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

Friday, April 19, 2013  As of 7:15 p.m. Friday, April 19, 2013: 7&4 News is told by the Mackinac Bridge Authority that the bridge is going into partial closure.

Sunday, January 20, 2013  (AP) - Winds that gusted to 60 miles per hour have swept across Michigan, knocking down trees and power lines and cutting off electrical service to at least 195,000 homes and businesses.

Friday, December 21, 2012  The storm, part of a system that began in the Rockies earlier in the week, led airlines to cancel more than 1,000 flights Thursday

Thursday, December 20, 2012  Expect the snow to increase in intensity during the day today and evening, along with winds. Although the majority of us will see all snow, some in the northeastern L.P. may see some rain/wintry mix later today and tonight as the low tracks across the state.

Tuesday, October 30, 2012  Crews across Michigan continue to try to restore power to hundreds left in the dark from high winds.

Monday, September 24, 2012  Monday's high winds have caused power outages throughout northern Michigan.

Thursday, August 02, 2012  The storm took down trees which damaged several camper trailers, vehicles and a park building.  Park officials are still surveying the damage.

Monday, January 02, 2012  All the snow and high winds on Monday created some dangerous conditions for drivers.

Friday, December 02, 2011  Violent wind storm leaves path of destruction in California, other western states

Friday, November 18, 2011  Gusty winds causing power outages across Northern Michigan

Monday, June 20, 2011  Extremely high winds challenge firefighters trying to protect homes in Arizona, New Mexico

Tuesday, December 28, 2010  Updated with recent related links. Several injured as lift at Maine resort derails and sends skiers plummeting to snow below.

Tuesday, October 26, 2010  Consumers Energy crews are busy working to restore power to several thousand customers across Northern Michigan today.

Tuesday, October 26, 2010  Story updated, new photos: Massive 'Chiclone' storm slams into Illinois; forecaster predicts strongest storm in 70 years

Monday, December 15, 2008  An Emmet County ski resort closes its slopes because of high winds.