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Wednesday, April 24, 2013  Trout season is just around the corner and fishermen everywhere are eager to get their first bites, but rising river water levels and the chilly temperatures could put a snag in their lines.

Saturday, February 23, 2013  LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Deadlines are approaching for anglers to remove shanties from ice-covered waters.

Tuesday, February 19, 2013  The Coast Guard rescued two people after a chunk of ice broke free in Saginaw Bay.

Sunday, January 13, 2013  LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Michigan wildlife regulators have developed a draft plan to guide management of the state's fisheries over the next five years

Thursday, January 10, 2013  Temperatures may have been climbing all week but many of our area lakes still have a good base of ice covering them, keeping ice fisherman very happy.

Thursday, January 10, 2013  Wildlife experts will take a closer look at a wide range of hunting issues in Michigan.

Monday, January 07, 2013  Anglers are gearing up for the anticipated Lake Sturgeon season in Cheboygan County.

Tuesday, November 06, 2012  Deborah Bricker was sentenced November 1st to spend 4 to 10 years in prison.

Thursday, May 17, 2012  In it's beginnings, Leland, Michigan was one of the oldest and largest Ottawa villages on the Leelanau Peninsula.

Friday, March 23, 2012  An Alanson woman is facing several felony charges after police say she stole more than $124,000 from her employer.

Thursday, March 15, 2012  They say prime examples are charging customers for the ice used to keep fish fresh, or bloating seafood, such as scallops, with compounds that make them appear bigger.

Monday, March 05, 2012  Jane Fisher and her husband Kelly live in a rural area just outside of Indian River and they hope a generator does the trick.

Wednesday, February 15, 2012  Classroom Salute- We salute Mrs. Fisher's kindergarten class at Inland Lakes schools!

Tuesday, February 07, 2012  UPDATE 5:00pm Tuesday: Dive teams have found the body of a fisherman who fell through the ice in Wexford County.

Tuesday, January 17, 2012  Before you step on the ice, the Department of Natural Resources wants you to make sure it is safe and to be prepared for the worst.