Smell smoke in the air? That's coming from across the lake! Joe Charlevoix at 7 and 4 news had the story yesterday, check it out here...
We kind of touched on this a couple weeks ago with the girl who was told she couldn't pose with her baby for her senior pic in the school year book but what about a "baby bump." Students at a school in Northern Michigan were told they needed to reshoot their photo for the yearbook to hide their pregnancy. More from 9 and 10 here...
Harbor Springs National Honors Society is putting on a Family Fun Run to help raise money for an orphanage in Kokata, India. Two rules: (1) Wear White (2) Prepare to be blasted in color! You can sign up for this at harborps.org or at the Harbor Springs High School office.
You know I'm a huge fan of Friday Night Flick's at the State and tonight hey are showing "The Dark Knight" at midnight! $3!
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Okay, this is really odd. Bea Arthur had a topless portrait floating around and it sold for nearly $2 Million! We don't want to break any copyright laws by posting it here but we found a website that doesn't mind, see the pic here, no worries it is censored!
More details about the Fall season of "The Voice," the original coaches will be back! Christina, Adam, Blake and Cee Lo will return for the Fall and next Spring Shakira and Usher will return.
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Ew! CDC put out a report that the number 1 pool problem is....poop! EW EW EW EW! According to the CDC, 58% of the pool water samples tested positive for E. coli, the classic marker for fecal contamination. "Finding a high percentage of E. coli-positive filters indicates swimmers frequently contaminate pool water when they have a fecal incident in the water or when feces rinse off of their bodies because they do not shower thoroughly before getting into the water," writes the CDC. If you need to hear more about this, check out THIS LINK from NBC.
Did you get a Powerball Ticket yet? How is this for luck? A guy had a lotto ticket stuffed in a cookie jar for a few months in Geneva, IL and got a surprise when he pulled it out and saw it was a $4.85 Million ticket! Happy day! By the way, the Powerball drawing is Saturday.
Wow, remember "Kai The Hitchhiker" who went viral on Youtube awhile back for helping save someone, word is he is wanted for murder. More here...
A few months ago police asked for volunteers to help find Baby Kate after new details came up of where she could be. Over 100 people applied, more from 7 and 4 new here...
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CBS announced new shows coming up next season and Robin Williams is set to start in one of them, get the full list of new shows HERE.
The shows CBS is NOT bringing back next season include: "CSI: New York", "Golden Boy", "Made in Jersey", "Partners", "Rules of Engagement", "The Job" and "Vegas".
The shows they ARE bringing back include: "2 Broke Girls", "48 Hours", "60 Minutes", "The Amazing Race", "The Big Bang Theory", "Blue Bloods", "Criminal Minds", "CSI", "Elementary", "The Good Wife", "Hawaii Five-0", "How I Met Your Mother", "The Mentalist", "Mike & Molly", "NCIS", "NCIS: Los Angeles", "Person of Interest", "Survivor", "Two and a Half Men" and "Undercover Boss".
"The Office" Finale is tonight at 8 on 7 and 4. It's a 2 hour episode. Here's video of the cast talking a bit about the show.
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According to a new study, people in OHIO have the foulest mouths in the country. People in Ohio swear the most, followed by Maryland and New Jersey. People in Washington swear the least, just below Massachusetts and Arizona.
Did you see the story on 7 and 4 last night about in invisibility cloaks that are being invented in the U.P.? Check it out here...
Word is the NTSB is recommending all states lower the legal blood alcohol level from .08 to .05. More from 9 and 10 news here...
What would you do with $360 Million? The Powerball is up to it's third largest in history. The drawing is tonight.
Oops! So, a woman breaks in to Chamberlin Inn located in Mackinac County, she steals silverware and dishes but accidentlyl drops her keys. Here's what I don't get. She gets in her car and gets locked in because the latches on the door were broken and the only way to get out was to roll the windows down. St. Ignace police responded and found her in the car.
Kate Fox from 7 and 4 announced last night on her Facebook that her final day will be May 26th. Turns out her and her fiance` Brody O'Connell are moving down south! Good luck guys!
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The last couple days we heard from CBS, Fox and NBC on shows coming back or getting cut and today we hear from ABC. "Dancing with the Stars" results show will be dropped next season to make more room for new shows, there will be only one, two hour episode each week. One of the big highlights is ABC will be airing a "Toy Story" special in October called "Toy Story of Terror." Check out the full list of new shows HERE.
The shows ABC is NOT bringing back next season include: "666 Park Avenue", "Body of Proof", "Don't Trust the B---- in Apt. 23", "Family Tools", "Happy Endings", "How to Live with Your Parents (for the Rest of Your Life)", "Last Resort", "Malibu Country", "Private Practice", "Red Widow" and "Zero Hour".
