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Friday, March 08, 2013  The Michigan State Police Alpena Post has received preliminary toxicology results for Travis A. Armstrong, who was found dead in the middle of a road in Montmorency County.

Thursday, March 07, 2013  The Obama administration says it's making plans to continue a long-range Great Lakes cleanup program, although decisions about paying for it will be made on a year-by-year basis.

Thursday, February 07, 2013  UPDATED WITH PHOTO: A Detroit man has been charged with drunk driving in the death of Diane Shafer.

Monday, December 10, 2012  Dallas Cowboy Jerry Brown was killed in a car crash that had teammate Josh Brent behind the wheel

Monday, October 08, 2012  Police say suspect was intoxicated and told them he had made a "huge mistake"

Wednesday, October 03, 2012  We all love to spoil our furry friends with some table scraps once in awhile, but could we be doing more harm than we think with each little treat we sneak?

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

Monday, July 30, 2012  A fight at a Traverse City boat launch landed one man behind bars.

Wednesday, November 02, 2011  With the recent Halloween rush people tend to have candy and specifically chocolate treats around their house.  That's why pet owners need to be more cautious especially because chocolate can be dangerous to dogs and cats.

Wednesday, July 20, 2011  Traverse City Police want commissioners to pass an ordinance that would crack down on public intoxication.

Wednesday, June 29, 2011  When it comes to keeping your pets safe, you might not always think of food or drinks you have around your home that could be threats to your four legged friend.  So, what foods are dangerous?

Wednesday, June 22, 2011  Dr. Jen Klabunde with Northwood Animal Hospital in Grand Traverse County says she is seeing more and more toxicity cases with her clients.  She says this time of year is especially common for cats or dogs to get into chemicals that can be a dangerous threat to them.

Thursday, May 26, 2011  The first team in the Traverse City Roller Derby League is gearing up for the first home bout. The Traverse City Toxic Cherries are rockin' the rink and making a name in northern Michigan!

Thursday, February 24, 2011  Wednesday night around eight o'clock, The Mecosta County Sheriff's Office was dispatched to an accident where a car travelling south on 120th Avenue crossed the center line and crashed into a car traveling east on 11 Mile Road.

Tuesday, February 15, 2011  President Obama’s 2012 budget proposal includes cuts to the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative. He's asking for $125 million less than what was approved in 2010, and Republicans may try and slash it farther.