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

Wednesday, March 06, 2013  Miranda Monroe describes the positives and negatives that come with fats.

Friday, January 25, 2013  An order from the U.S. Education Department that requires that students with disabilities be given "reasonable modifications" for sports puts athletic directors in a tough position.

Friday, January 25, 2013  Students with disabilities must be given a fair shot to play on a traditional sports team or have their own leagues, the Education Department says.

Tuesday, October 23, 2012  Gov. Rick Snyder plans to sign legislation aimed at protecting young athletes in Michigan from concussions.

Monday, October 08, 2012  Michigan State University is celebrating homecoming this week.

Tuesday, September 04, 2012  Le'Veon Bell was a part-time running back his first two seasons at Michigan State, competing for carries with Edwin Baker and trying to make the most of his opportunities.

Monday, August 27, 2012  Alabama and Michigan both hold lofty spots on college football's traditional hierarchy. They've seldom shared the field, though.

Wednesday, August 01, 2012  Authorities say a group of men attacked star Wisconsin running back Montee Ball early Wednesday morning, knocking him to the ground and causing injuries that sent him to the hospital.

Tuesday, July 31, 2012  A pep band and more than 1,000 supporters turned out to cheer on Penn State players arriving for early morning workouts

Wednesday, March 14, 2012  Facing budget cuts and strapped for cash, Traverse City Area Public Schools faced some tough decisions last year. Figuring out how to fund middle school and elementary school sports programs was one of the issues they faced.

Monday, August 01, 2011  Continuing our "Schools in Crisis Series," there is finally some positive news to share with parents.

Monday, May 23, 2011  Before we know it, fall will be here, and it means the start of high school sports for thousands of area high schoolers.

Wednesday, April 27, 2011  The region's largest school district says a "worse case scenario" budget plan may mean slashing it's entire athletic budget. This would force students and families to pay for school sports.

Monday, April 25, 2011  While TCAPS anxiously awaits Governor Rick Snyder’s announcement about school budgets and specific changes to education reform, they're already preparing for the worst.

Wednesday, March 23, 2011  Cadillac Area Public Schools athletic events that were scheduled for Wednesday, March 23rd are cancelled because of weather conditions.