Good morning, Traverse City.

Marc Wilson and Tina Caberline (together nearly three years) have advanced to the quarterfinals in America’s Favorite Couple contest and seek local support as voting ends this Thursday, with plans to donate a $20,000 prize to Single Moms Ministry.

On Aug. 24, Consumers Energy announced it invested over $90 million in 1,001 reliability projects with 886 additional upgrades scheduled by December to improve power service in areas with frequent outages, including more than $3 million in Grand Traverse County to support households + businesses.

Jayson Kiogima shares his journey of cultural reconnection & personal recovery in a series celebrating America 250 on 9&10 News.

After renewing family ties and maintaining two years of sobriety, he plans to launch programs to help those struggling with addiction.

Local leaders and legislators are urging the Coast Guard to designate Air Station Traverse City as a national testing site for search and rescue drones.

Cherry Capital Airport CEO Kevin Klein said the move could boost drone technology and local manufacturing across Northern Michigan.

Traverse City Area Public Schools Board of Education appointed Matthew Schmidt to fill an interim board seat on Aug.

24. He replaces Scott Newman-Bale and his term runs through Dec. 31, 2028.

Educators in Benzie County adopted Wings Down, a breathing technique taught at a recent training to help students regulate stress.

The approach, led by the St. Clair Butterfly Foundation, uses a timed pattern (4-second inhale, 2-second hold, 7-second exhale) and may soon expand to Kingsley.

Michigan State University Extension launched Lake Care to protect northern Michigan shorelines by creating a shoreline educator position to boost local conservation efforts.

The project is funded by a $325,000 grant from the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy.

Residents impacted by the April storms in northern Michigan must apply for FEMA assistance (individual aid and small business loans) by Monday, Aug.

31 at 11:59 p.m. More than 5,000 applicants have received help, and applications are available online or at disaster recovery centers.

After winning its second state championship with a shootout penalty kick from senior Howie Kropp—who had never scored before—the Leland Comets begin defending their title despite losing nine seniors.

The team holds a 1-1-2 record and will host Traverse City St. Francis on August 27.