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2 hours, 36 minutes ago  "Based upon a review of the facts and the law, it is clear that Mr. Ramsey presented an immediate danger of death or great bodily harm to Deputy Jacobi," the report reads. "As such, Deputy Jacobi acted properly in self-defense."

Today at 9:00 AM  FBI digs a 3rd day in search for remains of ex-Teamsters boss Jimmy Hoffa in suburban Detroit

Yesterday at 11:52 AM  Bills to expand Medicaid, allow for the dissolution of deficit-ridden school districts and improve legal aid for criminal defendants are all on the agenda.

Monday, June 17, 2013  Under proposed legislation, municipalities would have the option to create an ordinance allowing dogs in outdoor seating areas

Thursday, June 13, 2013  Corey James Boerner was arrested on charges of Open Murder yesterday in the death.

Thursday, June 13, 2013  Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder has signed a nearly $49 billion state budget that sets aside more money to fix deteriorating roads and provides preschool to low-income children.

Thursday, June 06, 2013  Though heated at times - Thursday night there were discussions in Blair Twp. regarding the Hoosier Valley Gun Range.

Thursday, June 06, 2013  The Michigan State Police is investigating a three vehicle crash that shut down a busy stretch of  highway in Grand Traverse County for several hours.

Wednesday, June 05, 2013  Former teammates and coaches joined the family and friends of Cullen Finnerty at a Mass

Friday, May 31, 2013  7&4 News got a call this morning from a Grand Traverse man who reported that he and his friend found a possible meteorite behind Traverse City's State Hospital.

Friday, May 31, 2013  At Clear Lake State Park along highway M-33 between Onaway and Atlanta, over 40+ trees were knocked over due to strong thunderstorm winds.

Thursday, May 30, 2013  A powerful patriotic line of American flags was waiting inside Cherry Capitol Airport Thursday night - ready to wecome home one of our nation's heroes.

Wednesday, May 29, 2013  Very little information is being released, but preliminary autopsy results are showing that Finnerty did not die of a heart attack and there are no signs of foul play.

Wednesday, May 29, 2013  Michigan would be barred from spending money to implement new education standards in public schools unless the Legislature approves it, under a budget proposal the state House has passed.

Wednesday, May 29, 2013  Search crews have found the body of former Grand Valley State University football quarterback Cullen Finnerty.