News across Grand Traverse County
After nearly 60 years, the Benzie landmark C&M Rock Shop closes
A horseshoe driveway, friendly faces, and shelves and display cases containing an almost endless variety of rocks and fossils—that was the C&M Rock Shop that closed on September 17 after more than a half-century of business.
UPDATE: Traverse City Police to 'hammer' down on drinking, smoking, and sleeping in Hull Park
Following recent incidents, including an alleged assault, Traverse City police say they are stepping up enforcement at Hull Park, targeting drinking, smoking and sleeping.
Stags stay unbeaten in 65-20 league victory over Vikings
Kingsley had too much firepower for Grayling Friday night, handing the Vikings a 65-20 Northern Shores Conference varsity football defeat. “We faced a very tough, disciplined and well-coached Kingsley team Friday night,” Grayling coach Michael Kososky said. “Kingsley runs a…
Kingsley’s first-half lead too much for JV Vikings
Grayling struggled to find their rhythm in the first half at Kingsley Sept. 17, dropping a junior varsity football game, 34-6. “Kingsley controlled the game early, putting the Vikings in a difficult position heading into halftime,” coach Chris Kucharek said. The Bucks trailed…
New lawsuit claims Interlochen ignored sexual assault against student; school denies ‘baseless’ allegation
A new federal lawsuit alleges Interlochen Center for the Arts failed to protect a 14-year-old student from alleged sexual harassment and assault by other students and a teacher during the 2024-25 school year. Interlochen denies the allegations.
Six hospitalized after toxic chemical released from Grawn military plane crash
Six of 33 people treated for contamination have been hospitalized at Munson Medical Center after the plane crash landed in Grand Traverse County Thursday.
House candidate Edwin Dean says marijuana from 2021 arrest was his cousin’s. Records raise questions
Michigan House candidate Edwin Dean was arrested in Pennsylvania in 2021 after troopers found marijuana, marijuana wax and a grow tent in his vehicle. He later pleaded guilty to drug-related charges.
Fighter jet crash in Grawn prompts emergency evacuation
Residents heard ‘several explosions’ and saw smoke billowing as a military plane crashed near the intersection of County Road 633 and Jeffrey Place. The pilot self-ejected and was taken to Munson Medical Center.
Grand Traverse County voters to decide on trails, conservation districts and transportation this November
A new millage to support county trails will be on the ballot. Plus, the conservation district and Bay Area Transit Authority are up for a millage renewal.
Traverse City Police to hold event to reduce stigma around homelessness
Traverse City’s Resilience Night brings the community together with music, food and stories from unhoused neighbors to reduce stigma around homelessness.
Michigan tribes file request to overturn state permits for Line 5 tunnel
The move by tribes follows the Whitmer administration's request for a state agency to review the same permits using new guidance from a Michigan Supreme Court ruling.
National Writers Series: Barbara McQuade
Doug Stanton talks with legal analyst Barbara McQuade, whose latest book is "The Fix."