The shows they ARE bringing back include: "20/20", "America's Funniest Home Videos", "The Bachelor", "The Bachelorette", "Castle", "Dancing with the Stars", "Grey's Anatomy", "Last Man Standing", "The Middle", "Modern Family", "Nashville", "The Neighbors", "Once Upon a Time", "Revenge", "Scandal", "Shark Tank", "Suburgatory" and "The Taste".
The shows that are still up in the air include: "Bet on Your Baby", "Splash" and "Wife Swap".
I said this this Fish Monday, after hearing Seth Meyers is leaving SNL, they are going to go through a rough patch. Bill Hader is now leaving, that is confirmed. Fred Armisen and Jason Sudeikis could be leaving as well.
(Geeze, I should just give up on radio and become a TV blogger!!)
Did you see video from Kalkaska County where this guy tried to break a woman out of jail by slamming his car into the wall of the building? Video below, full story from 7 and 4 news here...
Cathie Martin was named the 2013 ATHENA Grand Traverse Award Recipient yesterday, read more about her here...
Watch out! Traverse City just hired a few more people to help with expired parking meters to help step up enforcement. Keep your meters fed from 8a-6p Mon-Sat to avoid a fine!
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Celebrity psychologist Dr. Joyce Brothers died yesterday at the age of 85. There's no word on the cause of death. Joyce appeared in tons of movies and TV shows, often as herself. She was on "The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson" almost 100 times. She was also a prolific author and columnist.
Angelina Jolie has revealed that she had both breasts removed after her doctor told her she had a high risk of breast cancer. Obviously, she had them surgically reconstructed. She says, quote, "I do not feel any less of a woman. I feel empowered that I made a strong choice that in no way diminishes my femininity." She also praised Brad Pitt for supporting her through the whole thing.
As expected, Barbara Walters announced her retirement on "The View" yesterday. She said, "I have been on television continually for over 50 years, but in the summer of 2014, I plan to retire from appearing on television at all . I'm perfectly healthy, this is my decision, I've been thinking about it for a long time, and this is what I want to do."
NBC officially announced it's new line up for next season. Leno will end his run on the Tonight Show the week leading up to the 2014 Olympics and Fallon will take over during the second week of the Olympics. The Late Show with Seth Meyers will debut at the same time. A bunch of new shows are coming to NBC including a new one staring James Spader - read up on all of them HERE.
The shows NBC is NOT bringing back next season include: "30 Rock", "1600 Penn", "Animal Practice", "Deception", "Do No Harm", "Go On", "Guys with Kids", "The New Normal", "The Office", "Ready for Love", "Rock Center with Brian Williams", "Smash", "Take It All", "Up All Night" and "Whitney".
The shows they ARE bringing back include: "The Biggest Loser", "Celebrity Apprentice", "Chicago Fire", "Community", "Dateline NBC", "Grimm", "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit", "Parenthood", "Parks and Recreation", "Revolution", "The Sing-Off", "Sunday Night Football" and "The Voice".
The shows that are still up in the air include: "Betty White's Off Their Rockers", "Fashion Star" and "Hannibal".
Christian Aguilera and Cee Lo Green are reportedly in talks to return to "The Voice". And Christina may be getting a deal worth at least $12 million. It's unclear if ADAM LEVINE and BLAKE SHELTON are planning on returning, or if they're going to sit the next season out.
Fox has released their schedule for next season. They also confirmed that "24" and Kiefer Sutherland will return for a limited run next summer and a miniseries from M. Night Shyamalan that will be similar to "Twin Peaks." For a full list of new Fox shows go HERE
How did you tell everyone you were having a baby? This is so awesome!
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What was with the weather this weekend? One more cool day today then we're back into the 60s through this week!
Traverse City Commissioners have selected Jered Ottenwess as the new City Manager, he is currently the City Manager of Ishpeming in the U.P. More from 7 and 4 news here...
Athena Grand Traverse award ceremony is tonight at the Hagerty Center from 5:30 until 8:30.
Could you get behind teacher performance pay? This means a system that has been based on seniority moves to rewards teachers who perform better. This is being debated now for Michigan teachers, read more about this on Mlive here...
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Barbara Walters is retiring next summer. She is set to officially announce it on "The View" today.
CBS is not moving forward with the "Beverly Hills Cop" show they were working on with Eddie Murphy but it could be picked up by another network. Speaking of CBS, they have canceled "CSI: New York" and "Rules of Engagement." "Vegas" and "Golden Boy" are also being cut.
And speaking of shows getting the axe, NBC will not be bringing back "Smash," "The New Normal," or Matthew Perry's show, "Go On." The news show "Rock Center with Brian Williams" also got the axe. "Community" will be back.
Seth Meyers from "Saturday Night Live" will take over for Jimmy Fallon on "Late Night next year. Fallon will be moving to "The Tonight Show." Seth will remain on "SNL" through this fall.
