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

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.

Monday, May 27, 2013  Most of boating safety tips are common sense, but this time of year it's best to pay attention to the little details that will likely help the most if you find yourself in trouble.

Friday, May 17, 2013  The Schooner Inland Seas celebrates 20 years on the water today.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  Right now, the Leland Harbor Master Russell Dzuba says he's having to turn boaters away and for all intents and purposes, the channel is closed because there's not enough water to navigate through.

Wednesday, May 01, 2013  UPDATED WITH VIDEO: In East Jordan today, crews are working on removing sand from the bottom of the city's harbor.

Wednesday, April 24, 2013  Trout season is just around the corner and fishermen everywhere are eager to get their first bites, but rising river water levels and the chilly temperatures could put a snag in their lines.

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

Friday, April 19, 2013  Osceola County has been under a National Weather service flood warning for the last several days, and officials say evacuations could be necessary if it gets much higher.

Wednesday, April 17, 2013  The temperatures are rising, and the sun is starting to shine, which means that being out on the water, is on many people’s minds.

Wednesday, April 17, 2013  UPDATED: Newaygo County has issued a local state of emergency for parts of the Muskegon River in Newaygo County.

Thursday, April 11, 2013  A group of homes along the Boardman River are being threatened by flooding, and residents living there say the Brown Bridge Dam removal project is to blame.