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

Yesterday at 9:08 AM  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.

Friday, June 14, 2013  7&4 News Today is kicking off a new summer segment showcasing talented kids around Northern Michigan.

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  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.

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  Tropical Storm Warnings have been issued across much of the Southern East Coast from Florida through Georgia and the Carolinas all the way to Virginia.

Tuesday, June 04, 2013  Traverse City ended up with their 3rd wettest spring on record.

Monday, June 03, 2013  The coldest location was Moorestown in Missaukee County where it dropped to 25F overnight. Atlanta and Indian River bottomed out at 27F and 28F respectively.

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

Friday, May 31, 2013  Our final classroom salute of the school year goes to Mrs. Middleton and her first grade class at South Maple Elementary in Gaylord.