Traverse City

A group of about 30 protesters gathered Wednesday morning at the Governmental Center in downtown Traverse City ahead of the Grand Traverse County Board of Commissioners meeting. They were calling for the resignation of Board Chair Rob Hentschel after allegations of sexual assault surfaced.

Some sounds of the ribbon cutting event on Thursday in Clinch Park.

One minute David Holtfreter was kayaking on Lake Michigan; the next he was in the water, fighting for his life. A fisherman saw David struggling from the shore and swam out about 200 yards to rescue him. But in the rescue commotion that followed, David wasn’t able to give the stranger a proper “thank you.”

As part of a waste diversion effort, more than 3 tons of pumpkin waste are being composted in Traverse City.

Assistant Director - Operations and Engagement for Interlochen Public Radio is a key leader responsible for managing the administrative and operational functions of the IPR office, as well as developing and executing engagement initiatives that deepen connections with listeners, donors, and community stakeholders.

In a room full of supporters — many of whom had voted — the Democratic V.P. hopeful urged them to get their friends and neighbors to head to the polls.

The city's new composter is one piece of a larger effort to reduce food waste and cut down on greenhouse gas emissions from landfills in northern Michigan.

In this week's election notebook, we break down the debate over tax increment financing in Traverse City, and what people are doing about it.

While officials backed the idea, it still has a long way to go before it becomes reality.

The Michigan Court of Appeals ruled that a Traverse City Central High teacher was not wrongfully pressured to resign.