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

Tuesday, May 21, 2013  UPDATED WITH VIDEO: The biggest damage in the area came from the Walloon Lake area with power lines reported down, and 40 trees uprooted at the Walloon Lake Country Club due to ferocious winds estimated at 70 mph.

Tuesday, May 21, 2013  Severe weather in the overnight and early morning hours have left many homes without power.

Thursday, April 11, 2013  UPDATE: Power has been restored for customers in Clare and Newaygo counties but hundreds more in northern Michigan remain without power.

Friday, March 01, 2013  A widespread power outage affecting thousands of customers has forced Ferris State University to cancel classes

Tuesday, February 05, 2013  Superdome officials were worried about possible power outage before Super Bowl blackout, documents reveal.

Sunday, January 20, 2013  (AP) - Winds that gusted to 60 miles per hour have swept across Michigan, knocking down trees and power lines and cutting off electrical service to at least 195,000 homes and businesses.

Monday, January 07, 2013  A viewer contact 7&4 News, asking why power companies don't place more power lines underground. We went looking for the answer.

Thursday, December 27, 2012  A powerful winter storm brought snow to inland parts of the Northeast and driving rain and wind to areas along the coast Thursday, a day after it swept through the nation's middle.

Wednesday, December 26, 2012  UPDATED WITH VIDEO: Wednesday evening there are nearly 700 people in Atlanta, Lewiston and Wolverine still without power.

Monday, December 24, 2012  While thousands of people are getting their power back on, thousands more are still without power after the heavy snowstorm blew through northern Michigan late last week.

Friday, December 21, 2012  Emergency shelters being set up in three Northern Michigan counties.

Friday, December 21, 2012  The strong low pressure system that's causing all of this winter weather is finally starting to leave the area, heading east into Canada.

Thursday, December 20, 2012 

Thursday, December 20, 2012  Expect the snow to increase in intensity during the day today and evening, along with winds. Although the majority of us will see all snow, some in the northeastern L.P. may see some rain/wintry mix later today and tonight as the low tracks across the state.

Thursday, November 08, 2012  More weather misery for Sandy's victims as new storm bears down on New York City, New Jersey, and New England