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

Yesterday at 4:30 PM  UPDATED WITH PHOTOS: The Sheriff's Office says Shirley Brunson, 78, and her husband William, 92, left the Detroit area before 9 a.m. Sunday enroute to Free Soil.

Yesterday at 9:08 AM  High pressure will anchor itself right over the Upper Great Lakes much of this week leading to sun filled days with low humidity and high temperatures in the 70's.

Sunday, June 16, 2013  A Northern Michigan lighthouse wrapped up a special weekend long event on Sunday that was all about spreading the word about autism.

Sunday, June 16, 2013  The pedals were spinning and the cyclists were speeding around Northern Michigan this weekend for the 6th Annual Cherry Roubaix Bike Races.

Sunday, June 16, 2013  A team of northern Michigan divers explored lake Michigan this weekend in hopes of identifying one of the Great Lakes longest standing mysteries.

Saturday, June 15, 2013  Community members of all ages got a chance to enjoy the sweet tastes of some Northern Michigan ice cream, all to benefit a good cause.

Friday, June 14, 2013  A recent report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture shows that there will be a nationwide record corn crop this year; but some Northern Michigan farmers say that they are still feeling the harsh impacts of a cold and wet Spring.

Friday, June 14, 2013  Explorers who have been stationed in Charlevoix are preparing for an expedition on Lake Michigan this weekend.

Thursday, June 13, 2013  UPDATED WITH VIDEO: Gas prices may be on the rise, but they don't seem to bother the people getting behind the wheel of their recreational vehicles in Northern Michigan.

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.

Tuesday, June 11, 2013  Law enforcement officials from 83 departments attended the Michigan Sheriffs' Association Conference at Shanty Creek Resort in Antrim County.

Tuesday, June 11, 2013  I am going to pencil in a few widely scattered showers/thunderstorms Tuesday afternoon/evening.

Monday, June 10, 2013  The primary storm track will shift south/west of us mid/late week riding along the periphery of that ridge keeping rain chances locally pretty slim this week.

Sunday, June 09, 2013  Community members put their walking shoes on this weekend for the Traverse City installment of Relay for Life 2013.

Saturday, June 08, 2013  Nothing goes better with good food and wine than a beautiful view of Lake Michigan.