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

Monday, June 03, 2013  The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality provided the funding for the new inland lake testing.

Wednesday, March 27, 2013  In beach-loving Brazil, the disabled defy even paralysis to ride the waves

Wednesday, February 27, 2013  Large shark kills man in rare attack off New Zealand beach; police fire shots at it from boat

Tuesday, June 26, 2012  Several Chippewa County beaches are re-opened after an E. coli scare forced many to close late last week.

Monday, June 25, 2012  A man was arrested near the Volleyball Courts in Traverse City after he exposed himself in front of two families.

Wednesday, June 20, 2012  Several beaches in Chippewa County have been closed due to elevated levels of E. coli.

Tuesday, June 19, 2012  The National Weather Service has issued a moderate to high risk for rip currents in the Great Lakes until Wednesday. The U.S. Coast Guard says learning how to recognize a rip current and how to get out of one may save your life.

Thursday, June 14, 2012  Nestled on the shore of Lake Michigan, the village of Frankfort takes up a little more than a mile from one end to the other. But the town that hardly takes up much space holds a special place in the hearts of those who call it home.

Wednesday, May 02, 2012  Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is gearing up to clean up.

Friday, April 06, 2012  You can help get ready for the summer season by cleaning up the beaches!

Saturday, January 07, 2012  State lawmakers are looking at a bill that would warn swimmers on Michigan public beaches about lake conditions.

Friday, August 05, 2011  The health advisories for several beaches in northern Michigan are now lifted.

Thursday, August 04, 2011  Four beaches in Grand Traverse County are causing concern after high levels of E.coli.  Two other beaches in Chippewa County are also under a no body contact advisory.

Wednesday, July 13, 2011  The Chippewa County Health Department closed Sugar Island Township Park on Sugar Island in Sault Ste. Marie Wednesday.  Brimley State Park in Brimley is also closed.

Friday, July 01, 2011  We're all aware that the beaches in Northern Michigan are some of the most beautiful in the entire country... now, the beach at Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes is about to get a little more crowded.