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

Today at 10:50 AM  Interior Alaska is seeing record breaking heat.

Yesterday at 5:28 PM  The new service, named Bike-n-Ride, will allow riders to bike the 17-mile trail north to Suttons Bay one way, then return by bus with their bikes on board.

Yesterday at 2:24 PM 

Friday, June 07, 2013  Charlevoix City Manager Rob Straebel tells 7&4 News that the city is trying to make up for the loss with private donations.

Tuesday, May 28, 2013  Schools across northern Michigan are preparing to take part in School Garden Week.

Monday, May 27, 2013  “We found Bigfoot.” ….Yep, that is what it feels like…finding Bigfoot. That’s what waking up the day after finally running a Boston qualifying time in a marathon feels like, especially if you have been trying to run one for close to 2 decades.

Monday, May 27, 2013  I am forever indebted to Coach Lisa, the EXCEL team of Steph and Dena, Miranda, and the whole Endurance Evolution team.

Saturday, May 25, 2013  The Orchids by the Bay show featured dozens of beautiful displays of exotic, blooming orchid plants as well as a mix of vendors who were selling high quality growing supplies.

Saturday, May 25, 2013  They were training all year long, and this morning it was time to shine for thousands of runners who took part in the 2013 Bayshore Marathon.

Thursday, May 23, 2013  What is PRS you ask? It is a mixture of feelings ranging from excitement to pure terror coupled with the complete inability to focus on anything non-race related; an abundance of nervous energy, and a freakish amount of planning to the tiniest detail possible.

Wednesday, May 22, 2013  As I was putting away my laundry, I came across my trusted black running visor. It's tattered and worn out, and for good reason. I have worn that visor for every run in at least the past decade.

Wednesday, May 22, 2013  Several of the key nutrition tips we’ve covered during the Race to Bayshore program deal with eating before, during and after exercise.  On Saturday, the three Amigos know that their Race Day nutrition choices will give them a competitive edge and fuel them to the finish.

Tuesday, May 21, 2013  I have had a lot of time to think lately on my longer runs and I have been reflecting back on this journey.

Tuesday, May 21, 2013  Little Traverse Bay Humane Society is offering three low-cost spay/neuter clinics to keep the pet population in check.

Tuesday, May 21, 2013  It's the last week of the Race to Bayshore program as our runners prepare for their races on Saturday. Coach Lisa is giving the team a special challenge this week.