Traverse City News and Events

How Two Downstate Developers Became Major Traverse City Construction Players

By Craig Manning | Aug. 2, 2026

One is responsible for many of the school rebuilds and renovations at Traverse City Area Public Schools (TCAPS) over the past 10 years. The other … Read More >>


Fife Lake Voters Mull 'Unprecedented' Village Disincorporation

By Craig Manning | Aug. 1, 2026

Northern Michigan could see a historic milestone next week, depending on how residents of the Village of Fife Lake vote on a proposal to disincorporate … Read More >>


TVC Passenger Counts Pass ’25 Pace

By Bill O'Brien | Aug. 1, 2026

After some early-year turbulence, passengers counts at Cherry Capital Airport for the first half of the year caught up and exceeded 2025’s record travel numbers. … Read More >>


TCAPS Board President Steps Down

By Beth Milligan | July 31, 2026

Traverse City Area Public Schools (TCAPS) board president Scott Newman-Bale has stepped down from his position. In a letter to fellow trustees and TCAPS superintendent … Read More >>


Beitner Bridge Replacement Project Enters Construction Phase

July 31, 2026

The Grand Traverse County Road Commission announced that the Beitner Bridge replacement project is officially moving into the construction phase. The Michigan Department of Transportation … Read More >>


City Planning Director Fired; No Cause Provided

By Beth Milligan | July 31, 2026

Five years after joining the City of Traverse City as the first new planner in over three decades – and three days after returning from … Read More >>


TC Man Arrested After Shooting Weapon in Apartment Building

By Beth Milligan | July 30, 2026

A 49-year-old Traverse City man was arrested after shooting a weapon in his apartment last night, prompting a mass police response to the area near … Read More >>


Business Insider Dubs Traverse City The ‘Napa Of The Midwest’

By Craig Manning | July 30, 2026

Bad news for northern Michiganders who've grown tired of seeing Traverse City get national attention. The region got another glowing writeup this week, this one … Read More >>


Mt. Holiday Launches $100,000 Summer Fundraising Campaign

By Craig Manning | July 30, 2026

Mt. Holiday has kicked off a new summer fundraising campaign, aimed at keeping the ski hill “affordable, accessible, and thriving.” Holiday is looking to raise … Read More >>


Sparty Coming to Friday Night Live

July 30, 2026

Michigan State University's mascot Sparty will make a special appearance during Downtown Traverse City's Friday Night Live. WHEN: Friday, Aug. 7 at Friday Night Live, … Read More >>



What’s Next For Fifth Third Bank, Iconic Downtown Clocktower Building?

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Road Commission Reminds Public of Right-Of-Way Laws Regarding Signs

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Grand Traverse Band Announces Almost $750,000 In Local 2 Percent Funds

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Garfield Approves PILOT Agreement to Convert Ridge45 to Workforce Housing

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Interlochen Sexual Abuse Report Released; 47 Individuals Accused of Misconduct

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City Eyes Snow Removal Plans for Winter

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TC Planning Commission Talks Eighth Street Project, Zoning Changes

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Dems Square Off In 37th Senate District Primary

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Two Proposals Emerge for City West End Property

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Peninsula Homeowners vs. Consumers Energy: Long-Running Dispute Heads To MPSC Hearing

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Community Group Aims To Raise Thousands For Central Grade HVAC

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Flapjack & Flannel Festival Off for 2026, Will Return in 2027

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City Commissioners Approve Two-Way Streets, TIF Ballot Language

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Garfield Township Tees Up Data Center Moratorium; Incomplete Application Submitted for Project

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