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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.

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.

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.

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, September 12, 2012  Gov. Rick Snyder recently signed legislation to help residents struggling with foreclosure.

Tuesday, September 04, 2012  Update: A fiery debate on the construction of a bayside fireplace continued at a City Council meeting in Charlevoix Tuesday night. And after hearing a fire-storm of oppostion, council members voted to hault the project, at least for now.

Thursday, August 23, 2012  A Traverse City market, preparing to celebrate 100 years in business, has new owners.

Tuesday, July 10, 2012  Some homeowners lose houses for a little as $400 in overdue taxes, consumer group says

Friday, June 15, 2012  The Sheriff's Office received several complaints about the Mid-Michigan Care Givers Club selling marijuana out of the business located in Hayes Township.

Sunday, May 06, 2012  The City Opera House in Traverse City is proud to announce it's brand new line-up for 2012- 2013 season.

Tuesday, December 20, 2011  The Traverse City Commission gave approval of a community dog park.