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

Monday, June 03, 2013  UPDATED WITH VIDEO: Gov. Rick Snyder and U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow are expected to be among the speakers at a memorial service for former Michigan First Lady Helen Milliken.

Monday, May 27, 2013  That front will get a kick northward Monday night clouding up the skies over Northern Michigan with showers and thunderstorms becoming more numerous by late Tuesday morning.

Sunday, May 26, 2013  Visitors flooded the downtown sidewalks of Traverse City this Memorial Day weekend, ready to explore and spend some green at the local shops, restaurants, and breweries.

Friday, May 24, 2013  Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial start to the summer tourist season and officials say their upcoming season for Traverse City looks good

Friday, May 24, 2013  There is one more night with frost potential Friday night/early Saturday morning as temperatures will quickly fall once the sun goes down.

Friday, May 24, 2013  With the summer season around the corner Allison Beers, the Public Relations Coordinator for Michigan Blood in Traverse City is asking people to Give and Go during the busy summer months.

Thursday, May 23, 2013  With cool temperatures the next couple of nights, local gardening experts are recommending you take the proper precautions to protect your plants.

Thursday, May 23, 2013  Frost is the issue Thursday night. Completely clear skies and a diminishing wind will set the stage for temperatures to go into a steep dive overnight.

Thursday, May 23, 2013  AAA Michigan says about 1.1 million residents of the state will travel 50 miles or more on vacation during the upcoming Memorial Day weekend.

Thursday, May 23, 2013  Army Staff Sgt. Travis Mills is scheduled to be the keynote speaker at the Senate's 19th annual Memorial Service in Lansing.

Wednesday, May 22, 2013  The wetter than normal spring will continue through at least midday Thursday for much of Northern Michigan before a string of dry and sun filled days gets here just in time for Memorial Day Weekend.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  Memorial ceremonies will take place across northern Michigan to mark National Police Week.

Friday, May 10, 2013  UPDATED WITH VIDEO: The Ludington-based health system made the announcement at a meeting this morning.

Monday, May 06, 2013  Faced with hefty operating costs, the foundation building the 9/11 museum at the World Trade Center has decided to charge an admission fee of $20 to $25 when the site opens next year.

Thursday, May 02, 2013  Hundreds met at the Grayling Country Club to remember 18-year-old student athlete Louis Menard, 27-year-old golf coach Jason Potter, and the five students who survived the accident.