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

Sunday, March 24, 2013  It was an action packed show this weekend at Shanty Creek Resort as nearly 200 trucks took things off road for an intense mountain race.

Thursday, February 07, 2013  Whether it was bunny hopping, busting a move or breezing through the slopes in hopes of beating the competition, it was a great day for the Special Olympics Michigan Winter Games at Shanty Creek Resorts Thursday.

Friday, February 01, 2013  Hundreds of people from all over the country and the world hit the slopes at Shanty Creek Resorts this week for the annual "Ski for Light International Week" event.Ski for Light is an all volunteer, non-profit organization that teaches blind, visually and mobility impaired adults how to cross country ski.

Tuesday, December 25, 2012  It's an annual tradition that brings in thousands of skiiers.

Thursday, February 09, 2012  More than eight hundred Special Olympics Michigan athletes from over sixty counties arrived Tuesday in Traverse City, along with six hundred coaches, chaperones, and volunteers.

Friday, January 20, 2012  The best of the best snowmobile freestylers are headed to Antrim County. They're going to be putting on the biggest show in Michigan.

Sunday, December 04, 2011  If you're looking for a job you may be in luck, a northern Michigan resort is looking to fill nearly 80 positions this week.

Wednesday, November 16, 2011  Ski resorts across northern Michigan are anticipating a little bit of a late start to the season this year.

Wednesday, February 02, 2011  The 2011 State Winter Games are underway in Grand Traverse and Antrim Counties.

Friday, November 26, 2010  Northern Michigan ski resorts are busy scurrying and making snow for the start of the 2010-2011 season.

Wednesday, November 17, 2010  The lack of approval of the Pure Michigan funding resulted in the cancellation of any Fall advertising campaign and now it looks like there will be no advertising this winter.

Friday, March 26, 2010  A snowmobile race that brought thousands of spectators to Schuss Mountain in Antrim County will not take place as planned

Monday, December 21, 2009  Now that the snow has arrived, area ski resorts have been up and running for about the past two weeks now.  Shanty Creek Resorts in Antrim County say business is going strong and they expect it to only pick up after the Christmas holiday.  The ski business is also creating an economic boost for local shops and restaurants.

Tuesday, January 06, 2009  Fire crews faced a potentially hazardous situation after a storage shed at a Northern Michigan ski resort burned to the ground. The shed stored more than a million dollars in golf maintanence materials, including fertilizers.

Tuesday, January 06, 2009  An investigator from the state fire marshal's office is trying to find the cause.