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Monday, June 10, 2013  7&4 News is told that 80 percent of the county's roads are considered to be in "poor condition" and are unsafe to drive on.

Friday, April 05, 2013  The Michigan Department of Transportation Director paid a visit to Grand Traverse County today to talk about future transportation funding for Michigan.

Wednesday, March 20, 2013  A 19-year-old Roscommon woman was killed in a car crash on Keno Road in Ausable Township last night.

Thursday, March 14, 2013  One woman was killed in a car crash on M-129 in Chippewa County Wednesday afternoon.

Wednesday, March 13, 2013  A low pressure system has pushed out of our area and is now located over the east coast and Canada - causing lake effect snow showers. High pressure moves in for Thursday, bringing some quieter weather.

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.

Tuesday, February 19, 2013  The Leelanau County Sheriffs Department is alerting people to stay off of the roads in Leelanau County due to extremely hazardous conditions.

Thursday, February 07, 2013  With the latest guidance/data coming in, expectations are for the heaviest snow to fall across Central Lower Michigan with lighter snowfall north.

Wednesday, January 30, 2013  UPDATED WITH VIDEO: Road Commissions throughout the area urge drivers to take caution and drive slower if they chose to go out.  But, they say if you don't need to leave, don't.

Thursday, January 24, 2013  UPDATED WITH VIDEO: Ambulances are not immune to dealing with slippery, icy roads.

Thursday, January 24, 2013  A vehicle going through a red flashing light is blamed for causing a truck to veer into the Old Town Playhouse in Traverse City.

Wednesday, January 23, 2013  Updated with names: Two drivers are in the hospital after a serious head on crash mangled their cars.

Tuesday, January 22, 2013  The frigid weather conditions have made 911 dispatch centers busy over the past few days.

Sunday, January 20, 2013  A quick-moving Alberta clipper will pass throught the straits tonight, bringing snow showers across the area and high winds-causing hazardous road conditions.

Wednesday, April 20, 2011  Another round of wintry weather rolled through much of our viewing area last night and early this morning.