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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.

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  Now, city council members Jill Picha, Bryan Vollmer and Dennis Kusina have lost their seats on the city council.

Tuesday, May 07, 2013  Update: Council approves pit plan

Wednesday, April 24, 2013  The Wolf Management Advisory Council met today in St. Ignace to discuss the possible consequences of a controlled hunt.

Tuesday, April 23, 2013  Michigan's Wolf Management Advisory Council will meet this week to discuss whether wolf hunting should be allowed and to regulate the hunting season structure.

Wednesday, April 17, 2013  At a meeting Tuesday night, Petoskey's Downtown Development Authority moved to recommend the expansion to city council.

Saturday, April 13, 2013  "Despite the weather, we're thinking of this as a Summertime campout," said Mike Kent, with Kampout for KAIR.

Monday, March 18, 2013  UPDATED WITH VIDEO: Small towns like Onaway are facing the problem of how to pay for local police force. The Onaway City Council believes they have found a solution.

Thursday, March 14, 2013  A report is expected by June recommending a statewide teacher evaluation system that could be in place for the 2014-15 school year.

Tuesday, March 12, 2013  The Michigan Court of Appeals is scheduled to hear arguments Tuesday about a proposal to build a coal-fired power plant in Rogers City.

Monday, March 11, 2013  The outdoor public fireplace that stirred up controversy in downtown Charlevoix now has a new look.

Tuesday, February 19, 2013  UPDATED WITH VIDEO: The Wolf Management Advisory Council will meet today in St. Ignace to discuss the terms of an approved wolf hunt.

Friday, February 15, 2013  A trial has been scheduled for Timothy Shannon, a former Hart City Council member who is charged with the murder of his wife.