WPBN-TV (Traverse City, MI)

3 days ago | upnorthlive.com | Hanna Arhirova |Elise Morton

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accused Russia on Sunday of creating a false appearance of honoring an Easter ceasefire, saying Moscow continued to launch attacks after Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a unilateral temporary truce. “As of Easter morning, we can say that the Russian army is trying to create a general impression of a ceasefire, but in some places, it does not abandon individual attempts to advance and inflict losses on Ukraine,” Zelenskyy said in a post on X.

5 days ago | upnorthlive.com | Madison Stoddard

GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY, Mich. (WPBN/WGTU) -- What if your next passion was hidden behind a mask and a sword? In Traverse City, the answer can be found behind the doors of a local fencing club. Here individuals come together to build more than skill but a connection. "One of the best things about fencing is the community that is built behind it and just everybody's here to have a great time and support each other and help everyone get better," said Traverse City Club Fencer JP Lapp.

5 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.

6 days ago | upnorthlive.com | Madison Stoddard

GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY, Mich. (WPBN/WGTU) — The Area Agency on Aging of Northwest Michigan hosted a public hearing at the Senior Center in Traverse City to gather input on the fiscal year 2020-2026 annual implementation plan. More than a dozen people attended the meeting to discuss the development and funding of aging programs and services in the region.

6 days ago | upnorthlive.com | Audrey Boucher

WEXFORD COUNTY, Mich. (WPBN/WGTU) — Residents of Cadillac may soon see an increase in their water and sewer bills. The city hosted an open house to discuss a proposal that would raise water rates by 4.5 percent and sewer rates by 8 percent. This would result in a blended increase of approximately $3.67 per month, or about $44 annually. For the past 15 years, water rates have averaged a 3.2 percent increase, while sewer rates have averaged 2.7 percent.