Watch the Farmington Hills Mercy vs. Bloomfield Hills Marian high school volleyball game live here.

Consider this Northern Michigan tourist spot the best place to visit this fall.

Mackinac Island among best places in U.S. to see experience fall.

Just to be clear, the horse is sober, the rider is drunk.

77-year-old woman dies after she collides with carriage on Mackinac Island.

A special honor was given to our Local 4 family member as Paula Tutman was inducted into the Michigan Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame.

Five people and a dog were safely rescued after their boat capsized in the Straits of Mackinac.

Authorities in Northern Michigan are warning people about cold water temperatures and urging water safety after a Mackinac Island woman drowned this week.

Michigan’s historic Mackinac Island is a vehicle-free land. So how in the world do we get a news truck onto the island every year?

One of the crown jewels of Michigan was just named the No. 1 summer travel destination in the country.

A rare blizzard warning will take effect Friday afternoon for 11 counties in Northern Michigan.

Police say a man dressed in black who works for a group that conducts opposition research on Democrats was stopped while climbing a bluff near the Michigan governor's summer home.

Part of the 2019 Auto Reform Bill has been ruled unconstitutional by Michigan’s Supreme Court, but what does that mean for drivers across the state?

Part of the 2019 Auto Reform Bill has been ruled unconstitutional by the Michigan Supreme Court. The bill reduced catastrophic care reimbursements, cutting benefits for 18,000 patients.

Watch Flashpoint every Sunday at 10 a.m. on Local 4 News at Local 4+.

The 2023 Mackinac Policy Conference returns to Mackinac Island this week with a full slate of events, speakers and important conversations.

Summertime in Michigan is one of the best times because something is always going on.

Michigan lighthouses have been shining a light on the Great Lakes for centuries.

After 30 years, a beloved toll collector at the Mackinac Bridge has retired.

Mackinac Island has been named the best summer travel destination in the United States for 2023.

Tree samples of a Mackinac home have revealed that a house on the Michigan island was built in 1790.

The wave of public electric transportation in Michigan has made its way up north to Mackinac Island.

Michigan’s Mackinac Island is in the running to win best island in the continental U.S. for the second year in a row -- all you have to do is vote.

One of Michigan’s most popular tourist destinations is also one of its most haunted -- Mackinac Island.

Anyone who still has tokens for the Mackinac Bridge and wants to return them for a refund must do so by the end of the year.

An ongoing archaeological dig at Colonial Michilimackinac, an 18th century fort and fur trading village in Mackinaw City, has reported some very cool finds.

Electric bikes, powered by battery, are already a controversial topic when it comes to Mackinac Island. But after a recent fire caused by an exploding battery, police are urging extra caution to anyone using one.

The Great Lakes might be home to the world’s most abundant supply of freshwater whitefish, and to many, that treat tastes even better when it is smoked to give it even more flavor.

The Michigan football program embarked on a jam-packed tour of Michigan this summer.

The people have spoken, Mackinac Island was voted the best island in the Continental US by the Travel and Leisure readers.

The Mackinac Bridge Authority has announced that the annual bridge walk will take place on September 5, starting at 7 a.m.

Michigan lighthouses have been shining a light on the Great Lakes for centuries. With more than 3,200 miles of shoreline, lighthouses greatly impact the water community.

Devin Scillian hosts an extended Flashpoint from Mackinac Island where political and business leaders from around Michigan assembled for the 2022 Mackinac Policy Conference.

It’s been a return to normalcy on Mackinac Island for the annual policy conference.

It wasn’t the debate on Mackinac Island anyone would’ve imagined a few weeks ago. But with former Detroit Police Chief James Craig and Perry Johnson disqualified from the ballot, the remaining candidates got a chance to show what they were about.

Join us on the glittery waters of the Straits of Mackinac at sunrise.

The 2022 Mackinac Policy Conference kicks off this week, a return to its normal time for the first time since the start of the pandemic.

Local 4 is taking a trip to Mackinac Island this Tuesday morning.

The Great Lakes Coast Guard and others responded to a stranded passenger ferry in the Straits of Mackinac on Tuesday night.

The Great Lakes Coast Guard and others are responding to a stranded passenger ferry in the Straits of Mackinac on Tuesday night.

The construction of the Grand Hotel is a story of incredible ambition and creativity to meet a seemingly impossible deadline.

A longtime staple of Mackinac Island transportation is changing hands.

Watch live coverage of the 2021 Mackinac Policy Conference, held on Sept. 20-23 on Mackinac Island.

Electric vehicles heading to northern Michigan are invited to get some juice in Saginaw.

The construction of the Grand Hotel is a story of incredible ambition and creativity to meet a seemingly impossible deadline.

Have you ever noticed that there’s always a Michigan connection in nearly every major story? Or that when you go on vacation, you always seem to meet other people from Michigan? Whether it’s some sort of statistical bias of some kind or not, it feels right, right?

Here are some of Michigan’s most famous landmarks to pay a visit to this year.

Looking for fun and exciting places to finally go on vacation to?

It’s never too early to start planning that next trip. Do you have a destination in mind?

