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Tuesday, March 12, 2013  Report: Schools in such disrepair, updating them would cost $542 billion over next decade

Tuesday, January 08, 2013  UPDATED WITH VIDEO. There's a burning issue in the furnace business with new federal regulations going into effect May 1. While most newer furnaces operate at about 80-percent fuel efficiency, new federal regulations will kick it up one notch further. On May 1, any furnace installed in the northern half of the United States must be at least 90-percent fuel efficient.

Thursday, October 04, 2012  Manistee Area Public Schools is moving forward with critical school repairs even though it could mean making budget cuts down the road.

Thursday, September 20, 2012  The water main broke just east of Cadillac Junior High School Thursday morning. While city workers make repairs, school leaders are planning ahead to keep classes in session.

Wednesday, May 09, 2012  The millage proposal for .95 mills for three years, which would equal just under $1.5 million, was on Tuesday's ballot.  It was overwhelmingly voted down with 1,116 voting no on the issue and 724 voting yes.

Friday, April 20, 2012  A portion of I-75 will close Monday so crews can make emergency repairs.

Monday, March 05, 2012  The number of homes and businesses without electricity are decreasing, but those still dealing with no power could be impacted as late as Friday.

Thursday, January 19, 2012  Billionaire history buff giving $7.5 million needed to repair quake-damaged Washington Monument

Wednesday, December 14, 2011  How far would you drive out of your way to save 19 cents on a gallon of gas? A Northern Michigan Senator has proposed a plan that could have you paying less at the pump by eliminating the state’s gas tax. That revenue currently goes to pay for road repairs. So how would the state cover those expenses? As it turns out, he calls for you to pay a little more somewhere else.      His proposal is the subject of this Fact Finder.

Friday, December 09, 2011  An Antrim County business is heavily damaged, if not destroyed, by a fire that broke out Friday night.

Monday, November 28, 2011  Work has began to replace an iconic bridge in Indian River.

Monday, November 28, 2011  A Charlevoix County man is in trouble tonight for contractor fraud and Sheriff's investigators say he targeted vulnerable adults.

Monday, October 31, 2011  Lets face it, we all want to save money. Spending less to keep our homes warm this winter maybe topping your list. We took an energy expert to a local hardware store and had him walk us through the aisles. So what are the easy, low cost things just about anyone can do in order to keep their heating bills as low as possible?

Monday, October 10, 2011  Odds are you've seen the ads about the plan to build a new bridge linking Detroit with Canada. They warn of the $100 million a year "gamble." You may have even heard the Governor's office fight back. We are hearing two very different stories about the same construction project. But what's the truth?

Tuesday, July 05, 2011  The old saying goes, time is money. But just how much do we spend in order to save a little time? Almost everyday we pay someone to do something we could probably do ourselves. All this month our Fact Finders are taking a look at the cost of convenience. In this report, we are focusing on taking care of your car. Every 3 thousand miles you pay 30 dollars for an oil change, but is it worth it?