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April 17, 2026

COTC - 17 Apr 2026 - Beitner Road Closed For Months

Beitner Road Closed For Months As Flooding Recovery Continues • Beitner Road in Grand Traverse County is expected to remain closed for up to six months due to severe washouts from recent flooding • South Airport Road could re...

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April 15, 2026

COTC - 15 Apr 2026 - More flood news and Tax Day

Happy Tax day! More flood related news this morning. TCAPS Closed... From The Grand Traverse Sheriff's office: Heads up for your morning commute! Things got even uglier last night. The bridge at Beitner Park failed. Beitner R...

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April 14, 2026

COTC - 14 Apr 2026 - Flood Warning

FLOOD WARNING until 2pm 15 Apr 2026 - From the NWS Flooding impacts Grand Traverse County with more rain on the way • Heavy rainfall has led to flooding across parts of Grand Traverse County, including water over roads and in...

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April 10, 2026

COTC - 10 Apr 2026 - Summer road construction

Summer road construction meets peak tourism season • Road construction projects are ramping up across Northern Michigan just as spring travel begins to pick up • MDOT and local agencies say drivers should expect lane closures...

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April 9, 2026

COTC - 9 Apr 2026 - 3 Mile Road Detour

Three Mile Road Construction Set to Begin in East Bay Township • East Bay Township is moving ahead with a major reconstruction project on Three Mile Road, expected to impact traffic this season • The work will include road im...

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April 8, 2026

COTC - 8 Apr 2026 - Hagerty returning to in-office work

Hagerty bringing workers back downtown Traverse City • Hagerty is bringing hundreds of employees back into its downtown Traverse City offices • Local restaurants, shops, and cafes are expecting increased foot traffic heading ...

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April 7, 2026

COTC - 7 Apr 2026 - Logans Landing East

Short’s Brewing and Keen plan new future for Logan’s Landing • Short’s Brewing Co. and Keen Technical Solutions are working together on a long-term vision to redevelop Logan’s Landing along the Boardman River • Plans focus on...

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April 6, 2026

COTC - 6 Apr 2026 - Sauna Fest

Michigan Sauna Fest returns to Traverse City waterfront • Michigan Sauna Fest runs April 10–12 at Clinch Park along West Grand Traverse Bay • Event features mobile saunas, cold plunges, and wellness-focused experiences • Orga...

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April 1, 2026

COTC 1 Apr 2026 - Proposed Gondola project for Traverse City

Proposed Gondola Could Connect Downtown Traverse City to Old Mission Peninsula • A new proposal would install a scenic gondola running from downtown Traverse City across West Grand Traverse Bay to Old Mission Peninsula • Plan...

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March 31, 2026

COTC - 31 Mar 2026 - Scam Warning

Michigan State Police warn of scam targeting elderly residents • Michigan State Police say scammers are calling older residents, pretending to be law enforcement and threatening arrest • Victims are told they missed jury duty...

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March 30, 2026

COTC 30 Mar 2026 - Oakwood 1000 burger challange

Oakwood launches 1,000-burger fundraiser for fellow local restaurant owner • Oakwood Proper Burgers is planning a one-day “1,000 Burger Challenge” on April 11 to support Bergstrom’s Burgers owner Tim Bergstrom, who is undergo...

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March 20, 2026

COTC - 20 Mar 2026 - Blizzard of 26

Blizzard post-mortem: Was this Traverse City’s snowiest storm ever? • The Ticker reports Traverse City’s National Weather Service co-op site measured 19.8 inches of snow from this week’s storm, making it one of the city’s big...

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March 19, 2026

COTC 19 Mar 2026 - New Cherryland HQ

Garfield Township Reviews Cherryland Electric HQ, Other Developments • Garfield Township is reviewing plans for a new Cherryland Electric Cooperative headquarters campus on LaFranier Road • The project includes office space, ...

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March 17, 2026

COTC - 17 Mar 2026 - Weather issues

GT County Issues Life-Threatening Storm Alert; Closures Continue Tuesday • Grand Traverse County officials warned of “life-threatening” conditions following severe overnight storms, including widespread power outages and haza...

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March 13, 2026

COTC - 13 Mar 2026 - Winter is BACK!

Today Snow before 11am, then rain and snow. High near 38. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of aro...

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March 12, 2026

COTC - 12 Mar 2026 - Sugarloaf Property Protected

**** Note: it's not Friday yet! Sugar Loaf Property Transfer Completed For Conservation • The Leelanau Conservancy has officially completed the ownership transfer of the 288-acre Sugar Loaf property in Leelanau County. • The...

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March 11, 2026

COTC - 11 Mar 2026 - Traverse City Parking

City Eyes Parking Rate Increases, Changes To Rotary Square Alley • Traverse City commissioners are discussing possible parking changes, including new fees for EV charging and longer meter hours in the summer. • The city says ...

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March 10, 2026

COTC - 10 Mar 2026 - TCAPS Fieldhouse

TCAPS Considering New Fieldhouse And After-School Clubhouse Near East Middle School • Traverse City Area Public Schools trustees are voting on a $17.2 million fieldhouse and after-school clubhouse project next to East Middle ...

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March 9, 2026

COTC - 9 Mar 2026 - Impact100's 10th Anniversary

Impact100 Traverse City Celebrates 10 Years Of Community Giving • Impact100 Traverse City is marking its 10-year anniversary , highlighting more than $3 million in grants awarded to nonprofits across the five-county region. •...

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March 6, 2026

COTC - 6 Mar 2026 - Slush Cup and March Mudness

Slush Cup - https://www.traverseticker.com/news/end-of-season-happenings-at-hickory-holiday/ Weather: Today Showers, mainly after 4pm. Patchy fog. High near 56. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New prec...

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March 5, 2026

COTC - 5 Mar 2026 - TVC Airport Zoning Overlay proposed

TVC Airport Zoning Overlay proposed - https://www.traverseticker.com/news/proposed-airport-zoning-overlay-would-more-closely-regulate-building-heights-trees-land-uses-near-tvc/ Weather: Today A slight chance of drizzle after ...

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March 4, 2026

COTC - 4 Mar 2026 - TC State Park and Beach changes

Lots going on around the TC State Park starting soon. - https://www.traverseticker.com/news/traffic-signal-installation-starting-soon-at-tc-state-park/ Today Sunny, with a high near 53. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph...

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March 3, 2026

COTC - 3 Mar 2026 - Bijou/Con Foster proposals

Bijou/Con Foster proposals - https://www.traverseticker.com/news/two-proposals-emerge-for-bijou-performance-venue-wellness-center/ Weather: Today Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 41. South w...

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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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