Michigan National Guard soldiers deploy to Southwest Border
Read full article: Michigan National Guard soldiers deploy to Southwest Border120 Soldiers from the Michigan Army National Guard’s 1430th Engineer Company, based in Traverse City, are deploying to the Southwest Border to support federal law enforcement efforts.
‘We’re trying to improve every year:’ 4 takeaways from Steve Yzerman’s presser
Read full article: ‘We’re trying to improve every year:’ 4 takeaways from Steve Yzerman’s presserAs the Detroit Red Wings prepare for the 2025-2026 season, general manager Steve Yzerman shared his thoughts on the players, this year's playoff chances, and more.
4 children stranded in Lake Superior rescued by Coast Guard
Read full article: 4 children stranded in Lake Superior rescued by Coast GuardThe helicopter took off from Traverse City and airlifted the children to awaiting medical crews, who cleared them before returning them to their parents in a nearby field.
Shocking video shows terrified shoppers during Walmart stabbing attack in Traverse City
Read full article: Shocking video shows terrified shoppers during Walmart stabbing attack in Traverse CityLocal 4 has seen the video for the first time showing the terrifying moments a knife-wielding man attacked shoppers inside a Traverse City Walmart.
Hospital treating Traverse City Walmart stabbing victims provides update on recovery progress
Read full article: Hospital treating Traverse City Walmart stabbing victims provides update on recovery progressThe hospital treating the 11 victims injured in a random attack at a Traverse City Walmart has provided another update on Friday on their conditions.
Hospital provides update on conditions of victims hurt in Traverse City Walmart stabbing
Read full article: Hospital provides update on conditions of victims hurt in Traverse City Walmart stabbingThe hospital treating the 11 victims injured in a random attack at a Traverse City Walmart has provided another update on Thursday on their conditions.
Judge increases bond to $1M for man charged in Traverse City Walmart stabbing
Read full article: Judge increases bond to $1M for man charged in Traverse City Walmart stabbingThe man accused of stabbing 11 people at a Walmart in Traverse City appeared in court on Wednesday, and a judge increased his bond to $1 million.
Third victim released from hospital following stabbing at Traverse City Walmart
Read full article: Third victim released from hospital following stabbing at Traverse City WalmartThe hospital treating the 11 victims injured in a random attack at a Traverse City Walmart has provided another update on Wednesday on their conditions.
Off-duty Munson Healthcare worker hailed as hero for stopping Traverse City Walmart stabber
Read full article: Off-duty Munson Healthcare worker hailed as hero for stopping Traverse City Walmart stabberThe good Samaritan who held the Traverse City Walmart stabber at gunpoint has been identified as a worker for Munson Healthcare.
Hospital treating victims hurt in Traverse City Walmart stabbing provides update on their conditions
Read full article: Hospital treating victims hurt in Traverse City Walmart stabbing provides update on their conditionsThe hospital treating the 11 victims injured in a random attack at a Traverse City Walmart has provided an update on their conditions.
Hear from 2 good Samaritans who helped stop attacker in Traverse City Walmart stabbing
Read full article: Hear from 2 good Samaritans who helped stop attacker in Traverse City Walmart stabbingA man was arrested and is facing multiple charges for allegedly stabbing 11 people at a Walmart in Traverse City on Saturday. Thanks to multiple good Samaritans, police were able to apprehend the suspect.
Morning 4: Everything we know about the Traverse City Walmart stabbing that left 11 injured -- and other news
Read full article: Morning 4: Everything we know about the Traverse City Walmart stabbing that left 11 injured -- and other newsMorning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day.
Traverse City Walmart stabbing latest: Suspect charged with terrorism, victims recovering
Read full article: Traverse City Walmart stabbing latest: Suspect charged with terrorism, victims recoveringThe suspect accused of stabbing 11 people in a random attack at a Walmart in Traverse City on Saturday has been charged.
Traverse City Walmart stabbing: Officials release new details on suspect, victims injured
Read full article: Traverse City Walmart stabbing: Officials release new details on suspect, victims injuredThe Grand Traverse County sheriff and prosecutor, as well as officials from Munson Healthcare, provided more details on the random attack at a Walmart Saturday afternoon.
Hospital provides update on conditions of victims hurt in Traverse City Walmart stabbing
Read full article: Hospital provides update on conditions of victims hurt in Traverse City Walmart stabbingThe 11 people who injured in a stabbing at a Walmart in Traverse City on Saturday are still recovering in the hospital.
Morning 4: What we know about stabbing in Traverse City Walmart that left 11 hurt -- and other news
Read full article: Morning 4: What we know about stabbing in Traverse City Walmart that left 11 hurt -- and other newsMorning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day.
