News across Greater Traverse City

Sugar Loaf reopens this fall, under Leelanau Conservancy’s stewardship
Sometime this autumn, while leaves still cling to their branches, Sugar Loaf mountain will reopen to the public, this time under the stewardship of the Leelanau Conservancy. Once a popular ski resort until it fell on hard times and closed 26 years ago, Sugar Loaf sat idle while…

*April 2025 Update* Benzie County Broadband Expansion - Internet for All
Benzie County is partnership with internet service providers is expanding broadband throughout Benzie! Benzie County Board of Commissioners have committed $1.5 million of American Rescue Plan Act funding to connect the unserved and underserved in our community. This funding, in…

Crystal Lake Outlet Proposed Project
The public is invited to give their feedback on the proposed plans to improve the Crystal Lake Outlet, including the addition of a kayak launch, bathrooms and parking. September 22, 2025 9:00 AM Board of Commissioners Room 448 Court Place Beulah, MI 49617 See proposed concept map…

HOME: An island of their own
For more than four decades, Chris and Christina Allison have shared plenty of dreams. Some were realistic. Others were a little more far-fetched. Owning their own island fell squarely into the latter category. The post HOME: An island of their own first appeared on The Daily News…

More flight gates, indoor-outdoor fireplace, and cherry pies: inside TVC's $190M expansion
Almost a million people went through the Cherry Capital Airport last year. But TVC was only built to handle 350,000 passengers annually. IPR's Austin Rowlader gets an inside look at the expansion project.