Traverse City News and Events

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 >>


Kingsley Had A Big Sports Weekend

By Craig Manning | Nov. 23, 2025

Kingsley has a state-title winning team and another in the hunt for championship glory after a fruitful weekend of high school sports. Kingsley High School’s … Read More >>


Developments Move Forward in Boardman Lake District

By Beth Milligan | Nov. 23, 2025

Two major mixed-use developments are moving forward in the Boardman Lake district, with a groundbreaking held Thursday for the new Mill District project off Woodmere … Read More >>


Munson Awarded $2.5 Million Grant for Homelessness Care

By Beth Milligan | Nov. 22, 2025

Munson Healthcare has been awarded a $2.5 million grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration to expand its program for delivering care to unhoused individuals. … Read More >>


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

By Craig Manning | Nov. 22, 2025

Tonight is the night for the Traverse City Light Parade and tree lighting celebration in downtown Traverse City, which means the holiday season is officially … Read More >>


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

By Beth Milligan | Nov. 21, 2025

After closing its doors on Front Street at the end of October and originally planning to continue as an online business, Brilliant Books announced Friday … Read More >>



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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Save Big On The Ticker During Thanksgiving Week

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Restaurant & Retail Businesses On the Move Downtown & Beyond

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Suspects Plead Not Guilty, Denied Bond in TC Shooting

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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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City Parking Employee Found Shot Dead in Deck

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Two Arrested After Robbery, Police Chase in Traverse City

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Local Toys For Tots Will Kick Off Seasonal Campaign This Weekend

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Seasonal Showtime: 20+ Holiday Shows, Concerts, Ballets & Plays

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Residence Inn By Marriott (Finally) Opens In East Bay Township

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Data Center Explored for Kalkaska

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