Authorities seek to file terrorism and assault charges against suspect in Walmart knife attack
Read full article: Authorities seek to file terrorism and assault charges against suspect in Walmart knife attackAuthorities say they plan to file terrorism and assault with intent to murder charges against the suspect in a weekend knife attack at a Walmart store in Michigan.
Michigan man scams people out of $1.6M, guarantees big returns, builds house for himself instead
Read full article: Michigan man scams people out of $1.6M, guarantees big returns, builds house for himself insteadHe offered phony investments into nonexistent infrastructure projects and used the money to finance his life and pay earlier investors.
2 men arrested for possession of methamphetamine, carrying machetes, drug pipes in Traverse City
Read full article: 2 men arrested for possession of methamphetamine, carrying machetes, drug pipes in Traverse CityMichigan State Police Traverse City Post arrested two men for possession of methamphetamine, carrying machetes and drug pipes, amongst other things.
Michigan coffee shop owner pleads no contest in hidden bathroom camera charges
Read full article: Michigan coffee shop owner pleads no contest in hidden bathroom camera chargesA Michigan coffee shop owner has plead no contest to charges for allegedly installing a hidden camera in a bathroom at his business.
Local election workers fear threats to their safety as November nears. One group is trying to help
Read full article: Local election workers fear threats to their safety as November nears. One group is trying to helpA top concern for local election workers throughout the country this year is their own safety.
Traverse City hair salon accused of discrimination names Michigan in lawsuit. State wants dismissal
Read full article: Traverse City hair salon accused of discrimination names Michigan in lawsuit. State wants dismissalThe state has filed a motion to dismiss claims filed by a Traverse City hair salon against the Michigan Department of Civil Rights (MDCR) based on lack of jurisdiction.
Railbike tours in Northern Michigan to have enhancements in 2nd year
Read full article: Railbike tours in Northern Michigan to have enhancements in 2nd yearRailbikes are pedal-power carts that are ridden on railroad tracks and have the same style as recumbent bikes in the way people sit on them and pedal.
Michigan’s largest commercial food waste digester is shutting down. What it could mean
Read full article: Michigan’s largest commercial food waste digester is shutting down. What it could meanMichigan sends about 2 billion pounds of food waste to landfills every year. One of the goals in the state’s climate plan is to cut that in half by 2030.
Trooper, victim’s dog rescues 65-year-old man who fell through ice in Arbutus Lake
Read full article: Trooper, victim’s dog rescues 65-year-old man who fell through ice in Arbutus LakeMichigan State Police Motor Carrier Officer Kammeron Bennetts responded to a call of a 65-year-old Traverse City man who had fallen through the ice in Arbutus Lake in East Bay Township.
‘A valuable resource’: Traverse City restaurants aim to reduce food waste, greenhouse gases
Read full article: ‘A valuable resource’: Traverse City restaurants aim to reduce food waste, greenhouse gasesMichigan sends about 2 billion pounds of food waste to landfills every year. One of the goals in the state’s climate plan is to cut that in half by 2030.
Michigan winter storm: 6-8 inches of snow expected for parts of state
Read full article: Michigan winter storm: 6-8 inches of snow expected for parts of stateMost of Michigan will be getting at least some snow on Sunday, through Monday, with some parts of the state getting several inches in the first winter storm of the season.
Driver of Buick killed in crash involving bus carrying students from Traverse City sports team
Read full article: Driver of Buick killed in crash involving bus carrying students from Traverse City sports teamMichigan State Police are investigating a deadly crash involving a tour bus carrying students from a Traverse City school sports team.
Hype for Detroit Lions grows after big opening night win against Chiefs in Kansas City
Read full article: Hype for Detroit Lions grows after big opening night win against Chiefs in Kansas CityThe hype surrounding the Detroit Lions was already through the roof before their matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs, but now it's hit a whole new stratosphere as merch has been flying off the shelves, and we haven't advanced to week two of the season yet.
Judge OKs updated Great Lakes fishing agreement between native tribes, state and federal agencies
Read full article: Judge OKs updated Great Lakes fishing agreement between native tribes, state and federal agenciesA federal judge has approved an updated Great Lakes fishing agreement between four Native American tribes and government agencies.
What to check off your summer bucket list when you’re in Traverse City
Read full article: What to check off your summer bucket list when you’re in Traverse CityLocal 4 has encouraged you to check off your summer bucket list with us, including outdoor concerts, baseball games, discovering a new hiking or biking trail, or one of our many lighthouses.
