Good morning, Traverse City.

Construction begins August 3 on a 1.6-mile nonmotorized trail for 2,400 students in East Bay Township.

The project will add sidewalk connections to schools and the library, include landscaping, and cause temporary road closures until August 15.

Cherryland Humane Society saved over 90% of the dogs and cats that entered its care in 2025.

The shelter met the no-kill standard by working with local families and businesses (per Best Friends Animal Society) to secure permanent homes.

Meijer in Traverse City is offering back-to-school deals with over 80 school supplies under $1 and a 15% discount for teachers while also serving meals for less than $2; shoppers can expect more offers as the school season approaches.

Four authors, including environmental neuroscientist Marc Berman, are featured by the National Writers Series this month to share new ways of looking at nature and life.

Co-founder Anne Stanton said proceeds will fund free creative writing classes (and college essay help) for local students.

Hoxeyville Skies fest debuts today in Traverse City with Grahame Lesh and other Michigan favorites set to perform.

The outdoor celebration brings live music and community spirit (with a chance of light showers later).

Northwest Education Services officials signed letters of intent to buy property at the northwestern corner of Garfield and Hammonds roads to serve as a future home for the Bridgeway program, which needs a new location when its lease expires in 2030.

Scott Newman-Bale resigned as TCAPS Board President after nearly six years, citing personal medical challenges and business expansion ahead of the upcoming school year.

Erica Moon-Mohr will serve as interim president while the vice president position remains vacant until fall elections.

Viewers shared their experiences with daily commute delays from flood damage during a poll on UpNorthLive Unscripted last Friday at 6:30 p.m. on ABC 29&8.

The Traverse City Police Department donated a patrol car to Northwestern Michigan College’s Police Academy to train future officers.

The 2017 Ford Explorer Interceptor (equipped with emergency lights, a push bumper, and specialized features) now supports hands-on law enforcement education.

The Michigan Supreme Court overturned the permit for Enbridge’s Line 5 tunnel project yesterday, sending it back to the PSC after ruling the review violated environmental laws (tribal nations celebrated the decision as a step toward protecting treaty rights and the Great Lakes).

Pit Spitters edged Kingfish 4-3 on Friday night (a wacky little league home run made the difference) as they closed a one-game gap with the Leprechauns in the Northwoods League regular season; with nine games left, they edged closer to a playoff berth.

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.