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Only two Michigan cities made WalletHub's national safety study and they landed far apart. Grand Rapids easily finished ahead of Detroit.
Road commission manager says Hammond could reopen in early November and the Beitner Road bridge should wrap up the same month
GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- Plans for a $25.5 million renovation of Traverse City Central High School are drawing mixed reactions, with some community members opposing the potential demolition of the school's 1958 gymnasium as the district considers new athletic facilities and accessibility improvements. Traverse City Area Public Schools...
A $105,000 Michigan coastal grant will help Arcadia Township improve public beach access and stabilize dunes at Sunset Station.
A bookstore that opens at in the morning and stays open until late at night, every single day? That alone made me sit up. Then I learned it fills three full floors of an old JC Penney building. The shelves hold roughly 100,000 titles. There are cozy fireplaces, reading nooks,...
Backed by the support of local leaders and elected representatives including U.S. Senators Gary Peters and Elissa Slotkin, the Grand Traverse County Road Commission (GTCRC) is taking a big swing to address four of its crossings along the Boardman River. GTCRC has applied for more than $47 million in federal funding to replace culverts on Supply, Brown Bridge, and South Airport roads with modern bridge structures – a potential game-changing opportunity to protect against future flooding impacts along the Boardman.
Future of county seat in question as steering committee weighs downtown Traverse City campus against county land on LaFranier Road as sheriff, judge warn of transport and staffing strain
GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- 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...
A missing girl and a $10,000 lawsuit settlement made Benzie County Headlines in 1926.
After nearly seven years of Bluff Road closures on Old Mission Peninsula, the Grand Traverse County Road Commission (GTCRC) is eyeing design work to stabilize the surrounding slope – key work that must be completed before the road itself can be repaired. Road commissioners discussed that and other road work Thursday, including the latest with Three Mile/Hammond and numerous projects on deck for 2027.
Find Halloween parades, trunk-or-treats, “The Wizard of Oz,” “The Woman in Black” and more in Benzie, Manistee and Mason counties.
“Sometimes the best way to understand an issue is simply to sit down together over a cup of coffee,” WUWU station manager David Beaton said.
NORTHERN MICHIGAN., (WPBN/WGTU) -- Now, less than a week from election night and just under 20 percent of registered Michigan voters have already submitted an early ballot. Michigan opened up early voting in 2024, giving anyone a chance to skip the election day traffic and cast an early ballot. Grand...
WEXFORD COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- The Hodenpyl Dam near Mesick in Wexford County passed its Oct. 7 inspection without major safety concerns. But repairs are needed following record flooding this spring. Officials are working to ensure future maintenance has minimal impact on the Manistee River. The inspection found damage to...
Short-term rental and cemetery ordinance amendments also will be discussed.
GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- 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. UpNorthLive's Katrina Bailey spoke with...
The City of Traverse City is making improvements to the East Side Social District at Eighth Street and Garfield Avenue, "marking the first phase of enhancements designed to create a safer, more accessible, and more welcoming public gathering space," according to a release. The city was awarded a $100,000 placemaking...
Trick-or-treating is a favorite tradition for many kids. But this fall tradition isn’t always accessible. Porch stairs can keep people who use wheelchairs from reaching the door. Crowds can overwhelm some children, and food allergies can limit which candy others can eat. Disability Network Northern Michigan is partnering with...
