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

Yesterday at 7:40 PM  Thomas Antobelli was sentenced to serve 3-15 years behind bars, but Shafer's family says that is "unacceptable."

Yesterday at 5:17 AM  Central Michigan University trustees have approved an additional $350,000 for planning and design for the Saginaw campus of its new medical school.

Friday, May 10, 2013  A former Central Michigan University student accused of putting bleach in her roommate's glass of iced tea following a dispute over dirty dishes will spend four months under house arrest and four months in jail.

Sunday, April 21, 2013  It was a day full of beauty and girl power for girls of all ages at the 2nd annual Cut-a-Thon, hosted by My Sister's House.

Monday, April 15, 2013  Zachary Bunting, 21, of Grand Ledge, tried to slide down a railing of an open stairwell at The B.O.B. in Grand Rapids when he fell four stories.

Tuesday, March 19, 2013  Updated with video: A Florida college student's plan to launch a massive murder spree was thrown off by campus police offiers' fast response

Saturday, March 02, 2013  The Traverse City First Robotics District Competition wrapped up today with some high tech matches. Hundreds of students gathered at Traverse City Central High School to put their creativity and skills to the test.

Wednesday, February 27, 2013  Voters approved tax increases in two northern Michigan school districts.

Thursday, February 21, 2013  A Mason County judge has dropped the case against Todd Johnson based on a lack of evidence he had committed the sexual crimes.

Thursday, February 07, 2013  Grand Traverse County may be receiving a new program to help 911 operators and first responders get to emergency situations faster, and with more information.

Thursday, February 07, 2013  Governor Rick Snyder unveiled his $50.9 billion budget plan Thursday. A big portion of the his plan is geared towards education.

Thursday, February 07, 2013  UPDATED WITH PHOTO: A Detroit man has been charged with drunk driving in the death of Diane Shafer.

Tuesday, February 05, 2013  UPDATED WITH PHOTO: Former Mason County Central soccer coach faces Criminal Sexual Conduct charges after police say he molested a student.

Saturday, February 02, 2013  For the seventh year, the Kiwanis family of Traverse City is packaging nearly 15,000 meals to be shipped to hungry people around the world, and locally.

Thursday, January 31, 2013  The Mason County Central senior meals are cancelled for Thursday, January 31st.  The meals are cancelled because of weather but are expected to be back on track Friday, February 1st.