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Grand Traverse County commissioners vote down proposals on opioid settlement funds
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- In a marathon meeting Wednesday, Grand Traverse County commissioners tackled three proposals on how to spend the county's opioid settlement funds. Two proposals were made by county's opioid task force. One was to provide $164,000 to enhance the 86th District Court's drug treatment program, while...
UpNorthLive viewers, staff give the gift of life during blood drive
LEELANAU COUNTY, Mich. (WPBN/WGTU) -- The blood bus with Versiti Blood Center of Michigan was parked at the UpNorthLive Studios Wednesday. UpNorthLive viewers and staff showed up for their community, donating 24 pints of blood. Each pint of blood can save up to three lives. The blood donated Wednesday will...
Kenosha Kingfish top the Traverse City Pit Spitters
TRAVERSE CITY - The Kenosha Kingfish beat the Traverse City Pit Spitter 6-1 on Tuesday night. Kenosha took the lead in the 2nd inning then added three runs to their lead in the 4th as they went on to get the victory. The Pit Spitters fall to 10-6 in the 2nd half of the season, falling to 2nd place in the Great Lakes East Division. The Kingfish will take on the Pit Spitters again on Wednesday.
Cooler Wednesday forecast with showers, thunder and gusty winds expected
WEDNESDAY (JUL 17): Wednesday looks to be the coolest day in the week with temperatures ranging from the upper-60's (north) to mid-70's (south). Cooler air works in aloft which may kick off some passing showers or isolated thunderstorms Wednesday although overall skies will average out partly cloudy. NW wind 15-20 with gusts to 25 mph.
Pit Spitters ace Jayden Dentler selected for 2024 All-Star Game
TRAVERSE CITY – The Northwoods League announced the rosters for the 2024 Northwoods League All-Star Game, with one Pit Spitter represented in the starting rotation - starting pitcher Jayden Dentler of Grand Valley State University. Dentler has pitched to a 1.07 ERA through six starts. He has struck out 21 batters over 33.2 innings pitched. This is Dentler’s first all-star game selection in his two-year career with the Pit Spitters. In his spring season, he spent time with Kellogg Community College, Northwood University and Western Michigan. During his spring seasons he has a 3.86 ERA through 42 career starts. He struck out 165 batters in 217 innings.
Augusta Iwasaki Impresses in the $30,000 Traverse City National Grand Prix
Traverse City, Michigan, USA – July 13, 2024 – The sun shone brightly on the Turtle Creek Casino & Hotel International Ring on Saturday afternoon during the second week of the Great Lakes Equestrian Festival (GLEF), presented by B&D Builders. The featured class of the day was the $30,000 Traverse City National Grand Prix, won by Augusta Iwasaki (USA) and Bullseye 111 Z.
US Equestrian Announces U25 Individuals Representing U.S. Dressage at 2024 FEI North American Youth Championships
Lexington, KY. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the individual combinations who will represent the U.S. at the 2024 Discover Dressage FEI North American Youth Dressage Championships (NAYC) presented by USDF in the U25 Dressage division. Competition will begin on July 30, 2024, and continue through August 4, 2024, at Flintfields Horse Park in Traverse City, Mich. The U25 division for the 2024 NAYC was amended to run as a CDIU25 based on insufficient entries from other North American countries required to maintain the Championship status. The participating U.S. combinations will be supported by George Williams, the USEF Dressage High Performance Pathway Development Advisor and Youth Coach.
A Q&A With Peninsula, Whitewater Township Supervisor Candidates
As far as supervisors go, it will be all eyes on Peninsula and Whitewater townships in the Aug. 6 primary election. Those are the only two of Grand Traverse County’s 13 townships that feature contested races. As all four candidates registered for both races are running as Republicans with no Democratic opposition, the primary will effectively decide both contests.
Changes To ACT Test For Michigan High Schoolers Coming In 2025
I remember being in elementary and middle school preparing for the ACT that I would have to take in my junior year of high school. My classmates and I were told that the skills we were learning from 3rd-10th grade would accurately prepare our brains for one of the most important tests of our lives. Well, they couldn't be more wrong since the state of Michigan switched to the SAT during my sophomore year of high school.
WARNING: Alarming Scam Targets Michigan Residents’ Bank Accounts
Fraud in Michigan is on the rise as scammers find new ways to steal personal information and cash from residents of the Great Lakes state. Authorities are warning that a scam that surfaced months ago continues to threaten Michigan residents and their bank accounts. Alarming Scam Targets Michigan Residents' Bank...
Michigan pageant winner brings home international title
BROWNSTOWN TOWNSHIP, Mich. (CBS NEWS DETROIT) - Amy Douglas, who is now an international pageant winner.CBS News Detroit first brought you the story in June about the Metro Detroit mother-daughter duo who both won their respective categories for the United International Queens Pageant for 2023-24. That victory secured their ticket to Atlanta where Amy took home the international title, being crowned winner and United International Elite Exceptional Ms. Classic. It's a moment she says made her feel like her favorite singer."I'm a queen," Douglas said. "It made me feel like Amy Winehouse. That's how I feel."While Janet was named the first runner-up, she says that if it wasn't for her daughter, she never would have entered pageants."For me, it was the mother-daughter experience, and you know, I would do anything for my daughter. Most mothers and fathers would and it was that shared experience that brought us to this particular pageant because they embrace women with different abilities," Sides said.The mother-daughter duo both received various recognitions, including signed letters from President Biden.After all the pageant success for Amy, we asked her what was next."I want to be in The Voice. I'd like to sing in The Voice," Douglas said.
These Are The Top 5 States Michigan Residents Are Fleeing To
According to the Allied US Migration Report for the 2nd year in a row we saw less interstate in 2023. Where's everybody going? More importantly, why are they going there?. Stagflation. Recession; The fact that interstate moves have continued to decrease over the last few years shows residents are taking a cautious approach when it comes to big moves and increasing interest rates.
This Michigan City Has the Lowest Cost-of-Living in America
A new survey has determined that the city with the lowest cost of living in the entire United States is right here in Michigan. WalletHub recently did a deep-dive into data to determine America's "Best & Worst Cities for First-Time Home Buyers". The survey looked at 300 cities across the United States, comparing their affordability and quality of life, as well as their real estate markets.
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