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Man arrested for speeding at 99 mph with loaded gun after leaving winery
GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- A Midland man was arrested for speeding while intoxicated with a loaded gun after he left a winery, according to Michigan State Police. The identity of the 27-year-old man has been withheld pending his arraignment. At 6:25 p.m. Sunday, troopers were dispatched for a...
Cheboygan County man arrested after meth and fentanyl found during traffic stop
OTSEGO COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- A Cheboygan County man was arrested last week after authorities found methamphetamine and fentanyl pills during a traffic stop, according to Michigan State Police. State police said that Garret Key, 26, of Afton, was arrested Thursday during a traffic stop in Otsego County. Also in...
'It gives me more of a home feel': Pellston's Griffith to join Adrian track and field
PELLSTON – Laith Griffith was up front about it. He had mixed feelings about a huge decision he had to make regarding his track and field future this past week. But for the former Pellston High School standout, he believes it’s the right choice. Griffith, who had an impressive career with the...
PILOT Agreement, TCLP Property, City Projects on Commission Agenda
In addition to a proposed restaurant lease agreement for the Scalawags space on State Street, Traverse City commissioners will tackle a busy agenda tonight (Monday) that includes approving a payment-in-lieu-of-taxes (PILOT) agreement for Orchardview Apartments, certifying Traverse City Light & Power property on Cedar Run Road as surplus so it can be sold, accepting $300,000 in state grant funding for FishPass, and approving several city project contracts.
Nearly 80 Pomeranians rescued from hoarding situation in West Michigan
MUSKEGON, Mich. — A few weeks ago Humane Animal Treatment Society and Montcalm County Animal Rescue reached out for help because of a hoarding situation in West Michigan. Nearly 80 Pomeranians were living in one house and being taken care of by one woman. She was willing to surrender...
TC & Cadillac Harnessing the Rise of Off-Road Vehicles
Getting out on the trails is almost a requirement in northern Michigan, whether that’s hiking and biking in the summer or snowshoeing and cross-country skiing in the winter. Each year, outdoor recreation options seem to draw more people to the area. If you hear a rumble or a roar while you’re out, that’s because motorized recreation—including e-bikes, snowmobiles, and all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) or off-road vehicles (ORVs)—is also on the rise.
Woman dies after being hit by train in East Tawas
EAST TAWAS, Mich.— A woman is dead after she was hit by a train in East Tawas over the weekend. According to the East Tawas Department of Public Safety, on Friday, August 16, a public safety officer responded to a report of a pedestrian walking close to a moving train at around 11:37 p.m.
The Bengtson Center welcomes new doctor & All That Glows is back
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) – We’ve all been enjoying the summer weather, but change is in the air. With a new school year, new schedules, and a change of weather approaching, many of us are concentrating on looking and feeling our best! There’s a large beauty event next month that you don’t want to miss: All That Glows is back September 19 at the Bengtson Center. It’s free to attend and if you go, you’ll meet the newest doctor to join the team. You’ll also be able to enjoy two weeks of exclusive event pricing and learn more about the surgical and nonsurgical aesthetic options that they offer.
SunFrog Solutions worker killed in stabbing, 1 other injured, Gaylord police say
GAYLORD — On Aug. 17 around 3 p.m., officers from the Gaylord Police Department responded to SunFrog Solutions on O’Rourke Boulevard for an altercation that involved a stabbing, police said. Upon arrival, officers found two men with severe lacerations and puncture wounds from edged weapons, they said. The officers secured the scene and provided medical aid. Otsego County EMS arrived on scene and took both men to Munson Otsego Memorial Hospital for treatment, police said. One of the men, a 33-year-old, died from his injuries at Munson OMH, and the other, a 35-year-old, received emergency surgery for serious injuries, police said.
ALERT: Impostor City Inspector Entering Homes in Fennville, Michigan
Well, this is certainly unsettling. You can't trust anyone these days! What is a home if not a sanctuary for peace and reprieve. However, the recent events in Fennville, Michigan have residents on edge. I don't know about you, but I'm the type of person who hits the floor the...
Hudsonville Community Fair Begins Today as Vacuum from No True State Fair Continues
HUDSONVILLE, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Aug. 19, 2024) – The third of four local fairs along the Lakeshore this season begins on Monday. The Hudsonville Community Fair kicks off its six-day run with afternoon 4-H dog and lamb shows before the Flying Star Rodeo takes over the Grandstand for a 7 PM performance. A tradition dating back to 1933, the self-described “Biggest Little Fair in Michigan” has been at its current location off of Park Avenue since 1963.
In Motion: Byron Center native set to compete in Little League Home Run Derby
BYRON CENTER, Mich — Thousands of people from across the country are flocking to Williamsport, Pennsylvania for the Little League World Series and Home Run Derby. West Michigan will be represented in the events this year by a young girl from Byron Center. “She put in a lot of...
Harris campaign opens office in Ann Arbor, liberal enclave in battleground state
ANN ARBOR, MI — Yard signs for Democrat Kamala Harris are popping up throughout Ann Arbor and her presidential campaign now has a physical presence in the city, a liberal enclave in the battleground state of Michigan. Excitement surrounding the vice president’s bid to become the next U.S. president...
Dow Gardens playground closed permanently
MIDLAND, Mich. (WNEM) - The Dow Gardens closed its playground permanently. The organization made the announcement on Facebook on Monday, Aug. 19. The playground, located in Whiting Forest, was closed on Monday permanently. Dow Gardens said the closure is due to the decision to restore the area to a “more natural state.”
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