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

Yesterday at 8:55 AM  Severe weather in the overnight and early morning hours have left many homes without power.

Monday, May 20, 2013  In survey, economists say consumers are poised to boost spending, offset government cuts

Friday, May 17, 2013  Organic industry's political clout grows on Capitol Hill as consumers demand organic foods

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  UPDATE: Leelenau County emergency responders tell 7&4 News that the outage was caused by an accident in Elmwood Township.

Saturday, May 04, 2013  Dozens of people gathered this afternoon at the future location of the new Betsie Valley District Library, on Thompson Avenue in Thompsonville.

Monday, April 15, 2013  The Alpena Police Department is warning of a email scam that is claiming to be from the Internal Revenue Service.

Thursday, April 11, 2013  UPDATE: Power has been restored for customers in Clare and Newaygo counties but hundreds more in northern Michigan remain without power.

Monday, April 08, 2013  Airline passenger complaints are surging as airlines continue to cram more seats into the same tube.

Thursday, April 04, 2013  Eyes on Facebook mobile event as social network evolves from Web-based roots

Tuesday, April 02, 2013  The recall affects cars from the 2005 through 2009 model years sold in states where salt is used to clear roads in the winter.

Friday, March 29, 2013  The sun is shining, the water is thawing, and fishermen of all ages are eager to catch their first bites of the season.

Thursday, March 21, 2013  Young children in northern Michigan have had their future made a little brighter thanks to a Michigan electric company.

Thursday, March 21, 2013  US mink farms grow as Chinese consumers' demand for fur coats sends pelt prices skyrocketing

Sunday, March 10, 2013  Even though we lost an hour of sleep last night because of the Day Light Saving Time, hundreds of folks still woke up extra early to go green with a free community wide recycle and reuse event.

Saturday, March 02, 2013  A downtown Traverse City business did it's part to help out a local organization that offer free crisis services to the community.