Episodes

March 2, 2026

COTC - 2 Mar 2026 - State of the State Theater

State Theater still closed, AND Elk Rapids Cinema closed for HVAC issues - https://www.traverseticker.com/news/whats-next-for-traverse-city-state-theatre-elk-rapids-cinema-after-recent-closures/ Weather: Boring but good! Tod...

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Feb. 27, 2026

COTC - 27 Feb 2026 - Hickory Hills Day Camp is back!

Hickory Hills Ski Area - https://www.traversecitymi.gov/government/city-departments/hickory-hills/ Day Camp is Back! - https://www.traverseticker.com/news/park-projects-rotary-gifts-east-creek-reserve-to-gt-conservation-dist...

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Feb. 24, 2026

COTC - 24 Feb 2026 - Extreme Bird Watching Movie

As part of the Fresh Coast Film Festival, They are having a road show at the Opera House in Traverse City May 1st and 2nd. First night is a documentary about Extreme Birding. Weird but sounds interesting! - https://www.cit...

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Feb. 23, 2026

COTC - 23 Feb 2026 - Farmers Market Pavilion in TC

DDA Approves a pavilion for the Farmers Market in TC - https://www.traverseticker.com/news/farmers-market-pavilion-now-on-track-for-summer-construction-more-downtown-updates/ Today A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 1...

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Feb. 20, 2026

COTC - 20 Feb 2026 - Quadruplets compete in the state Ski Finals for …

Quadruplets compete in the state Ski Finals for TC West - https://www.traverseticker.com/news/quadruple-threat-tc-west-quadruplets-chase-alpine-skiing-glory/ Today A slight chance of rain and snow showers. Cloudy, with a high...

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Feb. 19, 2026

COTC - 19 Feb 2026 - Throwback Thursday

Today I talk about some NEW stuff in old buildings around the bay. Today Mostly sunny, with a high near 51. South wind around 5 mph becoming east in the afternoon. Tonight Showers, mainly after 1am. Low around 34. East wind 5...

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Feb. 18, 2026

COTC - 18 Feb 2026 - Local Ski Hills Having a Great Season

Local Ski Hills Having a Great Season - https://upnorthlive.com/news/local/northern-michigan-ski-resorts-report-one-of-their-best-seasons-in-years Today Showers, mainly before 1pm. High near 43. Breezy, with a southeast wind ...

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Feb. 17, 2026

COTC - 17 Feb 2026 - 1872 Lac La Belle Ship Wreck Found

1872 Ship Wreck discovered in Lake Michigan: Lac La Belle - http://upnorthlive.com/news/local/wreck-of-luxury-steamer-lost-in-1872-discovered-in-lake-michigan Today Areas of fog before noon. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a h...

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Feb. 16, 2026

COTC - 16 Feb 2026 - It's a 2 ways street?

Traverse City Commission is voting on making the 2 way State Street permeant - https://www.traverseticker.com/news/city-commission-to-vote-on-making-two-way-state-street-permanent/ Washington's Birthday Scattered showers betw...

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Feb. 13, 2026

COTC - 13 Feb 2026 - Vasa Weekend and Friday the 13th

50th Anual North American Vasa festival of Races - https://www.vasa.org/Race/MI/TraverseCity/NorthAmericanVasaFestivalofRaces Tom Sutter, the only person to race in all 50 Vasa races - https://www.traverseticker.com/news/meet...

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Feb. 12, 2026

COTC - 12 Feb 2026 - Fish Fry!

Fish Fry at the churches - https://www.9and10news.com/2026/02/11/catholic-parishes-in-northern-michigan-host-annual-lenten-fish-fry-dinners/ Today Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph. Ton...

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Feb. 11, 2026

COTC - 11 Feb 2026 - Uniion Street Station MIGHT stay open!

From Rick Coates on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/richard.a.coates.7 Today Isolated snow showers. Cloudy, with a high near 28. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. T...

