues with the city's homeless population, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development says the nation has seen a slight decline in homelessness across the country.

Monday, December 03, 2012  Traverse City Commissioners voted Monday night to approve an Alcohol ban at three downtown parks.

Friday, November 16, 2012  Proponents of a wet house continue to try to gather support for their homless shelter plan in Traverse City.

Wednesday, November 07, 2012  For the first time in ten years, Michigan has new political lines. Districts were redrawn following the 2010 U.S. Census Report. Changes in the population have a major impact on how political lines are drawn.

Wednesday, October 17, 2012  Squirrel population boom frustrates fruit growers and irritates invaded homeowners

Thursday, May 17, 2012  In a first, census figures show minorities make up more than half of babies born in US

Wednesday, March 14, 2012  The DNR is keeping an eye on the elk population and surveying the numbers by air.

Thursday, January 05, 2012  7 in 10 pet owners: Shelters should kill only animals too sick or aggressive for adoption

Monday, March 28, 2011  Thirteen wild turkey hens that were native to Barry County have been relocated to Oscoda County, the Department of Natural Resources announced Monday.

Thursday, March 24, 2011  Census shows higher-than-expected Hispanic growth reaching 50 million, now 1 in 6 Americans