COTC - 26 Nov 2025

In the podcast episode titled "Traverse City: Weather and Worrisome Crimes," host Mike Dell introduces the episode by greeting the listeners and explaining that this is a test run of the show format, with real episodes starting on December 1st. He shares that the temperature in Traverse City is 38 degrees and mentions a lake effect snow advisory and winter storm warning, advising listeners to be careful if they are driving during this weather, especially with Thanksgiving approaching.

Mike then addresses recent crime incidents in Traverse City, highlighting concerns about safety in the growing city. He recounts two significant cases: a couple of kids involved in breaking into cars and shooting at police, which resulted in a fatality, and a kidnapping attempt at a Meyer gas station involving a 51-year-old man from Traverse City, who is facing felony charges. He expresses his thoughts on crime in the area, noting that while there are troubling incidents, he still feels safe in his part of town. 

He concludes by mentioning the overall demographics of Traverse City—16,000 residents in the city and over 100,000 in the county—and reflects on the balance of safety and the occasional crime. Mike shares some current weather observations, including unsuitable flying conditions, and reiterates the test nature of the episode. He encourages listeners to provide feedback and hopes to keep future episodes concise, aimed to be under five minutes. He signs off by signaling a continuation of the daily segments.