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Beware: Dangerous Virus Now Confirmed In More Michigan Counties
Michigan has seen a steady increase in upper respiratory illness as the seasons change. However, health officials warn Michigan residents to protect themselves against a dangerous virus, and cases of the virus are rising in the Great Lakes state. Dangerous Virus Now Confirmed In More Michigan Counties. According to the...
DEA campaign tackles rise of drug misuse among college students
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — As the start of college semesters approaches, the Drug Enforcement Administration, or DEA, Detroit Field Division is working to prevent drug abuse and misuse. Friday, the agency launched a campaign focused on college campuses in Michigan, Ohio and their surrounding communities. Crime: Galesburg killer to walk...
Lawmakers asked to restore $300M in mental health funds for Michigan schools
It could be a while before schools and parents learn if calls to state lawmakers for supplementary mental health funding for Michigan schools bear any fruit. Members of the State Board of Education passed a resolution in a 6-2 vote at their Aug. 13 meeting asking legislators to undo more than $300 million in cuts to mental health and school safety funds in the state’s budget for the next fiscal year beginning Oct. 1.
Michigan Court of Appeals sides with TCAPS over teacher’s resignation
Traverse City Area Public Schools did not wrongfully discharge a teacher after a conflict over misconduct. That’s after a Thursday decision from the Michigan Court of Appeals. The incident prompting the lawsuit happened in 2020, when Central High School teacher Erin Kosch was teaching class online because of the...
Back to School: Supporting the Whole Student at TCAPS
Traverse City Area Public Schools takes a comprehensive approach to supporting kids in and out of the classroom. When most people think about public schools, they think about education—classrooms, teachers, and textbooks. However, Traverse City Area Public Schools (TCAPS) is working to go beyond traditional scope, offering different services designed to support the well-being of students and their families.
Wear White Before Labor Day at The Parlor!
Bust out the white pants one last time! Head to the White Party sporting your best white attire at The Parlor in Traverse City on Sunday, Sept. 1, from 8pm-midnight, and dance the night away! PRIM brings their energetic take on ’90’s alterna-rock beginning at 9pm. Don’t forget to pose for the photo booths! Tickets, $10. mynorthtickets.com/events/the-white-party-9-1-2024.
Building Bigger, Better, and Brighter Community Colleges
Local colleges prioritizing aviation, healthcare, technology, and connected campus life with new master plans. Exciting and impactful changes are planned at two of northwest Michigan’s largest centers of higher education. While it will take years for the full scope of these plans to come to fruition, students will begin...
More Than Four: Local Family Leads Fight Against Pediatric Cancer
Sarah Rigan has been through just about as much as a mother can handle. Rigan’s son Conor, 5, has been battling cancer nearly his entire life. He was diagnosed with an aggressive brain tumor at just six months old, and since then has endured six brain surgeries to deal with recurrences of this disease.
CNN Goes Dark During Democratic National Convention
CNN went dark for more than two minutes during its coverage of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Thursday, cutting Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s speech short for viewers of the network. In the middle of Whitmer’s speech, CNN’s feed abruptly cut to a black screen, losing both visuals...
County Commissioners Approve Pine Rest Funding, Opioid Next Steps, Munson Bonds
Grand Traverse County commissioners approved several health-related proposals Wednesday, including allocating $150,000 to Pine Rest to support community child psychiatry services, dissolving the opioid task force and extending a consultant contract so commissioners can begin the next steps of disbursing funds, and receiving notice of plans to refinance $52.5 million in Munson bonds. Commissioners Wednesday also voted to transfer management of Duck Lake lake levels to Green Lake Township and authorized County Administrator Nate Alger to sign closing documents for Camp Greilick, with the county set to complete the park purchase next week.
Large knife, meth pipe seen during traffic stop lead police to gun, open whiskey bottle
GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY, MI -- Police spotted a large knife and a meth pipe during a traffic stop in Northern Michigan, leading to the arrest of the driver. At 11:42 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 22, troopers from the Michigan State Police Traverse City Post pulled over a vehicle for a traffic violation on U.S. 31 near State Street in Blair Township, the Michigan State Police said.
Be There at B3: Beer, Blues, and BBQ
The B3 Festival—that’s Beer, Blues, and BBQ—rolls into Gaylord’s Big Buck Brewery on Sunday, Sept. 1, from 3-9pm. In addition to honoring Michigan-made beer and stand-out barbecue dishes, the festival is a nod to the late, great Jimmy Buffett. Sept. 1 marks the one-year anniversary of his passing, so the 2024 B3 will show some extra love to the Parrotheads with music headliner Parrots of the Caribbean: A Salute to Jimmy Buffett. Country blues rocker Justin Cody Fox will also take the stage, and attendees will get to see performances from the Jon Archambault Band and classic rock cover band Hideous Business. Gates open at 3pm with music starting at 3:30pm, and the event happens rain or shine! Tickets are $35 in advance or $40 day of; head to b3north.com to purchase.
Charlevoix pickleball tournament raises $2,000 for local charity
CHARLEVOIX — Charlevoix’s pickleball community came together for a cause on Aug. 19, hosting the second annual Red Against Blue Pickleball Tournament. The event, organized by Philip Wampler, was a fundraiser for Kari’s Closet, a local charity providing free clothing and essential items to children in need. The tournament raised nearly $2,000...
A Ranch Dressing Spill Causes The Most Michigan Road Closure Possible
If there's one thing Michiganders love, it's ranch dressing. Some people put that special condiment on everything. Salad, pizza, chicken wings, french fries, heck, I bet people would go swimming in the stuff if they had the chance. Ranch is one of the food's best friends. Apparently, asphalt and Ranch have begun speaking too. Confused? I bet.
Michigan DNR Approves Electric Bikes On State Trails
The use of electric bikes is going up every day in Michigan- you've probably seen people ripping around town at a high speed on these motorized bicycles. So naturally in a move that reflects the rising popularity of electric bikes, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has updated its rules to allow certain e-bikes on state-owned trails.
DNR and MSU Release 500 Baby Sturgeon in Michigan River
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources and Michigan State University recently released 500 sturgeon fingerlings in another river. Lake sturgeon are native fish in the Great Lakes they look prehistoric and can grow to 6 feet long and weigh 100 pounds. Now that's what I call a whopper!. Lake Sturgeon...
DePerno, who challenged 2020 election, drops Michigan high court bid as nominating conventions meet
FLINT, Mich. (AP) — The race among Republicans for Michigan’s state Supreme Court has been shaken up by attorney Matthew DePerno ‘s decision to drop out hours before his party’s nominating convention on Saturday. DePerno said in a Friday night statement that his decision was based...
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