Mackenzie Paul, a 25-year-old medical student from Sault Ste. Marie, has been documenting her battle with Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) on social media for nearly a year.

The 14th annual Patriot Game between Traverse City Central and Traverse City West will take place on Friday night, with proceeds going to the Honor Flight Network, a national nonprofit organization that flies veterans to Washington, D.C. to visit memorials built to commemorate their service. Students from both schools are selling commemorative Patriot Game T-shirts and sweatshirts to support the cause, with sales taking place throughout the week at both high schools. Game tickets can be purchased online or at the gate on game day.

The City of Traverse City provides updates on the Griffin, Ninth, and Twelfth Street reconstruction projects. Construction timelines, detour routes and expected completion dates are outlined.

Motorists in Traverse City should prepare for a south lane closure on W. Fourteenth Street starting Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025. Access to businesses and residences will remain open.

Central Michigan University's homecoming parade this Saturday will feature a 105-year-old farm truck known as 'Old Transport'.

Cherryland Cares awarded $15,000 in grants to four nonprofit organizations in northwest Michigan, aiding cancer patients and food assistance efforts.

The Garden Theater in Frankfort will host a free screening of Escanaba in da Moonlight and a venison chili cook-off to mark the film's 25th anniversary.

A new workshop series in Petoskey offers guidance for aspiring entrepreneurs to develop successful business ventures.

Mecosta Township deputies find missing 81-year-old man deceased near Newaygo Boat Club. Resuscitation efforts fail.

The nonprofit club is asking for $61,500 from the Grand Traverse County Marihuana Revenue Funds.

Captain Ben Cammenga said it couldn’t have been a better outcome, finding Soka so soon after he got away from his K9 handler Sunday morning.

The Boardman Township Fire Department has appointed Randy Tinker as its new fire chief, bringing over 30 years of experience to the role.

A new round of projects aims to enhance coastal resilience and restore habitats across the Great Lakes basin, according to the Initiative for Resilient Great Lakes Coasts.

Cadillac recently received a grant from Consumers Energy to plant more than a dozen trees across the city.

The Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation awarded $334,000 in grants to 14 organizations serving Northern Michigan counties.

Pets Naturally founder Kathy Hyland has handed over ownership to her daughter Jessica Follett, ensuring the continuation of natural pet food and wellness in Traverse City.

Deputies are investigating a fatal crash in Tobacco Township where a Midland man lost control of his vehicle on M-30.

The Michigan State Police Office of School Safety has introduced three toolkits aimed at improving safety measures in K-12 schools.

The Fresh Coast Film Festival will come to Traverse City next spring, featuring films, panels, and events celebrating the Great Lakes and outdoor lifestyle.

A local mother says her family has witnessed the true meaning of community after her son survived a severe burn accident this summer.

Veterans Day will be marked by a free luncheon for veterans in Gaylord on November 11th.

Ferris State University's College of Optometry is partnering with the Fremont Lions Club this week to offer free eye exams and glasses to more than 60 elementary students from rural Michigan.

Authorities are searching for a missing K9 from the Kent County Sheriff’s Office after the dog ran away from his handler Friday morning in Irons, Michigan.

Four people are in custody after a high-speed chase Friday night that began in Mackinaw City and stretched into Emmet County. Police said two suspects tried to steal a vehicle from a home around 8:30 p.m.