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

Wednesday, May 01, 2013  The state senate unanimously approved legislation that would allow a special designation on driver's licenses for veterans.

Monday, April 08, 2013  Michigan will start selling two new license plates featuring the Pure Michigan tourism logo.

Monday, February 18, 2013  Illegal immigrants brought to the country as children can start applying for Michigan driver's licenses and state IDs this week.

Tuesday, November 20, 2012  The Gaylord Secretary of State has a new, temporary home after a nearby fire resulted in severe smoke damage at the previous office.

Friday, September 14, 2012  Michigan Secretary of State Ruth Johnson is visiting the Middle East as part of an effort to educate members of the U.S. military about casting votes back home.

Saturday, September 08, 2012  Michigan Secretary of State Ruth Johnson vows a check-off box asking voters to confirm their U.S. citizenship will once again appear on November ballot applications.

Wednesday, August 15, 2012  Providing ballots for soldiers overseas is a top priority for most Clerks in the state of Michigan, but 70 different communities still failed to supply requested August primary ballots to men and women fighting overseas, according to the Secretary of State.

Tuesday, March 22, 2011  The National Driver Register will be down over the weekend and won’t allow driver checks that are required under federal law when issuing or renewing driver’s licenses.

Friday, March 04, 2011  Secretary of State Ruth Johnson was in Gaylord Friday.

Tuesday, February 08, 2011  Do you need to renew your motor vehicle tags, check novelty plate availability, or just like an easy way to chat with the Michigan Secretary of State?