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Traverse City ushers in new era for girls lacrosse in northern Michigan
TRAVERSE CITY -- History is in the making this spring as the area is getting its first official girls lacrosse program at the MHSAA level. The co-op combined of students from TC Central, TC West and Elk Rapids is coming off its first victory on Monday over Saginaw Heritage and they look to build off that towards their home opener on Friday, May 3rd.
One Year of Recreation Cannabis in Traverse City
After one year of recreational cannabis sales in Traverse City, those involved say it’s been worth the sometimes-bumpy wait. Many municipalities throughout the state saw recreational cannabis operations up and running not long after Michigan voters first legalized the practice in 2018. It was a different story in Traverse City, where officials hashed (and re-hashed) the finer points of how to roll out rec cannabis for years before dispensaries finally got the green light to sell it in March 2023.
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...
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...
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,...
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.
Monday boasts pleasant warmth and sunshine before rain system hits mid-week
MONDAY (APR 15): Monday has no real significant weather to speak of either, with plentiful sunshine all day long, it should be pleasant and warm for our start to the work week. Some clouds could begin to arrive overnight ahead of a system arriving late Tuesday. Temps will range from 52-66F.
The future of the 2024 National Cherry Festival Air Show is no longer in jeopardy
TRAVERSE CITY — The popular air show will be back after a dispute between the Northwest Regional Airport Authority and the National Cherry Festival left its future in doubt. The main attraction of the festival that brings hundreds of thousands of spectators to Traverse City was thrown into question after negotiations broke down in March. The NRAA which operates Cherry Capital Airport and the National Cherry Festival have had contentious negotiations starting back last October, but now they said they are ready to move forward after finally striking a deal. Chief operating officer Dan Sal said the NRAA board approved an access agreement that would allow use of the airport for the next three years.
Cherry Bowl Drive-In up for sale, could continue showing films
The Cherry Bowl, in Honor, is up for sale ahead of its owner's retirement. Realtors say many of the interested buyers have expressed a desire to keep the space in operation as a theater or performance space. Northern Michigan’s only drive-in theater is looking for its next owner. Laura...
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.
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