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

Friday, June 07, 2013  UPDATED WITH VIDEO: Lake Michigan has the highest number of current-related fatalities and rescues of all the Great Lakes, with 77 fatalities and at least 230 rescues since 2002.  That is 201 more rip current incidents than all of the other lakes combined.

Tuesday, June 04, 2013  Police contact secret service about the counterfeit cash.

Monday, May 20, 2013  A frontal band is moving across the area and pulling warm, moist air from the Gulf of Mexico.

Saturday, May 11, 2013  Authorities are warning people to be on the lookout for meth labs after three dump sites were just discovered in Osceola and Wexford Counties.

Sunday, April 21, 2013  Flooding warnings and advisories continue across Northern Michigan.

Saturday, April 20, 2013  Flooding concerns continue across Northern Michigan.

Thursday, April 18, 2013  UPDATE: The Red Cross is working to open a shelter in Newaygo County to help residents affected by the flooding.

Thursday, April 11, 2013  The DNR is warning: "Don't feed the bears"

Monday, March 25, 2013  What spring? Storm dumps foot or more of snow across several central US states, pushes east

Tuesday, March 05, 2013  Updated with video: "This will be the biggest widespread storm of the winter," National Weather Service meteorologist Amy Seeley said.

Sunday, February 03, 2013  A few Alberta Clippers passing through this week will bring more accumulating snowfall, especially for lake effect areas, before we get back into the 30s for the end of the week.

Saturday, February 02, 2013  Lake effect locations tack on a few more inches Saturday night, and an Alberta Clipper will bring scattered snow showers to everyone come Sunday.

Thursday, January 24, 2013  Updated with photo: Crews on the Platte River are going out to break up ice with wind boats.

Sunday, January 20, 2013  Another low pressure will cross through the straits Monday, bringing more snow showers and bitterly cold temperatures across Northern Michigan.

Sunday, January 20, 2013  A quick-moving Alberta clipper will pass throught the straits tonight, bringing snow showers across the area and high winds-causing hazardous road conditions.