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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.

Thursday, May 02, 2013  The state House approved a bill that could block voters from deciding whether to allow wolf hunting in Michigan.

Tuesday, April 30, 2013  A Michigan House panel has approved legislation that could block a group's effort to ban wolf hunting in Michigan.

Monday, April 29, 2013  Sheds, stables, attics searched for suspect in stabbing death of 8-year-old girl in Northern California

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.

Friday, April 19, 2013  All residents of Boston were ordered to stay in their homes Friday morning as the search for the surviving suspect in the marathon bombings continued after a long night of violence that left another suspect dead.

Tuesday, April 16, 2013  Police have been seen carrying several large bags from a suburban Boston apartment that authorities say was searched in connection to the Boston Marathon bombing.

Saturday, April 13, 2013  It was the second annual Scavenger Hunt for Autism in Dowtown Traverse City on Saturday.  An event that used social media for social good.

Friday, April 12, 2013  The ongoing battle over invasive swine between an area hunting ranch and the Michigan Department of Natural Resources will head back to court in the coming weeks.

Thursday, April 11, 2013  The hunt will send teams around the city through different stations to teach them about challenges children with autism sometimes face.

Thursday, April 11, 2013  The bill which gives Michigan's Natural Resource Commission exclusive authority to designate game animals is out of committee and headed to the senate floor.

Monday, April 08, 2013  In a country where at least a third of households have firearms, it's hard to impose stricter arms rules without support from gun owners.

Tuesday, April 02, 2013  Dozens of people got together in Traverse City on Tuesday night to participate in a global initiative called Light it Up Blue for Autism Awareness.