Good morning, Traverse City.

The Little Traverse Bay Humane Society installed a 24-hour self-service microchip scanner to help reunite lost pets with their owners.

Donated funds over $5,000 helped add the station so finders can scan from a pet's neck to tail until they hear a beep (instructions are posted on site).

The Three Mile Trail (East Bay Township) is set for an extension that will run from 2027 to 2029, nearly 20 years after its original plan.

The trail was created in 2006 and planned for expansion two years later.

Grand Traverse Plastics was named GM Supplier of the Year for the sixth time today, ranking in the top 0.1 percent of 20,000 suppliers (its expanding facilities and growing workforce bolster local auto manufacturing jobs) and reinforcing the value of diverse industry in the area.

The McClure-Rabb Idlewild Foundation will host its second annual Divine Nine in the Wild event featuring entertainment, food and shopping on an upcoming local day.

The event celebrates Idlewild’s historic role as a key African American destination.

More than 20 kids participated in a hands-on sailing program aboard the racing yacht Heartbreaker on Wednesday as part of Traverse Area Community Sailing’s tradition of youth sailing training.

The event—emphasizing steering, sail raising, and trimming—gave children practical experience to spark a lifelong passion for sailing.

Construction for the first phase of the Three Mile Trail is set to begin this summer to connect more than 4,000 students to seven schools in East Bay Township — linking neighborhoods along Three Mile Road between South Airport and Hammond roads.

Torch Lake Protection Alliance and Torch Conservation Center announced Wednesday a plan to address rapid ecosystem shifts by tackling surging quagga mussels and algae to protect water quality and local habitats at Torch Lake.

The initiative uses targeted measures to preserve the lake's ecosystem for future use.

The Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians has allocated funds to upgrade the Thompsonville Junction visitor center and campground, a project that will provide better amenities for local visitors and boost community tourism.

The upgrades will begin soon in Thompsonville.

The Michigan Civil Rights Commission ruled on Monday that Studio 8 Hair Lab in Traverse City violated the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act by posting discriminatory messages that excluded non-binary customers.

The ruling requires the salon to remove the posts, post non-discrimination language, complete training, and cover legal fees.

Tribal Council awarded more than $744,633 in gaming revenue grants to 41 recipients from 70 applicants Tuesday as part of the first state-mandated fund, and the Grand Traverse Band has allocated 2% of video gaming revenue for local governments since 1994 + the second grant is planned for January.

Katy creates a colorful popsicle garland by cutting bright pool noodles into six inch pieces and threading wooden sticks with recycled play place balls and string.

The craft will brighten decks and pools during summer BBQs.

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.