Traverse City News and Events

Health Department to Host Walk-In Flu/COVID Vaccine Clinic Thursday

By Beth Milligan | Dec. 9, 2025

The Grand Traverse County Health Department (GTCHD) will host a walk-in clinic offering both flu and COVID-19 vaccines for anyone six months or older on … Read More >>


City Talks Future of Bijou, Carnegie Building, City Opera House

By Beth Milligan | Dec. 9, 2025

Traverse City commissioners Monday expressed unanimous support for using a request-for-proposals (RFP) process to solicit interested tenants for the Bijou by the Bay in Clinch … Read More >>


Protecting the Places We Love: Local Conservancies at Work

Dec. 8, 2025

Northern Michigan is renowned for its expansive natural splendor and broad public access to outdoors spaces. But many of those trails, waterways, and undisturbed natural … Read More >>


Street & Infrastructure Projects Top City Agenda

By Beth Milligan | Dec. 8, 2025

Traverse City commissioners will discuss several upcoming 2026 projects at their 7pm study session tonight (Monday) – including the reconstruction of Monroe Street, a Cass … Read More >>


What Happened To Free Public Wi-Fi In Downtown Traverse City?

By Craig Manning | Dec. 7, 2025

Eleven years ago, Traverse City Light & Power (TCLP) and the Downtown Development Authority (DDA) teamed up to build a free public wi-fi system in downtown … Read More >>


Grawn Man Arrested for Domestic Violence

By Beth Milligan | Dec. 6, 2025

Arthur Flinnon, a 33-year-old Grawn man, is facing two assault charges following an alleged domestic violence incident in Garfield Township. Troopers from the Michigan State … Read More >>


City to Explore Boardman Lake Plan w/Garfield Township, Housing Incentives

By Beth Milligan | Dec. 6, 2025

Traverse City officials are exploring the possibility of partnering with Garfield Township to create a joint plan for the Boardman Lake Loop area. Officials are … Read More >>


K-Town Youth Health Center Closing

By Beth Milligan | Dec. 5, 2025

The Grand Traverse County Health Department (GTCHD) is closing its K-Town Youth Health Center in Kingsley on December 18 after 15 years in service. The clinic … Read More >>


GT County Updates: Airport Bonds, Planning Contracts, Body Art Rules & Project Alpha

By Beth Milligan | Dec. 5, 2025

Grand Traverse County commissioners tackled a packed agenda Wednesday that included a 700-page packet and nearly four hours of meeting time. The Ticker has a … Read More >>


Grand Traverse County Treasurer’s Office Suspends Passport Services

By Craig Manning | Dec. 4, 2025

Need a passport photo? One of the main local options for that service is off the table until further notice. The Grand Traverse County Treasurer’s … Read More >>



Snow Many Gifts: Ladies' and Men’s Night By The Numbers

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New HUD Policy Could Take Northern Michigan's Homelessness Response System 'Back Decades'

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Commissioners Vote to Make Marentette Permanent City Manager

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Civic Center to Host Holiday Tree Stroll Friday

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Wineries File New Complaint in Ongoing Old Mission Dispute

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Join Us for Recess of Giving Wednesday at TC Phil!

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Distillery Ups and Downs of 2025

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Housing Development Proposed for Church Site

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What's Traverse City Thankful For?

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

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Stone House Bread Sells Majority Stake To World's Largest Bakery

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Still Going The Distance: North American Vasa Gets Set For 50th

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Suspect Named in Meijer Kidnapping Case

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

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