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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#98917

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#20303

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The Covenant School secures new 14-acre site in West Nashville after deadly mass shooting

3 days ago | upnorthlive.com | Sydney Keller

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Oil prices decrease amid global tension, Michigan gas prices see slight relief

4 days ago | upnorthlive.com | Courtney Bennett

FLINT, Mich. — Oil prices have fallen below $70 a barrel, according to analysis from GasBuddy, following a recent spike to nearly $80 after U.S. military strikes on nuclear sites in Iran. The fluctuation in oil prices has led to changes at the gas pump, with both gasoline and diesel prices initially increasing. "If the situation remains, it's going to mean a very significant U-turn in the price that motorists are paying for the pump," said Patrick De Haan.
June 20, 2025 Morning Hotshots

4 days ago | upnorthlive.com | Heather Bricca

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Set sail this summer with Inland Seas for Great Lakes educational adventures

1 week ago | upnorthlive.com | Madison Stoddard

LEELANAU COUNTY, Mich. (WPBN/WGTU) -- Set sail with Inland Seas in Suttons Bay this summer. Inland Seas Education Association provides learners of all ages with hands-on experience aboard tall ship schooners. The public sails include Great Lakes Discovery, Fishes of Lake Michigan, and Steady the Ship. During the Great Lakes Discovery you can take a three-hour adventure aboard the 77-foot schooner and learn what lies beneath the surface of the Great Lakes.
Benzie County township dismissed from lawsuit over Sunkissed Hills development project

1 week ago | upnorthlive.com | Alli Baxter

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New chapter being celebrated for Manton Public Library

1 week ago | upnorthlive.com | Madison Stoddard

WEXFORD COUNTY, Mich. (WPBN/WGTU) - The Manton community will be celebrating a milestone with the opening of its new library. After eight years of fundraising and planning, the new Manton Public Library grand opening will take place this weekend. Friends of the Manton Public Library advocated for the move to a bigger space. The new building is three times the size of the previous library. It now has specific sections for children and teens. There are also meeting rooms for the community to rent.
East Jordan's Freedom Festival returns with family fun festivities

1 week ago | upnorthlive.com | Madison Stoddard

CHARLEVOIX COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- Celebrate freedom, family, and friendship will during a five-day event in East Jordan. For many years, the Freedom Festival of East Jordan has been a staple summer event for the community. The celebration opened with a Firecracker pageant last night. The youth parade, carnival, and outdoor movie will all kick up tonight.
Benzie County cell tower dispute heads to court as communities clash over land use

1 week ago | upnorthlive.com | Alli Baxter

BENZIE COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) --A new cell tower in Benzie County has been a lightning rod for debate. Now, two communities will head to the court room to defend their decision to allow the tower's construction. The city of Frankfort built the tower on land they were deeded in Crystal Lake Township. The township's zoning board of appeals said since another government entity owns the land, the township can't enforce their zoning rules on the property.
Michigan prosecutors raise transparency concerns over new investigation policy

1 week ago | upnorthlive.com | Courtney Bennett

LANSING, Mich. — A recent policy change by the Michigan State Police (MSP) has sparked concerns among state prosecutors about transparency in investigations involving state employees. Under the new policy, all investigation reports are now directed to the Attorney General's Office, a shift from the longstanding practice of involving local prosecuting attorneys.
Gaylord man killed, woman hurt after ORV crashes head-on into military vehicle

1 week ago | upnorthlive.com | Roxanne Werly

TOPICS:GaylordORVMilitary vehicleCrashInvestigationCrawford CountyInjuriesMichigan State PoliceCRAWFORD COUNTY, Mich. (WPBN/WGTU) -- An investigation is underway after a head-on crash involving an ORV and military vehicle in Crawford County. It happened around 5:55 p.m. Saturday, June 14 on Briggs Road near Wilhelm Lane in Maple Forest Township. The crash took place on a curve on Briggs Road, which is a seasonal military road, according to Michigan State Police (MSP).