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

Friday, May 17, 2013  Get ready for a day full of great food and fun activities to help local college students!

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

Thursday, May 16, 2013  People looking to volunteer in the community might have easier access to opportunities thanks to a new app.

Monday, May 13, 2013  The United Way of Northwest Michigan is hoping to put books in the hands of children during the summer months.

Friday, May 10, 2013  Holiday Inn West Bay in Traverse City has been undergoing multi-million dollar renovations.The hotel is transforming into a Holiday Inn Resort, the first of its kind in the Midwest.

Thursday, May 09, 2013  Child and Family Services of Northwestern Michigan is hosting their second annual Seeds of Hope speaker series at the State Theatre Thursday evening.

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  A new 12,000 square foot building is in the works for a busy intersection in Traverse City. The Larkin Group of Traverse City is planning to build it's new headquarters at the intersection of M-72 West and Grandview Parkway.

Thursday, May 02, 2013  About 75 Grand Valley State University students will receive their diplomas Thursday evening during the 16th annual Traverse City commencement ceremony.

Monday, April 29, 2013  The warmest days so far this spring are set for Tuesday and perhaps Wednesday in a few spots, but will come at the cost of a few showers and thunderstorms.

Wednesday, April 24, 2013  Officials say flooding from the Muskegon River in West Michigan caused more than $6 million in damage to about 150 Newaygo County homes.

Tuesday, April 23, 2013  UPDATED WITH VIDEO: The Hiring Our Heroes event took place at Northwestern Michigan College's Hagerty Conference Center on Tuesday afternoon.   Hiring Our Heroes, a program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, was launched in March 2011 as a nationwide initiative to help veterans and military spouses find meaningful employment.

Monday, April 22, 2013  Dr. Harry Weitz was recruited by Munson Medical Center to be their first radiologist and he started their radiology department.

Sunday, April 21, 2013  GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) - Hundreds of people have fled their homes in one of western Michigan's tallest residential buildings after water from the flooding Grand River poured into the basement of the Plaza Towers and Courtyard Marriott.

Saturday, April 20, 2013  TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) - A memorial service for former Michigan first lady Helen Milliken will be held June 3 in Traverse City.

Saturday, April 20, 2013  Residents of Texas town ready to start recovery from plant blast as soon as authorities allow