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Thursday, April 25, 2013  The cause of the fire, which started Wednesday night, remained under investigation, but it was believed to be accidental.

Monday, March 25, 2013  California farmers team up to build bio-refinery that will convert sugar beets to ethanol

Friday, March 08, 2013  The planet was slowly cooling for thousands of years until an unprecedented reversal in the 20th century.

Wednesday, March 06, 2013  7&4 News wanted to see how Traverse City Public Schools, northern Michigan’s largest district, compared to the state averages, when it comes to students taking advantage of free meals, especially breakfast.

Wednesday, March 06, 2013  School leaders announce "First Fuel For School" challenge this week as part of National School Breakfast Week.

Friday, February 08, 2013  As Governor Snyder unveiled his nearly $51 billion budget Thursday night, some of his proposals aren't sitting well with Northern Michigan folks -- specifically his plan to increase the fuel tax. The majority of people 7&4 spoke with said it's just more pain at the pump.

Wednesday, January 16, 2013  Gov. Rick Snyder wants to boost vehicle license fees and tax motor fuels at the wholesale level to raise billions of dollars for repairing Michigan's ailing roads and bridges.

Monday, December 17, 2012  Hit the road: AAA Michigan says a tank of gas is costing less.

Monday, December 10, 2012  AAA Michigan says gasoline prices have fallen roughly 2 cents during the past week to a statewide average of about $3.42 per gallon.

Wednesday, November 21, 2012  US-10 is closed from 50th Avenue to 65th Avenue due to a fuel tanker that crashed and rolled on its side.

Friday, May 11, 2012  The Department of Environmental Quality was called to the scene to help with a fuel spill.

Tuesday, May 03, 2011  Flying a plane isn't cheap, especially now, as aviation gas hovers around five dollars. But soon, pilots in Crawford County will have a place to fill up making it much more convenient.

Tuesday, April 26, 2011  The spike in gas prices has many of us looking for ways to save. For some, that means trading in their old gas guzzler for a new, more fuel efficient ride.

Tuesday, March 15, 2011  The cost of fuel is sky rocketing and the price at the pump is trickling down to other products including groceries.

Monday, February 28, 2011  Traverse City drivers are shelling out big bucks for gas. Traverse City gas prices are among the highest in the state according to AAA Michigan.