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

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  The Centers for Disease Control have recently put out some new recommendations on vaccinations for pregnant women.

Friday, May 10, 2013  A plan unveiled Thursday limits "abled-bodied" adults to being covered for 4 years. That's believed to the first such proposal in the country.

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  A Michigan House panel has approved changes to the state's high school graduation requirements.

Monday, April 01, 2013  LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Some of the first big changes to Michigan's medical-marijuana law since it was approved by voters in 2008 are set to begin.

Wednesday, February 06, 2013  Monopoly fans vote to add cat, toss iron tokens

Monday, January 28, 2013  The United States Postal Service will be ending some operations at it's Gaylord Branch.

Monday, January 28, 2013  On December 1st of 2012 the Department of Natural Resources along with the Michigan Snowmobile Assocation removed many trail signs from state trails, that snowmobilers were used to seeing in the past.

Wednesday, November 28, 2012  Updated with video: Big lottery winners offer advice, cautionary tales as $500 million Powerball drawing approaches

Tuesday, September 11, 2012  Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder has proposed overhauling Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Michigan, including ending the nonprofit health insurer's tax exempt status and aligning it with competitors across the state.

Wednesday, September 05, 2012  A local restaurant manager says he's watching money drive by after changes were made to a nearby parking lot.

Tuesday, August 21, 2012  Mindset List: Class of 2016 doesn't use radios or watch TVs, and sees women as leaders

Tuesday, June 26, 2012  Did you see how Facebook changed your email contact listing?

Thursday, March 29, 2012  Legislation that would make motorcycle helmets an option is now on Governor Snyder's desk.

Tuesday, March 27, 2012  A bill that would make sweeping changes to the Michigan concealed handgun law is expected to be taken up by the state Senate. The legislation includes a score of changes, including allowing concealed handguns in "pistol-free zones" -- places like schools, churches, sports stadiums and even day care centers.

Monday, March 19, 2012  Some big changes could be on the way for area transportation including Traverse City Area Public School buses and also Bay Area Transportation Authority.  Doug Luciani with the Traverse City Area Chamber of Commerce provided the details during Chamber Connections Monday morning.