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

Yesterday at 9:54 AM  Rain becomes increasingly likely early next week starting late Monday through Tuesday with rounds of rain and thunderstorms sweeping in.

Yesterday at 7:10 AM  Officials are boosting the estimate for spring flooding property damage in Kent County.

Yesterday at 6:51 AM  Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council is looking for volunteers to monitor lakes of all sizes throughout Northern Michigan.

Thursday, May 16, 2013  Early Thursday morning, there were a few reports across Northern Michigan of the sweet smell of smoke which had drifted across the area eminating from those fires.

Thursday, May 16, 2013  At least 6 dead, dozens left homeless as tornadoes leave trail of destruction in North Texas

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  Temperatures will sit close to 70F through Friday with low/mid-70's arriving by the weekend.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  Drivers are being asked to share the road and be aware of cyclists.

Saturday, May 11, 2013  Northern Michigan will see another quick taste of winter before warm weather returns.

Friday, May 10, 2013  Any snow accumulation will be very light with a dusting up to an inch on the very high end downwind of the Great Lakes Sunday morning.

Friday, May 10, 2013  Cherry Capital Airport in Traverse City is increasing flights for the busy summer travel season.

Thursday, May 09, 2013  The Saint Clair River is a major trunk line for commercial navigation. Is it also possible that it is draining the Great Lakes?

Thursday, May 09, 2013  Right now, it appears the main corridor of rain will set up from Ludington through Cadillac/Houghton Lake up to Alpena running along the M-55 and M-72 corridors where up to an inch of rain may fall by late Friday.

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  Once again, several locations hit the 80's Tuesday with Indian River and Wellston peaking at 83F.

Tuesday, May 07, 2013  The warmest temperatures Monday came from Grayling and Wellston where the temperature shot up to 82F Monday afternoon.

Monday, May 06, 2013  The sunrise from 5:30 AM to 7 AM at the Traverse City marina on the morning of Monday, May 6.