Traverse City News and Events

With No State Budget In Place, TCAPS Prepares For Uncertainty, District-Wide Belt-Tightening

By Craig Manning | July 12, 2025

“We realistically could start the 2025-26 school year without knowing how much money we’re going to have from the state for the year.” So says … Read More >>


Vogel Steps Down as City Manager

By Beth Milligan | July 11, 2025

After only 18 months on the job, Traverse City Manager Liz Vogel has resigned from her position. Vogel’s abrupt departure was announced Thursday in a … Read More >>


Two Design Concepts Emerge for Rotary Square

By Beth Milligan | July 10, 2025

A public engagement process to create a design for Rotary Square – the new downtown civic square at the corner of Union and State streets … Read More >>


Cherry Capital Airport Clocked Its Busiest Days Ever Over The Fourth Of July Weekend

By Craig Manning | July 9, 2025

Things aren’t slowing down at Traverse City’s Cherry Capital Airport (TVC). Fresh off a spring so busy it spurred the airport to kick start an … Read More >>


The Past, Present and Future of Meijer's Silverbrook Acres

By Art Bukowski | July 9, 2025

A large, open property at one of northern Michigan’s busiest intersections serves an important ecological purpose and likely won’t be modified in the near future. … Read More >>


Judge Awards Nearly $50M in Damages to Old Mission Wineries

By Beth Milligan | July 8, 2025

Nearly a dozen wineries on Old Mission Peninsula were handed a major victory Monday in a years-long federal lawsuit against Peninsula Township. Judge Paul Maloney … Read More >>


TCAPS Eyes $17.3M Fieldhouse Near East Middle School

By Beth Milligan | July 8, 2025

A long-discussed local indoor sports complex providing dedicated turf, courts, and track lanes for year-round practices and tournaments could soon become a reality. Traverse City … Read More >>


Park Projects, Street/Sidewalk Improvements, Salary Increases on Deck

By Beth Milligan | July 7, 2025

Traverse City commissioners tonight (Monday) will consider approving plans for a pocket park on East Front Street and upgrades to Ashton Park near Willow Hill. … Read More >>


Summer Adventures Up North This July

July 7, 2025

We all know about the big festivals happening around the North in high summer. So in this week's Northern Express, sister publication of The Ticker, … Read More >>


No NHL Prospect Camp In Traverse City in 2025

July 6, 2025

Centre Ice Executive Director Todd Spaulding confirms to The Ticker that the Traverse City NHL Prospect Tournament will not be held this year. It will … Read More >>



New Nonprofit Working To Protect Historic Arboretum At The Commons

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No Average Days At Coast Guard Air Station Traverse City

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PETA Urges National Cherry Festival, TC Boom Boom Club To Cancel Traverse City Fireworks Shows

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'It's All We Ever Knew:' Arnold Family Talks Joy, Challenges of Carnival Life

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This Local High Schooler Is Spending Her Summer At An Elite Naval Flight Academy

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Past Cherry Royals: Where Are They Now?

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TCBN: Recycling Leaders Drive Change in Petoskey

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Traverse City Landmark Coming Down Soon

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A Few More Notices For Traverse City From National Media

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Why Did This Week’s Run Of 90-Plus Degree Weather Cause So Much Trouble In Traverse City?

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Hope Happens Here: Addiction Treatment Services At 50 Years

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Something To Crow About: The Rooster To Debut In July

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East Bay Township Considers TIF District

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Memories Of Milliken’s: A Look Back At The Department Store That Built Front Street

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