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Tuesday, June 11, 2013  The four family members and a pet were alerted by the smell of smoke and quickly got out of the home.  When crews arrived fire was seen through the roof.

Tuesday, May 28, 2013  Schools across northern Michigan are preparing to take part in School Garden Week.

Tuesday, May 21, 2013  The Department of Natural Resources will be holding public meetings on informal shooting ranges near Traverse City.

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.

Wednesday, April 24, 2013  UPDATE: The driver in the crash on US-31 Tuesday has been identified as George Jorkasky of Traverse City. Police have yet to decide if charges or citations will be issued.

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.

Tuesday, April 16, 2013  The United Way of Northwest Michigan is hosting the 4th Annual One Day Without Shoes event Tuesday.

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

Monday, April 08, 2013  Michigan will start selling two new license plates featuring the Pure Michigan tourism logo.