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

Yesterday at 4:52 PM  The Coast Guard announced Friday that it will replace the lantern and solarize the light along the eastern shore of Lake Michigan

Yesterday at 9:54 AM  Rain becomes increasingly likely early next week starting late Monday through Tuesday with rounds of rain and thunderstorms sweeping in.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  A grant of $503,592 has been approved by the MEDC to support the restoration of the Vogue Theatre.

Tuesday, April 30, 2013  We remain in the warm sector of this system through at least Thursday with southwest winds and mild temperatures.

Monday, April 29, 2013  The Fire Department reports that the mother, who was home with her two children at the time of the fire, said her children were playing with a lighter in a bedroom and started the fire.

Thursday, April 25, 2013  The First Congregational Church in Manistee is finally getting some work done.

Tuesday, April 23, 2013  Rivers are still running high across parts of Northern Michigan, and with rain Tuesday, they are forecasted to remain high the remainder of the week.

Friday, April 19, 2013  Sarah Kaminski, 20, of Manistee has been charged with homicide and open murder.

Friday, April 19, 2013  19- year-old man Toby Cook from Irons has been arrested in connection with the crime.

Friday, April 19, 2013  While the worst of the flooding will be downstate, some local rivers will rise through the weekend peaking on Saturday before falling early next week.

Wednesday, April 17, 2013  UPDATED: Newaygo County has issued a local state of emergency for parts of the Muskegon River in Newaygo County.

Wednesday, April 17, 2013  A 19-year-old Irons man will be charged with killing Dennis Guenthhardt in his Manistee County home.

Tuesday, April 16, 2013  An investigation is underway in Manistee County after a man was found dead of gunshot wounds.

Tuesday, April 16, 2013  Rain Thursday and Friday will lead to what could be significant rises on area rivers, especially those along/south of highway M-32 Thursday into the upcoming weekend with the potential for minor to even moderate flooding.

Monday, April 15, 2013  UPDATED WITH VIDEO: Rivers that are already in many spots near bankfull could see some minor flooding, especially later in the week.