Communities across Michigan’s Lower Peninsula are raising concerns about what could happen if Consumers Energy is not allowed to sell 13 hydroelectric dams to Maryland-based Confluence Hydro, a deal that still needs approval from the Michigan Public Service Commission. upnorthlive.com/news/local/m…

Check this out! ❤️🖤 Miller Drew captured this beautiful pileated woodpecker near Birch Lake in Antrim County. What a treat to see one of these impressive birds up close! DID YOU KNOW: Pileated woodpeckers are among the largest woodpeckers in North America! They use their powerful bills to carve large, rectangular holes in trees while searching for insects, especially carpenter ants. Thanks for sharing, Miller! Share your pictures and videos with us at upnorthlive.com/chimein 📸

Two people are dead following what the sheriff’s office is calling a near-head-on crash in Oceana County Tuesday afternoon, according to the Oceana County Sheriff's Office. Plus, rain and a possible rumble of thunder are expected to move across Northern Michigan late Wednesday night into early Thursday, bringing brief showers and gusty winds before drier weather returns ahead of Halloween weekend.

Warm and sunny Wednesday; rain arrives late tonight: Wednesday, October 28 forecast xitter.cf/i/broadcasts/1vJpPNMgq…

Two people are dead following what the sheriff’s office is calling a near-head-on crash in Oceana County Tuesday afternoon that shut down a portion of South Oceana Drive four nearly four hours, according to the Oceana County Sheriff's Office. upnorthlive.com/news/local/t…

As questions swirled over whether he had slipped out of the country, Brazilian Sen. Flávio Bolsonaro was reported to be headed to the United States after losing Sunday’s presidential runoff to incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. upnorthlive.com/news/nation-…

A northern Michigan teenager may have found themselves the victim of an extortion plot, with TikTok, a few photos and AI playing a critical role in the scheme. An investigation is underway Tuesday in Grand Traverse County, but there is also a word of warning and a resource that kids and parents should be aware of. DETAILS: upnorthlive.com/news/local/g…

With just one week out from election day, all kinds of high-profile people are visiting Michigan and Vice President JD Vance is the latest to descend on the battleground state. Saturday, former President Barack Obama rallied for Jocelyn Benson, who is running for governor, and Abdul El-Sayed, who is running for U.S. Senate. DETAILS: upnorthlive.com/news/local/j…

AAA says that the busiest time of year for vehicle deer crashes runs from October through December. According to Michigan Traffic Crash Facts, in 2025, over 58,000 vehicle deer-related crashes and 13 fatalities were reported in the state. DETAILS: upnorthlive.com/news/local/m…

Nov. 15 marks the first day of Michigan’s firearm deer season, a season that the Skegemog Raptor Center in Traverse City says poses a serious threat to bald eagles. Last year, center staff said they treated 15 to 20 bald eagles that had lead poisoning due to ingesting lead ammunition during deer season. DETAILS: upnorthlive.com/news/local/s…

A DeTour Area school bus carrying three students ended up in a ditch following a three-vehicle crash near Pickford Tuesday morning, but officials say no one involved needed to be taken to the hospital. The call came in around 8:15 a.m. for the crash in front of Dollar General on M-129, just north of Pickford. DETAILS: upnorthlive.com/news/local/s…

A multi-million-dollar investment in Grayling is expected to create 70 jobs and expand America’s defense manufacturing. Governor Gretchen Whitmer joined Saab leaders for a tour of the under-construction facility, which will produce weapon systems for the Department of Defense. Saab said the project will support national defense while bringing new manufacturing jobs and economic opportunities to northern Michigan. DETAILS: upnorthlive.com/news/local/w…

A northern Michigan teenager may have found themselves the victim of an extortion plot, with TikTok, a few photos and AI playing a critical role in the scheme. An investigation is underway Tuesday in Grand Traverse County, but there is also a word of warning and a resource that kids and parents should be aware of. DETAILS: upnorthlive.com/news/local/g…

The Beitner Road bridge in Grand Traverse County is expected to reopen sometime in November, with favorable weather and construction progress giving road commission officials enough confidence to offer a reopening timeline. In a video update Tuesday, the Grand Traverse County Road Commission manager said crews are pouring the concrete deck that will serve as the bridge's final driving surface. The manager said he had previously been reluctant to give a reopening date because of potential delays, including weather. However, favorable conditions and recent construction progress have made him confident enough to estimate a November reopening. DETAILS: upnorthlive.com/news/local/b…

t’s Red Kettle time and the Salvation Army in Petoskey needs your help. Last year, around $135,000 was raised. This year's goal is to beat that with $140,000. DETAILS: upnorthlive.com/news/local/p…

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Bring your trick-or-treaters out early Saturday morning to participate in the Downtown Traverse City Halloween Walk. Running from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., merchants along Front Street, Cass Street and Union Street, will be handing out candy and crafts. DETAILS: upnorthlive.com/news/local/c…

There's a new controversy in the tight race between Republican John James and Democrat Jocelyn Benson for governor. The state Democratic Party is accusing the James campaign of illegally accepting about $1.8 million in in-kind contributions from the Michigan Republican Party for television ads, which they say were funded by the DeVos family and Elon Musk. DETAILS: upnorthlive.com/news/local/d…

Demolition is underway in Mackinac County nearly two months after a fire ripped through Snow's bar and Grill. The cleanup effort started Monday. DETAILS: upnorthlive.com/news/local/d…

Wednesday is National Chocolate Day! What's your ultimate chocolate pick? Let us know by casting your vote and leaving a comment! DETAILS: upnorthlive.com/news/local/p…