Traverse City woman ‘couldn’t stop shaking’ after winning $1 million in Michigan Lottery
Read full article: Traverse City woman ‘couldn’t stop shaking’ after winning $1 million in Michigan LotteryThe woman, who chose to remain anonymous, bought her winning “Diamond-Wild-Time” ticket at a Village Pantry store in Traverse City
Traverse City investigates salon owner’s online comments about gender identity
Read full article: Traverse City investigates salon owner’s online comments about gender identityA northern Michigan city is investigating after a local hair salon owner posted on social media that anyone identifying as other than a man or a woman is not welcome at her business.
Passenger seen holding crack pipe in car that was driving on wrong side of Michigan street
Read full article: Passenger seen holding crack pipe in car that was driving on wrong side of Michigan streetA passenger was caught openly holding a crack pipe inside a car when police pulled it over for driving on the wrong side of the street in Michigan.
Man with knife, woman who gave fake name arrested for violations in Michigan construction zone
Read full article: Man with knife, woman who gave fake name arrested for violations in Michigan construction zoneA man carrying a knife and a woman who gave police a fake name were both arrested after their car was pulled over for violations in a Michigan construction zone.
41-year-old woman arrested for delivering methamphetamine, several other charges in Traverse City
Read full article: 41-year-old woman arrested for delivering methamphetamine, several other charges in Traverse CityA 41-year-old woman was arrested for delivering methamphetamine and several other charges in Traverse City.
Show off your Great Lakes pride! Michigan merch company partners with DNR as official supplier
Read full article: Show off your Great Lakes pride! Michigan merch company partners with DNR as official supplierA northern Michigan company has partnered up with Michigan DNR to be the department’s official apparel supplier for Michigan parks, trails, and waterways.
🔒 Grand Traverse distillery honors late master distiller with limited edition bourbon
Read full article: 🔒 Grand Traverse distillery honors late master distiller with limited edition bourbonA Michigan distillery is honoring the passing of its master distiller with a limited edition cherrywood bourbon.
Former Western Michigan University officer arrested for allegedly uploading child porn to social media
Read full article: Former Western Michigan University officer arrested for allegedly uploading child porn to social mediaA former Western Michigan University officer has been arrested on child pornography charges.
🔒 Michigan’s Ethanolo¿y Distillation only distillery in the state to produce spirit made of honey
Read full article: 🔒 Michigan’s Ethanolo¿y Distillation only distillery in the state to produce spirit made of honeyThere’s a distillery tucked away in Northern Michigan that makes a one-of-a-kind spirit -- and it should be on your radar.
Group of 78 Michigan healthcare workers wins $1 million Powerball prize; each gets $12,800
Read full article: Group of 78 Michigan healthcare workers wins $1 million Powerball prize; each gets $12,800A group of 78 nurses, doctors, and healthcare workers in Michigan won a $1 million Powerball prize, meaning they will each receive about $12,800.
Michigan, native tribes reach new Great Lakes fishing deal
Read full article: Michigan, native tribes reach new Great Lakes fishing dealFour Native American tribes have agreed with Michigan and federal officials on a revised fishing policy for parts of three of the Great Lakes, officials said Monday.
Michigan’s northern long-eared bat species listed as endangered
Read full article: Michigan’s northern long-eared bat species listed as endangeredThe Biden administration declared the northern long-eared bat endangered on Nov. 29 in a last-ditch effort to save a species driven to the brink of extinction by white-nose syndrome, a fungal disease.
Traverse City distiller announces new headquarters, jobs for Michiganders following expansion
Read full article: Traverse City distiller announces new headquarters, jobs for Michiganders following expansionTraverse City Whiskey Co. is expanding in northern Michigan, resulting in the opening of 100 new jobs and a new headquarters location.
Court denied Michigan woman’s protection order against man who later held her hostage in bunker
Read full article: Court denied Michigan woman’s protection order against man who later held her hostage in bunkerA court denied a Michigan woman’s request for a protection order against a man who later shackled her inside a sound-proof bunker and held her hostage for 13 hours, according to UpNorthLive.
Michigan man accused of holding woman hostage for 13 hours inside sound-proof bunker he built
Read full article: Michigan man accused of holding woman hostage for 13 hours inside sound-proof bunker he builtA Michigan man is facing kidnapping, stalking, torture, and rape charges after he shackled a woman inside a sound-proof bunker he’d built and held her hostage for 13 hours, prosecutors said.
Lake Michigan paddler ‘died fighting’ after battling high waves, strong winds amid canoeing competition
Read full article: Lake Michigan paddler ‘died fighting’ after battling high waves, strong winds amid canoeing competitionA canoeing competition held on Lake Michigan turned deadly this weekend when a racer died after falling off his boat multiple times.