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

Yesterday at 5:50 PM  UPDATED WITH VIDEO: The 2013 Cherry Capital Cup is coming to town this weekend and businesses all over Traverse City are looking forward to the large crowds it draws to the area.

Yesterday at 5:25 PM  UPDATED WITH VIDEO: Police have called off the search after the dogs could not pick up a scent.

Yesterday at 2:20 PM  The Schooner Inland Seas celebrates 20 years on the water today.

Yesterday at 11:14 AM  We are happy to salute Miss Scheele for her hard work and devotion to her class each day.

Yesterday at 9:54 AM  Rain becomes increasingly likely early next week starting late Monday through Tuesday with rounds of rain and thunderstorms sweeping in.

Yesterday at 6:20 AM  Dan's refinishing process can be used on any piece of wood: Deck furniture, picnic tables, etc.

Yesterday at 6:10 AM  Fishtown is still an active commercial fishing community with the help of it's two tug ladies: the Janice Sue and the Joy.

Thursday, May 16, 2013  Third graders in Mackinaw City took a step back in time Thursday and used horses to plow fields.

Thursday, May 16, 2013  Northern Michigan communities are ramping up for the busy summer tourism season and are taking new approaches to succeed.

Thursday, May 16, 2013  The Maples, a county owned non-profit skilled nursing facility faced Benzie County Commissioners Thursday morning with proposals on how they plan to pay tax payer money back to the county.

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  At least 6 dead, dozens left homeless as tornadoes leave trail of destruction in North Texas

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  The controversy over Angelina Jolie's announcement this week about having her double mastectomy after learning that she could be at an 87-percent higher risk for developing breast cancer, has sparked questions on how she made her drastic decision to undergo surgery.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  UPDATED WITH VIDEO: NTSB Chairman Deborah Hersman called the drunk driving situation in America a "national epidemic" that kills about 10,000 people each year.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  “Is economic development a responsibility of the Leelanau County Board, or is it something that the private sector needs to handle?” – Leelanau County Administrator Chet Janik.