NMC to Celebrate 45 Years of Rogers Observatory

By Craig Manning

Northwestern Michigan College (NMC) is holding a public viewing event this coming weekend to celebrate the 45-year anniversary of its Rogers Observatory campus. The event will be …

New Munson Medical Center Initiative Aims to Eliminate Emergency Room Wait Times

By Craig Manning

On the heels of another busy summer, the new president at Munson Medical Center (MMC) is convening a “rapid improvement team” to reimagine patient flow across the …

City Works on Fund Balance, Zoning Approvals, Fall Maintenance

By Beth Milligan

Traverse City commissioners are working to update the city’s fund balance policy, which will outline how excess funds can best be used. In other city news, city …

The Fall 2026 NoMi Restaurant Guide

In this week’s Northern Express — sister publication of The Ticker — readers will find the annual Fall Restaurant Guide, with 10 eateries to try around northern …

Northern Michigan's Short-Term Rentals Are Tracking Toward Their Busiest Autumn Season Ever

By Craig Manning

Think Traverse City seems busier this weekend than is typical for mid-October? You’re not wrong. Fall color tourism is booming nationwide, and northern Michigan is seeing more …

Teen Angel Kettle Kickoff Fundraiser To Be Held During Michigan-MSU Game

The Salvation Army Traverse City Corps in partnership with Rock 105 & 95.5 The Real Rock Station/Bear 98.1-95.3-95.1 The Classic Rock Station will host a Teen Angel Kettle …