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The Coast Guard is sending a cutter to assist a ferry boat that is stuck in ice near Mackinac Island. The Ferryboat Huron is an Arnold Transit ferry boat and is unable to move through ice. A little before More>>
The annual Traverse City Area Chamber of Commerce dinner brought in some big names Friday night to talk business and the future of the local economy. More than 800 hundred people packed the Grand Traverse More>>
As of today, Friday, wolves are no longer a part of the federal endangered species list. More>>
It's a program that puts police officers in school hallways -- but a lack of funding has left the future of the team in jeopardy. Now, they're trying to figure out a way to come up with the money needed More>>
Volunteers had a chance to experience a life in poverty, Friday, in Petoskey. They took part in a poverty simulation where they learned what it's like to live on low-income for a month. More>>
Tow trucks pulling cars out of trouble, a familiar sound today in Grand Traverse County. Charles is the President of Ward Eaton Towing; they were busy all morning, and busy everywhere. More>>
Great Lakes Energy is warning their customers about a phone scam. The company says members could receive a phone call advising them to call a pay-per-call number to avoid a high billing charge. The caller More>>
Friday January 27 In today's Must See Clips imagine looking out the window on your plane and watching the propeller stop working. One frightened passenger captured the scary moments on their iPhone, you More>>
If you need a break from the long winter nights, St. Ann's in Cadillac wants you to warm up at Casino Night. They're holding a fundraiser Saturday, January 28th from 7PM - 12AM at the school gym to raise More>>
Margie Clark and Sharon Williams say a mission trip to feed the homeless of Detroit changed their lives. So, last January, they created The Stone Soup Project, an organization dedicated to making sure More>>
Farmers in the Great Lakes Region say they are ready to protect their land from a longtime enemy. Gray Wolves officially come off the federal endangered species list today. That means farmers in Michigan, More>>
Police are now offering a reward for any information on the recent crime spree in Manistee. The armed robber, who pointed a gun at a clerk and took off with cash is still on the run. It was the 6th business More>>
Michigan drivers may have to shell out some extra cash when they fill up their gas tank and when they renew their driver's license in a plan to raise more money for Michigan roads. The bipartisan legislation More>>
One northern Michigan county is coming alive once again for the annual Sno*Drift Rally. The rally race will take over Atlanta, Lewiston and Hillman over the next two days in Montmorency County. More>>
The largest winter festival in Michigan is back for round two! As Tip-Up Town USA heads into its second straight weekend of festivities, our On the Road crew is getting a head start on the all the fun. Alex More>>
School lunches will soon be getting healthier. On Wednesday, First Lady Michelle Obama and the Secretary of Agriculture announced tougher nutrition standards for schools. More>>
While many police departments are cutting back, the Petoskey public safety station is adding a few more emergency responders. It wasn't easy to squeeze the extra funds out of their budget, but the department More>>
People make mistakes every day, but a slip-up at a hospital can have dire consequences. That's why the goal at Munson Medical Center is to avoid mistakes with a series of "stops." See how generous donors More>>
Crystal Swartz is charged with embezzling from the law office of Dwight Carpenter in Clare County over the past couple years. Swartz faces 15 years in prison for stealing more than $50,000 and using a More>>
The Kingsley Outdoor Adventure Club is calling out to all area hunters and outdoor enthusiasts. This Saturday is their Annual Big Buck Night Fundraiser. They will be auctioning off big time prizes. Successful More>>
Police in Northern Michigan are trying to calm a community that's looking for arrests in an unsettling series of crimes. State troopers are working to put together a composite sketch of the man who robbed More>>
Nine local health care professionals are accused of pulling off a Medicare kickback scheme. It's story we've been following, eight have been federally indicted which include four doctors and one physicians More>>
The state of Michigan is looking pretty good for 175 and local students used the milestone birthday as a learning tool and chance to celebrate. Before enjoying a delicious Pure Michigan treat, they had More>>
Elizabeth Jenkins is a maritime student at NMC. Here's her problem; even at a school with a good reputation like NMC, she can't get a Bachelor's degree because it's a community college. More>>
Michigan officials say that seasonally unadjusted unemployment rates have increased in all 17 major state labor markets. The December figures were released Thursday. Rates rose everywhere, with the Upper More>>
Officials in Alpena County arrested a man they say stole military items. A tip lead an undercover narcotics team to a 33-year-old male suspect that police say was in possession of more than $5,000 worth More>>
Cadillac Police have arrested a second suspect in a break-in at a local business. Wexford Automation on Leeson Ave was broken into earlier this month. Police say the thieves took everything from laptops More>>
Thursday January 26 In today's Must See Clips, watch as the roof of a hockey rink collapses from the weight of heavy snow, during a team practice. Plus, a bank robbery in Brazil is going off without More>>
The U.S. Army says it has a plan to save money by cutting the size of the service by about 80,000 soldiers. The Army plans to slash the number of combat brigades from 45 to as low as 32, and to broadly More>>
