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

Yesterday at 9:05 PM  Updated with new photos (Caution, graphic images), new video added; death toll now at 51.

Yesterday at 7:21 PM  The school year is winding down, but contract negotiatons between Traverse City Area Public School Administrators and teachers are heating up.

Yesterday at 8:53 AM  This Classroom Salute goes out to Mrs. Deitz’s Kindergarten class at Bishop Baraga Catholic School in Cheboygan.

Yesterday at 5:17 AM  Central Michigan University trustees have approved an additional $350,000 for planning and design for the Saginaw campus of its new medical school.

Friday, May 17, 2013  UPDATED WITH VIDEO: Police have called off the search after the dogs could not pick up a scent.

Friday, May 17, 2013  We are happy to salute Miss Scheele for her hard work and devotion to her class each day.

Thursday, May 16, 2013  Two Michigan students have been banned from showing their baby bumps in the school yearbook.

Thursday, May 16, 2013  7&4 News salutes Ms. Comai and her happy group of 25 1st graders at Lakeland Elementary School in Elk Rapids.

Thursday, May 16, 2013  The bills would take $3 million out of the Michigan Department of Civil Rights' budget to cover the costs for schools to change the mascots if a federal complaint succeeds.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  Our daily classroom salute segment paid a visit to Mrs. Rich's Kindergarten class at Vanderbilt Community Schools in Otsego County.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  Boyne City School officials decided not to outsource their cleaning staff for the upcoming school year.

Monday, May 13, 2013  Atlanta Community Schools closed Monday due to a power outage and no running water.

Sunday, May 12, 2013  A group of students and teachers got up extra early Sunday morning to celebrate Mother's Day with a special brunch for the entire community.

Friday, May 10, 2013  A Pow-Wow was held Friday in Suttons Bay to congratulate seniors and celebrate those who serve.

Friday, May 10, 2013  7&4 classroom salute segment brings you a double dose with visits to Elk Rapids and Vanderbilt.