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Today at 2:09 PM  A service will be held at the City Opera House on Saturday, June 22 at 11 a.m.

Yesterday at 10:53 AM  Under proposed legislation, municipalities would have the option to create an ordinance allowing dogs in outdoor seating areas

Wednesday, June 12, 2013  UPDATED WITH VIDEO: The DNR announced the 750 acres of Thumb Lake frontage in Charlevoix County will be protected.

Wednesday, June 12, 2013  Former police officer says Santa Monica gunman had been mentally evaluated

Tuesday, June 11, 2013  House Speaker Boehner predicts Congress can pass sweeping immigration legislation this year

Monday, June 10, 2013  "I just simply got in his way," recalls the survivor. "And he needed to kill me. That was it."

Monday, June 10, 2013  New legislation would give college graduates an income tax credit for their student loans if they stay in Michigan after graduation.

Saturday, June 08, 2013  "We saw a woman get shot in the head," a witness said. "I haven't been able to stop shaking."

Friday, June 07, 2013  Arizona sheriff who led way for local police in immigration enforcement reconsiders crackdowns

Monday, June 03, 2013  UPDATED WITH VIDEO: Gov. Rick Snyder and U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow are expected to be among the speakers at a memorial service for former Michigan First Lady Helen Milliken.

Friday, May 31, 2013  In unwanted way, ricin letters highlight New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg's stature in gun-laws debate

Thursday, May 30, 2013  One of the letters containing traces of the poison ricin refer to New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg's gun control efforts

Tuesday, May 28, 2013  The Republican-led Michigan House has approved a series of changes Michigan's fireworks law including giving local governments power to restrict their use.

Monday, May 20, 2013  Michigan prison inmates are being offered a new path to higher education while behind bars.

Sunday, May 19, 2013  Thousands of people made their way to the bay Sunday, for the 58th Annual Northwestern Michigan College Barbeque in Traverse City.