Good morning, Traverse City.

Traverse City resident Jack Segal, a retired U.S. diplomat known for his calm approach, died Tuesday at 80 following a cancer diagnosis last fall.

Friends and colleagues remember him as a steady force in the local community.

Northwest Lower Michigan business leaders met in Traverse City at the 2026 Northern Michigan Policy Conference to discuss a legislative agenda built on last year’s accomplishments amid upcoming state and federal elections.

The plan is expected to boost the region’s economic growth.

Central Grade School will keep its natural gas boiler system and add building-wide air conditioning after the board voted unanimously Monday.

An energy evaluation showed that sustainable systems are too costly or unfeasible.

Arctic temperatures have frozen the West Arm of Grand Traverse Bay, with ice stretching nearly 7 miles from the southern shoreline to Power Island, as Watershed Center Grand Traverse Bay Waterkeeper Heather Smith reported today.

On Tuesday at 2 p.m., 74-year-old Martha received a call from an AI-generated clone of her grandson’s voice claiming he needed bail money after an accident.

Fred Goldenberg of Michigan Planners in Traverse City warns that digital scams now target older adults, urging extra caution.

UpNorthLive is hosting a blood drive on Thursday, May 14 from 12-5:30 p.m. at the studio on 8513 East Traverse Highway — your donation may help save lives in our community.

Traverse City Curling Club will offer three Saturdays of curling courses in February for all skill levels + the series will conclude with an Olympic watch party on Feb.

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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.

Light the Darkness: A Midwinter Festival of Art

5-7 p.m. — City Opera House — Free entry — Experience a vibrant marketplace of creativity with juried artistry and live performances.

Candlelight Concert: Coldplay & Imagine Dragons

6:30-7:30 p.m. — Kirkbride Hall — Ticket prices vary — Experience a magical evening of music by Coldplay and Imagine Dragons performed by a talented string quartet under candlelight.

5th Grade HB Elite Boys Tryout

5:00 – 6:15 p.m. — Rajkovich Physical Education Center — $20 — Showcase your skills at the first unified youth basketball development program in Northern Michigan.

An Evening with Anna Quindlen featuring 'More Than Enough'

2:00 – 3:30 PM — Traverse City Central High School — Cost information not provided — Explore themes of love, hope, and friendship in Anna Quindlen's latest novel during this engaging event.