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

Yesterday at 8:40 AM  House takes up far-reaching bill to ban almost all abortions after 20 weeks

Monday, June 17, 2013  Study: Media coverage has more pro than con views on same-sex marriage as court took arguments

Thursday, June 13, 2013  Leaker Snowden's allegations about US hacking give China new edge in cyber war of words

Wednesday, June 12, 2013  Rotary Charities of Traverse City has given a $65,000 grant to help launch an internationally successful anti-bullying program in Northern Michigan schools.

Monday, June 10, 2013  Traverse City's Board of Education voted Monday to put two separate bond proposals on the November ballot.

Monday, June 10, 2013  The TCAPS Board of Education will discuss placing a bond proposal on the Nov. 5, 2013 ballot.

Wednesday, June 05, 2013  DTE Energy has filed an amended renewable energy plan that proposes to lower the monthly surcharge paid by residential customers from 3-dollars to 43-cents.

Friday, May 31, 2013  In unwanted way, ricin letters highlight New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg's stature in gun-laws debate

Thursday, May 30, 2013  One of the letters containing traces of the poison ricin refer to New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg's gun control efforts

Wednesday, May 29, 2013  Minnesota Rep. Michele Bachmann says she won't run for re-election in 2014

Wednesday, May 29, 2013  Working moms are now main breadwinners in a record 40 percent of US households with children

Tuesday, May 28, 2013  Schools across northern Michigan are preparing to take part in School Garden Week.

Wednesday, May 22, 2013  Groups with tax-exempt status must have educational, charitable, religious or other charitable purposes and cannot be involved in elections or engage in substantial lobbying activity.

Wednesday, May 22, 2013  Tensions between libertarian-leaning and more mainstream Republicans were on vivid display Tuesday.

Monday, May 20, 2013  The school year is winding down, but contract negotiatons between Traverse City Area Public School Administrators and teachers are heating up.