Good morning, Traverse City.

Grand Traverse Metro firefighters celebrated Tuesday morning as they inspected a $1.6 million ladder truck featuring extended reach and safety upgrades — improvements that replace a 20-year-old unit — at their station, with budgeted funds supporting ongoing equipment updates.

Viewers were invited to vote on how often they use the trail system during UpNorthLive Unscripted last Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. on ABC 29&8, with their responses featured on the show.

Gov. Whitmer signed House Bill 4303 on Monday to ease feed restrictions in areas with deer and elk bans.

Residents can now feed birds near their homes (feed must be less than two gallons and within 300 feet) to help limit disease spread.

Gov. Whitmer signed three bills that speed the adoption of abused animals by allowing owners two weeks to reclaim pets before adoption begins (the changes aim to reduce shelter overcrowding and deliver faster care).

A local dietician warns that custom dirty sodas, mixed with high sugar and caffeine, may exceed daily limits and affect children's sleep and behavior.

She advises choosing smaller sizes or healthier drinks like fruit water to help lessen risks.

Greenrock Farm maintained its tradition of planting sugar snap peas using time-honored methods.

Fran and Alan Jones planted seeds in mid-April, supported the vines in May, and harvested in June (the farm has been a staple at the Sara Hardy farm market since the '90s).

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.