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Temporary detour in Leelanau County starts Monday as Leo Creek bridge construction begins
17+ hour, 14+ min ago (82+ words) WPBN Temporary detour in Leelanau County starts Monday as Leo Creek bridge construction begins LEELANAU COUNTY, Mich. (WPBN/WGTU) -- Starting Monday, a temporary detour will take effect as construction begins on a new bridge on Leo Creek. The Leelanau Trail…...
Missing Isle Royale hiker, 70, rescued after being found injured and hypothermic
16+ hour, 57+ min ago (175+ words) KEWEENAW COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- The 70-year-old hiker found on Isle Royale Saturday is currently getting medical treatment after rescue teams say he was found injured and hypothermic. The United States Coast Guard Air Station Traverse City helped rescue the…...
International Fireworks Championship lights up Traverse City as global teams compete
14+ hour, 34+ min ago (120+ words) WPBN GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- Teams from across the globe have traveled to Traverse City to compete in the International Fireworks Championship This weekend, six international teams had 10 to 15 minutes to design a firework show that would wow…...
Medicare open enrollment starts Oct. 15; changes may require seniors to pick a new plan
19+ hour, 55+ min ago (581+ words) MICHIGAN., (WPBN/WGTU) -- October 15 could be a day with some surprises for folks here in Michigan. That's when Medicare open enrollment starts and for tens of thousands of those over 65, October 15 might be the day they realize the Medicare health…...
Northern Michigan marks 25th anniversary of 9/11 at Traverse City memorial
20+ hour, 19+ min ago (260+ words) GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- Communities around northern Michigan reflected on Friday, the 25th anniversary of 9/11. “September 11th, 2001, started like an average Tuesday for me,” said Nate Alger, Grand Traverse County administrator. “I was a sergeant at the Sheriff's Department in…...
Man faces charges for allegedly sexually assaulting a minor in Roscommon County
3+ day, 21+ hour ago (135+ words) President Donald Trump tours and gives remarks at the National Medal of Honor Museum in Arlington, Texas. ROSCOMMON COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- A Warren man is facing charges after an investigation in which police say he allegedly sexually assaulted a…...
Ohio jury finds former Traverse City attorney guilty of attempted murder of his ex-wife
3+ day, 17+ hour ago (341+ words) President Donald Trump tours and gives remarks at the National Medal of Honor Museum in Arlington, Texas. TOLEDO, Ohio., (WPBN/WGTU) -- A former Traverse City Attorney is waiting for his sentence after an Ohio jury found him guilty of attempted…...
Poll: Do you go over your medical bills line by line?
3+ day, 22+ hour ago (61+ words) WPBN President Donald Trump tours and gives remarks at the National Medal of Honor Museum in Arlington, Texas. We want to hear from our viewers for our UpNorthLive Unscripted show on Thursday at 6:30 p.m. on ABC 29&8. Do you go over your…...
Harmful algae bloom triggers health warning for Bass Lake visitors and pets
3+ day, 22+ hour ago (113+ words) WPBN MASON COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- A harmful algae bloom at Bass Lake in Mason County has resulted in the District Health Department #10 advising people and pets to avoid contact with water that appears to be scummy or has a…...
Northern Michigan flooding tripled Boardman-Ottaway project site, prompting grant redesign
4+ day, 3+ hour ago (384+ words) GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has awarded grants for fish and aquatic systems across the state. “The Fisheries Habitat Grant Program is a program that the Department of Natural Resources runs to really…...