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

Wednesday, April 10, 2013  Business owners are getting get ready to open the first-ever brewery in Frankfort, which will create new jobs and hopefully attract more visitors to the area.

Wednesday, February 27, 2013  The Michigan Center for Educational Performance and Information reports high school graduation rates increased nearly 2% in 2012.

Friday, February 15, 2013  UPDATED WITH VIDEO: That snow was heavy with snowflake sizes reaching almost as large as marshmallows due to temps near freezing and tremendous forcing.

Tuesday, February 12, 2013  UPDATED WITH PHOTO: Fun. band member and Frankfort native Andrew Dost proved that dreams really can come true after his band took home best new artist and song of the year Sunday evening.

Friday, January 11, 2013  The Coast Guard has issued a warning that warmer temperatures over the next few days could cause unsafe ice conditions in parts of the Great Lakes.

Friday, September 21, 2012  A call to the 7&4 Weather Center Friday morning led to the discovery of very isolated storm damage that appeared to have happened Wednesday night.

Monday, July 02, 2012  Here is a list of the parades and fireworks in the UpNorthLive area

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.

Monday, June 04, 2012  The City of Frankfort will be constructing a new playground at Mineral Spring Park.

Thursday, May 31, 2012  Our UpNorthLive Facebook fans voted to hear more about the Take a Kid Fishing event in downtown Frankfort.

Friday, May 11, 2012  Some young students in Benzie County were able to get a close look at what it takes to be a member of the U.S. Coast Guard.

Tuesday, April 17, 2012  A popular boat cruise, showcasing a shoreline that was recently named the most beautiful place in America, has been canceled for the summer.

Friday, February 17, 2012  First grade students at Frankfort-Elberta Elementary School are supporting our troops overseas by writing letters to the front lines.

Thursday, January 26, 2012  School lunches are about to get a lesson in nutrition. First Lady Michelle Obama and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced new nutrition standards for the meals, including less sodium and more whole grains.

Monday, January 23, 2012  The Center for Michigan, a nonprofit organization, is holding a "Community Conversations about Education."