"The Great Gatsby" had a great debut with $51.1 million but wasn't enough to overtake "Iron Man 3," which once again grabbed the #1 spot with $72.5 million.
Sources say Lindsay Lohan wants to leave Betty Ford because they took away her Adderall. The clinics doctors assessed her and decided she doesn't need it.
Kanye and Kim Kardashian were in Beverly Hills on Friday being hounded by the paparazzie. Kanye was keeping his head down to avoid pictures and then he slammed his head into a sign. He dropped the Fbomb then walked into a restaurant then came out a few minutes later and went crazy on a photographer. See the profanity laced video HERE. (WARNING THIS IS UNCENSORED)
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I saw this one coming, in fact I was cooking something the other day and needed a pressure cooker but decided not to get one because I didn't want the evil eye cast on me. Well last week the FBI questioned a student from Saudi Arabia here in Michigan (they didn't say where) because he was carrying a pressure cooker. Turned out there was rice in it and he was totally innocent.
Wait, is this Jay Z? Pic was taken in 1933 - time travel?
Is your favorite show cancelled?
ABC released the shows they are taking off the air, here ya go!
"Body Of Proof," "Happy Endings," "How To Live With Your Parents," "Malibu Country" and "Red Widow," which join the previously canceled "666 Park Avenue," "Don't Trust The B---- In Apartment 23," "Last Resort," "Private Practice" and "Zero Hour."
ABC renewed "Castle," "Grey's Anatomy," "Last Man Standing," "The Middle," "Modern Family," "Nashville," "Once Upon A Time," "Scandal" and "Suburgatory." ABC has not confirmed the reported fates of "Family Tools" and "The Neighbors."
Brace yourself, this girl is going to chug a beer through her ear!
Have you noticed how low the lake is when looking out at the bay? 7 and 4 news investigated a possible cause and how it actually has made gas for us go up. Check it out here...
U.P. wolf hunt has been authorized by Michigan's Natural Resources Commission, more here from MLive...
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Remember that photo from the 1800s that had a guy who looked like Nicolas Cage and then the Civil War era photo of a guy who looked like John Travolta, brace yourself because this photo was taken in 1933 of someone who looks just like Jay-Z...
Going to the movies? The Great Gatsby is out this weekend!
Fan of Randy Jackson on American Idol? Well, he has announced he will not be back next season.
This is not confirmed but "24" might be coming back for a limited run and rumor is Kiefer Sutherland will be back. The part that sucks is his show "Touch" will be cancelled.
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The Social Security Administration released their list of the top baby names in 2012 yesterday. For the second year in a row, Sophia and Jacob were the most popular names. The other top names for boys are Mason, Ethan, Noah, and William and for girls it's Emma, Isabella, Olivia, and Ava
On Tuesday night, a 24-year-old accidentally shot a 14-year-old in the leg. We're guessing the 24-year-old is dating the kid's mom because instead of rushing her son to the hospital, the mom spent HOURS on WebMD and other websites looking up how to treat gunshot wounds. Finally, almost eight hours later, they went to the hospital. The 24-year-old was arrested.
Time to stop doing the Harlem Shake!!! (WARNING Profanity)
*Scroll all the way down to see video of the "kiss cam" break up & video of the student preaching to his teacher about how to teach...
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Oryana in Traverse City in partnership with No GMO 4 Michigan is presenting a free community forum to spread awareness about GMOs (genetically modified organisms) and their effects. Showing the documentary "Genetic Roulette" by Jeffrey Smith. Held at the Traverse Area District Library from 6:30 until 8:30, more from the TC Ticker here...
You know KHQ is giving tickets away to see 98 Degrees and Nick Lachey had some words about Joe Simpson on Bravo's "Watch What Happens Live" on Tuesday. He said the best thing about not having Joe as his father in law anymore is, "I don't have to play grab-ass under the table on Easter Sunday." He hasn't talked to Jessica Simpson in 6 years.
Family Guy creator Seth MacFarlane will guest star on the season finale of The Simpsons on the 19th!
The Office is on tonight for a full hour on 7 and 4, starts at 9!
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This is so true, not sure about you but I can't stand it when I'm trying to focus and someone wants to come up and just chat. According to a new study, every time a coworker comes up and distracts you, you immediately become 20% DUMBER. And you stay that way as long as you're distracted. The average office worker only gets 11 minutes of work between interruptions . . . and it can take almost half an hour to fully focus again.
Check out this video of a student fed up with his teacher handing out packets, WARNING there is some profanity...
Charles Ramsey, the man who helped save Amanda Berry and the two other women who were kidnapped in Cleveland, did a hilarious interview yesterday and someone finally turned it into a song!!
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Saw this story last night on 7 and 4 about Cadillac working to get more student housing downtown, very cool! More here...
