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

Monday, February 11, 2013  The Relay for Life-Grand Traverse County kicks off in June but now is the time for teams to start coming together and fundraising for the 24-hour cancer walk.  The Relay will take place June 8th and 9th at the Grand Traverse County Civic Center.  This year's fundraising goal is: $95,000 with a goal of 60 teams.  Relay organizers say right now they have about 25 teams set up.

Friday, January 11, 2013  The two robbers have escaped despite an extensive search of the department store.

Tuesday, October 16, 2012  Classroom Salute- Mrs. Bawk's 4th grade class at Pickford Elementary.

Wednesday, September 26, 2012  Republican State Representative Wayne Schmidt is looking to go three-for-three in November, securing his seat in Lansing for another two years. Facing off with Schmidt in November, is political newcomer Betsy Coffia.

Wednesday, August 22, 2012  Michigan’s agricultural businesses are hiring, but finding people with the right skills and training to fill the sector’s needs in a challenge, according to the Agricultural Leaders of Michigan.

Wednesday, July 18, 2012  Incumbent Wayne Schmidt will defend his seat in the Michigan House of Representatives against challenger Jason Gillman.

Thursday, July 05, 2012  A yacht full of fireworks watchers capsized on the Fourth of July, killing three children and sending 24 others into the Long Island Sound, where many were rescued by fellow boaters, police said Thursday.

Wednesday, July 04, 2012  Hundreds of thousands of Americans from the Midwest to the Mid-Atlantic were preparing to spend the Fourth of July like the nation's founders did in 1776, without the conveniences of electricity and air conditioning.

Monday, July 02, 2012  Here is a list of the parades and fireworks in the UpNorthLive area

Sunday, July 01, 2012  A change in what's legal to launch this 4th of July is having a big impact on the businesses that are popping up in parking lots across Northern Michigan.

Saturday, April 28, 2012  Thousands of people emptied out their medicine cabinets Saturday in the hopes of stopping prescription drug abuse. It's national Drug Take Back Day and law enforcement agencies across northern Michigan joined forces with the Drug Enforcement Agency to collect outdated and unused medications.

Monday, February 27, 2012  It was the night to shine for Hollywood's hottest film stars and during Sunday's 84th Academy Awards it was the red carpet fashion that stood out just like the award winners.  That's why during 7&4 News Today we invited local seamstress and fashion designer, Juliette Goodwin to talk about her top picks for the night's fashions.

Monday, February 27, 2012  Nostalgia rules as 'The Artist,' 'Hugo' dominate safe, predictable Academy Awards

Monday, February 20, 2012  Legislation working its way through Lansing could bring new life and new jobs to the GEO Prison in Lake County.