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FBI and state police investigate 'ransomware incident' in Grand Traverse County
GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- The FBI and Michigan State Police are investigating what is being described as a "ransomware incident" that has impacted public offices in Grand Traverse County and the City of Traverse City. At 6:06 a.m. on Wednesday, the county recognized "network irregularities," which prompted the...
Property Watch: Home Run Home on the North Lake
It doesn’t get much more desirable than North Lake Leelanau. This 4,000-plus square foot gem on North Lake Leelanau Drive has 100 feet of frontage on the legendary and picturesque “North Lake,” perfect for living or vacationing. The multi-terraced landscape between the home and water features raised garden beds, fire pit, shaded flagstone terrace, curved stone stairway leading to the lakeshore, deck, and dock.
Police identify suspect in Traverse City restaurant crash, building deemed unsafe
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- Traverse City Police have identified a person suspected of backing a vehicle into Mode's Bum Steer restaurant. According to Lieutenant Ryan Taylor, officers have been investigating since last week when the damage was first reported. Lt. Taylor said an investigation determined the suspect was parked...
Traverse City's State Theatre showcases documentary on housing crisis
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- The State Theatre in Traverse City is helping to shine a light on the housing crisis happening both around the country and here in northern Michigan. The State Theatre hosted a viewing of "A Decent Home" on Tuesday. It's a documentary that addresses the issues...
Registration opens for 2024 Swim for Grand Traverse Bay
TRAVERSE CITY - Registration is now open for 2024′s swim for Grand Traverse Bay. The event takes place in August 10th and features a 2 mile open water swim off the shore of Traverse City. The proceeds from registration go towards the watershed center grand traverse bay, a non-profit that works to preserve and protect the body of water that is the region’s claim to fame. The swim will start and end at Greilickville Harbor Park in Elmwood Township. “The whole goal of the watershed Center really is to protect and preserve the watershed which includes the bay and all of the rivers and streams and the lakes that connect to it,” says Watershed Center Grand Traverse Bay Executive Director Christine Crissman. “And so to be able to get people out, actually enjoying it, so swimming in the water that they’re trying to protect these swimmers are also helping to fundraise for the watershed center as well.” The registration fee is 45 dollars per swimmer. Click here to sign up.
Some channels will be down temporarily for maintenance on Thursday
Attention viewers of Catchy Comedy, Weather Cameras, Story, Heroes & Icons, and Start on our LPTV stations throughout Northern Michigan: Channels 15 and 19 in Cadillac Channels 20 and 22 in Vanderbilt Channels 16 and 2 in Traverse City
Traverse City streams to be treated for invasive sea lampreys
TRAVERSE CITY, MI – Federal environmental regulators will spend late June treating an up-north stream to kill invasive sea lamprey larvae from the Great Lakes. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service officials will use lampricides in Kids Creek and the Boardman River in Traverse City to destroy the lamprey larvae burrowed into the stream bed. The work will be done in the Lake Michigan tributaries between June 18-27, depending on weather conditions.
High-end smashburgers, thick shakes create buzz for this tiny Traverse City restaurant
TRAVERSE CITY, MI - When small business owners commit to bettering their community, it can take lots of visible forms. They can beautify their property. They might adopt a deeply caring attitude toward their neighborhood, or they can serve as that sought-after “third place” where people love to gather outside of home and work.
After A Quiet Play for Sundance, Traverse City Leaders Seek Next Event to Fill Film Fest Gap
At the request of state officials, Traverse Connect put together a time-sensitive and (until now) confidential pitch this spring for Traverse City to be considered as the new home for the Sundance Film Festival. Sundance, exploring new host cities for 2027 and beyond, did not select Traverse City for its list of finalists. But the pitch reveals efforts by local leaders to fill the gap left by the cancellation of the Traverse City Film Festival – either with other cultural and/or late-summer programming or with more shoulder-season festivals and events.
POLL: Have you invested in a security system to protect your private devices?
We want to hear viewers' opinions about a question for our UpNorthLive Unscripted show on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. on ABC 29&8. An investigation is underway Wednesday to determine the cause of a network outage impacting some systems run by Grand Traverse County and the City of Traverse City. Have...
Man jumps into river after assaulting someone with a martial arts weapon, say police
TRAVERSE CITY — Police announced an arrest shortly after midnight on Sunday morning. They say a 28-year-old Traverse City man ran away after verbally threatening someone on East Front Street and assaulting them with a martial arts weapon. Police say he then jumped over a fence on Cass Street and into the Boardman River. The fire department was called in case of water rescue. The man ended up jumping into the water again to evade police.
Early morning crash briefly closes portion of M-72
(WPBN/WGTU) -- We're learning more about an accident that happened early Saturday morning on East M-72 that briefly closed down the road. The accident happened around 2 a.m. Saturday. Attached to this story is video that was sent in at the time of the accident. UpNorthLive News will continue to...
Northern Michigan celebrates 35 years of the HBA Parade of Homes with seven tours
GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY, Mich. (WPBN/WGTU) -- The HBA Parade of Homes returns to northern Michigan. Beginning Thursday through Sunday, the Home Builders Association of Northwest Michigan is celebrating 35 years of this tradition. Throughout these four days, top builders unveil these seven homes, showcasing the latest trends in home design,...
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