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

Thursday, February 07, 2013  The sturgeon fishing season on Cheboygan's Black Lake wrapped up when the final fish was harvested Monday.  The DNR is releasing details on each of the six fish caught during the season.

Tuesday, September 25, 2012  If you like northern Michigan red wines, we have some great news for you. Vineyards say the hot dry summer has led to a banner season for their red grapes.

Tuesday, September 11, 2012  The weather has been just about perfect for pumpkin farmers. Now their crop is coming in three weeks early.

Friday, June 15, 2012  We all know the devastating affect that the Spring frost had on the cherry crop this year, but what about the other fruit crops like berries in northern Michigan? Did they survive the cold punch and what is the summer harvest outlook?

Tuesday, May 01, 2012  UpNorthLive's Facebook fans voted to hear more about a new trend bringing people to northern Michigan.  It's called culinary tourism, and it's reportedly on the rise.

Friday, October 07, 2011  Residents in need can reel in some fresh fish meals after a record year for salmon harvesting.

Wednesday, September 28, 2011  Wine is a multimillion dollar business in Michigan. This year, northern Michigan wineries are gearing up for a bountiful harvest season.

Sunday, September 18, 2011  More than 900 riders took off bright and early from Glen Lake Highschool, then enjoyed a long bike ride through the county.

Monday, April 04, 2011  Is there age that is too young to hunt here in Michigan? A Northern Michigan lawmaker believes the answer is no, or at the very least that the decision as to when a child is ready to pick up a rifle and hunt is best made by a parent. His efforts to change the law here are the subject of this Fact Finder.

Wednesday, December 15, 2010  After not being able to harvest their unique liquid gold last year, Chateau Chantal vineyard in Traverse City is proud to announce that the weather is cooperating and there will be a new 2010 Riesling ice wine this year.

Monday, August 09, 2010  Some farmers will end up with almost double the crop compared to last year. That means extra work, but also bigger profits.

Tuesday, June 22, 2010  Some Michigan deer hunters may be limited to shooting only larger bucks. Will it save the herd or kill the local economy?

Thursday, March 11, 2010  State natural resources workers are harvesting walleye eggs from the Muskegon River as part of Michigan's hatcheries program

Monday, February 22, 2010  Michigan hunters took 2,026 bears in 2009, a harvest that was about 1.5 percent lower than projections by the Department of Natural Resources and Environment

Friday, December 04, 2009  Michigan officials say firearm hunters killed 10 to 20 percent fewer deer last month than during the same season in 2008