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The suspects in the shooting, larceny, and homicide case have been arraigned. The public conversation around a proposed data center in Kalkaska County has officially started. And we're joined by State Representative John Roth.
A massive police response in Traverse City this weekend as a pair of teens shot at police and may have murdered a City employee. A local township continues to take steps to repeal zoning. And Lansing is considering allowing Antrim County to establish its
Some Michigan Republicans are asking the federal government to oversee the state's upcoming elections in 2026. Sleeping Bear Dunes starts to wake back up after the federal government shutdown lifts. An iconic tree in Petoskey has been replaced.
Traverse City Area Public Schools is joining a statewide lawsuit. Peninsula Township may be changing its noise ordinance. Pennies are no longer being minted. And Michigan hospital quality is tanking.
We'll be joined by Larry Behrens of Power the Future to discuss a sly new style of carbon tax. Another section of the Little Traverse Wheelway is closed indefinitely. And a local state representative is proposing a new tax on short-term rentals.
We are joined by Brittany Madni of the Economic Policy Innovation Center to discuss food stamps. Wexford County Authorities continue to search for a missing pregnant woman. And a new Traverse City Commission has been seated.
We are joined by State Representative Parker Fairbairn to talk about deregulation here in Michigan. Traverse City Light and Power customers will soon be billed in a different manner. And gas prices are higher under Trump than under Biden this time of year
We get to the migrant minimum wage story from yesterday's show. Michigan is seeing job losses following post-pandemic rebounds. And you could purchase several-ton pieces of the Mackinac Bridge for a few thousand dollars!
The federal government is considering lowering the minimum wage for migrant workers, but should they set wages at all? We are joined by a pair of local football broadcasters to preview their team's march in the playoffs. And a local township is consideri
We have the election results for you from yesterday. Governor Whitmer gets grilled by a YouTuber, and we react to clips from that. And an ambulance-involved accident in Grand Traverse County leaves several seriously injured.
A man jumped off the Mackinac Bridge today. An update on the thwarted terror attack in southeast Michigan. Pellston is getting state funding to fix local roads. And we're joined by Dennis Lennox to discuss the midterm election much more.
A motive has been released in the Grand Blanc Township LDS Shooting. A fire destroys a church in Benzie County. And Harbor Springs' City Manager is stepping down. And we speak with State Representative Cam Cavitt.
The accused suspect in the Walmart stabbing does his first interview since being placed in a mental health hospital. Traverse City's Fire Chief is retiring. And a Grand Traverse County man is being accused of torture.
On today's show: we talk playoff high school football with a pair of broadcasters for the teams who remain. We recap the first GOP gubernatorial debate. And there's a recall on candy made by a Michigan company just before Halloween.
A comprehensive overview of a possible data center that could come to Kalkaska. Michigan Democrats are seeking to dip into the state's rainy day fund to keep SNAP funded in the midst of the federal government shutdown, and despite a legal setback, Right
A Michigan court has ruled that the House must send 9 bills to the Governor's desk for her signature. Attorney General Dana Nessel is demanding that the federal government use reserve funds for SNAP, which the feds cannot legally do, and the future of ou
On today's show, northern Michigan is denied FEMA aid for ice storm relief. A new PFAs mitigating system could be coming to Pellston. And Cadillac officials will not be charged, according to a special prosecutor. Nick is joined by Speaker of the House Ma
The Bay Area Transportation Authority's Executive Director lasted less than a month on the job. The M-22 Roundabout paving project has been rescheduled. And a new bill in Lansing would ban experiments on dogs.
Arson is suspected in a fire that led to the total destruction of a historic building in Charlevoix. We have learned more information about the Isle Royale Deaths. And the accident involving the Charlevoix Golf Team has prompted new legislation.
An update on the Little Traverse Wheelway's Miracle Mile. Several updates on road work in Traverse City that is already underway. And an update on our very own tower reconstruction project for some of our sister stations.
