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

Thursday, May 30, 2013  Severe storms hit parts of northern Michigan Thursday afternoon.

Friday, May 10, 2013  With summer right around the corner, local hotels and resorts like the Holiday Inn West Bay are gearing up for tourist season.

Thursday, April 25, 2013  Boyne Mountain will open up their slopes this Saturday and Sunday.

Monday, March 25, 2013  Grand Traverse Resort and Spa is holding a Career Fair on Monday from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.

Sunday, March 24, 2013  It was an action packed show this weekend at Shanty Creek Resort as nearly 200 trucks took things off road for an intense mountain race.

Friday, February 22, 2013  Cirque du Soleil reveals details of new Michael Jackson show opening on Las Vegas Strip

Saturday, February 16, 2013  One man was sent to the hospital for smoke inhalation Saturday night, after a fire ripped through a guest room at the Grand Traverse Resort in Williamsburg.

Saturday, February 09, 2013  People from all over the country showed up at the Turtle Creek Casino Saturday, not to roll the dice, but to check out an action packed day of Snocross!

Thursday, February 07, 2013  Whether it was bunny hopping, busting a move or breezing through the slopes in hopes of beating the competition, it was a great day for the Special Olympics Michigan Winter Games at Shanty Creek Resorts Thursday.

Friday, February 01, 2013  Hundreds of people from all over the country and the world hit the slopes at Shanty Creek Resorts this week for the annual "Ski for Light International Week" event.Ski for Light is an all volunteer, non-profit organization that teaches blind, visually and mobility impaired adults how to cross country ski.

Friday, January 25, 2013  At it's annual dinner, the Traverse City Chamber of Commerce presented its Distinguished Service Award to entrepreneur and humanitarian Terry Berden.

Tuesday, January 15, 2013  "75 years ago people were skiing on wooden skis with straps and leather boots," said Tim Meyer, Caberfae Peaks Mountain Operations Manager.

Friday, December 28, 2012  The holiday season has brought in a lot of business for Grand Traverse hotels, restaurants, and wineries.

Tuesday, December 25, 2012  It's an annual tradition that brings in thousands of skiiers.

Friday, December 21, 2012  UPDATED WITH VIDEO: The big snowfall overnight is bringing big smiles to local winter sports enthusiasts. Large crowds are expected today at most ski resorts around the area.