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

Wednesday, June 12, 2013  A brewing threat from Iowa to Mid-Atlantic expected to bring massive thunderstorms, high winds, hail, and a rare event known as a derecho.

Friday, May 31, 2013  One death reported related to Thursday's severe weather.

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

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.

Friday, April 19, 2013  As of 7:15 p.m. Friday, April 19, 2013: 7&4 News is told by the Mackinac Bridge Authority that the bridge is going into partial closure.

Thursday, April 11, 2013  Updated with video: Severe storms hit Midwest with snow, ice and damaging winds

Tuesday, February 19, 2013  Snow totals will be highest over the next 48 hours in the snowbelts of NW Lower Michigan and the Eastern U.P. where 6-12" of snow is possible in spots.

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  Sustained winds will be in the 20-30 mph range, but gusts will push 40-50 mph, highest right along the beaches and immediate shoreline of Lake Michigan.

Friday, December 21, 2012  The storm, part of a system that began in the Rockies earlier in the week, led airlines to cancel more than 1,000 flights Thursday

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.

Tuesday, October 30, 2012  Crews across Michigan continue to try to restore power to hundreds left in the dark from high winds.

Monday, September 24, 2012  Monday's high winds have caused power outages throughout northern Michigan.

Saturday, September 22, 2012 

Thursday, August 02, 2012  The storm took down trees which damaged several camper trailers, vehicles and a park building.  Park officials are still surveying the damage.