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

Friday, February 15, 2013  If you're interested in giving winter fishing a try, this weekend is a good time to start.

Thursday, February 14, 2013  People could soon be smiling for the camera next to a bear cub if the Michigan Senate approves a bear bill.

Monday, January 28, 2013  On December 1st of 2012 the Department of Natural Resources along with the Michigan Snowmobile Assocation removed many trail signs from state trails, that snowmobilers were used to seeing in the past.

Sunday, January 13, 2013  LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Michigan wildlife regulators have developed a draft plan to guide management of the state's fisheries over the next five years

Monday, September 17, 2012  The Michigan Department of Natural Resources wants to change regulations for catching two types of fish -- muskellunge and northern pike.

Wednesday, July 18, 2012  There was a cougar photographed in southern Marquette County that officials are saying may be the "best, clearest photograph" of a cougar in the wild ever taken.

Tuesday, June 26, 2012  Victims of the Duck Lake wildfire can apply for financial recovery assistance.

Wednesday, June 06, 2012  Governor Rick Snyder issued a proclamation ending the outdoor burning ban in 49 counties.

Tuesday, January 17, 2012  Before you step on the ice, the Department of Natural Resources wants you to make sure it is safe and to be prepared for the worst.

Saturday, December 10, 2011  With the holidays quickly approaching, local police departments in Gaylord stepped up to help give needy children a special christmas this year.

Monday, October 31, 2011  Hunting season in full swing and this year baiting is back. But the change hasn't led to more hunters but it does have some businesses cashing in.

Wednesday, May 11, 2011  The Michigan Department of Natural Resources and Agriculture & Rural Development are kicking off a  30-day comment period related to the Hunting Access Program (HAP), a tool the state will use to increase access to high quality hunting land in Michigan.

Thursday, April 14, 2011  The Michigan Department of Natural Resources reports the lake has "healthy game fish populations".  The Status of the Fishery Resource Report is good news for anglers and the tourism business across Northern Michigan.

Tuesday, April 12, 2011  In an effort to save the state money, several Michigan campgrounds could shut down. But legislators are looking for ways to try to keep these campgrounds open.

Friday, March 25, 2011  A Montmorency County woman says 10 years ago she found the perfect place to retire but she's now afraid she may end up homeless.