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School Closings

Friday, November 21, 2008 at 6:25 AM

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New automated system helps reach parents faster

By Courtney RehmerThursday, November 20, 2008 at 11:27 PM

Thursday’s winter weather closed the door to a number of after school programs across the viewing area. Instead of just hearing about it here on the news, or from their kids, a simple phone call is helping to keep thousands of Traverse Area Public School parents in the loop.

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Rise in substance abuse linked to economic worries

By Sheena ElzieThursday, November 20, 2008 at 7:29 PM

It's a serious problem targeting the northern Michigan area, drug abuse alcohol abuse and addiction. New numbers show the amount of cases are dramatically increasing.

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Plow drivers working to keep roads clear

By Greg AngelThursday, November 20, 2008 at 6:41 PM

Northern Michigan is being covered with lake effect snow - up to a foot or more in some areas - and that is making for a big job for area road commissions.

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State Theatre's one year anniversary

By Kristin MaciorowskiThursday, November 20, 2008 at 6:23 PM

Restored historic theater celebrates successful year.

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Financial Boot Camp: temperature matters

Thursday, November 20, 2008 at 5:51 PM

Simple steps you can take to cut down your costs around the house.

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Fact Finder: Michigan unemployment

Thursday, November 20, 2008 at 5:35 PM

Fact Finder Report on how the state's unemployment fund is in the red because the state is paying out more in benefits than it's collecting from its unemployment tax.

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Donated Christmas tree for downtown Traverse City

Thursday, November 20, 2008 at 5:20 PM

The Traverse City community is getting ready to ring in the holiday season, not with Christmas carols but with the sounds of a chainsaw.

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Poverty summit

Thursday, November 20, 2008 at 5:01 PM

An event in Traverse City brings people together to talk about poverty right here in Northern Michigan.

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Cheboygan tire slashing suspects

Thursday, November 20, 2008 at 4:54 PM

Two men are arrested in Cheboygan County after police say the men slashed 18 car tires.

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Events cancelled tonight

Thursday, November 20, 2008 at 4:31 PM

Due to weather conditions many local event are being cancelled for the night.

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Stocks tumble to 5-year lows, led by financials

Thursday, November 20, 2008 at 4:26 PM

Stocks have plunged again to levels not seen in more than five years as hopes fade that lawmakers will soon put together an aid package for U.S. automakers.

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Researchers identify the remains of Nicolaus Copernicus

Thursday, November 20, 2008 at 1:56 PM

Researchers believe they have identified the remains of Nicolaus Copernicus by comparing DNA from a skeleton they have found with that of hair retrieved from one of the 16th-century astronomer's books.

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FDIC chief calls again for foreclosure relief

Thursday, November 20, 2008 at 12:45 PM

BALTIMORE (AP) - FDIC Chairman Sheila Bair says she's "still hopeful" that federal financial bailout money can be used to help homeowners avoid foreclosure.

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States criteria for Ambert Alerts vary widely

Thursday, November 20, 2008 at 12:34 PM

ATLANTA (AP) - Federal law mandates that states have Amber Alert systems in place, aimed at quickly finding abducted children.

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Young Journalists Start Newspaper

By Stacey SkrysakThursday, November 20, 2008 at 11:42 AM

New journalism venture takes shape at a Traverse City Elementary School

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Buckley home destroyed by fire

Thursday, November 20, 2008 at 10:55 AM

Investigators are searching for the cause of a fire that destroyed a Wexford County home.

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Fed sees economic woes persisting well into 2009

Thursday, November 20, 2008 at 10:39 AM

Pounded by a fierce financial crisis, the country is sinking deeper into economic despair that has pushed the number of newly laid-off workers to a 16-year high, with problems likely to stretch well into next year.

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Napolitano emerges for Homeland Security job

Thursday, November 20, 2008 at 10:36 AM

Arizona Gov. Janet Napolitano, an early Barack Obama supporter from the southwestern part of the country, is the likely choice for the job of secretary of homeland security, a top Obama adviser said Thursday.

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Death prompts window blind recall

Thursday, November 20, 2008 at 10:17 AM

About 677,300 IKEA and Green Mountain Vista window blinds and shades were recalled in the United States on Thursday after a young child choked to death.

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Jobless claims jump unexpectedly

Thursday, November 20, 2008 at 10:13 AM

The government says new claims for unemployment benefits jumped last week to a 16-year high, providing more evidence of a rapidly weakening labor market.

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Perino: Bush would sign jobless benefits extension

Thursday, November 20, 2008 at 10:09 AM

With weekly jobless claims benefits at a 16-year high, the White House said Thursday that President George W. Bush would quickly sign legislation pending in Congress to provide further unemployment benefits.

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Tennessee officer accused of transgender beating

Thursday, November 20, 2008 at 10:04 AM

A former Memphis police officer pleaded not guilty on Wednesday to civil rights charges in the jailhouse beating of a transgender prostitution suspect that was captured on video.

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Senate cancels vote on doomed auto bailout

Thursday, November 20, 2008 at 9:51 AM

The Senate's top Democrat has called off a planned vote this week on a $25 billion auto industry bailout.

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Living with credit card debt

By Courtney RehmerWednesday, November 19, 2008 at 11:40 PM

Right now millions of Americans are living in credit card debt and in some cases a simple swipe of the card could take you years to pay off.

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