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Northern Michigan man arrested after threatening family member on Facebook
WEXFORD COUNTY, MI -- A Manistee man was arrested Saturday at his home as part of an investigation into claims that he threatened a family member on Facebook. Michigan State Police announced Tuesday that troopers arrested 60-year-old Timothy Decker days after a warrant was authorized by the Wexford County Prosecutor’s Office.
Michigan State Police Seize Meth, Fentanyl, and Machetes in Traverse City Traffic Stop, 2 Men Arrested
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. – A traffic stop turned into a significant drug bust for Michigan State Police in Grand Traverse County when they arrested two men on a slew of charges including possession of methamphetamine, fentanyl, and two large machetes. The incident occurred on Wednesday, May 8, at approximately...
'Who's going to get left behind?': East Bay Flats residents search for new housing
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- East Bay Flats in Traverse City has been touted as one of the city's solutions to addressing homelessness. Previous Reports: Pilot arrangement to help bring more affordable housing to Traverse City. Goodwill Northern Michigan bought the apartments, and Traverse City commissioners approved giving $360,000 to...
Traverse City installs camera at Pines to protect sanitary services
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- Traverse City administrative staff have long acknowledged that solving homelessness here isn't going to happen overnight. However, the city is taking smaller steps to ensure an area known as "the Pines" is safe for those who live there with sanitary services. The Pines is an area where people experiencing homelessness camp.
Nominate Now For the 18th Annual 40Under40!
It’s almost June, so it must be time to nominate an up-and-comer for this year’s Hagerty Traverse City Business News 40Under40 list!. Now in its 18th year, this celebration recognizes individuals in Grand Traverse, Leelanau, Benzie and Kalkaska counties – under the age of 40 – who are movers and shakers, and making an impact on the region’s economy. If you fit this description or know someone who does, complete the nomination form here. Winners are chosen by a panel of local judges, highlighted in the September TCBN, and toasted at an event in the fall.
Traverse City School Board considers offers for the old Bertha Vos building
GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- What to do with a former school building?. Traverse City Area Public Schools board of education got an update Monday night on offers for the Bertha Vos property in Williamsburg. Scott Hardy of Coldwell Banker Schmidt Realtors told the board there are four potential...
Cameras at the Pines: Step to increase safety or an invasion of privacy?
We want to hear viewers' opinions about a question for our UpNorthLive Unscripted show on Monday at 6:30 p.m. on ABC 29&8. Surveillance cameras are being installed at the Pines homeless encampment in Traverse City. Do you believe it is a step to increase safety or an invasion of privacy?
Bret Michaels to perform at the 2024 National Cherry Festival
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- The National Cherry Festival has announced that Bret Michaels will be performing at this year’s festival. Michaels will perform on Monday, July 1 on the Pepsi Bayside Music Stage, presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. "We are excited to bring Bret Michaels...
Manton welcomes in Michigan State’s Abbey Kimball and Theryn Hallock for the day
MANTON - Michigan State women’s basketball players, Abbey Kimball and Theryn Hallock made their way to Manton high school on Tuesday afternoon. The two Spartans talked to the students of Manton about what college athletics are like as well as answered some other question that both students and teachers had for them. Kimball and Hallock also then played a game of knockout against members of the Manton boys and girls basketball teams as well as a game of horse with two members of the faculty. Two Manton students, Genna Alexander and Aubrey Hiller very much enjoyed what the two collegiate athletes had to say. “It was kind of inspiring because they like they’re from college and I play basketball, so it’s really cool to see their perspective on things and how they got to the places they did.” Said Alexander.
It’s almost time for the National Cherry Festival
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) – Traverse City is the Cherry Capital of the World, and you can celebrate all things cherry this summer at the annual National Cherry Festival! We have the festival’s Executive Director, Kat, with us and the National Cherry Queen, Carmen, to talk about this year’s festival.
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