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

Friday, May 17, 2013  Australian politician sorry he accidentally 'liked' Facebook photo of prankster exposing self

Tuesday, May 07, 2013  Oklahoma congressman proposes $20 billion spending cut over 10 years in nation's food stamps program

Wednesday, April 10, 2013  Business owners are getting get ready to open the first-ever brewery in Frankfort, which will create new jobs and hopefully attract more visitors to the area.

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

Friday, February 15, 2013  UPDATED WITH VIDEO: That snow was heavy with snowflake sizes reaching almost as large as marshmallows due to temps near freezing and tremendous forcing.

Tuesday, February 12, 2013  UPDATED WITH PHOTO: Fun. band member and Frankfort native Andrew Dost proved that dreams really can come true after his band took home best new artist and song of the year Sunday evening.

Thursday, February 07, 2013  As the budget is introduced in Lansing, legislators have carved out a chunk of money towards harbor dredging.

Tuesday, January 29, 2013  Investigators say speed and trail familiarity were factors in the crash.

Friday, January 11, 2013  The Coast Guard has issued a warning that warmer temperatures over the next few days could cause unsafe ice conditions in parts of the Great Lakes.

Thursday, January 10, 2013  UPDATED WITH VIDEO. Three area school districts ranked in the Top 10 and were named Academic State Champs 2012 by Bridge Magazine. Crawford AuSable Schools ranked 4th, Mason County Eastern Schools ranked 6th and Kingsley area schools ranked 7th.

Friday, December 28, 2012  FBI files on Marilyn Monroe have been found and re-issued, revealing the names of some of the movie star's acquaintances who drew concern from government officials.

Friday, December 07, 2012  The two Australian disc jockeys responsible for the prank call have been relieved from work "until further notice."

Monday, November 05, 2012  Commuters streaming into New York City on Monday endured long waits and crowded trains, giving the recovering transit system a stress test a week after Superstorm Sandy ravaged the eastern third of the country, with New York and New Jersey bearing the brunt of the destruction.

Thursday, November 01, 2012  Not unstoppable: System that was superstorm Sandy is tapering off with snow in Appalachia

Thursday, November 01, 2012  New York City's subways, 'lifeline of the city,' rolling again, traffic gridlocked 3 days after Sandy