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Yesterday at 5:12 AM  The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is stepping up salvaging of trees that are dying from infestations of the emerald ash borer and beech bark disease.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  Boyne City School officials decided not to outsource their cleaning staff for the upcoming school year.

Monday, May 13, 2013  The Grand Traverse County Resource Recovery Department continues to promote waste reduction, recycling and safe disposal options for residents of the County.

Monday, May 13, 2013  A section of a trail in Kalkaska County is temporarily closed due to logging operations.

Thursday, May 09, 2013  UPDATED WITH VIDEO: The Michigan Natural Resources Commission approved a public wolf hunt in the Upper Peninsula at their meeting in Roscommon this afternoon.

Thursday, May 09, 2013  60-thousand fingerling Chinook Salmon were released into pet nets in the Boardman River.

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  Senate Bill 288 gives the Natural Resources Commission the responsibility to establish managed open season hunts for wild game. It exempts the taking of mourning doves, pets and livestock.

Friday, May 03, 2013  We stopped by Mrs. Stambaugh's Kindergarten class at South Boardman Elementary, part of the Forest Area School District for our classroom salute.

Wednesday, May 01, 2013  South Dakota tribe faces deadline, $4.9 million price to block development near Wounded Knee massacre site

Thursday, April 25, 2013  The cause of the fire, which started Wednesday night, remained under investigation, but it was believed to be accidental.

Wednesday, April 24, 2013  The Wolf Management Advisory Council met today in St. Ignace to discuss the possible consequences of a controlled hunt.

Tuesday, April 23, 2013  Michigan's Wolf Management Advisory Council will meet this week to discuss whether wolf hunting should be allowed and to regulate the hunting season structure.

Monday, April 22, 2013  This year's snowfall is challenging deer in the area, resulting in expected lower survival and fawn recruitment rates than the last few years.

Monday, April 22, 2013  Police: 5 dead in shootings at apartment complex south of Seattle

Sunday, April 21, 2013  WASHINGTON (AP) - Boston's police commissioner says investigators believe the suspects in the marathon bombing were likely planning other attacks.