Northport
LATEST NEWS
War in Gaza and U of M regent race dominate Michigan Democrats’ state convention
As Michigan Democrats on Saturday nominated their picks for Supreme Court and education boards on the Nov. 5 ballot, the University of Michigan Regents — the one contested race — took centerstage. The nominating convention, held in Lansing, was flooded with supporters decked in maize shirts for Board of Regents candidate and pro-Palestinian movement leader […]
Five things to know about Wayne County, Michigan
Wayne County in the US state of Michigan is a region steeped in history and influence, impacting everything from music and manufacturing to politics. Voter turnout in this county can be decisive in Michigan, a battleground state that President Joe Biden won by just 150,000 votes in 2020.
Old Farmer’s Almanac Predicting Colder, Drier Winter for Michigan
While some forecasters are predicting a snowier winter than Michigan has seen in years, the Old Farmer's Almanac isn't so convinced. The venerable publication has released its regional projections for the winter of 2024-25, and it's calling for below average snowfall for the Lower Great Lakes region. That's not to...
A Tale Of Two Theaters: Elk Rapids Cinema Seeks Tax-Exempt Status, Bijou By The Bay Remains Closed
The futures of two northern Michigan arthouse movie theaters are up in the air. The Chalfonte Foundation, the Detroit-based nonprofit that acquired the Elk Rapids Cinema last year, announced earlier this month that the Elk Rapids Township Assessor’s Office had denied its request for a property tax exemption. The foundation says the exemption is crucial to keep the cinema’s doors open, and has appealed the matter to the Michigan Tax Tribunal.
Two men arrested after meth, whiskey and weapons found in vehicle
GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- Two men were arrested after state police troopers found narcotics, alcohol and weapons during a traffic stop. The two men's identities have been withheld pending their arraignment. At 11:42 p.m. Thursday, troopers pulled a vehicle over for a "moving violation" on US-31 near State...
Multiple weapons seized from felon in Otsego County
OTSEGO COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- A Gaylord man who is a felon was arrested after deputies found several weapons at his home. On Thursday just before midnight, deputies responded to a residence in Bagley Township for a report of a "domestic situation," the Otsego County Sheriff's Office said. The sheriff's...
Belvedere Club awards scholarships to local student employees
CHARLEVOIX — The Belvedere Club recently awarded college scholarships to eight local students who have worked at the club in various roles. The scholarships, averaging $3,800 each for 2024, are renewable for up to four years. Eligibility for the scholarships requires at least three years of employment at the club, meeting specific...
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.
Suttons Bay Marina to enhance facilities with state-funded waterways grants
LEELANAU COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- Changes are coming to Leelanau County to help people enjoy the great outdoors. It's thanks to a waterways grant from the Michigan DNR. Every year the DNR awards dozens of grants to help local communities in need. This waterways grant is targeted at addressing expanding the harbor system along the Great Lakes and boating access sites throughout the state.
Election deniers in key states are newly empowered in 2024
Local election officials in key swing states are taking on new power heading into 2024, worrying some legal observers who expect attempts to slow down the certification process in favor of GOP candidates. In the aftermath of the 2020 presidential election, which former President Trump baselessly claimed was rigged against him, local election offices, which […]
How A Criminal Enterprise Stole $800,000 From Meijer Stores
Retail criminals have gotten better at getting away with their crimes. A group in Michigan targeted Meijer and was able to scam them out of almost $1,000,000. Meijer has suffered over $800,000 in losses due to an organized retail crime scheme that has persisted for several years in Michigan. Court...
The State of Foster Care Up North: "We Just Don't Have Enough Homes"
Foster care organizations advocate for better mental health care and more foster parents. It's no secret that the U.S. needs more foster parents. The Michigan foster care network alone comprises about 10,000 children. Though the state has made some recent strides—1,600 children were adopted in 2021, and as of late...
Michigan GOP nominates judge for Supreme Court after man charged in election tampering drops out
FLINT, Mich. (AP) — Michigan Republicans nominated Circuit Court Judge Patrick O’Grady for one of two open Supreme Court seats Saturday after a prominent attorney, who faces felony charges of trying to illegally access and tamper with voting machines after the 2020 election, dropped out of the race. Supreme Court races in Michigan are officially nonpartisan, meaning candidates appear without a party label on the ballot, but the nominees are chosen by party convention. Democratic-backed justices currently hold a 4-3 majority. Republican victories in both races would flip control of the court, while two Democratic wins would yield a 5-2 supermajority. Republicans have framed the races as a fight to stop government overreach, while Democrats say it is a battle to preserve reproductive rights. Michiganders enshrined the right to abortion in the state in 2022.
Major Grocery Chain With 120 Michigan Stores Under Pricing Scrutiny
You may have noticed that Kroger has begun using electronic shelf tags in some locations. They're certainly fancy - but there's concern that these high-tech price tags may lead to a controversial practice known as 'dynamic pricing.'. Kroger in Michigan. Kroger is the largest supermarket chain in the United States...
It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency:
Our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. As a platform hosting over 100,000 pieces of content published daily, we cannot pre-vet content, but we strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation.