WPBN-TV (Traverse City, MI)

WPBN-TV serves as the NBC-affiliated television station for Michigan's Northern Lower and Eastern Upper Peninsulas, operating out of Traverse City. The station transmits a high-definition digital signal on UHF channel 47, which is recognized as virtual channel 7, from a transmitter located east of Kalkaska. Additionally, there is a low-powered digital translator on UHF channel 50 that broadcasts from a transmitter situated south of Harrietta in the Manistee National Forest. Owned by Sinclair Broadcast Group, WPBN-TV also manages ABC affiliate WGTU and its full-time satellite WGTQ, which is owned by Cunningham Broadcasting, through a local marketing agreement (LMA). Both stations share studio facilities located on M-72, just west of Traverse City.

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Avelo Airlines kicks off deportation flights for ICE from Arizona

1 day ago | upnorthlive.com | Alexx Altman-Devilbiss

Passengers walk in front of Mesa Gateway Airport, where Avelo Airlines started making deportation flights on behalf of the federal government on Monday, May 12, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Grand Traverse County settles lawsuit after former official displayed rifle during meeting

2 days ago | upnorthlive.com | Alli Baxter

GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY, Mich. (WPBN/WGTU) --It took eight seconds for former Grand Traverse County commissioner Ron Clous to set the stage for a four year legal battle. Four years after Clous flashed a rifle during a virtual commission meeting, the county settled a federal lawsuit with the woman who was giving public comment when the weapon was shown. The Michigan Municipal Risk Management authority, a self-insurance pool that provides liability coverage for the county, is footing the $100,000 bill.
Run the Runway at Cherry Capital Airport to support Wings of Mercy

2 days ago | upnorthlive.com | Madison Stoddard

GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- Run the Runway this Saturday at the Cherry Capital Airport. The TVC 5K offers a one of a kind experience—running on the very runway where aircraft arrive and depart at the airport. The race is held to raise awareness for the Wings of Mercy in northern Michigan. Wings of Mercy offers free flights to distant medical destinations for families who cannot afford commercial travel.
Local hero Duane E. Dewey's legacy enshrined at Cadillac VA Clinic dedication ceremony

3 days ago | upnorthlive.com | Audrey Boucher

The Veterans Affairs Clinic in Cadillac has been renamed to honor a local hero and Medal of Honor recipient, Duane E. Dewey. (WPBN)
State lawmaker seeks $15 million for Cadillac infrastructure improvements

3 days ago | upnorthlive.com | Audrey Boucher

TOPICS:CadillacInfrastructure$15 millionJoseph FoxPFASWexford CountyMunicipal waterLake Mitchell Sewer AuthorityWEXFORD COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- State Representative Joseph Fox (R-Fremont) is advocating for nearly $15 million to address infrastructure issues in the city of Cadillac.
Cadillac and McBain play two at Turtle Creek Stadium

5 days ago | upnorthlive.com | Harrison Beeby

Two of the area's high school baseball teams got a chance to play a doubleheader at the home of the Traverse City Pit Spitters on Friday. McBain and Cadillac crossed paths at Turtle Creek Stadium for a special match-up between the two. The Vikings jumped out to an early 5-0 lead in the first game. We will update the final scores when we get them.
Trump signs orders ending Biden-era regulations

5 days ago | upnorthlive.com | Caitlyn Frolo

TOPICS:TrumpBidenRegulationsEnvironmentalOrdersCongressAppliancesEnergyPresident Trump joined lawmakers in the Oval Office late Friday afternoon to sign a few orders targeting Biden-era actions. They're really redos from some horrible mistakes made by Biden and his group. And we're changing them back so that we can lead a normal life, a good life. And they're actually very important," Trump said.
Early morning fire destroys Lakewood Shores Golf Resort clubhouse

5 days ago | upnorthlive.com | Audrey Boucher

TOPICS:Lakewood ShoresGolf ResortClubhouseFireOscoda TownshipFire DepartmentInvestigationRuinsIOSCO COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- A fire ravaged the Lakewood Shores Golf Resort clubhouse early Wednesday morning, leaving the structure in ruins. According to the Oscoda Township Fire Department, the fire started around 4 a.m. "No staff were on site at the time," and it took crews nearly eight hours to fully extinguish the flames," Fire Chief Allen MacGregor said.
Lavender Hill Farm offers a 'scent-sational' summer with free tours and blooming delights

5 days ago | upnorthlive.com | Madison Stoddard

CHARLEVOIX COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) --Lavender Hill Farm in Boyne City begins it's summer season!The farm offers 30 varieties of lavender on 33-acres. During the summer season, the lavender farm will be open for free exploration everyday and guided golf cart tours to learn more about lavender and the farm. The on-site Farmhouse Boutique will now be open 7 days a week. You can visit the Lavender Hill Farm 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Kirtland Community College unveils new instrumentation lab for hands-on training

5 days ago | upnorthlive.com | Audrey Boucher

TOPICS:Kirtland Community CollegeInstrumentation labWorkforce developmentTechnical educationHands-on trainingTC EnergyElectrical departmentReal-world experienceKIRTLAND, Mich. — Kirtland Community College is expanding its workforce development and technical education programs with the launch of a new state-of-the-art instrumentation lab at the Kirtland Gaylord M-TEC’s electrical department.