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

Yesterday at 6:20 AM  In survey, economists say consumers are poised to boost spending, offset government cuts

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  UPDATED WITH VIDEO: NTSB Chairman Deborah Hersman called the drunk driving situation in America a "national epidemic" that kills about 10,000 people each year.

Friday, May 10, 2013  Cherry Capital Airport in Traverse City is increasing flights for the busy summer travel season.

Thursday, May 02, 2013  A government study finds Michigan is one of the states with the highest jumps in suicides among middle-aged Americans.

Tuesday, April 16, 2013  Wary world cities expand security, look to quell jitters in wake of blasts at Boston Marathon

Friday, April 12, 2013  Democratic lawmakers have introduced more legislation to raise Michigan's minimum wage to $10 an hour over three years.

Thursday, March 21, 2013  The bills would keep the legal limit for drivers' blood-alcohol content at 0.08 percent.  The limit is set to revert back to 0.10 percent in October because of a provision in current state law.

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

Tuesday, February 26, 2013  Deaths of teen drivers increased sharply in first 6 months of last year, reversing trend

Thursday, February 21, 2013  Traverse City Restaurants are busy preparing for a big business boost next week with the 3rd annual Traverse City Restaurant Week kicking off on Sunday, February 24th.

Friday, February 08, 2013  As Governor Snyder unveiled his nearly $51 billion budget Thursday night, some of his proposals aren't sitting well with Northern Michigan folks -- specifically his plan to increase the fuel tax. The majority of people 7&4 spoke with said it's just more pain at the pump.

Wednesday, February 06, 2013  Financially strapped Postal Service to cut Saturday mail, keep 6-day-a-week package delivery

Wednesday, January 30, 2013  State Superintendent Mike Flanagan is calling for an increase in salaries for Michigan teacher to $100,000.

Wednesday, January 09, 2013  UPDATED WITH VIDEO: The Chippewa County Health Department says the amount of flu cases usually peaks in February, but those numbers are already doubled in early January.

Wednesday, January 02, 2013  The bill doesn't prevent a temporary Social Security payroll tax reduction from expiring