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Wednesday, May 15, 2013  UPDATED WITH VIDEO: NTSB Chairman Deborah Hersman called the drunk driving situation in America a "national epidemic" that kills about 10,000 people each year.

Wednesday, May 01, 2013  REMPCO is a company that specializes in making parts for machines, but there is more to this shop than just gears and metal.

Monday, April 29, 2013  State lawmakers are considering big changes to Michigan’s no-fault auto insurance laws.

Friday, April 12, 2013  UPDATE: Crews are ready to open one lane each way.

Sunday, March 24, 2013  It was an action packed show this weekend at Shanty Creek Resort as nearly 200 trucks took things off road for an intense mountain race.

Friday, March 22, 2013  41-year-old Michigan State Police Trooper, Michael Mihalic was riding his snowmobile on Lake Leelanau at approximately 9:45 p.m. on Tuesday when in a matter of seconds, things went terribly wrong.

Monday, March 18, 2013  UPDATE: Traverse City Commissioners approve construction funding for a portion of the 2013 street paving and resurfacing projects.

Wednesday, February 13, 2013  The blood alcohol content limit for driving in Michigan could increase if the state legislature doesn't act soon. And many, including Michigan's Mothers Against Drunk Driving, are calling on lawmakers to prevent that scheduled increase.

Friday, February 08, 2013  As Governor Snyder unveiled his nearly $51 billion budget Thursday night, some of his proposals aren't sitting well with Northern Michigan folks -- specifically his plan to increase the fuel tax. The majority of people 7&4 spoke with said it's just more pain at the pump.

Wednesday, January 09, 2013  Grand Traverse County Road Commision Manager, Jim Cook, said they spend nearly $300,000 per year on pot hole repairs. Their entire winter budget is between $2.5 and $3 million per year. Cook said about 80% of Michigan's roads are in poor or bad condition.