The 73rd Annual Lilac Festival on Mackinac Island is set to run from June 4-13 with both virtual and in-person events.

A historic home on Mackinac Island was badly damaged Sunday evening due to a fire.

The Detroit Regional Chamber’s annual Mackinac Policy Conference is returning this fall after being canceled in 2020 due to the coronavirus -- but the event will operate differently still amid the pandemic.

Mother’s Day is Sunday, and it’s time to figure out where you’ll be celebrating mom.

A year ago, as COVID-19 began spreading around the world, spring break plans were canceled, and it was unknown whether Mackinac Island would open as scheduled in late April.

ST. IGNACE, Mich. – In September of last year I got a million dollar view for only $1. A view from the top of Castle Rock in St. Ignace, Michigan. (Natasha Dado)This photo was taken from the top of the popular tourist site Castle Rock in St. Ignace, Michigan. I discovered Castle Rock in Mackinac Island last year while trying to find out what attractions were nearby. After you get off the Mackinac Bridge from Mackinaw City and into St. Ignace Castle Rock is less than 10 minutes away.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Having lived in Tree Town for almost 40 years, author Patricia Majher knows a thing or two (or 100) about the city. Her latest book, “100 Things To Do in Ann Arbor Before You Die” is an ode to adventures in Ann Arbor combining townie favorites with touristic go-to’s. It’s easy to put a dent in your wallet while out-and-about in Ann Arbor, so Majher made sure to include free activities and family-friendly spaces, like the Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum or the Creature Conservancy. From around-the-world-eats to free entertainment, the back of “100 Things To Do in Ann Arbor Before You Die” offers itineraries for those looking to explore theme by theme. “100 Things To Do in Ann Arbor Before You Die” can be found at Nicola’s Books, Bookbound and online here.

Here are five reasons why a round of golf on Mackinac Island’s Jewel Golf Course is an experience like no other. The ferry rideSome ferry rides to Mackinac Island will take you underneath the Mackinac Bridge. Spectacular viewsViews from the Jewel Golf Course on Mackinac Island. The Jewel Golf Course on Mackinac Island. The Jewel Golf Course on Mackinac Island.

DETROIT With lots of folks taking a hard pass on flying, destinations up north are seeing a huge boom in business. Youre not alone -- many are looking north and popular destinations -- like Traverse City and Mackinac Island -- are busy, busy, busy. Mission Point Resort in Mackinac Island State Park put many things in place to keep its visitors safe. RELATED: Have summertime fun at Mission Point Resort in Mackinac IslandVacation rental services Airbnb and Vrbo are seeing a boom as people book properties up north. Some Detroit hotels are reopening -- The Westin Book Cadillac Detroit, the Shinola Hotel and many others are already welcoming guest.

Across the state of Michigan we have many freshwater places to enjoy kayaking. Here are some of the best places to go kayaking in the state:The pretty blue water and rainbow-colored cliffs might is what you can find at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. Makinac Island is one of the best places to kayak due to the stunning sunsets and sunrises. You can explore the natural rock formations, wildlife, and lighthouses of Mackinac Island, Mackinaw City, St. Ignace, Round Island, and Bois Blanc Island. Surrounding Lake Bellaire, the Grass River, Torch Lake, and more, the Chain O Lakes in Antrim County gives you lots of options.

This resort is perfect for a summertime getaway You dont have to go very far to take off on a beautiful summer vacation. Kila Peeples visited our sponsor, The award-winning Mission Point Resort on Mackinac Island, and see why its the perfect destination for a Michigan summer vacation. Only a few hours away, taking off Mackinac Island is one of the best trips you can take in Michigan. Once on the island, you take a horse and buggy ride to Mission Point Resort. Watch the video above to see all of the fun things you can do at Mission Point Resort on Mackinac Island.

DETROIT Mackinac Island is one of Michigans most popular summer destinations, and after being shut down by the coronavirus (COVID-19), its now ready to welcome visitors back. Mackinac Island depends heavily on tourists to stay afloat, but during the pandemic, that came to a screeching halt. READ: Michigan company announces daily, nightly trips to Mackinac Island on pirate shipNow the island will bring tourists back at a socially acceptable distance. Mackinac Island is a great escape and a beautiful retreat for Michiganders and visitors from around the world. Ware and her team have worked with other business owners to come up with safe and effective ways for visitors to return to the island.

DETROIT Michigans biggest political event of the year, the Mackinac Policy Conference, is officially cancelled due to the ongoing pandemic. The Detroit Regional Chamber announced Tuesday it will not convene groups of 50 or more people for the rest of 2020. Earlier this year, the Chamber rescheduled to annual conference for August, but it has not been fully cancelled. It draws the biggest political and business leaders in the state. Just like everybody else, we will find new ways to execute our traditional role, the Chamber said in an email.

MACKINAC ISLAND, Mich. – A Michigan ferry boat company announced it will offer daily and evening rides to Mackinac Island on what appears to be an actual pirate ship. Star Line Mackinac Island Hydro-Jet Ferry, out of Mackinaw City, announced the Mackinac Pirate Adventure Tour trips will begin June 19. The company’s pirate ship, Good Fortune, will take passengers to Mackinac Island from Mackinaw City five times per day during peak season. Good Fortune (Star Line Mackinac Island Hydro-Jet Ferry)Company officials said the ship has water cannons for children and a bar for adults on nightly cruises. Good Fortune (Star Line Mackinac Island Hydro-Jet Ferry)

Mackinac Island is one of Michigan's most iconic places. Morning Musings If you've lived in Michigan for a long while, you've probably been to Mackinac Island. The ferry ride near the Mackinac Bridge is glorious and the car-free island is truly unique. Mackinac Island historyBefore Europeans began exploring the land in the 17th century, the island was home to an Odawa settlement. Haunted historyWith a rich, violent and colorful history - Mackinac Island is a prime candidate for hauntings.

MACKINAC ISLAND, Mich. - When you first see the Grand Hotel, what we're about to tell you couldn't possibly seem true. The hotel on Mackinac Island is one of the most posh in the world. It was also considered as the site for the 2020 G7 summit, as President Donald Trumps administration checked out the Grand Hotel before deciding to hold it at Trumps golf resort in Florida, according to Crains. Theres no confirmation of that fact on the hotels website, but if it were true, Caskey missed getting that bonus by three days. In February, U.S. News & World Report listed the Grand Hotel as among the top 10 all-inclusive resorts in the U.S.

Vice President Mike Pence scored a first when he took a motorcade to a speech on Michigan's picturesque Mackinac Island, drawing some criticism on social media. Copyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.

Any day spent on Mackinac Island is a special day, but theres something magical in the air each fall. Mission Point, for example, offers value-friendly rates during the shoulder season. What better place to rent a bicycle than Mackinac Island? You have so many options, considering Mackinac Island boasts 60 miles of hiking and biking trails. Try one of the resorts famous, custom-made Mission Point bicycles crafted for the hotel by none other than Detroit Bikes.

This segment is sponsored by Mission Point Resort. The fall season is a perfect time to explore Michigan, especially with the fall colors on the way. Our friends at Mission Point Resort on Mackinac Island have everything you need to do that and more. Mission Point Resort is offering hotel packages for the fall, whether it's for romance or just a weekend get-away. To learn more about the packages and to make plans for taking off to Mission Point Resort, visit missionpoint.com.

DETROIT - The historic Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island has been sold to a private equity firm. KSL Capital Partners, LLC (KSL) and the Musser family announced today that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which an affiliate of KSL will acquire the Grand Hotel from the Musser family, whose legacy with the hotel dates back over 85 years. KSL has owned and operated some of the most prestigious destinations in the world, and we are pleased that they will help preserve the history and heritage of Grand Hotel." Located on Michigan's historic Mackinac Island, the 397-room hotel, with its famed 660-foot long porchthe world's longest porchis a National Historic Landmark that overlooks the Straits of Mackinac and the Mackinac Bridge. "KSL understands the importance of Grand Hotel to Mackinac Island, the State of Michigan and beyond, as well as its history, charm and traditions.

Star Line Ferry crew rescues girl in water off the Straits of MackinacThe crew of a Mackinac Island ferry is being credited for rescuing a young girl whose inner tube was blown away from a beach in northern Michigan. The Star Line Mackinac Island Ferry says the girl drifted Monday about a quarter-mile (0.4 kilometers) from Mackinaw City before the crew reached her. Mike North, a captain for Star Line, tells the Petoskey News-Review that the ferry Joliet was docked in Mackinaw City to load passengers when they learned the girl was adrift. He, another captain and other crew members went out and rescued the girl. North said the girl was OK, just a little scared, and a little cold. Photos posted on social media show crew members helping a girl in a bathing suit up a ladder and onto the ferry.

What would you consider to be Michigan's best hotel or resort? There's the new and buzzworthy Shinola Hotel in Detroit, along with the always-stunning Detroit Foundation Hotel, for those thinking the answer must be downtown. But according to Conde Nast Traveler, the very best our state has to offer is up north -- or, more specifically, on Mackinac Island. Photo provided for media use, grandhotel.comOf course, we're referring to the Grand Hotel. Here's what the website wrote about the Grand:"For more than a century, Grand Hotel has stood as a landmark accommodation on Michigan’s Mackinac Island.

MACKINAC ISLAND, Mich. – Michigan's biggest annual political event, the Mackinac Policy Conference, kicked off on the island on May 30, 2018. On Thursday, May 31, Detroit and Michigan education leaders will speak on a panel about Detroit's education, titled "Detroit's New Era of Collaboration on Education." It's scheduled to begin at 2 p.m. Speaking on the panel:Mike Duggan, Mayor, City of DetroitSonya Mays, President and CEO, Develop Detroit Inc.; Treasurer, Board of Education, Detroit Public Schools Community DistrictMark Schlissel, President, University of MichiganNikolai Vitti, Superintendent, Detroit Public Schools Community DistrictHere's the full streaming agenda for the 2018 conference. Watch the Detroit education panel from Mackinac below: