TRAVERSE CITY — A Traverse City man put his vehicle in reverse in an attempt to hit another man, deputies said.
Grand Traverse County authorities this week charged Kevin Thomas Merkel, 42, with assault with a dangerous weapon, a felony punishable by up to four years in prison and/or $2,000.
A man told Grand Traverse sheriff's deputies that he jumped out of the way of Merkel's vehicle as he put it in reverse and hit the gas pedal, court records show.
Heavy smoke and flames rebuffed attempts by family, neighbors, police and fire officials to rescue a disabled man stranded in his Kalkaska Township home.
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The frozen carcasses of two horses lay in Danelle Marie Round's pasture on the day she pleaded guilty to a single animal cruelty misdemeanor.
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A former Traverse City schoolteacher waived a preliminary examination and remains in jail on a charge of having sex with a student.
Continued ...County transportation authorities are criticizing a federal bill they say could hurt state mass transit funding by putting it on year-to-year life cycle.
Continued ...Third Level Crisis Intervention Center will offer a one-day workshop for people who want to help those at risk of suicide.
Continued ...Authorities issued an arrest warrant for a Holly man whose DNA ties him to a 2009 Traverse City break-in.
Continued ...A man shot by police Taser after a late-night chase was arraigned in 86th District Court.
Continued ...A local foundation donated $30,000 to Traverse City Central High School's debate team.
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Fire and police officials found a victim about 3:30 p.m. today inside a Kalkaska Township home engulfed by flames.
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Skiers aren't the only ones thrilled the annual Vasa race will proceed despite warm temperatures and little snow.
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Traverse City Light & Power wants a new southside substation to shore up its electric system, but Mayor Michael Estes fears the big site is a Trojan horse for a new power plant.
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Grand Traverse County plans to freeze elected officials' salaries and eliminate a car allowance in 2013 because of continued uncertainty over its revenue stream.
Continued ...A Blair Township man was arrested for assault after police said he threatened his girlfriend with a meat-carving fork.
Continued ...A drop-off recycling site on LaFranier Road is being relocated.
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A Traverse City teacher accused of first-degree criminal sexual conduct with a student is expected to waive a preliminary examination in 86th District Court.
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The 2012 elections will bring a major change of the Grand Traverse County guard. The county's long-time clerk, treasurer and prosecutor won't seek re-election this year — three officials whose combined county experience spans more than 90 years.
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Chet Janik hopes to come home. The Leelanau County board offered its administrator job to Chet Janik, who came to Leelanau as a child when his parents emigrated from Poland.
Continued ...Dog park supporters raised more than a third of a $15,000 goal just a month into efforts to pay for Traverse City's first park for pets. Work continues to bring in the remaining money.
Continued ...Police said a man on Traverse City's east side tried to stop a fight outside his home with a handgun.
Continued ...A man stunned by police Taser in a home invasion incident was arraigned in 86th District Court.
Continued ...Authorities say a dive team has recovered the body of a 33-year-old fisherman who fell through the ice of a pond near Mesick.
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Downtown streets in the Cherry Capital soon will bloom with the color of another fruit.
Continued ...Despite unseasonably warm temperatures and a lack of significant snowfall, the 36th annual North American Vasa cross country ski race is on for this weekend.
Continued ...Acme Township officials deferred a decision on a long-proposed Meijer store along M-72 until a special meeting in two weeks.
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City Commissioner Jim Carruthers wants more time to work on smoking rules at city parks.
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