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Feb. 10, 2026

COTC - 10 Feb 2026 - Grand Traverse County AI Department Proposed

Grand Traverse County AI Department Proposed - https://www.traverseticker.com/news/ai-department-opioid-funds-on-county-agenda/ Today: A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. Light a...

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Feb. 9, 2026

COTC - 9 Feb 2026 - USCG Icebreaker frees Cargo Ship suck in the ice

USCG Icebreaker Mackinaw frees Cargo Ship suck in the ice - https://upnorthlive.com/news/local/uscg-cutter-mackinaw-frees-freighter-stuck-in-ice Today Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Tonight A chan...

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Feb. 6, 2026

COTC - 6 Feb 2026 - 134 year old bar closing

Union Street Station Closing - https://www.traverseticker.com/news/union-street-station-closing-february-28-ending-134-year-run/ State Theatre Closed - https://www.traverseticker.com/news/state-theatre-closed-until-further-no...

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Feb. 5, 2026

COTC 5 Feb 2026 - Cougar Sightings Up in Michigan last year

Cougars in Michigan - https://upnorthlive.com/news/local/michigan-sees-rise-in-cougar-sightings-dnr-investigates-surge Today Snow before 1pm, then snow, possibly mixed with freezing rain. High near 31. Southwest wind 5 to 10...

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Feb. 4, 2026

COTC - 4 Feb 2026 - Grand Traverse Bay Officially Frozen

Grand Traverse Bay Officially Frozen https://www.traverseticker.com/news/a-blank-canvas-grand-traverse-bay-frozen-for-first-time-since-2019/ Today Scattered snow showers, mainly before 10am. Cloudy, with a high near 24. Calm ...

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Feb. 3, 2026

COTC - 3 Feb 2026 - Dirty car problem?

Is there a dirty car problem in TC? - https://www.traverseticker.com/news/car-wash-proposed-for-prominent-frontgarfield-property/ Today Scattered snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 20. North wind 5 to 10 mph. Chanc...

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Feb. 2, 2026

COTC - 2 Feb 2026 - Ground Hog Day - Goat-o-grams

Ground Hog Day - https://en.as.com/latest_news/did-the-groundhog-see-his-shadow-this-is-punxsutawney-phils-prediction-for-2026-f202602-n/ Goat-o-Grams - https://www.9and10news.com/2026/01/29/goat-o-gram-service-offers-valent...

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Jan. 30, 2026

COTC - 30 Jan 2026 - TC Business Changes

Lots of Business News - https://www.traverseticker.com/news/folded-leaf-coming-to-commongrounds-clean-cafe-opening-on-front-steet-more-restaurantretail-news/ Weather: Today A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 4p...

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Jan. 29, 2026

COTC - 29 Jan 2026 - Eater Names Traverse City in their Top 15

Eater Names Traverse City in their Top 15 - https://www.eater.com/dining-out/936672/best-places-to-eat-restaurants-travel-2026 Today A 40 percent chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 12. Wind chill values as...

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Jan. 28, 2026

COTC - 28 Jan 2026 - Cross Border Ice Bridge

US / Canada Ice Bridge Crossing - https://www.visitdrummondisland.com/ice-bridge-tofrom-canada.html Today Snow showers. High near 14. Wind chill values as low as zero. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest in the afte...

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Jan. 27, 2026

COTC - 27 Jan 2026 - Road Commission Projects

GT Road Commission Projects - https://www.traverseticker.com/news/road-commission-eyes-partnerships-for-zimmerman-extension-more-road-projects/ Today Snow showers likely. Patchy blowing snow before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a ...

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Jan. 26, 2026

COTC - 26 Jan 2026 - New Jail in TC?

GT County commissioners approve advisory committees for new justice facility https://www.9and10news.com/2026/01/24/county-commissioners-approve-advisory-committees-for-new-justice-facility/ Today A 40 percent chance of snow s...

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