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Wednesday, May 15, 2013  Lawmakers outraged over another military sex case involving someone assigned to prevent sexual assault.

Monday, May 06, 2013  Onaway Area Schools are having issues with their phone circuits.

Tuesday, April 16, 2013 

Thursday, April 11, 2013  China pulls 'Django Unchained' from theaters on opening day, citing 'technical problem'

Tuesday, April 02, 2013  The recall affects cars from the 2005 through 2009 model years sold in states where salt is used to clear roads in the winter.

Tuesday, March 26, 2013  It’s called the International Property Maintenance Code and Benzie County Commissioners thought it was the "legal weapon" they needed to get rid of old buildings in the County. But instead, it created a whole lot of controversy amongst community members.

Wednesday, February 27, 2013  Winter isn't over yet but the recent warm ups have cleared many roadways revealing a familiar driving hazard the dreaded pot hole. It’s a nuisance we deal with every year around this time and drivers in Grand Traverse County are speaking out about the worst roads in the area.

Thursday, January 31, 2013  UPDATED WITH EMERGENCY TIPS: Mecosta County dispatch has confirmed to 7&4 News that a large number of residents are still not allowed to return to their homes.  They say six roads are still closed in the area near the flooding.

Friday, January 25, 2013 

Thursday, January 24, 2013  The Platte River in Benzie County is more than three feet above normal water levels and rising, leaving more than a dozen residents worried.

Wednesday, January 16, 2013  More than 20,000 emergency room cases have been reported, mostly involving teens or young adults who have consumed energy drinks.

Friday, January 04, 2013  State officials working on fixing problem

Wednesday, November 14, 2012  Gov. Rick Snyder says state government employees are answering his call for ideas to help improve efficiency, customer service and their workplaces.

Tuesday, September 11, 2012  Reducing harmful algae and pollution in Lake Erie is one of the goals of a joint U.S.-Canadian commission that strives to solve water problems.

Thursday, June 07, 2012  A local rehab clinic is expanding to meet the increasing the number of residents addicted to prescription drugs.