The great state of Michigan turns 175 years old today! With the longest freshwater coastline of any state in the world, the greatest number of lighthouses in the country and of course the coolest shape More>>
The Central Michigan women's basketball team beat Ohio on Wednesday night. Tensions boiled over on the floor at McGuirk Arena when Central Michigan's Jasmine Bracey and Ohio University's Porsha Harris More>>
President Obama explained how he wants to keep the American dream alive during his State of the Union address in Washington DC. With the economy on the forefront, he stressed tax reform, creating jobs More>>
Tuesday night during the State of the Union, President Obama addressed the issue of tax reform. Reed City Accountant, Kevin Craft, says Obama's reference to millionaires being taxed at least 30% has More>>
Ferris State University alumnus Ira Childress is speaking to graduating seniors Wednesday night with the topic of 'Launching Your Career in the Sports and Entertainment Industry.' Childress says after More>>
The U.S. Coast Guard trains for spill recovery all the time, but nothing quite like today. Crews took part in a disaster training exercise in the Straits of Mackinac, west of the Mackinac Bridge. More>>
His name is Cold Cash 123 and last week he was named the World Champion Quarter Horse of 2011. Born at T-Bill Stables in Clare County, the gelding won six of the eight races he ran last year in the sport's More>>
If you're flying out of the Traverse City any time soon, you'll notice some new technology when you go through security. Cherry Capital Airport now has a full body scanner. More>>
A Suttons Bay man is accused of sexually assaulting a 5-year-old girl, 25 years ago. The man was arrested by Grand Traverse Band Tribal Police on Tuesday for criminal sexual conduct. Police say the assault More>>
Michigan State Police are searching for a man who robbed an Admiral Tobacco store in Manistee County this afternoon. Troopers say the suspect walked into the store around 2:15 PM and showed a handgun. We More>>
In Grand Traverse County, today really counts. People like Ryan from Goodwill's Street Outreach Program, will spend the day counting homeless people in our area. More>>
Wednesday January 25 In today's Must See Clips you don't want to miss a touching moment during the State of The Union Address last night. President Obama and Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords got one of More>>
Remarks of President Barack Obama – As Prepared for Delivery State of the Union Address "An America Built to Last" Tuesday, January 24th, 2012 Washington, DC As Prepared for Delivery – Mr. Speaker, More>>
Mitt Romney talked taxes during his stop in Tampa on Tuesday - including his own. The GOP presidential candidate released documents showing his combined income from the past 2 years, topping $42-million. More>>
The state of Michigan turns 175 years old Thursday, and Alex and Stephanie are blowing out the birthday candles with a Michigan-pride based business in Traverse City. They're live with "High 5 Threads" More>>
Teen drug abuse continues to be an issue, and one Charlevoix County group is trying to tackle the problem. The Bay Area Substance Education Services Center is keeping an eye on drug trends. The teen More>>
The Labatte Blue Pond Hockey Winter Classic tournament that was scheduled for this weekend on Lake Cadillac has been canceled. The recent mix of ice and snow has made it hard to create and maintain the More>>
Today, the Grand Traverse Resort hosted the Northwest Michigan Orchard and Vineyard show. From grapes to cherries, it was all about highlighting and supporting Northern Michigan's fruit growing industry. Michigan More>>
A Northern Michigan man has been recognized for his tireless work helping children. Long time volunteer, Jim Rowlett, was honored with the Mary Merwin Voice for Children Award today in Traverse City. Rowlett More>>
A man's retirement home went up in flames early this morning, and all he has left is his party store next door. The house caught fire around 3:30 this morning in Maple Forest Township in Crawford County. More>>
Over this past weekend officers from the Alpena Police Department investigated several Breaking and Enterings which prompted them to offer helpful advice on prevention. The suspect(s) would pry a door More>>
The iconic Michigan State Police car is getting ready to drive in a new direction, it's going high-tech. It's part of the regional policing plan to get more state troopers out on the road. More>>
A Detroit-area woman, a desperate driver after sliding off the road, she ended up in the freezing waters of Crystal River. More>>
A group of scientists at Central Michigan University are working to make the world a more powerful and efficient place. For the past few years three scientists at the Mt. Pleasant university have been More>>
A man was taken to jail after shooting his television with a deer rifle at his home in Golden Township in Oceana County. Police say when they arrived at the home last night, Frank Pretty was drunk. He More>>
It's the nutrition that keeps your kids going throughout the day, but for some families, paying for school lunches can be a stretch. More>>
Police in Traverse City are looking for someone who tried to break into a pharmacy on Monday night. Someone set off the alarm at Thompson's Pharmacy in Traverse City around 10:00 PM last night. Police More>>
January 24th In today's Must See Clips a tornado that swept through an Alabama neighborhood left a path of destruction you have to see to believe. Homes were torn apart in a matter of seconds. Plus, More>>
Tonight, President Obama will take to the airwaves to deliver his State of the Union address. He will speak to a joint session of Congress in Washington, D.C. along with millions of television viewers.You More>>
A homeowner says his dog woke him up this morning when his house was on fire. The Crawford County man and his dog safely escaped the fire when his home in Maple Forest Township went up in flames. The More>>
We're learning about a deadly accident out of Montcalm County.
