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

Today at 10:25 AM  In this week's Writers Minute, Cari Noga sits down with 7&4's Holly Baker to discuss her new novel, Sparrow Migrations.

Today at 10:15 AM  Traverse City is home to a new exercise business where no treadmill is needed for a great workout!

Yesterday at 11:20 AM  Tim Hinkley from the TC Boom Boom Club sat down with 7&4's Holly Baker and explains that it is up to the community to keep the tradition of fireworks alive.

Thursday, June 13, 2013  UPDATED WITH VIDEO: Gas prices may be on the rise, but they don't seem to bother the people getting behind the wheel of their recreational vehicles in Northern Michigan.

Thursday, June 13, 2013  Phil makes a delicious dish that is perfect for summer with rhubarb and oatmeal and ice cream on top!

Wednesday, June 12, 2013  UPDATED WITH VIDEO: The DNR announced the 750 acres of Thumb Lake frontage in Charlevoix County will be protected.

Tuesday, June 11, 2013  Grand Traverse County is going to the dogs this weeked for the Canine Classic.

Monday, June 10, 2013  UPDATED WITH VIDEO: The program, called Great Up North Initiative, hopes to boost travel, tourism and residency in the county.

Monday, June 10, 2013  Two organ-makers from Belgium have come to northern Michigan to restore the show-piece Amaryllis at the Music House Museum.

Friday, June 07, 2013  UPDATED WITH VIDEO: Lake Michigan has the highest number of current-related fatalities and rescues of all the Great Lakes, with 77 fatalities and at least 230 rescues since 2002.  That is 201 more rip current incidents than all of the other lakes combined.

Tuesday, June 04, 2013  Now that the Sequestration has kicked in, one of the most popular tourist stops in northern Michigan has had to cut back.