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1 person killed in Grand Traverse County crash
GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY, MI -- Details are limited but the Fife Lake Springfield Fire Department announced one person was killed Wednesday in a crash that took place around 11 a.m. Crews were dispatched to the intersection of Supply and Grand Kal roads in Grand Traverse County for reports of a crash.
Traverse City Pit Spitters Edge Kenosha Kingfish 1-0
The Traverse City Pit Spitters narrowly defeated the Kenosha Kingfish 1-0 on Wednesday night. The game’s only run was driven in by Daniel Jackson in the eighth inning. Jayden Dentler secured the win with eight scoreless innings, and Mason Hill earned the save. Riley Peterson took the loss for...
New roof for Charlevoix City Hall among 7 historic preservation projects to win grants in Michigan
What’s happening: Historic preservation projects in the communities of Charlevoix and Coldwater are among seven such projects to receive a total of $250,000 in grants from the Michigan State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO), it was recently announced. The awards were made possible by the federal Historic Preservation Fund-Certified Local Government (CLG) program as administered by the SHPO.
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...
Grayling awarded $713,000 for Rayburn project
GRAYLING – Changes are coming to the City of Grayling. The city has been awarded $713,000 from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) Spark Grant Program to develop new outdoor recreation facilities and trail networks. This funding is part of a $25 million allocation aimed at boosting public health, introducing new experiences, enhancing infrastructure, and improving access to recreation.
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...
Traverse City’s Olympic Connection
The road to the Paris Olympics this year runs through Traverse City. Or so it seems. Fans of the Equestrian Olympics Competition will witness several horses and riders who honed their athletic abilities at the Traverse City Horse Shows (TCHS). “We were a small piece of their story,” said Lindsay...
Clutch birdie on 18 helps Cheboygan's PJ Maybank qualify for U.S. Amateur for first time
LAKE SAINT LOUIS, MISSOURI – It’s been a busy summer for Cheboygan native PJ Maybank III. On Monday, the current University of Oklahoma men’s golfer added another huge accomplishment to his resume. Competing in Saint Louis, Missouri, Maybank fired a three-under 69 and qualified for the United States Amateur Championship for the first...
Ludington woman pleads no contest to abusing her 2-year-old child
LANSING, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- A Ludington woman has pleaded no contest to abusing her 2-year-old child in late 2021, according to the Michigan Attorney General's Office. Tara Treesh, 36, pleaded no contest Tuesday to one count of second-degree child abuse. Her plea comes with a sentencing agreement of 20 months...
AuSable River Queen remains docked, leaving Oscoda's summer tourism adrift
IOSCO COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- The AuSable River Queen is a prized tourist attraction in Oscoda during the summer. But it’s been docked because the owners cannot get the boat out of the water for a required inspection. “This is the only paddle wheel of its kind in Michigan.”...
Electric Aircraft Initiative at West Michigan Regional Airport Gets Financial Boost From Lansing
LANSING, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, July 18, 2024) – Developing the future at West Michigan Regional Airport and other aviation facilities across the state is behind a series of grants announced in Lansing on Wednesday. Sharing in $6.25 million in Advanced Aerial Mobility Activation Funds is BETA Technologies, who will get...
Beyond Skin Deep: Studio 23 highlights the artistry of tattoos
Walking along the streets of Traverse City while on vacation a few years ago, Megan Koch was prompted to stop at a tattoo shop. She was intrigued by the display of tattoo art hanging on the walls. Her interest sparked the idea for a first-of-its-kind exhibit at Studio 23 in...
Tupelo Honey worker loses job after Trump assassination attempt comment
GRAND RAPIDS, MI — Restaurant chain Tupelo Honey says a worker is “no longer employed” there following comments the individual made on social media following Saturday’s assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. A social media post by the restaurant did not include the comment or...
Ottawa County GOP 'condemns' un-endorsed Republicans
OTTAWA COUNTY — After breaking tradition with a primary endorsement convention that largely backed Ottawa Impact, the Ottawa County GOP is calling for a dozen other candidates to stop running as Republicans. The primary is crowded in Ottawa County, with contested races up and down the ballot. All eleven...
How Tim Barr got Art’s liquor license
Art’s Tavern in the heart of Glen Arbor celebrates 90 years this year. Tim Barr (who tourists often confuse with “Art”) bought Art’s from Mike Wiesen on July 17, 2000—smack dab in the busy summer season. He couldn’t afford to wait an extra day, or week, for the liquor license to transfer names, so Tim—together with Tom Reay, a long-time Art’s bartender who had just opened Trattoria Funistrada restaurant in Burdickville—chartered a plane from Traverse City to Lansing to sign the paperwork late in the afternoon at the Michigan Liquor Control Commission. They flew home and returned to Glen Arbor, where Art’s was packed. “Being my own boss was the number 1 priority,” recalled Tim.
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