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

Thursday, April 04, 2013  There's no question as you drive along Lake Michigan that water levels are drastically low, and it's leaving everyone who takes advantage of the waterfront a little nervous as we head into the Summer.

Thursday, January 24, 2013  After a very mild and some would even say warm start to winter, the recent stretch of colder air is starting to quickly add depth to the ice on inland lakes with pancake ice forming on the Great Lakes.

Saturday, January 05, 2013  Dozens gathered at the Clinch Park Marina Pier Saturday for a special ancient ceremony which traces its roots to the Church of Jerusalem.

Saturday, October 13, 2012  A drunk driver was arrested early Saturday morning after crashing his car into the waters of East Grand Traverse Bay.

Friday, May 18, 2012  The National Safe Boating Council will attempt to set a world record for the most life jackets worn and inflatable life jackets inflated, and the Grand Traverse Bay Sail and Power Squadron is urging people to participate.

Sunday, April 22, 2012  A 43 year-old man is dead after his canoe flipped over in Grand Traverse Bay and he was not able to make it to shore.

Tuesday, February 07, 2012  Andrew Keller takes to the pool and Lake Michigan to test against the men and women of Air Station Traverse City.

Wednesday, October 26, 2011  Bras will be strung, hung and displayed all along Grand Traverse Bay!

Sunday, October 16, 2011  The Leelanau County Sheriff's Office says 59 year- old Jay Farr, from Northport, left work at around 8 am Saturday morning and has not been seen since.

Monday, August 22, 2011  Nearly $1 million dollars in federal grant funding is going towards keeping family beaches in Suttons Bay clean.

Monday, July 25, 2011  What if you had enough money to do whatever you wanted, whenever you wanted? If price was no concern when it comes to getting the things to help you get more time to do the things you really want to do. All this month we've taken a look at the cost of convenience. In this report, we go to the luxurious side of chatered jets, private yachts and limo service.

Monday, June 20, 2011  UpNorthLive's Facebook fans voted to hear the latest news on the fireworks funding for Traverse City.

Monday, May 16, 2011  Local environmental officials unleashed a secret weapon today to sniff out any dangerous levels of E.coli in our areas waters; specially trained dogs.

Saturday, February 26, 2011  Some brave volunteers in Traverse City jumped into the icy water to show support for the 2011 Law Enforcement Torch Run Polar Plunge.

Wednesday, December 15, 2010  Two surfing enthusiasts didn't let a winter storm and negative wind chills stop them from testing out the waters of West Grand Traverse Bay. UPDATE: This video continues to be one of the top hits on our website and has been aired at television stations across the country!