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Wednesday, May 08, 2013  TransUnion: Improving housing market helps lower rate of late payments on US mortgages in first quarter

Sunday, May 05, 2013  A special dog adoption event was held Sunday in Traverse City to find homes for more than a dozen Pomeranian dogs that were rescued from a Leelanau home.

Sunday, May 05, 2013  The dynamic season kicks off September 15, 2013 and builds momentum with a diverse array of performances including Arlo Guthrie, Ring of Fire: the Music of Johnny Cash, Masters of the Fiddle, and many more.

Tuesday, April 23, 2013  New Mexico slaughterhouse becomes ground zero in emotional debate over horse slaughter

Sunday, April 14, 2013  R.D. "Dan" Musser Jr., the owner of Michigan's famous Summer resort, the Grand Hotel, died on Saturday of congestive heart failure.

Monday, March 25, 2013  Elaine Dawson of Bellaire was sentenced today in federal court for under-reporting her income to evade over $1 million in taxes.

Thursday, March 21, 2013  UPDATED WITH VIDEO: Big changes could be coming to Michigan indoor tanning users. Doctors with the Michigan State Medical Society joined young cancer patients in asking the state Legislature to approve bills that would ban minors from using indoor tanning facilities.

Thursday, January 24, 2013  The popular rock and blues duo has been vigiliant about protecting its music from commercialization.

Wednesday, January 16, 2013  Since President Obama's proposed ban on so called assault rifles and high capacity magazines, gun owners across the country are waiting to see what's going to happen next.

Friday, January 11, 2013  The North Lake Correctional facility in Baldwin may be able to re-open thanks to a bill signed into law by Gov. Rick Snyder Wednesday.

Thursday, January 03, 2013  A suburban New York newspaper has hired armed guards to protect staff following its publication of a list of residents with pistol permits.

Monday, December 31, 2012  Gov. Snyder signed legislation on Friday to help Michigan homeowners avoid foreclosure. The Legislation was sponsored by Sen. Darwin Booher, R-Evart.

Friday, December 14, 2012  The man widely believed to be behind the aviation company is an ex-convict named Christian Esquino, 50, who has a long and checkered legal past.

Wednesday, December 05, 2012  During Pet Talk on 7&4 News Today, Dr. Jen Klabunde talked about controlling the problem of hairballs with your cats.  Dr. Klabunde says there is a distinct difference when it comes to hairballs and vomit with cats.  Several cats and kittens were also featured during the segment which need to be adopted.

Wednesday, October 10, 2012  Elaine Dawson, of Bellaire, owned five cinemas in Bellaire, Petoskey, Gaylord, Mackinaw City and Cheboygan, according to court records.