Traverse City News and Events

Dennos Museum Hopes Rebrand Will Better Engage Visitors, Unlock Critical Funding

By Art Bukowski | Nov. 28, 2025

One of the largest community college museums in the country hopes a rebrand will help it stay relevant and financially sound well into the future. … Read More >>

What's Traverse City Thankful For?

By Kierstin Gunsberg | Nov. 27, 2025

With Thanksgiving upon us, we asked local leaders, “What are you thankful for this year?” From watching their communities step up for each other during … Read More >>

Residents Weigh In: What Surveys Say About GT County, Peninsula Township

By Beth Milligan | Nov. 26, 2025

Two local municipalities – Grand Traverse County and Peninsula Township – each recently received the results of extensive community surveys designed to gauge resident feedback … Read More >>

Suspect Named in Meijer Kidnapping Case

By Beth Milligan | Nov. 25, 2025

A 51-year-old man who is accused of attempting to kidnap a woman from the Traverse City Meijer gas station Sunday has been identified as Scott … Read More >>

Elk Rapids Harbor Days Rescheduled For 2026; Festival Will Occur One Week Later Than Normal

By Craig Manning | Nov. 25, 2025

Those who had already marked their calendars for the 2026 incarnation of the popular Elk Rapids Harbor Days should ready their erasers. The four-day festival … Read More >>

Garfield Township Updates: YMCA Expansion, High Tops, Oleson Property

By Beth Milligan | Nov. 25, 2025

Decisions are coming soon on several Garfield Township projects, including the planned expansion of the YMCA (with neighbors lobbying for a safer crossing on Silver … Read More >>

Join Us for a Special December Recess of Giving at the TC Phil!

Nov. 24, 2025

Join The Ticker for a special Recess of Giving at the Traverse City Philharmonic on Wednesday, December 3 - where attendees will enjoy delicious food … Read More >>

Northern Michigan's Toys for Tots Network Braces for Record Need

Nov. 24, 2025

As so many best-places-to-visit lists will tell you, there’s nowhere quite like northern Michigan. Mike Kent, assistant coordinator for Toys for Tots Northwest Michigan, agrees—but … Read More >>

DDA Board Approves Farmers Market Design, Two-Way State Street, Rotary Square Engineering

By Beth Milligan | Nov. 24, 2025

Traverse City Downtown Development Authority (DDA) board members took action on three key projects Friday – approving a final design for a new farmers market … Read More >>

Man Arrested for Attempted Abduction at Meijer Gas Station

By Beth Milligan | Nov. 23, 2025

A 51-year-old Benzie County man has been arrested after allegedly attempting to abduct a woman at the Meijer gas station in Traverse City. Authorities were … Read More >>
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Kingsley Had A Big Sports Weekend

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Developments Move Forward in Boardman Lake District

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Munson Awarded $2.5 Million Grant for Homelessness Care

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Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About Traverse City's Downtown Christmas Tree

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Brilliant Books Filing for Bankruptcy; No Fulfillment for Orders/Subscriptions or Refunds

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New Legislation Would Allow Communities To Impose Extra Tax On Hotels, Short-Term Rentals For Infrastructure And Essential Services

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Developer Pulls Plug on Kalkaska Data Center

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County Commissioners Talk Silver Lake Levels, Project Funding

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City Considers Placemaking Project with New Downtown Hotel

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City Addresses Parking Garage Security Following Shooting

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Save Big On The Ticker During Thanksgiving Week

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Restaurant & Retail Businesses On the Move Downtown & Beyond

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Local Toys For Tots Will Kick Off Seasonal Campaign This Weekend

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Suspects Plead Not Guilty, Denied Bond in TC Shooting

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