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Temporary detour in Leelanau County starts Monday as Leo Creek bridge construction begins
18+ 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…...
Harmful algae bloom triggers health warning for Bass Lake visitors and pets
3+ day, 23+ 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…...
Michigan's deer hunting season kicks off this weekend with specialized hunts
6+ day, 5+ hour ago (51+ words) Deer hunting season starts this weekend in Michigan. This is only for specialized hunts for young hunters and people with disabilities. Early antlerless firearms season also starts on open public and private lands. Michigan's archery deer season does not start…...
Labor Day walk draws 34,000 to Mackinac Bridge, celebrating tradition and unity
6+ day, 40+ min ago (200+ words) MACKINAC COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- Thirty-four thousand people converged at the Mackinac Bridge this Labor Day, a number tallied by the Michigan Department of Transportation. Some took part to make new memories, for others, it’s an annual tradition. "The feelings…...
Search resumes Thursday after possible drowning on Hamlin Lake
1+ week, 4+ day ago (183+ words) MASON COUNTY, MICH., (WPBN/WGTU) -- Search crews are back on Hamlin Lake Thursday morning for a 68-year-old Mason County man who is believed to have fallen from a boat while fishing. The Mason County Sheriff’s Office says the search began…...
Home invasions target three residences in Garfield Twp. subdivision, sheriff investigating
1+ week, 5+ day ago (221+ words) GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- Three home invasions hit the same Garfield Township subdivision Tuesday, including one where a resident woke up to a man entering his bedroom. The Grand Traverse County Sheriff's Office said several 17-year-old males were…...
Three Traverse City Hometown Pharmacy locations set to close amid rising costs
1+ week, 5+ day ago (282+ words) GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- Hometown Pharmacy is closing three of its Traverse City locations due to financial strain from larger chain pharmacies. The pharmacy said the main reason for these closures is the financial strain caused by pharmacy…...
WATCH LIVE: Fog limits visibility on Mackinac Bridge
2+ week, 55+ min ago (108+ words) STRAITS OF MACKINAC, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- Dense fog is limiting visibility across the Mackinac Bridge Monday morning, prompting officials to ask drivers to slow down as they cross the Straits of Mackinac. The Mackinac Bridge Authority issued the advisory shortly…...
Suspected impaired driver crashes pickup into Isabella County gas station
1+ week, 6+ day ago (141+ words) ISABELLA COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- A 63-year-old Weidman man is in jail after Michigan State Police say he nearly hit a trooper and two fuel pumps before crashing his pickup into a gas station early Monday morning. MSP said a…...
Traverse City installs temporary speed tables on Peninsula Drive near Bryant Park
2+ week, 19+ hour ago (115+ words) WPBN GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- Traverse City officials said temporary speed bumps along Peninsula Drive have led to a reduction in speeding along the corridor The speed bumps, or tables as they are called, were installed last week…...