Good morning, Traverse City.

United Way of Northwest Michigan said that the $2.9M appropriation for the United We Smile dental clinic building remains undelivered.

The clinic closed on Jan. 2 due to staffing constraints — prompting United Way to work with state leaders and community partners to explore alternative dental care options.

DTE announced that starting March 2 residential customers will be charged a $2.99 fee for credit or debit card payments on utility bills to cover processing costs.

Customers who want to avoid the fee must use bank transfers — online, via the mobile app, check, or money order.

Northern Michigan artists have been nominated for music awards as part of the impressive 2025 lineup of releases by solo acts and bands, with many recordings already making an impact on local radio.

Chateau Chantal harvests frozen grapes to produce ice wine that will be celebrated at its Ice Wine Festival on Saturday, January 31.

The event at Old Mission Peninsula offers free vineyard tours at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. and ends with a ticketed Fire & Ice Dinner.

Michigan’s Greensky Bluegrass will perform at the Ann Arbor Folk Festival on Friday, Jan.

30 at Hill Auditorium, marking their debut at the festival and first time sharing a stage with guitarist Junior Brown.

Erica Walsh retired from Greenspire High School on Friday after serving as its founding principal since the school opened in fall 2021.

Coreene Kreiser took over as principal at the start of the spring semester.

Traverse City Area Public Schools student musicians earned All-State Honors; 8th Grade Symphony Band performed at 9 a.m. Friday at DeVos Performance Hall and Tenor/Bass Choir performed at 3 p.m. in the J.W.

Marriott Ballroom on Jan. 23.

Munson Healthcare experienced a breach by an unauthorized third-party a year ago via its Cerner vendor – affecting over 100,000 patients' names, Social Security numbers, and medical records.

Officials continue to review the incident while monitoring its impact on patient privacy.

A powerful arctic cold front brought dangerously cold weather and high winds to our area on Friday, closing over 100 school districts and prompting state officials to urge residents to dress warmly and limit time outdoors as below-normal temperatures are set to persist.

Health experts warn that near-record cold across northern Michigan poses frostbite and hypothermia risks today — residents should cover exposed skin and take breaks indoors if outside too long.

Ice Wine Festival

11 a.m.-5 p.m. — Chateau Chantal Winery and Inn — Free entry — Enjoy wine tastings, an ice sculpture luge, and outdoor activities like snowshoeing and S’mores.

Left Foot Charley Wine Dinner

6-11:59 p.m. — Modern Bird — Check website for pricing — Indulge in a five-course meal featuring exquisite wines from Left Foot Charley with winemaker Bryan Ulbrich.

An Evening with T.J. Klune

7-8:30 p.m. — City Opera House — Tickets from $21 — Celebrate captivating storytelling with bestselling author T.J. Klune, known for his rich fictional worlds.

Singer Songwriters Showcase

7-9 p.m. — City Opera House — $25, $20, Students $10 — Experience original songs from talented singer-songwriter students and the Popular Music Ensemble.

Tai Chi with Josh

12-1 p.m. — East Bay Branch Library — Free entry — Discover the gentle art of Tai Chi in a community-friendly setting.

Alluvion Jazz Series: Bill Sears Quintet

7-9:30 p.m. — The Alluvion — Ticket info available — Experience a deep jazz night featuring the phenomenal Bill Sears and his quintet.

Antrim Writers Series - Poetry Writing Workshop

1-3 p.m. — Grass River Natural Area — $10 — Experiment with words during an engaging poetry workshop with Teresa Scollon.

Puppy Pals LIVE

2-4 p.m. — City Opera House — Family-friendly fun — Enjoy an action-packed show featuring rescued dogs performing spectacular stunts.