Traverse City News and Events

County Commissioners Talk Airport Expansion, Bonds

By Beth Milligan | Nov. 13, 2025

Ahead of a planned vote next week to pledge Grand Traverse County’s full faith and credit to up to $71 million in bonds for a Cherry Capital Airport expansion, county commissioners Wednesday had an in-depth study session with airport officials about the project. The discussion went so long that most of the commission’s other agenda items – including recent community survey results, the county’s capital improvement plan, and Project Alpha financing options – were bumped to the board’s November 19 meeting.

The Northwest Regional Airport Authority (NRAA) – which operates Cherry Capital Airport – is completing final steps ahead of a targeted March groundbreaking on a $120 million airport expansion. The project …

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Rotary Charities Grants $400,000 to 10 Northern Michigan Initiatives

Rotary Charities of Traverse City announced the recipients of its Fall 2025 grant awards. A total of …

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Ness Named Mayor Pro Tem; Commission Makes Board Appointments

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Traverse City Central, Kingsley Clinch District Titles In Football

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What's Next For Mt. Holiday? New Leader Talks Upgrades, Future Programming

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Chrissy Ingersoll Wins 2025 Realtor of the Year

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County Commissioners Approve New MSU-E Home, Near Project Alpha Design

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Hagerty Announces Return-to-the-Office Plan, Will Bring 500 Employees Back Downtown Starting Next Year

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