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

Monday, November 26, 2012  Parents and community members are invited to help assess the Safe Routes to School program for East Jordan Schools.

Thursday, November 08, 2012  An investigation is underway into a possible link between several E.coli cases and apple cider in Antrim County.

Tuesday, November 29, 2011  A grant has been award to a local health department to encourage more children to walk to school.

Monday, November 28, 2011  Several schools across northern Michigan are being awarded grants to develop Safe Routes to Schools Action Plans.

Tuesday, October 11, 2011  Results from an air monitoring study conducted before and after Michigan's Dr. Ron Davis Smoke Free Air Law took effect indicate a 93 percent reduction in the level of secondhand smoke air pollutants.

Wednesday, August 31, 2011  Flu season is approaching and area health agencies are helping you fight back against the illness.

Thursday, August 11, 2011  The cool, crisp air is a friendly reminder that fall is knocking on the door. But before your kids pack the backpacks and head back to school, the Health Department of Northwest Michigan wants to make sure they're ready to learn.

Tuesday, July 12, 2011  A new report done by the Michigan League for Human Services shows two out of five births were paid for by state taxpayers between 2000 and 2009, and local hospitals say this is a cause for concern.

Friday, June 03, 2011  A new study shows mammograms have put a dent in the number of women who die from breast cancer.

Thursday, February 03, 2011  As proclaimed by Governor Rick Snyder, February 2011 will be officially recognized in Michigan, as it is across the nation, as “School-Based Health Center Awareness Month”.

Wednesday, January 26, 2011  It happens every year, and the Health Department of Northwest Michigan is hoping to reduce the number of cases of flu they see.

Thursday, December 02, 2010  Officials with the Health Department of Northwest Michigan are concerned about an increase in Norovirus complaints and are offering advice on how to protect your family.

Tuesday, November 23, 2010  The Health Department of Northwest Michigan confirmed two new cases within the last week. That brings the total up to 22 cases in Emmet County. Normally they only see one or two.