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Friday, May 17, 2013  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.

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

Tuesday, April 23, 2013  Redevelopment of the Historic Barns Park at the Grand Traverse Commons kicks into high gear this week.  The project includes a community botanic garden.

Thursday, April 18, 2013  UPDATED WITH PHOTOS: Local Students will test the robots they designed and built at an underwater competition.

Thursday, April 11, 2013  The DNR is warning: "Don't feed the bears"

Thursday, March 28, 2013  The Coast Guard is keeping ice at bay and helping kick off the Great Lakes shipping season.

Thursday, March 21, 2013  As of yesterday, spring is officially here! Even with the snow on the ground, it is time to start thinking about planting your garden and picking your seeds.

Saturday, February 23, 2013  LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Deadlines are approaching for anglers to remove shanties from ice-covered waters.

Tuesday, February 19, 2013  The Coast Guard rescued two people after a chunk of ice broke free in Saginaw Bay.

Wednesday, January 30, 2013  Chocolate, wine, and fun-filled exercise is in store for women on Superbowl Sunday.

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.