Latest local news, weather and high school sports for Northern Michigan

Tuesday, February 26, 2013  The House Regulatory Reform Committee passed the legislation Tuesday.

Tuesday, November 20, 2012  7&4's Nathan Edwards examines the facts behind sleeping pills and asks the experts about possible alternatives.

Saturday, November 03, 2012  After a 14-hour overnight journey, thousands of water bottles donated by 7&4 viewers have arrived to the east coast to help the victims of Hurricane Sandy.

Thursday, November 01, 2012  7&4 News is teaming up with area organizations to raise money and get needed bottled water to the areas hit hardest by the storm.

Monday, October 08, 2012  At a meeting Monday night, Traverse City leaders discussed a possible ban on disposable water bottles at public events that require a permit.

Sunday, July 01, 2012  A change in what's legal to launch this 4th of July is having a big impact on the businesses that are popping up in parking lots across Northern Michigan.

Saturday, May 29, 2010  There's a voluntary recall on six-pack cases of Labatt Blue Light bottled beer sold after May 11th in five Michigan counties.

Monday, December 14, 2009  Lt. Gov. John Cherry wants to bring back the Michigan Promise Grant scholarship by charging companies that sell bottled water from Michigan a fee

Tuesday, December 23, 2008  A Manistee County man has once again raised thousands of dollars for charity, by collecting returnable cans and bottles.

Monday, October 27, 2008  State Legislators say bottle return fraud has increased since stores installed machines to handle bottle returns and it's costing you money.