Good morning, Traverse City.

A Kansas City family lost a prosthetic foot at Good Harbor Beach on Saturday amid high waves.

Locals, scuba divers and metal detector enthusiasts searched for two days before Ranger Nate recovered it Monday morning — a welcome miracle for the family as they prepare for Tripp’s kindergarten start.

UpNorthLive on ABC 29&8 invited viewers to share if they turned to local farmers for produce amid a cyclosporiasis outbreak.

The Unscripted show aired Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. and encouraged viewers to cast their votes and leave comments.

This fall, the Met Opera returns to The Bay with 12 Live in HD and Encore performances starting at 1 p.m. Sept.

19 and running through June 5; tickets are $25 general plus $20 for select Bay members, and doors open 45 minutes before showtime.

Dennos Museum Center is seeking national accreditation from the American Alliance of Museums with its application complete; if accepted, the museum must complete a self-study and host a two-day site visit in spring (2027).

It is also preparing fall exhibitions on campus.

Tony Manfredonia (Petoskey-based) will perform with an orchestra at the City Opera House on August 23 at 4:00 p.m. His show, A Symphonic Celebration of Home, will feature his song Petoskey.

Grand Traverse Scene magazine's Summer II 2026 issue is available free now at local hotels, visitor centers, chambers of commerce, and the Record-Eagle building — 1764 Forest Ridge Drive — in Traverse City.

The issue captures summer nights on the midway with the thrilling sound of a pirate ship ride.

In Suttons Bay, Inland Seas Education Association broke ground on a $6+ million renovation of the former Millside building into a modern education center for fifth- through eighth-grade learners to explore water studies and spark career ideas.

FEMA advises flood survivors in Northern Michigan to review their disaster assistance letters carefully since a not approved status may mean extra documents are needed.

Applicants can update their claims online or at a local Disaster Recovery Center.

Greg Frey retired after 30 years in teaching and now finds trout fishing both good and bad this season due to unusual weather.

He looks forward to more time outdoors in the forest and on the water as he embarks on his retirement adventure.

St. Francis graduate Grace Slocum advanced to the final four after a marathon 41-hole day in Michigan Women’s Amateur match play — she will soon join Wisconsin’s golf team and must win two more rounds to earn a U.S. Women’s Amateur exemption.

Great Lakes 5K

8-8:30 a.m. — Eastern Elementary School — Entry fee varies — Participate in a 5K and kids fun run to support cancer awareness and essential screenings.

Kenosha Kingfish vs. Traverse City Pit Spitters

7:05-10 p.m. — Turtle Creek Stadium — Enjoy $2 hot dogs and $3 beers — Join the fun at a local baseball game with exciting food and drink specials.

Catie Newell Artist Talk

4:00 – 5:30 PM — The Dennos — Free entry — Explore light, perception, and the emotional resonance of objects with architect Catie Newell.

FEI North American Youth Championships

1 p.m. — Flintfields Horse Park — Ticket options vary — Witness top young equestrian athletes compete in an international championship event set in Traverse City.

Ikebana Pop-Up Exhibit

11 a.m. – 4 p.m. — The Dennos — Admission required — Explore unique floral arrangements in the sculpture court and galleries.

ABBA The Concert - ABBA Tribute

7:30-9:00 p.m. — Kresge Auditorium — Starting at $32 — Experience the electric performance of ABBA's greatest hits with joy and nostalgia.

Joe Bonamassa and Gov’t Mule Concert

7:30-9:00 p.m. — Interlochen Center for the Arts — Sold Out — Experience an electrifying night of blues rock with two legendary acts taking the stage.