Traverse City News and Events

City Readies Ethics Ordinance

By Beth Milligan | Sept. 16, 2025

Traverse City commissioners could soon approve language for a new ethics ordinance that would help guide behavior for staff and elected and appointed officials. Voters … Read More >>

Parks, Streets on City Agenda

By Beth Milligan | Sept. 15, 2025

Traverse City commissioners will vote tonight (Monday) to approve a list of park projects that will receive funding if voters approve a ballot proposal in … Read More >>

Animals Take the Spotlight in Northern Express

Sept. 15, 2025

Animals take the spotlight in this week's Northern Express, sister publication of The Ticker - including a feature story on two organizations using equine therapy … Read More >>

Barney Road Construction, Closure Starts Monday

By Beth Milligan | Sept. 14, 2025

The Grand Traverse County Road Commission will start construction work on Barney Road Monday (September 15) - a project that will require a road closure … Read More >>

NMC Partners With Grand Valley, Notre Dame For Groundbreaking New Marine Technology Program

By Craig Manning | Sept. 14, 2025

Northwestern Michigan College (NMC) and its Great Lakes Water Studies Institute (GLWSI) are entering into a new alliance with Grand Valley State University (GVSU) and … Read More >>

Beating The Curve: A Look at Traverse City’s Grade-A Summer 2025 Tourism Season

By Craig Manning | Sept. 13, 2025

There were multiple barriers in the way of Traverse City having its normally robust summer tourism season this year. It didn’t matter. As the dust … Read More >>

Two Killed in Mayfield Township Crash

By Beth Milligan | Sept. 12, 2025

A 33-year-old Northport woman and 39-year-old Gaylord man were killed in a two-vehicle crash in Mayfield Township early Friday morning. According to the Michigan State … Read More >>

TCAPS Updates: Sabin Expansion, Strategic Plan, Lunch Funding

By Beth Milligan | Sept. 12, 2025

Traverse City Area Public Schools (TCAPS) trustees this week approved $1.5 million in renovations at the Sabin Data Center, adopted a new five-year strategic plan … Read More >>

$250,000 On the Line at Upcoming Pitch Competitions

Sept. 12, 2025

Northern Michigan will take center stage in the state’s startup ecosystem later this month with two major pitch competitions happening back-to-back during the Michigan Outdoor … Read More >>

East Bay Trustees Review TIF District, Approve Housing Tax Exemption

By Beth Milligan | Sept. 11, 2025

East Bay Township trustees this week discussed the potential boundaries and board members for a new corridor improvement authority – a proposed tax increment finance … Read More >>
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Food Trucks, Preschool, US-31 Development on Garfield Agenda

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Modern Bird Named One of America's Best Restaurants

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Cherry Capital Airport Nominated For USA Today 10Best Award

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County Eyes Next Steps for New Jail/Justice Facility

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Traverse City West Alum Hired To Coach Girls Varsity Basketball

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State Park Pedestrian Bridge Planned for Removal September 20-21

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Cedar Run, LaFranier Roads Targeted for Safety Improvements

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Your 2025 Fall Race Calendar

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Live Music Venue Announced for Beadle Building on Front Street

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Elk Rapids Cinema Announces Temporary Closure

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Mary Olson Hired As New Varsity Girls Soccer Coach At Traverse City Central

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For The First Time In 16 Years, TCAPS Has Gone Back To School With No State Budget In Place

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NMC Surveying Program Named Best In The Country

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City Commission Holds Doubleheader Monday on Strategic Action Plan, Housing

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