Deputies say two downstate men were driving on Youngman Road just before 1:00 p.m. Monday afternoon when the driver lost control and hit a tree. More>>
Developing new treatments for diseases isn't just for researchers. People just like you and I must test drugs and devices so medicine can advance and save lives. We'll show you how you can get involved More>>
The weird weather has made for very tough sledding for one Northern Michigan festival. Tip-Up Town in Houghton Lake had to make changes to its schedule to deal with the weather. More>>
The mix of slush and ice had people slipping and sliding all over the place today. County Road Commissions say this is some of the worst weather to drive in. More>>
From jiggin' a line... to 'stirring the bottom'. These phrases are foreign to most of us -- but not to professional fisherman Mark Martin. And this week, the angler's brought his more than 30 years of More>>
The Grand Traverse County Sheriff says it's currently an open investigation. More>>
An out-of-state Special Olympics athlete is taking advantage of what northern Michigan has to offer. Beth Meyer is a ski racer, preparing for a state competition in Ohio. More>>
Fire officials in Otsego County say a pole barn in Hayes Township is a total loss after a fire this morning. It happened on Hayes Tower Road shortly after 9:00 this morning. Officials say the barn had More>>
Michigan based retail giant Meijer and Michigan State University are working together to promote products made in Michigan. The campaign will start when the new grocery items fill designated areas in More>>
Organizers of the North American International Auto Show say this year's attendance was the highest since 2005. Sunday was the final day for the show, which is held at Detroit's Cobo Center. Organizers More>>
JUST IN: A Traverse City Area Public Schools staff member is on administrative leave and an investigation is underway. Parents of students at T-C West Senior High School received an email this morning More>>
Trying out a new sport like skiing or snowboarding can be a little intimidating, especially when you're surrounded by people who can jump and flip and race down the hill. An event called World Snow Day More>>
The second you hear the name "Harlem Globetrotters," you know an action-packed show is rolling into town. The famous team will be back in Northern Michigan next week for the first time in years with a More>>
Governor Snyder addressed the state last night and praised the efforts of 2011 to start reinventing Michigan – notably the lowest unemployment rate in three years. The Governor also praised the efforts More>>
What do you get when you mix dozens of vintage sleds, 250 laps and a full day of fun? If you guessed the TC 250 Snowmobile Race in Interlochen, you guessed right! Alex Jokich and Stephanie Adkins take More>>
Governor Rick Snyder is preparing to stand at the Capitol in Lansing at 7:00 to deliver his State of the State address. You will be able to watch it live, streaming right here on www.9and10News.com. As More>>
Some of the internet's biggest websites will go dark tomorrow to protest an anti-piracy bill that critics say will wreck the internet as we know it. Wikipedia and user-submitted news site Reddit both More>>
Today is Martin Luther King, Jr. Day across the country, a day to honor the civil rights icon. He would have turned 83 today had an assassin not cut his life short in 1968. Dr. King's work is best remembered More>>
A local school district recently collected 1,000 pillowcases for a very unique purpose, to reassemble them into dresses. The dresses they make will all be donated to Project Haiti, to help clothe the More>>
How often do you get a chance to chat with a professional ice carver or check out a skiing stunt show? Now's your chance at the Bay Harbor Ice and Spice Festival in Emmet County. Alex Jokich and Stephanie More>>
The outgoing governor of Mississippi made some controversial 11tth hour pardons, granting the release of 200 prisoners, including some convicted killers. Late last night, a judge blocked the release More>>
That top drawer of your desk is probably where you keep all your little knick knacks, from tape to erasers to rubber bands. But have you ever thought of using them for a reason other than the one they More>>
When you think of your typical ice fishermen, Alex and Stephanie probably aren't the first people that come to mind. But perhaps they changed your mind Wednesday morning, after getting some great tips More>>
Census numbers show more fathers are the ones staying home with the kids. The U.S. Census Bureau says 32% of fathers with working wives are the regular caregivers for their children under age 15. That More>>
Whether you're an animal lover, someone who enjoys working with people or have a knack for building things, you're sure to find a way to volunteer in your community that fits your interests and talents. And More>>
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