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Yesterday at 8:23 AM  During jury selection at George Zimmerman's trial for shooting Trayvon Martin, which is continuing for a seventh day Tuesday, Circuit Judge Debra Nelson has been listening to testimony from voice recognition experts.

Tuesday, June 11, 2013  UPDATED WITH VIDEO: A black bear yearling had to be tranquilized to be taken down from a tree in the backyard of a Cadillac home.

Monday, June 10, 2013  Jury selection begins Monday in the Orlando suburb of Sanford, Fla., the scene of massive protests.

Tuesday, May 28, 2013  Does evidence that Trayvon Martin used marijuana have any relevance to George Zimmerman's trial for shooting and killing the unarmed teen?

Monday, May 20, 2013  The Winemakers Party is June 21st from 6-9 PM under the big tent at the festival grounds at the Village at Grand Traverse Commons.

Friday, April 26, 2013  Governor Snyder visited Old Mission Peninsula Friday afternoon to present local wineries and vineyards with recognition for the MAEAP.

Friday, April 19, 2013  Modernize old 80's style countertops with an easy coat of paint!

Thursday, April 18, 2013  A Mississippi man arrested for mailing suspected ricin to leaders; claimed conspiracy to sell body parts

Wednesday, April 17, 2013  FBI appeals to public for help solving Boston Marathon bombings; over 2,000 tips received

Monday, April 15, 2013  A Cheboygan County organization is gathering volunteers to help protect one of the most valuable natural resources in Michigan.

Thursday, April 11, 2013  UPDATED WITH PHOTOS: Parts of the Boardman River in Traverse City are flooding.

Tuesday, March 26, 2013  A six-year-old boy walked away from a Harbor Springs school. He disappeared for a half hour and no one from the school noticed.

Thursday, March 21, 2013  One local art studio gave Traverse City the opportunity to show their creativity and their community spirit today.

Wednesday, March 20, 2013  UPDATED WITH VIDEO: There's a new strategy in the works to help improve housing development in Grand Traverse County.

Wednesday, March 13, 2013  More black smoke points to divisions among cardinals over who should be next pope