Alli Baxter

6 days ago | upnorthlive.com | Alli Baxter

BENZIE COUNTY, Mich. (WPBN/WGTU) — A dedicated team of volunteers in Benzie County is providing vital support to individuals and families during times of crisis. The Victim Services Unit (VSU), formed in 2021, is comprised of community members including 911 dispatchers, a retired school teacher, and a social therapist. These volunteers are trained by the Michigan Sheriff's Association to assist law enforcement at active scenes.

1 week ago | upnorthlive.com | Alli Baxter

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (WPBN/WGTU) — Traverse City officials announced plans to enforce the city's no camping ordinance starting May 6, a move that will impact those experiencing homelessness who have been camping in a city park referred to as "The Pines."The encampment, located near the Grand Traverse Commons, has been a gathering place for people experiencing homelessness for the past five years. However, city officials have expressed concerns about safety and sustainability.

1 week ago | upnorthlive.com | Alli Baxter

BENZIE COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) --It's been nearly a year since construction started and abruptly stopped on land in Honor. A Dollar General was planned for the parcel before EGLE stepped in and said the work was being done on protected wetlands. What Happened: Benzie County Dollar General store construction paused due to wetland concernsNow, the developer is moving forward by paying to restore the wetlands instead of building a Dollar General.

1 week ago | upnorthlive.com | Alli Baxter

Font familyFont colorCharacter edgeCharacter edge colorBackground colorWindow colorTOPICS:TCAPSRibbon cuttingInnovation CentersManufacturing CentersTraverse CitySTEMRobotics teamsState-of-the-artGRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY, Mich. (WPBN/WGTU) -- Traverse City Area Public Schools (TCAPS) held two ribbon cutting ceremonies Thursday to celebrate the opening of its Innovation and Manufacturing Centers. The new centers are at Traverse City West Senior High School and Central High School.

1 week ago | upnorthlive.com | Alli Baxter

GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY, Mich,. (WPBN/WGTU) -- The Grand Traverse County IT worker accused of inappropriately touching a court employee was arraigned on a charge Friday. The accused employee, 36-year-old Chemoy Jarrett, was originally scheduled to be arraigned April 24. Jarrett was charged Friday with one count of criminal sexual conduct - 4th degree/force or coercion. According to a FOIA obtained by UpNorthLive, the court employee reported the incident to the Human Resources Department on January 30.