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

Wednesday, January 09, 2013  Winter Trails Day at Timber Ridge is cancelled due to warm weather.

Tuesday, November 13, 2012  Christopher Ryan Cole, 23, of Onaway died Friday.

Thursday, August 09, 2012  Northern Michigan is full of towns and villages that have a rich history. This is the Story of Elk Rapids.

Thursday, June 14, 2012  Nestled on the shore of Lake Michigan, the village of Frankfort takes up a little more than a mile from one end to the other. But the town that hardly takes up much space holds a special place in the hearts of those who call it home.

Thursday, May 24, 2012  Nestled on the shores of Lake Huron, it’s easy to see how water has impacted the city of Cheboygan throughout its history. From the very start, it was water that drew people there. But it was the need for barrels that actually started to boom that would put Cheboygan on the map.

Monday, February 13, 2012  It's that time of year when people take advantage of the ski trails, but it's also the time of year when women's heart health is recognized.  At Timber Ridge Resort in Traverse City, organizers are gearing up for what's known as the Healthy Heart Benefit Tour.

Saturday, February 11, 2012  Despite the mild conditions this winter, the North American Vasa Cross-Country Ski Race was a "go" on Saturday.

Tuesday, January 24, 2012  Lace up your snowshoes because this coming weekend is the annual Bigfoot Snowshoe Race at Timber Ridge in Traverse City.  The event brings out hundreds of people from across the Midwest who hit the trails for the big snowshoe race.

Wednesday, December 07, 2011  Several business owners across northern Michigan are taking part in a new council for the timber industry.

Tuesday, November 29, 2011  Every Wednesday night during the winter months at Timber Ridge in Traverse City, a group of women get together for "She Ski" which focuses on the upcoming ski season.  The women prepare their skies and even their skills to hit the slopes once the snow falls.

Saturday, November 05, 2011  Nearly 5,000 mountain bikers headed to Grand Traverse County Saturday afternoon, putting their pedaling skills to the test.

Tuesday, October 04, 2011  Nearly 600 people put on their pink this past weekend for the 2011 Remembrance Run at Timber Ridge Resort in Grand Traverse County. But before organizers could celebrate the success, an East Bay Township official showed up and served the event coordinator with zoning violation papers.

Monday, February 28, 2011  Would you sell your standing timber to fuel a biomass plant? Michigan State University wants to know. We found out why.

Tuesday, February 08, 2011  The 2011 North American VASA starts Friday, February 11th and goes through Sunday, February 13th.  The event takes place every year at Timber Ridge in Traverse City.

Tuesday, December 21, 2010  During week two of Six Weeks of Fun in the Snow, winter sports expert Eli Brown breaks down cross country skiing.  Brown says it's crucial to have the proper clothing and gear when you hit the snow.