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Friday, May 17, 2013  The Coast Guard announced Friday that it will replace the lantern and solarize the light along the eastern shore of Lake Michigan

Friday, May 03, 2013  The powerful gun rights lobby gathers in Houston this weekend for its annual convention and organizers anticipate a rollicking, Texas-sized party.

Thursday, April 25, 2013  A House panel has approved legislation that would strip some welfare benefits for families whose children don't meet school attendance requirements.

Monday, April 15, 2013  There's a remedy for college students looking to ease stress before final exams in Kalamazoo: four legs and a leash.

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.

Wednesday, April 03, 2013  Dr. Jen Klabunde talks with 7&4's Brody O'Connell and Megan Moore about the lifespan of dogs based on the size and the breed of the dog.

Wednesday, March 13, 2013  Michigan lawmakers are planning to consider a bill that would require welfare applicants and recipients to pass drug tests.

Saturday, March 09, 2013  Dozens of animal lovers headed out for a special winter dog walk in Traverse City on Saturday, to walk their pooches for a good cause.

Sunday, March 03, 2013  Firefighters called to the 7000 block of South Clare Avenue in Grant Township.

Friday, February 22, 2013  Keith Ames was arraigned in several burglaries from homes in Montcalm and Kent counties.

Friday, January 25, 2013  An order from the U.S. Education Department that requires that students with disabilities be given "reasonable modifications" for sports puts athletic directors in a tough position.

Wednesday, January 23, 2013  The Grand Traverse Pie Company and Pure Michigan will be giving away free pie in honor of National Pie Day.

Thursday, January 17, 2013  Seniors at Traverse City West Senior High have been practicing reading excerpts from Martin Luther King Jr.'s speeches.They will be reading the speeches during the Martin Luther King Jr. remembrance day at the State Theatre on  Monday, Jan. 21.

Monday, January 14, 2013  Ben Affleck's "Argo" earned him best motion picture drama and director honors at Sunday night's ceremony.

Friday, January 11, 2013  The Coast Guard has issued a warning that warmer temperatures over the next few days could cause unsafe ice conditions in parts of the Great Lakes.