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

Saturday, May 11, 2013  Authorities are warning people to be on the lookout for meth labs after three dump sites were just discovered in Osceola and Wexford Counties.

Sunday, April 21, 2013  Flooding warnings and advisories continue across Northern Michigan.

Saturday, April 20, 2013  Flooding concerns continue across Northern Michigan.

Thursday, April 18, 2013  UPDATE: The Red Cross is working to open a shelter in Newaygo County to help residents affected by the flooding.

Thursday, April 11, 2013  The DNR is warning: "Don't feed the bears"

Monday, March 25, 2013  What spring? Storm dumps foot or more of snow across several central US states, pushes east

Tuesday, March 05, 2013  Updated with video: "This will be the biggest widespread storm of the winter," National Weather Service meteorologist Amy Seeley said.

Sunday, February 03, 2013  A few Alberta Clippers passing through this week will bring more accumulating snowfall, especially for lake effect areas, before we get back into the 30s for the end of the week.

Saturday, February 02, 2013  Lake effect locations tack on a few more inches Saturday night, and an Alberta Clipper will bring scattered snow showers to everyone come Sunday.

Thursday, January 24, 2013  Updated with photo: Crews on the Platte River are going out to break up ice with wind boats.

Sunday, January 20, 2013  Another low pressure will cross through the straits Monday, bringing more snow showers and bitterly cold temperatures across Northern Michigan.

Sunday, January 20, 2013  A quick-moving Alberta clipper will pass throught the straits tonight, bringing snow showers across the area and high winds-causing hazardous road conditions.

Friday, December 28, 2012  UPDATED WITH VIDEO: As the lakes freeze, local fishermen are preparing their tackle boxes for ice fishing.

Wednesday, December 26, 2012  An enormous storm system that dumped snow and sleet on the nation's midsection and unleashed damaging tornadoes around the Deep South began punching its way toward the Northeast on Wednesday, slowing holiday travel.

Friday, December 21, 2012  The strong low pressure system that's causing all of this winter weather is finally starting to leave the area, heading east into Canada.