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

Yesterday at 9:20 PM  Presque Isle Electric & Gas Co-op members continue assisting area community organizations and individuals through the voluntary round up of their electric and natural gas billings. Member contributions to the Communities First Fund provide funds for grants and scholarships for use in their local communities within the PIE&G service area.

Yesterday at 10:53 AM  Under proposed legislation, municipalities would have the option to create an ordinance allowing dogs in outdoor seating areas

Wednesday, June 12, 2013  UPDATED WITH VIDEO: The DNR announced the 750 acres of Thumb Lake frontage in Charlevoix County will be protected.

Tuesday, June 11, 2013  UPDATED WITH VIDEO: A black bear yearling had to be tranquilized to be taken down from a tree in the backyard of a Cadillac home.

Tuesday, June 11, 2013  In this week's Chamber Connections, Chamber Chief Operating Officer Laura Oblinger gives more information on resources residents can use to see how the Affordable Care Act will affect them or their business.

Tuesday, June 11, 2013  A coalition that opposes hunting wolves in Michigan is still making its case even though officials have scheduled a hunt for later this year.

Monday, June 10, 2013  A unique midnight run through Leelanau County will help raise money for a library in a remote Ethiopian village.

Wednesday, May 29, 2013  William Lowder, 57, scammed clients at Lowder Insurance and Ash Brokerage out of significant investment funds as a part of a wire fraud scheme.

Tuesday, May 28, 2013  Federal experts will discuss the causes and potential consequences of low Great Lakes water levels during a Thursday seminar in Ann Arbor that also will be broadcast on the Web.

Monday, May 27, 2013  “We found Bigfoot.” ….Yep, that is what it feels like…finding Bigfoot. That’s what waking up the day after finally running a Boston qualifying time in a marathon feels like, especially if you have been trying to run one for close to 2 decades.

Monday, May 27, 2013  I am forever indebted to Coach Lisa, the EXCEL team of Steph and Dena, Miranda, and the whole Endurance Evolution team.

Wednesday, May 22, 2013  A popular cafe and bakery chain could be coming to Traverse City.

Tuesday, May 21, 2013  The Department of Natural Resources will be holding public meetings on informal shooting ranges near Traverse City.

Friday, May 17, 2013  The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is stepping up salvaging of trees that are dying from infestations of the emerald ash borer and beech bark disease.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  Idaho spud giant bets on biotech potatoes 12 years after similar Monsanto push failed