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Wednesday, September 21, 2011  The Federal Reserve will use more than $400 billion to try to drive down long-term interest rates, make home and business loans cheaper and invigorate the economy.

Wednesday, February 02, 2011  Grand Traverse County and Traverse City are in the process of making major changes to lighting.  The goal is to save money and energy but a viewer wanted to know how much it costs and who is paying for it.  The answers are tonight's Fact Finder Report.

Friday, January 14, 2011  Teachers at Blair will use the $5,000 grant to create a live news broadcasting studio in the school.

Tuesday, January 04, 2011  Michigan State Police is holding its first recruit school in 2 years, but a viewer wanted to know what happened to the 100 troopers who were laid off last year?  And who is paying for the new officers?  The answers we found are tonight's Fact Finder Report.

Friday, December 24, 2010  Next spring, you can expect a totally different look in Downtown Gaylord if you travel through at night.

Monday, November 15, 2010  It’s one of the most anticipated days of the year in Northern Michigan, November 15th, firearms deer hunting season. Thousands spent the day in the woods trying to bag their buck.

Wednesday, November 10, 2010  Is someone watching the way I drive? One of our viewers wondered when she saw newly installed roadside cameras in several locations. The answer is the subject of this Fact Finder.

Thursday, October 07, 2010  A government investigator says 89,000 stimulus payments of $250 each went to people who were either dead or in prison.

Friday, October 01, 2010  President Barack Obama's $800 billion-plus economic stimulus law may not be earning good grades with the public, but the White House claims it's on track to produce the promised 3.5 million jobs.

Wednesday, September 29, 2010  The US Forest Service says it's the Recovery and Reinvestment Act at work. More than $11 million has been given to the Hiawatha National Forest for several projects.

Thursday, September 16, 2010  A big grant has been awarded to the eastern Upper Peninsula Intermediate School District and it's going to mean some take-home technology for students.

Wednesday, August 18, 2010  Some underserved areas of Northern Michigan are getting broadband internet access.

Monday, June 07, 2010  Stimulus money will be used to upgrade trails used for recreation.

Wednesday, May 05, 2010  Stimulus money is being used to fix up 500 homes in Sault Ste. Marie. It’s part of the $500 million dollars that was given to Native American tribes across the country.

Wednesday, May 05, 2010  Mobile Data Terminals have been used by local law enforcement agencies for decades, but they are new to the Benzie County Sherriff’s Office.