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

Yesterday at 2:09 PM  A service will be held at the City Opera House on Saturday, June 22 at 11 a.m.

Monday, June 17, 2013  UPDATED WITH VIDEO: Bryan Crough suffered a massive heart attack and died, according to City Manager Ben Bifoss.

Tuesday, March 05, 2013  Updated with video: "This will be the biggest widespread storm of the winter," National Weather Service meteorologist Amy Seeley said.

Wednesday, January 16, 2013  More than 20,000 emergency room cases have been reported, mostly involving teens or young adults who have consumed energy drinks.

Tuesday, January 15, 2013  A Cadillac Police Officer died while on duty this morning after he suffered a heart attack.

Wednesday, August 15, 2012  Updated with video: Ron Palillo, actor who played nerdy teen Arnold Horshack on 'Welcome Back, Kotter' dies at 63

Wednesday, April 18, 2012  Updated with video: Clark had a heart attack Wednesday morning at Saint John's hospital in Santa Monica, a day after he was admitted for an outpatient procedure.

Thursday, March 01, 2012  Davy Jones, who rose to fame as lead singer of The Monkees, dies in Florida

Monday, July 11, 2011  When someone is having a heart attack, every second counts.  That's why doctor's say if you're having chest pain call 911 immediately.  In this month's Matters of the Heart, we meet one woman who knows the importance of this first hand.

Tuesday, November 23, 2010  When someone is having a heart attack, every second counts.  That's why doctor's say if you're having chest pain call 911 immediately.

Tuesday, September 21, 2010  More than a million Americans a year find out that the symptoms of a heart attack are intense, just as Michigan State Football Coach Mark Dantonio did early Sunday morning. Doctors at Northern Michigan Regional Hospital say Dantonio noticed the warning signs and did the right thing.

Tuesday, September 14, 2010  Munson Medical Center in Traverse City is taking part in a nationwide research program that helps pinpoint who's prone to heart disease.  In this month's Matters of the Heart, 7&4's Melissa Smith and photo-journalist Bob Rhodes introduce us to one woman who is part of the study.  She's taking part in hopes of shedding light on the number one killer of both women and men.

Tuesday, July 20, 2010  We've all heard the saying “time is muscle” when a heart-attack strikes. In rural areas, like Northern Michigan, time could determine whether you live or die.

Wednesday, July 14, 2010  A panel of Food and Drug Administration advisers voted 20-12 against withdrawing GlaxoSmithKline's once-blockbuster drug.

Wednesday, July 14, 2010  The diabetes pill Avandia has been used by millions of patients and racked up billions in sales in more than a decade on the market. This week the Food and Drug Administration is trying to answer a seemingly simple question: Does it cause heart attacks?