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

Friday, March 15, 2013  U.S. clergy abuse victims want punishment, transparency under new pope; many not optimistic

Monday, March 11, 2013  The Bay Area Transportation Authority has been ordered by the Federal Transit Authority to stop it's so-called Flex Routes in Suttons Bay.

Thursday, September 13, 2012  Andrew Basinski, 24, of Cadillac was charged Thursday with three counts of first-degree child abuse.

Saturday, June 23, 2012  Ex-Penn State assistant coach Jerry Sandusky found guilty of 45 counts of child sex abuse

Wednesday, June 20, 2012  Felony trial starts for California man charged with assaulting priest he says abused him as child

Tuesday, December 06, 2011  Some of the recommendations BATA is pursuing include adding a new Traverse City route to serve the Cass/LaFranier corridor, working with Munson Medical Center and Northwestern Michigan College to develop circulator and shuttle services and developing “flex” routes that can accommodate seasonal demand.

Monday, September 19, 2011  Denver prosecutors accuse 2 men of running up tab on dead friend's debit card; body was in car.

Wednesday, August 31, 2011  We have a unique twist on our series, “Schools in Crisis,” a local district is using new technology to save every penny they can.

Monday, August 29, 2011  Districts all around Northern Michigan are spending millions of dollars just to get your kids to school. Providing busing costs a ton of money, so districts are finding new ways to limit the impact when it comes to their bottom lines.

Thursday, July 28, 2011  School leaders in Suttons Bay are still waiting to hear if Bay Area Transportation Authority (BATA)  can continue to provide transportation to students.

Thursday, May 26, 2011  Benzie County Central Schools will not eliminate busing as part of its efforts to make up a 1.2 million dollar budget shortfall.

Wednesday, May 18, 2011  More schools are making tough budget decisions - which area do you think should be targeted first to save districts money?

Monday, May 16, 2011  Benzie County Central Schools is considering eliminating bus transportation for middle school and high school students. It’s an idea that stems from school’s budget shortfall of $1.2 million.

Monday, March 07, 2011  AP exclusive: Priests accused of sexual abuse live unmonitored in communities across California and throughout other states.

Tuesday, March 01, 2011  Prosecutors: Man posing as psychologist persuaded moms to sexually abuse kids, send images.