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

Yesterday at 4:26 PM  The Great Wolf Lodge in Traverse City was one of the 700 locations worldwide that hosted over 100 swimmers today

Saturday, June 15, 2013  Community members of all ages got a chance to enjoy the sweet tastes of some Northern Michigan ice cream, all to benefit a good cause.

Saturday, June 15, 2013  Nearly 700 young anglers grabbed their fishing poles and headed out to the Kids' Free Fishing Day at Northwestern Michigan College's Great Lakes campus on Saturday.

Friday, June 14, 2013  7&4 News Today is kicking off a new summer segment showcasing talented kids around Northern Michigan.

Tuesday, May 21, 2013  Death toll was corrected and lowered to 24 people, including 7 children.

Monday, May 06, 2013  Christina Neely is facing felony charges of larceny and obtaining a controlled substance by fraud. She also faces three counts of fourth-degree child abuse.

Saturday, April 27, 2013  It was all about the kids in downtown Traverse City today during the annual Celebration of Young Children event.

Thursday, April 25, 2013  A House panel has approved legislation that would strip some welfare benefits for families whose children don't meet school attendance requirements.

Sunday, April 14, 2013  Local kids got to be artist for a day, all to help support Mother Nature in the upcoming Earth Day Parade.

Wednesday, April 10, 2013  U.S. couple accused of kidnapping their 2 children brought back from Cuba, jailed in Florida

Saturday, March 30, 2013  Easter got an early start in Grand Traverse County Saturday while the beautiful Spring weather brought out thousands of youngsters for two very impressive Easter egg hunts.

Thursday, March 28, 2013  UPDATED WITH VIDEO: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwestern Michigan is desperately searching for big brothers who can fill big roles in small lives.

Wednesday, March 27, 2013  UPDATED WITH VIDEO: A new collaborative effort in Wexford County is aiming to put a book in every child's hands.

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

Thursday, February 28, 2013  7&4's Erika Erickson went to Phoenix, AZ where hundreds of Carter's Kids volunteers and an entire community gathered together to unveil their hard work.