https://www.wcmu.org/tags/grand-traverse-county Grand Traverse County en-US Copyright Mon, 16 Feb 2026 16:18:57 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-02-16/automated-license-plate-readers-generate-concern-support-across-michigan The cameras are capable of recording important details on the back of a car, such as the license plate and the make and model of a vehicle. Law enforcement officers say they're useful for investigations. Critics say they put privacy at risk. Mon, 16 Feb 2026 16:18:57 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-02-16/automated-license-plate-readers-generate-concern-support-across-michigan Alvin (AJ) Jones https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-11-18/2-teens-denied-bond-plead-not-guilty-to-murder-of-traverse-city-employee Authorities say one of the teens shot and killed a city Parking Services worker and shot at — and narrowly missed — a Traverse City police officer during a later foot pursuit. Tue, 18 Nov 2025 22:10:20 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-11-18/2-teens-denied-bond-plead-not-guilty-to-murder-of-traverse-city-employee Ed Ronco https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-10-15/ai-chatbots-now-taking-non-emergency-calls-in-grand-traverse-county Officials say the chatbots are not going to replace dispatch workers but rather help them manage calls. Wed, 15 Oct 2025 23:09:53 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-10-15/ai-chatbots-now-taking-non-emergency-calls-in-grand-traverse-county Alvin (AJ) Jones, Rick Brewer https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-08-27/moving-to-northwest-michigan-you-might-be-eligible-for-this-housing-grant Several community and business groups in the region have come together to offer 10 people $5,000 grants to put toward housing costs if they plan to move to the region or signed a new lease as of April 1. Wed, 27 Aug 2025 19:39:41 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-08-27/moving-to-northwest-michigan-you-might-be-eligible-for-this-housing-grant Brianna Edgar https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-08-14/small-northern-michigan-township-mulls-over-selling-historic-lighthouse-cutting-services Peninsula Township, a community with just over 6,000 people, is facing a $50 million pay out after losing a federal lawsuit. Thu, 14 Aug 2025 15:55:58 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-08-14/small-northern-michigan-township-mulls-over-selling-historic-lighthouse-cutting-services Alvin (AJ) Jones https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-06-24/update-measles-outbreak-declared-in-grand-traverse-county Three or more related cases have been confirmed in the county, making this an outbreak. The first case since 2019 was spotted there only last week. Tue, 24 Jun 2025 21:35:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-06-24/update-measles-outbreak-declared-in-grand-traverse-county Michael Livingston https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-02-07/grand-traverse-shelter-receives-400k-to-go-year-round The Traverse City-based shelter Safe Harbor of Grand Traverse will be receiving $400,000 in county funds to help extend its services from seasonal to year-round. Grand Traverse County commissioners said it is the first step towards addressing the region's homeless population. Fri, 07 Feb 2025 23:45:05 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-02-07/grand-traverse-shelter-receives-400k-to-go-year-round Blace Carpenter https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-11-12/traverse-city-theatre-offers-an-open-spot-for-all People of all ages and abilities are welcome at Open Spot Theatre in Traverse City. The group performs a play they create over a six-week rehearsal period. Tue, 12 Nov 2024 15:14:57 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-11-12/traverse-city-theatre-offers-an-open-spot-for-all Tina Sawyer https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-10-18/grand-traverse-regional-land-conservancy-adds-universal-access-trails The trails are built with restrictions in mind to help as many people as possible view the beauty of the conservancy. Tue, 08 Oct 2024 12:51:17 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-10-18/grand-traverse-regional-land-conservancy-adds-universal-access-trails Brianna Edgar https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-07-10/riteaid071024 As Rite Aid stores close across the country, closures in Traverse City leave valuable real estate behind. Wed, 10 Jul 2024 16:20:33 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-07-10/riteaid071024 Lauren Rice