Traverse City News and Events

From Ski Resort Conditions to Snow-Clearing Updates, Here’s Your Winter Break Report

By Beth Milligan | Dec. 24, 2025

While warmer temperatures will likely make for a semi-green Christmas, snow is still front of mind for everyone from ski resort operators to local plow drivers. The Ticker has your guide to hitting the slopes over winter break, plus updates on plowing routes, shoveling rules, and more.

Ski Resorts
While Traverse City Parks and Recreation hoped to open Hickory Hills Ski Area on December 19, equipment delays have pushed back that launch.

“Snowmaking equipment at Hickory was down, and it took some time to obtain the components that are compatible with our system,” explains City Manager Benjamin Marentette. “The equipment was repaired and confirmed as fully operational Friday, December …

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Pavilions Charts New Course for Future

Following several bumpy years that included the turnover of multiple leaders, financial struggles, a lawsuit with PACE …

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Teddy Bear Daycare and Preschool Announces Expansion at Church of the Living God

 

Teddy Bear Daycare and Preschool announced today plans to expand its early childhood education services by …

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Your 2026 Winter Race Calendar

What better way to stay warm than to get moving? This week's Northern Express, sister publication of …

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Today Wednesday, December 24, 2025

DDA Updates: 2026 Ballot Push for New TIF Plan, Downtown Events

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Human Bake Ovens, Sea Serpents And More: Local Author Dives Into Slabtown History

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New Audit Flags Financial Policy Shortcomings At Traverse City DDA From 2022 To 2024

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County Approves Budget, Marijuana Funding Awards

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Stone Hound, Two Sons Pizza Coming to Eighth Street; More Restaurant/Retail News

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Grand Traverse Band Shares Plans For NMC Boardman Lake Campus

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Marentette Contract, Complete Streets Policy, Density Changes, Gov Center Planning Approved

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NMC Board Approves New Three-Year Strategic Plan

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Developer Proposes to Partner with City to Revive Stalled Parking Deck

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Women's Resource Center Launches $3 Million Capital Campaign To Expand Transitional Housing Offerings

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Remote Work Is Here To Stay, New Local Study Says

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NMC To Sell Boardman Lake Campus To Grand Traverse Band Of Ottawa And Chippewa Indians

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Interlochen Community Art Trail Moving Ahead

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Welcoming the Winter Solstice

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