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Around one in six people in northern lower Michigan has a concealed pistol license, or CPL. That's the highest concentration in the state. Soon, they might not need it. A bill in the Michigan Legislature would allow eligible gun owners to carry a concealed weapon without a separate license or training.

Projects include a roundabout on U.S. 31 in Interlochen, traffic light work near the state park and upgrades to Cass Street and Hammond Road near Traverse City.

Drivers near the the tip of the mitten may see minor traffic delays this summer with I-75 construction beginning in Otsego and Cheboygan counties.

This week: Michigan tribes say a federal lawsuit out of Wisconsin could affect their sovereignty, summer roadwork already getting started in Traverse City, and Kate Botello takes us to the spelling bee.

Supporters of the policy say it sends a clear signal that Traverse City is serious about developing a green economy in northern Michigan.

Repairs are underway at the intersection of US-31 and M-37.

There’s a long-term impact to armoring shoreline on the Great Lakes. And as it turns out, it actually exacerbates the erosion it’s meant to stop.

There’s a long-term impact to armoring shoreline on the Great Lakes. And as it turns out, it actually exacerbates the erosion it’s meant to stop.

Update 3/25/20, 3:30pm: Due to the coronavirus pandemic, on Monday, March 23, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced temporary requirements “to suspend…