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Yesterday at 9:57 AM  The Department of Natural Resources will be holding public meetings on informal shooting ranges near Traverse City.

Thursday, May 09, 2013  Barbara and Louis Fochtman saw the bird roaming around on their driveway Sunday morning, and then a few days later at the cemetary near their home

Friday, April 12, 2013  The ongoing battle over invasive swine between an area hunting ranch and the Michigan Department of Natural Resources will head back to court in the coming weeks.

Wednesday, March 13, 2013  New York City Jack Russell terrier undergoes surgery to remove $1.11 in pennies he swallowed

Wednesday, February 06, 2013  Bob Lamb has always loved the outdoors.  The Traverse City man along with his wife, Mary have lived on the shores of Silver Lake for 63 years. Everything from water skiing to snowmobiling with his family and friends are Lamb's passions. Lately though, things have slowed down for the 87-year-old World War II veteran.  He credits a new procedure at Munson Medical Center with extending his life.

Monday, January 28, 2013  Boys at the school must go to the office and sign out a roll for use.

Thursday, January 17, 2013  Officer William Kanitz diedTuesday while on duty at the Cadillac Police Department.

Friday, December 14, 2012  The recent discovery of the shipwrecked wooden steamer "New York" has stirred up memories for a Traverse City woman who lost her father when his ship went down 53 years ago this month.

Wednesday, December 12, 2012  The White House called it a "highly provocative act that threatens regional security."

Friday, November 09, 2012  Members of the Cheyboygan Sportsman's Club will be able to shoot at their range after a judge ruled in their favor.

Tuesday, September 11, 2012  The weather has been just about perfect for pumpkin farmers. Now their crop is coming in three weeks early.

Thursday, August 30, 2012  For a week, Grand Traverse County dispatchers have been fielding calls from residents concerned about unfamiliar helicopters near Chums Corner.

Wednesday, August 08, 2012  US starts landmark cleanup of Agent Orange nearly 4 decades after Vietnam War's end

Monday, July 23, 2012  Updated with raw video of James Holmes' court appearance: Colorado massacre suspect appears with orange-red hair in court for first time since shootings

Thursday, July 12, 2012  The Michigan National Guard dropped 500 pound bombs over the Grayling Air Gunnery Range Thursday for a major training exercise.