Grand Traverse County now has Smart911, what does that mean? Read more here...
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There's a rumor that Tina Fey and Amy Poehler make an appearance in "Anchorman 2," no official word though.
"Reader's Digest" set out to find the 100 Most Trusted People in America and along the way, they discovered that Kristen Stewart is the LEAST-trusted movie star. Tom Hanks got the highest score of anyone on the list. He was followed by Sandra Bullock.
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I knew it! Women loves a guy who can play a guitar! According a new study, one of the best ways to pick up women is to carry a guitar around with you. Researchers sent a guy to a public place to get women's phone numbers, and when he carried a guitar case he was successful 31% of the time. When he had nothing, he was only successful 14% of the time and when he carried a sports duffel bag, he was only successful 9% of the time.
This senior pic was banned from a school year book. The school wanted students to pose with a prop and this girl wanted to use her baby - school said no. Is that fair? Click the image for the full story.
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This is such a joke. The Petoskey City Council met to discuss a partial fill of the big whole in Petoskey. Don't get me wrong, that is good news but the bank who owns it proposed a plan that does everything BUT fill in the hole. Why can't they just fill it???? 7 and 4 News has more here....
Food trucks have been approved in TC, more from the TC Ticker here...
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Tom Cruise just signed on for "Mission Impossible 5," no other details about the movie has been released.
I knew it!! Heather and I predicted Steve Carell will make an appearance on the final episode of The Office in less than 2 weeks. Word is there will be a wedding and how fitting would it be to have Michael Scott FINALLY getting hitched? Anyway, TVLine.com is saying that he will have a brief cameo but it is not official, I still think it will be more than that.
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Did you hear about the women that were found in Cleveland? Three women who disappeared in Cleveland, Ohio a DECADE ago were found alive yesterday. All three were found in a house close to where they disappeared between 2002 and 2004. The police arrested the 52-year-old man who owns the house, but a lot of the details haven't come out yet. Here's video of the neighbor that helped save them...
*Scroll all the way down to see the world's smallest working dog & one of the craziest racing wrecks you'll ever see.
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Justin Bieber gets attacked on stage and continues on. Piano gets knocked over - pretty crazy. SEE VIDEO HERE
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Did you see the man on the stilts walking down US31 this weekend? We talked to him Friday, 7 and 4 news caught up with him yesterday – more here.
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Honey Boo Boo's Mama June and Sugar Bear got hitched yesterday in Georgia! June wore a camo dress and it was taped so we will be seeing this on TV soon.
Even more dash cam video was released of Reese Witherspoon's arrest – worth the view!
I think we're only 2 episodes away from the end of the The Office and yes, I'm still trying to cope with this. But Steve Carell did something really cool. On Saturday, "The Office" held a public wrap party in Scranton, where the show is set, and Steve along with other cast members showed up!
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If you were trying to watch something OTHER than Nascar yesterday on Fox, you weren't able to because it was on, literally, all day due to a rain delay but one of the craziest crashes happened and no one was hurt...
And now meet Luci, the world's smallest working dog, she's a therapy dog that weighs in a 2 pounds! Awww!
The Sara Hardy Downtown Farmer's market in TC opens tomorrow for the season! Hours are 7:30a until noon.
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How cool is this? A Mr. Rogers movie is in the works! "A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood" is a biopic and should be out soon!
Word is there will be no more "Celebrity Rehab." Dr. Drew says he's tired of being criticized over the deaths of several celebs that have been featured on the show. Jeff Conaway, Rodney King, Joey Kovar, Mike Starr and Mind McCready were all on the show and passed away.
Early reports are suggesting that rapper Chris Kelly from Kriss Kross died of a drug overdose. Police say he was mixing cocaine and heroin the night before his death.
There's new video and a sketch of a suspect that was just released to help find Jessica Heeringa – more from 9 and 10 news here...
There will be a Community Vigil for the Grayling Golf Team tonight at 6pm at Grayling Country Club.
Tomorrow from 5 until 9 there will be a Downtown TC Art Walk. 18 galleries and pop up exhibits around town.
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Kris Kross' Chris "Mac Daddy" Kelly died. He was just 34 and the cause is not yet known.
Word is Steve Carell will not be on the finale of the Office set in a few weeks, this was announced yesterday. From Reuters, "Greg Daniels, executive producer of the U.S. mockumentary workplace comedy, said the May 16 finale will be patterned after the original British version, in which the characters reunited after becoming famous as reality TV stars. "
Did you see Petoskey Batman is back? And with a new costume! Here's his latest message..
If you're a fan of the new "Dallas" you'll be happy to hear it was picked up for another season.
If you're a Netflix junkie like I am this might upset you, MGM, Warner Bros and Universal are pulling their movies and moving them to the new Warner Archive Instant starting today.
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