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

Yesterday at 9:27 PM  The Grand Traverse Conservation District has launched it's new smartphone app - called "Experience 231".

Monday, June 17, 2013  Tim Hinkley from the TC Boom Boom Club sat down with 7&4's Holly Baker and explains that it is up to the community to keep the tradition of fireworks alive.

Saturday, June 15, 2013  Nearly 700 young anglers grabbed their fishing poles and headed out to the Kids' Free Fishing Day at Northwestern Michigan College's Great Lakes campus on Saturday.

Friday, June 14, 2013  The payments will help local governments offset losses in property taxes due to nontaxable federal lands within their boundaries.

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

Friday, June 07, 2013  Two local businesses are teaming up to give customers a chance to invest in solar energy - and save some money on their bills.

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.

Thursday, June 06, 2013  House Bill 4778 would stop Michigan from entering into a lease or deed that allows the use of unpatented lands for wind farm development.

Wednesday, June 05, 2013  The downy mildew fungus made its way into Northern Michigan last year and it looks like it’s here to stay.

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.

Tuesday, June 04, 2013  The Great Lakes are on the rise following a year of record breaking low-levels. Lake Superior is reporting a 9-inch rise in levels for May, which is the second highest since 1918.

Monday, June 03, 2013  The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality provided the funding for the new inland lake testing.

Monday, June 03, 2013  With summer and warm weather finally here, you can't forget about the bugs that come around this time of year as well.

Monday, June 03, 2013  The 19th annual Smart Commute Week kicks off Monday.