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Thunderstorm rundown: Timing, placement over Michigan in next few days
The next three days will have an area of thunderstorms over Michigan. The area of storms will be in different spots each day. Here’s when you can plan on a thunderstorm at your Michigan location. Firstly, none of these thunderstorms are expected to be officially called severe. The official...
Global technology outage impacts flights, health care systems in Michigan
Decrease Font Size Increase Font Size Text Size Print This Page Send by Email. A massive global technology outage Friday has disrupted computers at several hospitals, police phone lines and operations at Detroit border crossings. The confusion began Friday as computer systems throughout metro Detroit were updated by a global...
Omena chooses its next animal ‘mayor’ for the 15th year
Omena is campaigning for their next mayor but it’s not your usual election. Instead of voting for people you’re voting for pets!. The election began in 2009 and has been going on every 3 years since. From dogs, cats, horses, and even goats.... any animal can run for mayor in Omena! This year there are 18 mayoral candidates. Each vote is $5 and goes towards the Omena Historical Society to help with building maintenace and upkeep.
Trump calls for mass deportations, addresses assassination attempt during Michigan rally
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- Former President Donald Trump was back on the campaign trail in Grand Rapids on Saturday, where he spoke to thousands from the Van Andle Arena. That speech lasted for over an hour and a half and Trump's visit marked many firsts. It was Trump's first...
Leland Library hosts series on Community Food Support
Leland Township Public Library is hosting a special two-part series to address food access challenges in our community, as part of the Leland Library Summinars. These events will explore some local efforts that are being made to ensure everyone has reliable access to healthy, nutritious meals. Session 1: From the...
Traverse City updates on Mobility Action Plan, sets path for future upgrades
GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- Traverse City commissioners got an update on the Mobility Action Plan Monday night. It's part of the city's master plan. Planning for the mobility topic started in 2022, just two years after the master plan. It focuses on creating a plan that highlights the...
Hot Headed Customer Flips Out On Staff At Short’s Brewing
If you ever find yourself in Bellaire you need to stop in to Short's Brewing Company for a drink and some tasty food. I was camping with my wife's family this past weekend near Torch Lake and on one of those days, we stopped in to grab some beers and lunch at Shorts Brewing Company.
Fun in the sun at Aquapalooza
CHARLEVOIX — Aquapalooza kicked off the weeklong Venetian Festival on Saturday, bringing together families, friends and community members for a day of fun in the sun at Ferry Beach. The day's activities included plenty of fun both on the beach and in the water. ...
Attorney: Traverse City school ordered to dim lights or face daily fines
GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- (WPBN/WGTU) -- An update to a story we first told you about more than a year ago. That's when a woman living across the street from Immaculate Conception Elementary in Traverse City contacted us about a lawsuit she filed in 2017 against the school.
Roscommon man arrested after police chase in stolen vehicle
GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- A Roscommon man was arrested after leading authorities on a chase in a stolen vehicle that reached speeds up to 100 mph, according to the Grand Traverse County Sheriff's Office. The 30-year-old man, whose identity has not yet been released, was arrested on the...
Traverse City to start $17 million senior housing project on East Eighth Street
GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- Seniors in Traverse City will soon have a new option for what’s being called an affordable housing option. Land has been cleared and construction is about to begin on East Eighth Street in Traverse City for the future Parkview Apartments. The executive director...
Woman crashed into utility pole while on narcotics, deputies say
TRAVERSE CITY — Deputies said a driver ran a stop sign and hit a powerline pole on Saturday. When they arrived at Woodmere Avenue and Premier Street, they found the car flipped over and the powerline pole on the ground. Deputies said the driver was likely under the influence of narcotics, which were found on her and in the car. She was taken to the hospital and later arrested for the narcotics and crash. She also had an outstanding warrant out of Benzie County.
Salvation Army gets ready to ring bells for Christmas in July Red Kettle fundraiser
TRAVERSE CITY — The Traverse City Salvation Army is gearing up for its Christmas in July Red Kettle Campaign. You’ll be hearing those bells ringing Friday and Saturday later this week across the area. Because need knows no season, the Salvation Army is hoping to raise $10,000 to meet the needs of those struggling. The Salvation Army says donations slow down during the summer, but with children out of school and people coming to the area for seasonal work, the need for donations is still great. “This is the time of year where we really struggle. It’s the lowest ebb of donations through the year, and there is still a need for food. There’s still a need for meals and clothes and clothing vouchers and the financial assistance and childcare, which is a huge piece of what we do,” said Greg Irwin, Salvation Army envoy.
4 people rescued from burning boat on Spider Lake in Grand Traverse Co.
TRAVERSE CITY — On Saturday around 3 p.m., the Sheriff’s Office, fire and EMS responded to a boat on fire on Spider Lake. Deputies said the four people onboard were able to jump into the water, where they were rescued by nearby boaters. East Bay EMS took one woman to the hospital for non-life-threatening burns but said the others were uninjured. Deputies said Grand Traverse Metro Fire, along with residents on the lake, were able to put out the fire and keep the boat from sinking. It was then ferried to the boat launch. The boat’s owner told deputies they had been boating all morning without issue when they heard a pop from the engine, and the back of the boat quickly went up in flames. The fire department is investigating.
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