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Leland charged a business $8,000 to apply for a zoning appeal

A property owner’s dispute with Leland Township zoning officials turned more expensive when the owner paid the township $8,000 to revisit a decision to deny a zoning request. Three others who filed an appeal over the last five years paid $300 each, by contrast. Apollos Properties LLC allowed a...

Leland, MI · 17d
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Weekly events roundup for Benzie, Manistee and Mason counties

Weekend events in northwest Michigan include environmental festival, corn maze, a Halloween party and "Wizard of Oz" on-stage at WSCC.

Mason County, MI · 17d

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City Eyes Major Boardman/Washington/Cass/State Project

The City of Traverse City is gearing up for a major construction project in 2028 and 2029 that will replace water and sewer mains under Boardman Avenue, Washington Street, Cass Street, and State Street – plus reconstruct the streets and add new cycling and pedestrian amenities. The city will hold a public open house today (Tuesday) from 4pm to 6pm at the Governmental Center to explain the estimated $5 million-plus project and gather feedback.

Traverse City, MI · 18d
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9&10 News

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Bay Area Transportation Authority ends lawsuit against Grand Traverse County

BATA originally sued in February 2024 over a dispute regarding board appointments under a regional interlocal agreement.

Grand Traverse County, MI · 18d

9&10 News

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Leland Township man arraigned for allegedly dredging protected wetlands without a permit

A 71-year-old Leland Township man has been arraigned on a charge alleging he filled, drained or dredged protected wetlands without a permit.

Leland, MI · 17d

9&10 News

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Traverse City clerk finishes early voting setup as Election Day prep ramps up

Clerk Sarah Lutz says months of work go into every election, and she’s urging voters to confirm polling details with their local office rather than trust what they see online.

Traverse City, MI · 16d

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Officials Work to Improve Boardman River Health – But Face Constraints

The Traverse City Downtown Development Authority (DDA) and City of TC are working on multiple fronts to improve the Lower Boardman River – including habitat and shoreline improvements, repairs to a deteriorating retaining wall, and public placemaking projects. However, one of the main challenges to the urban river’s health – its proximity to so many hard surfaces and buildings – is further constraining efforts because of restrictions on affecting the floodplain.

Traverse City, MI · 17d

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Traverse City company receives $170K for drone power line inspections

A Traverse City company is receiving $170,000 in state funding to test drone technology for inspecting power lines as part of a statewide effort to demonstrate new uses for advanced aircraft.

Traverse City, MI · 16d

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Northern Michigan veterans visit nation's capital on Mid-Michigan Honor Flight

WASHINGTON D.C. (WPBN/WGTU) -- Northern Michigan veterans are spending two days in Washington, D.C., visiting military museums and memorials through the Mid-Michigan Honor Flight, with some experiencing a trip they've waited years to take. Wednesday morning, Michigan veterans are preparing for day two of the Mid-Michigan Honor Flight. They met...

Washington, DC · 17d

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“Vote for what’s good for the village”

The next installment in Community Conversations: Exploring What Matters to our Neighbors—a storytelling project of PerSisters and Leelanau Indivisible—features Dan Davis, the 77-year-old president of the Empire Village Council. “Above everything else, you should be voting for what’s good for the village, not only now but in the...

Empire, MI · 17d

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Kingsley NJROTC pinning ceremony highlights mentorship, leadership for cadets

GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY, Mich. (WPBN/WGTU) -- The Kingsley community gathered to celebrate cadets with Kingsley High Schools Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (NJROTC). This was the third annual pinning ceremony for Kingsley High School. Veterans, first responders and active-duty military took part in the ceremony, placing a pin on...

Kingsley, MI · 16d

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Debate continues over short-term rentals versus affordable housing needs

Many tourism destination communities across Michigan face short-term rental controversies, and some have imposed new regulations to limit short-term rentals. . Regulations differ from community to community. . In Traverse City, for example, those regulations include zoning districts, lodging assessments for some properties, licenses and inspections, according to the city’s code of...

Michigan · 19d

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City approves permit for Dead Ends on Spruce display, closing South Spruce on Halloween

GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- The Halloween tradition that stirred up some controversy this season has now reached an understanding with the city. The Dead Ends on Spruce Halloween display got approval to carry on operations for its final season at owner Nate Taylor's home. The Dead Ends on...

Grand Traverse County, MI · 19d

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State grants near $631K each to NMC and North Central to expand maritime training

EMMET & GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTIES, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- Northwestern Michigan College and North Central Michigan College will each receive nearly $631,000 from the state to expand training for high-demand maritime jobs. The money is part of a $3 million grant from the state’s Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity and...

Traverse City, MI · 18d

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Traverse City Has Become the Michigan Town Everyone Wants to Move To. Here’s What Happens When You Actually Do

Traverse City, Michigan sits on Grand Traverse Bay at the base of two peninsulas that...

Traverse City, MI · 21d

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Annual ski swap aims to make skiing affordable for families in Grand Traverse County

GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- On Friday, volunteers and members of the Grand Traverse Ski Club were setting up for their annual ski swap. On Saturday between 9:00 a.m. and 1 p.m., people stopped by Traverse City West Middle School's gym to shop for used and new downhill and cross-country skis, boots, poles, racing suits, helmets, coats and more.

Grand Traverse County, MI · 19d

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Traverse City launches preliminary design for major water and sewer upgrades

GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- Traverse City is starting a preliminary design phase of a significant infrastructure project focused on aging water and sewer lines. The community can get a look at plans during an open house this week. The project will reconstruct portions of Boardman Avenue, Washington Street,...

Traverse City, MI · 19d

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Annual TC Patriot Game Set for Friday at Thirlby Field

The annual TC Patriot Game between the Traverse City Central Trojans and Traverse City West Titans is scheduled for Friday, October 23 at Thirlby Field. The event honors veterans, first responders, active-duty military, and fallen area heroes. Gates open at 5:30 p.m., Patriot Game ceremonies begin at 6:35 p.m., and...

Traverse City, MI · 18d

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Michigan man takes Halloween to another level with an immersive front-yard display he built himself

TRAVERSE CITY, MI — Long before the first visitors arrive in October, Nate Taylor is already deep into the work of building Halloween magic on Spruce Street. He spends six to 10 hours a day through late summer preparing Dead Ends on Spruce, a free interactive Halloween display that draws an estimated 18,000 to 21,000 visitors each year.

Traverse City, MI · 21d

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Report: PFAS confirmed in 15 Michigan waterways

A new report from the Environment Michigan Research & Policy Center found that out of 19 waterways tested in Michigan between 2022 and 2024, 79% were contaminated by PFAS. PFAS, also known as "forever chemicals," are a kind of synthetic chemical that breaks down slowly. There are thousands of these kinds of chemicals, and they are used in a variety of consumer and industrial products, including non-stick cookware and firefighter foam.

Michigan · 21d