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State police need your help ID’ing these suspects caught on a trail cam in Antrim Co.
ANTRIM COUNTY — Michigan State Police are asking the public to help identify two suspects. Troopers from the Michigan State Police Gaylord Post said they were called to a trespassing complaint in Mancelona Township. Two people wearing hunting clothes and carrying a long gun after dark were seen on three separate properties in the Merrimac and Soderquist area on Friday, April 12, troopers said. A property owner captured the suspects on his trail camera, they said.
Good Day Northern Michigan, Thursday, April 18
This weekend the ninth annual Big Little Hero Race, put on by the Northwestern Michigan College business students, along with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northern Michigan. Proceeds from the race this Saturday on campus help children attend the NMC college for kids summer program. Rabbi Laibel Shemtov shares on...
'Sword fight' erupts at Northern Michigan campsite after argument over 'subpar sushi': report
A Traverse City man has been arrested after an argument over “subpar sushi” at a camp site for those experiencing homelessness in Northern Michigan escalated to a “sword fight.”
Amazon distribution warehouses under construction in Blair Township and Gaylord
(WPBN/WGTU) -- UpNorthLive News has confirmed that Amazon is behind the distribution warehouse being built in Blair Township. Construction of the 60,000 square foot warehouse is moving along. We reported on the project in December, but it was not being released at the time that Amazon was behind the development....
Air show foodie event tickets available for National Cherry Festival
TRAVERSE CITY — The air show is back in business for the National Cherry Festival this year, and with that comes the return of the air show foodie events – a way for people to come out and enjoy local food and watch their favorite aircrafts fly above Traverse City. There’s even a chance to be on top of Hotel Indigo or the Park Place to enjoy the view. Executive director of the festival Kat Paye says local ingredients are the key to making these events happen. “Food is a huge component of the National Cherry Festival, being that we produce 70% of the nation’s tart cherries right here in Northern Michigan,” said Paye. “We love to have the cherry component [be] a part of every piece that you enjoy. And of course, those will be featured in all of the menus across any event that you see at the National Cherry Festival.” The tickets for those events at the end of June are available now here.
Michigan schools look to address growing cybersecurity concerns
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- When you hear the words "school" and "security," chances are you think of locked entryway doors and steps to prevent acts of violence. But there is a growing call for a different type of security upgrade at our schools, one that also keeps people with bad intentions from getting access not to our students, but rather their data.
Cherry Capital Airport seeks to build industrial technology park
GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- A public hearing is underway on Thursday over a proposed development concept on land owned by Cherry Capital Airport in Traverse City. The airport owns the land, but just like they did with Costco, it's looking to lease some of it to a company...
A Restored Mill Sets the Stage for Northern Michigan’s New Destination Restaurant
Northern Michigan’s most anticipated restaurant opening since chef Iliana Regan left Chicago for the Upper Peninsula’s Hiawatha National Forest in 2019, opens to the public on Wednesday, April 17. The stunning and ambitious Glen Arbor restaurant, Supper At the Mill has all the markings of a destination restaurant — and arrives just ahead of the summer travel season.
First Amendment Auditors prompt discussions in northern Michigan
NORTHERN MICHIGAN, (WPBN/WGTU) -- There's a group of people who walk around in public spaces and video places and people. They're called "First Amendment Auditors," and their actions tend to make some people feel uncomfortable. They're just exercising their right and they want to see how people are going to...
Potential $11-$16 Million LaFranier Expansion On County's Agenda
Grand Traverse County commissioners will discuss a potential expansion of the county’s LaFranier Road campus today (Wednesday) – a project with an estimated cost range between $11 and $16 million that could include a new emergency operations center and home for Grand Traverse County 911 Central Dispatch and facilities management.
Final Improvement Work Coming to Slabtown Streets
Team Elmer’s - working on behalf of the City of Traverse City - will be completing final project elements from the 2023 Madison and Jefferson reconstruction project starting Monday. Planned work will include the replacement of sidewalk and drive approaches on the 100 and 200 blocks of Madison Street,...
Traverse City commissioners deny TART expansion project construction contract
GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- What TART Trails is calling a “pivotal step” in a plan to expand and improve a biking and walking trail in Traverse City did not get the green light Monday night. Traverse City commissioners did not approve a construction contract with Team...
Traffic stop in Grand Traverse leads to search warrant of drug house, troopers say
GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY — On April 12 around 3 p.m., troopers from the Michigan State Police Traverse City Post stopped a vehicle for a moving violation on North Keystone Road near Hammond in Garfield Township. The driver, a 38-year-old woman from Muskegon, was in possession of a baggie containing approximately 2 grams of cocaine, troopers said. She was placed under arrest for possession of cocaine, troopers said. A passenger of the vehicle, a 38-year-old man from Muskegon, was released from the scene. During the traffic stop, troopers were able to obtain enough probable cause to obtain a search warrant of a home in Garfield Township for distributing narcotics, they said.
V Gallery fills Tamarack Gallery void in Omena
It was mid-morning as I rolled into Omena for a visit with Hillary and Matt Voight, proprietors of a new art gallery set to open this May. The sun shone down on Omena Bay, casting a dazzling light across the village and into the large picture windows of V Gallery. I peered in at the recently painted interior, its fresh white mixing with sunlight to illuminate the expansive space with all its historic charm and detail. Although still empty, the walls bare of paintings, it already felt like a place I would like to go to relax and browse a gorgeous collection of artwork by a selection of professional artists, all who at this point, have a connection to the local area.
Suicide survivor shares her story with northern Michigan audiences
NORTHERN MICHIGAN, (WPBN/WGTU) -- Kristen Anderson is visiting several Traverse City area churches to share her story following a suicide attempt. Kristen survived an incident involving a train as a teenager. It led to the loss of her legs and a battle with depression. Kristen, who authored the book Life,...
Rock band Stone Temple Pilots to kick off National Cherry Festival in Traverse City
TRAVERSE CITY, MI – Rock band Stone Temple Pilots will kick off the 98th National Cherry Festival in Traverse City this summer, officials announced. The festival is scheduled for June 29 to July 6. It features national music and comedy acts, an air show, cherry-themed events and more. If...
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