Most folks know the start of Memorial Day weekend also marks the start of summertime traffic in northern Michigan. Lieutenant Derrick Carroll with Michigan State Police says drivers can expect more of the same. “I just believe everyone is excited to get back out there and of course that brings extra traffic and more travelers,” Lt. Carroll states. Drivers from…
Michigan’s Attorney General Dana Nessel stopped by the Kirkbride Hall in Traverse City Thursday to talk about the connection between gun and domestic violence. Thursday’s discussion was planned prior to Tuesday’s school shooting in Uvalde, Texas. The discussion comes after the first year of the pandemic saw a 40% increase in domestic violence calls. “According to the Center for American…
Now closing in on a week since a tornado rocked Gaylord, the state says help is on the way. Wednesday, people in Gaylord could begin the process of filing a Joint Property Assessment through the Federal Emergency Management Agency. This will allow the state to know the extent and costs of the damage. Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist says they want…
Folks in Gaylord gathered Wednesday at St. Mary Cathedral to pray for those who were affected by last week’s tornado. Although homes are gone and businesses have been destroyed, the tornado has only brought this community closer. Jerry Belanger is the Principal for St. Mary Cathedral School as well as one of tonight’s organizers. He says Wednesday night was a night…
Awareness surrounding homelessness in northern Michigan is growing and this time, art is being used to bring it into the spotlight. 5 Loaves 2 Fish, an organization dedicated to feeding homeless people in the Traverse City Area, is holding three events at the Main Street Gallery in Leland to inform about the struggles that the homeless face. Tuesday night was…
For today’s Sights and Sounds, photojournalist Rhys Jordan went to the historical Octagonal Building at the Wexford Civic Center to take in the sunshine. Categories: Sights & Sounds of Northern Michigan
A northern Michigan funding and development group is lending at a record pace so far in 2022. Venture North has given $1 million dollars in the first five months of the year to small businesses throughout northern Michigan. The President of Venture North, Laura Galbraith, says they hope to see more economic growth. “We hope to see more jobs retained,…
Distillers in Traverse City say cheers as they’re one step closer to competing with the big distilleries. The Michigan Craft Distillers Association says the new bill will allow small distillers to get their products to market at more competitive prices. Owner of Grand Traverse Distillery Kent Rabish says most distillers purchase product from out-of-state then bring it in. He says…
Bicyclists everywhere took part in the International Ride of Silence Wednesday night. Bicycle clubs organize their own rides of silence to bring awareness to the dangers of cars and bikes sharing the road. League of Michigan Bicyclists’ Matthew Penniman says the Ride of Silence reminds us that it’s not always safe to ride a bike, but it needs to be….
Two new businesses opened shop in Reed City. Huntey’s Clubhouse, a brand-new daycare, officially opened their doors Tuesday. And Johnny’s Market, a gas station, is going to have a grand opening ceremony in the coming weeks.. Reed City Chamber of Commerce says it’s important for them to get the word about new businesses out early. “We do a fun cutting…
