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

Yesterday at 10:56 AM  In a nutshell, rounds of storms are increasingly likely with some storms possibly severe Friday through Tuesday.

Tuesday, June 18, 2013  House takes up far-reaching bill to ban almost all abortions after 20 weeks

Monday, June 17, 2013  High pressure will anchor itself right over the Upper Great Lakes much of this week leading to sun filled days with low humidity and high temperatures in the 70's.

Tuesday, June 11, 2013  I am going to pencil in a few widely scattered showers/thunderstorms Tuesday afternoon/evening.

Monday, June 10, 2013  The primary storm track will shift south/west of us mid/late week riding along the periphery of that ridge keeping rain chances locally pretty slim this week.

Friday, June 07, 2013  Much of our weekend locally will be quiet, although we are expecting rain to sweep across our area by Sunday.

Thursday, June 06, 2013  Erin Crowell from the Northern Express joins 7&4 News Today to fill us in on what is happening around Northern Michigan this weekend.

Monday, June 03, 2013  The 19th annual Smart Commute Week kicks off Monday.

Tuesday, May 28, 2013  Schools across northern Michigan are preparing to take part in School Garden Week.

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

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.

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.

Tuesday, May 21, 2013  It's the last week of the Race to Bayshore program as our runners prepare for their races on Saturday. Coach Lisa is giving the team a special challenge this week.

Friday, May 17, 2013  Rain becomes increasingly likely early next week starting late Monday through Tuesday with rounds of rain and thunderstorms sweeping in.