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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Defense challenges witness over timeline of alleged Combs incident, questions credibility

1 day ago | upnorthlive.com | Geoff Harris

Assistant US Attorney Madison Smyser, center, asks Special Agent Gerard Gannon, far right, to stand and show the jury the high heeled platform red shoes found along with fire arms during a search of Combs' Star Island residence during Combs' sex trafficking and racketeering trial in Manhattan federal ...
Bullet holes and graffiti damage Frankfort's historic lighthouse

1 day ago | upnorthlive.com | Alli Baxter

BENZIE COUNTY, Mich. (WPBN/WGTU) --The Frankfort community is asking for help to stop attempts to damage what's known as a symbol for their city. Frankfort Police Chief Mark Ketz said Thursday someone is shooting at the North Breakwater lighthouse. Bullets damaged the glass as restoration efforts are underway to make $1.1 million in repairs to the lighthouse. Time takes its toll, the weather takes its toll.
Traverse City healthcare system tackles worker shortage with housing grant

1 day ago | upnorthlive.com | Miya Ingle

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (WPBN/WGTU)— Munson Healthcare is addressing a significant healthcare worker shortage and the high cost of living in the region with the help of a new state initiative. The Michigan State Housing and Development Authority (MSHDA) has awarded Munson a $500,000 employer-assisted housing grant, which the healthcare system will match dollar for dollar.
Food pantries say demand could increase if SNAP funding is cut

2 days ago | upnorthlive.com | Alli Baxter

NORTHERN MICHIGAN, (WPBN/WGTU) -- As the federal budget is debated in Washington D.C., in Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer released a statement Wednesday criticizing the proposed funding cuts to SNAP. "No one should go to bed hungry": Gov. Whitmer speaks out against federal funding cuts for SNAPThe Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, formerly known as food stamps, serves 1.5 million Michiganders. Is the need growing and can we keep up with it? Hopefully.
Man sentenced for threatening Cadillac city officials, family member

2 days ago | upnorthlive.com | Roxanne Werly

WEXFORD COUNTY, Mich. (WPBN/WTGU) -- The man accused of threatening Cadillac city officials entered a plea in the case Wednesday and was sentenced. Jamie Moore, 26, pleaded 'no contest' to the four charges against him. Moore was arrested in March, accused of threatening three people including Cadillac City Manager Marcus Peccia and his wife. Former Mayor Carla Filkins was also threatened.
Join park rangers for Sleeping Bear Dunes cleanup project

2 days ago | upnorthlive.com | Madison Stoddard

LEELANAU COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is asking for your help this weekend. In honor of National Trails Day Saturday, park rangers are inviting you to cleanup the park for the summer. This year's project will be at Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive’s Lake Michigan. Details on National Trails Day ProjectWork will include opening sandbags, dumping and spreading out the sand, and removing any trash and debris found in the area.
Addiction Treatment Services to sell recovery homes and pause program

3 days ago | upnorthlive.com | Alli Baxter

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- Administrators at Addiction Treatment Services (ATS) are looking to the future and thinking about how to expand while dealing with potential funding challenges. As the non-profit celebrates 50 years of service, CEO Paula Lipinski explained staff need to make decisions that will keep the organization going for another 50 years. One of those decisions is selling the houses they use for the Recovery Home program.
Benzie County celebrates milestone with trail paving ribbon cutting

3 days ago | upnorthlive.com | Madison Stoddard

BENZIE COUNTY, Mich. (WPBN/WGTU) — A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held to celebrate the paving of a one-mile segment of the Betsie Valley Trail, stretching from the center of Beulah to Case Road. The trail, which spans 22 miles from Frankfort through Elberta and Beulah to Thompsonville, has been in existence for 20 years. However, this particular section had seen limited use due to the poor quality of its surface.
Northern Michigan apple growers face uncertain season amid weather challenges

3 days ago | upnorthlive.com | Marc Schollett

LEELANAU COUNTY, Mich. (WPBN/WGTU)— Apple growers in Northern Michigan are facing an unpredictable season as they assess the impact of a long winter and a slow warm-up on their orchards.
Motorhome pursuit ends in arrest for Missaukee County woman on drug-related charges

3 days ago | upnorthlive.com | Trevor Drew

MISSAUKEE COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- A Missaukee County woman wanted on drug offences is facing a slew of charges after deputies said she led them on a chase in a motorhome, at times going 50 mph. She’s been identified as Jessica Lilleberg. Missaukee county deputies said they tracked her down at a motorhome in Caldwell Township. The sheriff’s office said when they arrived, she locked herself inside, then drove away.