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Photos: Finnish Wife-Carrying Contest one of Kaleva Heritage Days' highlights
Competitors in the Kaleva Heritage Days Finnish Wife-Carrying Contest had to make their way quickly through an obstacle course while toting another person and being bombarded by water balloons, hoses and sprinklers on July 20, 2024. Arielle Breen/News Advocate.
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Interlochen man dead after being ejected from vehicle
GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- A 25-year-old Interlochen man died in a crash Wednesday after he struck multiple trees and was ejected from his vehicle. The Grand Traverse County Sheriff's Office said the crash of occurred in "the area of Supply Rd and Grand Kal Rd." Prior story: 'Serious...
Michigan man on parole for domestic violence arrested after ramming into ex-girlfriend's car with 3 children inside
A Traverse City man with multiple prior domestic violence convictions has been arrested after allegedly assaulting his ex-girlfriend by ramming his car into hers, with three young children inside.
Driver of garbage truck dies in Northern Michigan crash
OTSEGO COUNTY, MI – The driver of a garbage truck was killed Friday, July 19, when his truck left the road and struck a tree, state police said. The victim was a 43-year-old Kalkaska man, police said. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a...
CSU Professor drills down on the technical aspects of the global outage
Cal State East Bay’s professor Grant Kien discusses the technicality of how vulnerable all software systems are to hackers and what the true impact is to Microsoft. Professor Kien furthers the conversation about whether companies are too reliant on technology. (07-19-2024) Website: http://kpix.com/ YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kpixtv/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/KPIXtv.
12 Outdoor Dining Favorites in Benzie, Manistee & Ludington Area
Is there anything better than dining in the sunshine with a fresh breeze? Check out these charming cafés, an iconic waterfront hangout, a sweet food truck and more outdoor dining options near Frankfort, Ludington and beyond. THE CHERRY HUT, BEULAH. Opened in 1922 as an orchard-to-table business, The Cherry...
Detroit Symphony Orchestra maestro Jader Bignamini praises enthusiasm of Interlochen student musicians
Jader Bignamini has conducted the Detroit Symphony Orchestra (DSO) since their 2020-2021 season. He and DSO musicians are at Interlochen this weekend for two concerts, including a side-by-side concert with the World Youth Symphony Orchestra. Saturday's program opens with "Don Juan" by Richard Strauss and includes Ludwig van Beeethoven's "Eroica"...
Traverse City Police set to auction off recovered and unclaimed items
GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- Traverse City Police are hosting their annual auction for recovered and unclaimed items. They have a collection of bicycles and other items that were lost or stolen and never claimed. Traverse City Police have over 40 bikes, one kayak and other miscellaneous items up...
Michigan man allegedly rammed ex-girlfriend’s vehicle as she fled with 3 kids
BENZIE COUNTY, MI – A Michigan man on parole for repeated domestic violence offenses was arrested after he allegedly used his car to ram his ex-girlfriend’s vehicle as she drove with three small children. Michigan State Police in Traverse City responded to the scene of the incident in...
DDA Preps TIF Plan for August Vote, Considers Adding Deck Back In
Ahead of a planned August vote on Moving Downtown Forward – the new tax increment financing (TIF) plan proposed to replace TIF 97 – Traverse City Downtown Development Authority (DDA) board members will discuss final plan details today, including whether to add back in a proposed third downtown parking deck. Moving Downtown Forward is one of several items on the meeting agenda, which also includes a recommendation to end a planned downtown retail incubator, increase funding for a new Hannah Park overlook, and approve a visioning contract for Rotary Square.
20Fathoms' Executive Director To Retire
Eric Roberts, who has served as executive director of Traverse City-based 20Fathoms since 2021, has announced he will retire in September. 20Fathoms is a membership organization and the region's tech and startup accelerator. The organization is at a key juncture, as it late last year received $7.3 million in grants...
Tech glitch causes delays at Cherry Capitol Airport, hopeful for normalcy by Saturday
GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- Friday at Cherry Capitol Airport in Traverse City, as with airports all around the globe, the impact of the tech outage was felt. With flights across the country delayed and cancelled the ripple effect impacted some flights and some travelers throughout the day. At...
Empire holds Anchor Day events, July 19-20
Empire will hold its annual Empire Day celebration on Friday-Saturday, July 19-20. The Roen Story, sponsored By: Empire Area Heritage Group. Sponsored By: Empire Area Community Center (EACC) Line Up: 11:30 at Johnson Park (Lions Park) 11570 Reynolds St. Pop Up Book Sale at Glen Lake Community Library, 10115 W....
Ask the Attorney: What you are paying for when hiring an estate planner
In this Ask the Attorney conversation with Mary Ann Wehr, we explain what you can expect when you hire an attorney. You can contact Mary Ann at: greatlakescenterforestateplanning.com or (231) 633-3282.
Traverse City hosts open house to unveil Master and Mobility Action plans
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- Traverse City hosted an open house on Thursday for the community to view a drafts of the city's Master Plan and Mobility Actionplan. People trickled in and out all day. The city has spent the last two years doing a rewrite of its master plan.
Kaleva man pleads guilty to sexually exploiting a child as part of a violent online group
MANISTEE COUNTY — On Thursday, Richard Densmore of Kaleva, known by his online alias “Rabid,” pleaded guilty to sexually exploiting a child. Sexual exploitation of a child carries a mandatory minimum sentence of 15 years and a maximum sentence of 30 years in prison. “The guilty plea of Richard Densmore is an important step forward in our efforts to protect kids from the rising threat of sadistic online predators,” said U.S. Attorney Mark Totten. “This case is a flashing red light to the dangers of devices. Parents, guardians, and users can protect themselves and their loved ones, but they have to be aware and they have to act.” Densmore admitted that in September 2022, he sent a minor on the Discord messaging app money for her to send a picture of her bare chest with “Rabid” written on it.
NOAA Recommends Funding for Transformational Habitat Restoration and Coastal Resilience Projects
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has recommended nearly $220 million in funding for 32 transformational habitat restoration and coastal resilience projects this year, as well as an additional $66 million in funding in future years. The projects are funded under the Biden-Harris Administration’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and Inflation Reduction Act. This is a historic investment in strengthening the climate resilience of our nation’s coastal ecosystems and communities.
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